Lachine Canal National Historic Site
What's New
A Little Snack?
In cooperation with the Association des restaurateurs de rue du Québec, Parks Canada is welcoming food trucks this summer along the Lachine Canal—offering a culinary experience worthy of Montreal’s reputation for fine food!
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Opening of the Boating Season
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Passage of the first boat on the opening of the 2013 boating season
Parks Canada is pleased to once again welcome pleasure boaters and visitors to Quebec’s historic canals for the 2013 boating season,
which began on Friday, May 17, and will last until Monday, October 14.
Parks Canada employees welcomed the first pleasure boaters at the Lachine Canal on opening day, May 17.
Passage of a Boat Through
a Lock at Chambly Canal
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Lockage Fees
Following extensive comments and ideas on the proposed canal lockage fee, Minister Kent announced on May 14 that Parks Canada will freeze recreational lockage fees along Canada's historic canals for three years at 2008 levels.
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Multipurpose Path
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Multipurpose Path Maintenance
The Lachine Canal multipurpose path is maintained from April 15th to November 15th each year.
The Lachine Canal National Historic Site’s multipurpose path was ranked third among the world’s top urban cycling trips by the American magazine TIME.
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Did you know?
The Lachine Canal multipurpose path was inaugurated in 1978. Part of its route follows the former towpath built when the canal opened in 1825. This path was used by horses that towed or pulled dismasted sailing vessels between Lachine and the Old Port.
Results of the Le canal de Lachine prend son envol Program
Plantation of Trees
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For the fourth consecutive year, Parks Canada and Pro-Vert Sud-Ouest cooperated to organize property clean-up drives, planting activities,
and educational kiosks at the Lachine Canal through the Canal de Lachine prend son envol program.
In all, 564 volunteers took part in 13 property clean-up drives, 7 graffiti removal drives, and 6 planting events. Thanks to these volunteers, a lot of graffiti was removed at various locations along the canal, as well as 800 kg of garbage and 130 kg of recyclable material. A huge thank you to the volunteers!
For additional information on 2013 activities or to register for them, please contact Pro-Vert Sud-Ouest at 514-768-2709.
Free Wireless Internet at the Atwater Quay
To the delight of recreational boaters, waterfront residents, and tourists in southwestern Montreal,
Parks Canada now offers free wireless Internet access at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site’s Atwater Quay, at the corner of Atwater Avenue and Saint-Ambroise Street. It is now possible to surf the Internet while enjoying this unique urban park along the peaceful waters of the canal and next to the public market.
Wi-Fi is available daily throughout the summer season during the Parks Canada kiosk’s business hours. Visitors are invited to obtain the required password onsite.
Free wireless Internet access is also available at the Chambly Canal’s Lock No. 9, courtesy of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.