Chambly Canal National Historic Site
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Winter at the Chambly Canal
Winter Fun at the Chambly Canal
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Chambly, Quebec, December 23, 2011 –
This winter on the Chambly Canal, three public skating rinks will be created,
maintained, and monitored, thanks to the cooperation of the municipalities of Chambly and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. However, the ban on venturing onto
ice that forms elsewhere on the canal must be respected.
It is strictly forbidden to travel on the multi-purpose path or the canal’s shores with a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle, for safety reasons and to ensure respect for the environment and our heritage. Recreational vehicle users are asked to respect the rules and use the groomed trails reserved for these purposes.
We would also like to inform the public that cutting and harvesting wood, even dead wood, along the Chambly Canal is not allowed. Fallen trees and branches play an important role in the life cycle of a forest, providing essential nutrients to the soil as they decompose. Rich soil helps new trees grow properly.
Temporary Opening of Bridge No. 4 for the Winter Season
Map of the Area
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Chambly, Quebec, December 14, 2011 —
Parks Canada wishes to inform the public of the temporary reopening of Bridge No. 4 at the Chambly Canal, which is set for December 16. Traffic will be authorized on the bridge throughout the winter season.
The bearing capacity of the bridge in a stationary position is 7 tonnes, the equivalent weight of a pickup truck. Parks Canada is asking for everyone’s cooperation in ensuring that the bearing capacity is respected.
Vehicles weighing more than 7 tonnes must continue using the detours set up via Bridge No. 7 and the Chemin Bande du Canal (Chemin O'Reilly). It is also possible to take Route 112 to get to Chemin Bande du Canal.
Maintenance and snow removal of Chemin Bande du canal will continue to be assumed by the City of Chambly.
Parks Canada will receive the complete report on the condition of the bridge in early 2012. This will allow us to evaluate the long-term options.
Latest Information on Bridge No. 4
Map of the Area
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Chambly, Quebec, November 22, 2011 —
Parks Canada wishes to inform the public of the closing of Bridge No. 4, located at the junction of Chemin of Bridge No. 4 and Chemin du Canal (Carignan).
Parks Canada has received permission to reopen Bridge No. 4 to traffic during the winter season, on the condition that bearing capacity be respected, the bridge be maintained in a stationary position, and the wooden deck be repaired. This reopening is a temporary measure that will come into effect in late December.
Parks Canada will receive the complete report on the condition of the bridge in early 2012. The report will include recommendations that should lead to long-term solutions.
Parks Canada is currently conducting work to reopen the bridge and will soon inform the public on the exact date of the temporary opening of the bridge. Maintenance and snow removal of Chemin du Canal will continue.
In the meantime, detours via Bridge No. 7 and Chemin du Canal (Chemin O'Reilly) remain in effect. Chemin du Canal can also be accessed via Route 112. Parks Canada requests the cooperation and support of all users in showing patience and caution while respecting temporary signage.
Navigation Season Extended
Passage of a Boat Through
a Lock
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Parks Canada’s historic canals
in Montérégie
Chambly (Quebec), October 3, 2011 - Floods caused by tropical storm Irene closed the Erie Canal on August 27 and 28, trapping some 250 boats in the New York State Canal System.
At the request of the New York State Canal Corporation and the New York State Governor’s Office, Parks Canada agreed to
keep the canals at the Chambly and Saint-Ours
historic sites operational until October 31 thus providing an alternate
navigation route via the St. Lawrence and Richelieu rivers.
The historic canals normally close the Tuesday after Canadian Thanksgiving. Exceptionally this year, Parks Canada will operate the locks from October 10 to 31,
by reservation only. Pleasure boaters may reserve at the
Saint-Ours Lock or by calling 450-447-4804.
Opening of New Bridge No. 9 on August 19
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec), August 12, 2011 - Parks Canada and the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu wish to inform the public
of the opening of new Bridge No. 9, on August 19, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The bridge meets new requirements in terms of traffic, type of transportation, and emergency vehicle access.
Residents of Sainte-Marie and Sainte-Thérèse islands should now use the new bridge, the old one being stabilized on the Chambly Canal shoreline. Parks Canada and the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu thank all residents and users for their support and cooperation throughout the project.
Replacement of Bridge No. 9
Located along Grande-Ligne Road, the new bridge is the result of a partnership between Parks Canada and the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Building a new bridge had become necessary. Since it no longer met current safety standards or the needs of emergency vehicles or traffic, Bridge No. 9 was replaced by a modern two-lane bridge that is safer and easier to maintain.
