Chambly Canal National Historic Site of Canada

Visitor Safety

Regulation

The Historic Canals Policy is available at the following address:
http://lois.justice.gc.ca/en/t-18/sor-93-220/94623.html

Safety Precautions When Using Locks

• The Historic Canals Regulations, Small Vessel Regulations and Collision Regulations apply when using all heritage canals. For more information about these regulations, consult Fisheries and Oceans Canada web site.
  
  
• In the case of a repeated offence or refusal to obey the regulations in place, Parks Canada reserves the right to revoke, at any time, a permit or to forbid passage on the historic canals. (Art.6)
  
  
• The maximum speed limit is 10 km/h.
  
  
• A blue line on the mooring wharf indicates the waiting zone for vessels awaiting the next lockage.
  
  
• Piloting a motorcraft while under the influence of alcohol is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
  
  
• Follow the instructions given by lockmasters and bridge operators.
  
  
• After entering a lock, immobilize your craft by putting it into reverse.
  
  
• Switch off the engine(s) and generator. Open flames and smoking are prohibited during lockage.
  
  
• The bilge blower must be operating during lockage.
  
  
• Respect the "wave line" pictogram.
  
  

Mind the Wake!

Wake from boats causes major problems on Canada's waterways.

For example, waves:

• erode banks;
• disturb wetland habitats;
• flood nests of aquatic birds;
• damage piers and moored boats;
• make navigation dangerous.