Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Hours of Operation

The multipurpose path is maintained from April 15 to November 15 and the park is open year round from dawn to 11 p.m.

2012 Navigation Schedule

Learn About How the
Locks Operate
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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.

*This schedule is subject to change