An activity will be organized at the end of the summer to inaugurate the new bridge. Citizens can find details on the event in upcoming local media announcements.
Map of the Area
© 2011, Google
Temporary Closing of Bridge No. 4
at Chambly Canal in Carignan
Chambly (Quebec), August 11, 2011 -
Parks Canada wishes to inform the public of the closing of Bridge No. 4,
located at the junction of Chemin of Bridge No. 4 and Chemin du Canal (Carignan).
The bridge’s structure is showing signs of aging, and its closure became necessary following the breaking of a key element of the bridge’s structure.
Parks Canada was obliged to close access to the Chambly Canal National Historic Site’s Bridge No. 4 for safety reasons.
A detailed inspection of the structure is planned for late fall 2011. Afterward, Parks Canada will inform the population of future steps to be taken concerning the bridge.
Detours have been set up via Bridge No. 7 and Chemin du Canal (O'Reilly Street). Motorists are asked to comply with temporary signage. It is also possible to access Chemin du Canal by taking Route 112.
Full Reopening of the Multipurpose Path
Cyclists at the Chambly Canal
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Chambly, Quebec, July 20, 2011 -
Parks Canada has completed the inspections and the reopening of the multipurpose path at the Chambly Canal.
Parks Canada, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding as the world’s first national parks service,
is pleased to announce the full reopening of the Chambly Canal National Historic Site multipurpose path, between
Chambly and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, as of
July 12, 2011
Parks Canada invites all outdoor types to take advantage of the path and meet the Friends of the Chambly Canal, who once again this year will be offering historically-themed events, recreational sightseeing, and arts and culture activities for everyone’s enjoyment.
More Information
Map of the Area
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Chambly Canal Maintenance Work
Temporary Closing of Bridge No. 4 in Carignan
Chambly, Quebec, July 8, 2011 -
Parks Canada wishes to inform the public of the closing of Bridge No. 4, located at the junction of Bourgelas Street and Chemin du Canal (Carignan).
An inspection of the structure is in progress to ensure the bridge meets current safety standards. Afterward, Parks Canada will inform the population of the next actions concerning the bridge.
Users must observe the temporary signs. Furthermore, those going on the private road along the banks of the canal are redirected toward Bridge No. 7.
Reopening of the Chambly Canal
Pleasure Boating on
the Chambly Canal
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CHAMBLY, Quebec, June 21, 2011 – Parks Canada has finished the inspections of the facilities at the
Chambly Canal and its reopening is going well. Parks Canada, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding as
the world’s first national parks service, is pleased to announce the opening of the Chambly Canal National Historic Site, planned for July 1st, 2011.
For more details on when the canal will be open, please consult the 2011 Schedule available at the first lock when entering the canal.
Please note that, at all times, you can obtain information by phone at 1-888-773-8888 and on the Internet at
www.parkscanada.gc.ca.
The Chambly canal’s staff can also be contacted during operating hours in boating season at the following phone number: 450-658-4381.
Due to exceptionally high water levels and flooding, some parts of the multipurpose path around Chambly Canal remain closed.
Parks Canada will do everything necessary to ensure the repair and safe operation of the path and will inform the public of its reopening as
early as possible, and is requesting the cooperation and support of all users and asks that they comply with temporary signage and exercise patience and caution.
The Chambly Canal National Historic Site is part of Parks Canada’s system of national parks and national historic sites,
which offer visitors first class services and exceptional heritage experiences. In 2011, Parks Canada celebrates its centennial
as the oldest national parks network in the world. To mark this occasion, Parks Canada invites Canadians to come celebrate at its protected areas across the country.
Partial Reopening of the Multipurpose Path
Cyclists at the Chambly Canal
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CHAMBLY, Quebec, June 17, 2011 - Parks Canada wishes to inform the public of partial reopening of the
Chambly Canal National Historic Site’s multipurpose path, starting on Saturday June 18.
For users from Chambly: the path is open from Lock no1 (Chambly) to Bridge No. 7 (highway 223) for approximately 8 km.
For users from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: the path is open from Bridge No. 9 (St-Paul street) to weir No. 4 (Carignan) for approximately 11 km.
From Lock No. 9 (Saint-Jean) to the canal entrance (Place du quai), the path remains closed for approximately 500 m.
