The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site

Special Activities 2011

Welcome to the warehouse!
At the warehouse, live a memorable journey into the past
© Parks Canada

Following the Beaver's Trail

Professional interpreter-guides offer daily guided tours. As you move among the bales of pelts, crates of merchandise and barrels of foodstuffs, stroking the various furs along the way, the warehouse will provide you with a memorable journey into the past.

From May 17 to October 8
From Monday to Friday
On request

Explorers by nature, guided tour
and cruise in a rabaska canoe

Explorers by nature
Explorers by nature
© Parks Canada

The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site lets you look into one of the most important periods in the history of Canada: the fur trade era. Come and learn about the expeditions to Western Canada led by René-Robert Cavelier de LaSalle, the Sieur de la Vérendrye, Alexander Mackenzie and David Thompson aboard Rabaska canoes.

Date: Saturdays and Sundays in July
Hours: 9:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Length: 2 hours
Fees: $7.80
Reservations: 514 637-7433

NB: Places are limited, cancelation in case of heavy rain or thunder storms.

Lachine Archaeo-Trek

beaver in a boat
© Parks Canada

The Archéo-Lachine expedition lets you discover the archeological wealth of four heritage sites in Lachine. Part of the tour, along the waters of the canal, takes place aboard a large Rabaska canoe.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in August
Hours: 9:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Fees: $7.80
Reservations: 514 637-7433

NB: Places are limited, cancelation in case of heavy rain or thunder storms.

Montreal Museums Day

Wearing of the Arrow Sash
Wearing of the Arrow Sash
© Parks Canada

On the last Sunday in May, free admission is provided on a tour circuit of museums in the
City of Montreal.

Canada Day - July 1st

To celebrate the national holiday, various free activities will be offered. Open house and the serving of Canada Day cake.

"Journées de la culture" –
October 1st and 2nd

As part of the “Journées de la culture” the activities offered at the Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site are free.