Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Guided Boat Tour
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Hours of Operation
Lachine Canal National Historic Site is open every day of the year from sunrise to 11 p.m.
Guided Boat Tour Schedule
May 18 to June 21
Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays: 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
June 22 to September 3
Daily: 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
September 4 to October 8
Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays: 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Information and reservations: 514 283-6054
2012 Navigation Schedule
Learn About How the
Locks Operate© Parks Canada
Please take notes that time of lockages may vary. To maximize chances of being locked through, please arrive early enough to allow complete lockages in both directions.
During hours of operation, you may contact the canals personnel by VHF-Canal 68.
Transit: 3 to 5 hours
At locks 1-5, arrive at least 30 minutes before the last lockage. The floating docks are located on starboard.
Telephone: 514 595-6594
May 18 to June 21
Monday to Friday: lockages set at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holidays: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
June 22 to August 12
Daily: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
August 13 to September 3
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holidays: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
September 4 to October 8
Monday to Friday: lockages set at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holidays: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.