Parks Canada will do everything necessary to ensure the repair and safe operation of all the facilities at this historic canal
and will inform the public of their reopening as early as possible. Parks Canada is requesting the cooperation and support of
all users and asks that they comply with temporary signage and exercise patience and caution.
Boating Season
CHAMBLY, Quebec, June 14, 2011 – As it celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding as the world’s first national
parks service, Parks Canada is pleased to announce the opening of four historic canals for this year’s boating season.
The Lachine,
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue and
Carillon canals welcome visiting boaters since Friday, May 20, till Monday, October 10, 2011.
The Saint-Ours Canal is open since June 10.
Due to exceptionally high water levels and flooding in the Richelieu Valley, the opening of the
Chambly Canal National Historic Site will be delayed this year.
Parks Canada will do everything necessary to ensure the repair and safe operation of the facilities at these historic canals and will inform the public of their reopening as early as possible.
For more details on when the canals will be open, please consult the 2011 Schedule available at the first lock when entering each canal.
The canal’s staff can also be contacted during operating hours in boating season at the following phone numbers:
| Chambly Canal: |
| Locks No. 1-2-3 (Chambly):
450 658-4381 |
| Saint-Ours Canal: |
| 450 785-2212 |
| Lachine Canal: |
| 514 595-6594 |
| Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal: |
| 514 457-5546 |
| Carillon Canal: |
| 450 537-3534 |
Please note that, at all times, you can obtain information by phone at 1-888-773-8888 and on the Internet at www.parkscanada.gc.ca.
The National Historic Canals, which offer outstanding services and an exceptional heritage experience
to its 1,206,000 boaters and visitors are part of the Parks Canada network of national historic sites and national parks.
Closure of rue Sainte-Thérèse,
Near the Bridge No. 9 Construction Site
A Map Showing Bridges No. 9 and 10
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SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Quebec, June 9, 2011 - Parks Canada and the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu wishes to inform the public that work on Rue Sainte-Thérèse, between Île Sainte-Marie’s Bridge No. 9 and Rue du Beau-Rivage, will start on June 12 and will continue up to and including July 4. The work in preparation for replacing Bridge No. 9 will be completed at the beginning
of July.
The work will consist of raising and asphalting Rue Sainte-Thérèse. During this period, both lanes on Rue Sainte-Thérèse and the multipurpose path will be completely closed from Rue du Beau-Rivage to Bridge No. 9. Île Sainte-Thérèse residents will have to use the Pierre-Dugré Bridge (Bridge No. 10). Île Sainte-Marie residents will be able to continue using the existing Bridge No. 9.
The work has been organized in such a way so that any inconveniences will be kept to a minimum. Parks Canada and the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu request the collaboration of the public and thank all users for their support and understanding, especially involving the respect of temporary signs along the bridge.
Building a new bridge had become necessary. Since it no longer met current safety standards or the needs of emergency vehicles or traffic, Bridge No. 9 will be replaced by a modern two-lane bridge that will be safe and easier to maintain.
Closure
CHAMBLY, Quebec, May 5, 2011 - Parks Canada wishes to inform the public that the following measures have been taken due to exceptionally high water levels and flooding:
The Fort Chambly National Historic Site is closed starting May 4 to May 11: Parks Canada asks visitors to refrain from entering the park around Fort-Chambly.
Access to the Fort-Lennox National Historic Site from highway 223 is closed.
A portion of the multipurpose path at the Chambly Canal National Historic Site is closed: access points located between Bridge No. 7 and Lock No. 9 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu have been closed for safety reasons. The path is open, however, for approximately 10 km from Bridge No. 7 to Chambly. Alternate bike and pedestrian circuits can be accessed via municipal paths.
Parks Canada is requesting the cooperation and support of all users and asks that they comply with temporary signage and exercise patience and caution.
Parks Canada will inform the population of the reopening of the installations as soon as possible.
Closure of Part of the Multipurpose Path
CHAMBLY, Quebec, May 3, 2011 – Parks Canada wishes to inform the public that due to the exceptionally high water levels and risk of flooding, the multipurpose path along the Chambly Canal between the Bridge No. 7 and Lock No. 9 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has been closed for safety reasons. The path is open, however, for approximately 10 km from Bridge No. 7 to Chambly.
Parks Canada has mobilized its engineering and intervention team and is working with municipal authorities to monitor water levels and facilities 24 hours a day.
Alternate bike and pedestrian circuits can be accessed via municipal paths. Parks Canada is requesting the cooperation and support of all users and asks that they comply with temporary signage and exercise patience and caution.