Chambly Canal National Historic Site

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Passage of a Boat Through
a Lock at Chambly Canal
© Parks Canada

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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Bridge No. 9 Wins a Steel Design Award of Excellence

The newly constructed Bridge No. 9
© Parks Canada

Chambly, Quebec, October 16, 2012 - The newly constructed Bridge No. 9 providing access to Île Sainte-Marie and Île Sainte-Thérése has won theCanadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) 2012 Award of Excellence. This honour showcases the structure’s efficiency, architectural expression, and construction.

This structure is the result of cooperation between Parks Canada and the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu that offer their congratulations to Genivar and Public Works and Government Services Canada on their expertise, which transformed the initial vision into an outstanding achievement.

Bridge No. 9 was inspired by a lift bridge in operation in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. With contemporary styling, it exemplifies the ideal of continuity, reflecting a type of modern-day construction that blends perfectly with the historic landscape. Its hydraulic system works with vegetable oil, which is not harmful to wildlife or plants, and is 100% environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

Inaugurated in September 2011, this new two-lane bridge provides better traffic flow than its predecessor, which had only one lane. The current bridge also has two separate overpasses for cyclists and pedestrians.

Free wireless Internet is now available at the Chambly Canal’s Lock No. 9

To the delight of Richelieu area recreational boaters and waterfront residents, free wireless Internet access has been expanded, with its installation at nearby Alcide-Marcoux park and Place publique du Vieux-Saint-Jean, and extending to Lock No. 9 at the Chambly Canal National Historic Site, courtesy of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Wi-Fi is now available daily throughout the summer season, from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving. You can now check and send e-mails, surf the Web, watch videos, and chat, all while enjoying the scenery along the canal. No password is required to use this network.

Free wireless Internet access is also available at the Atwater Quay of the Lachine Canal National Historic Site, on the corner of Atwater Avenue and Saint-Ambroise Street, courtesy of Parks Canada.

Cycling and Technology

Explore the Richelieu Valley on bicycle following various trails, including the 20 km that go through the Chambly Canal National Historic Site. Anyone can enjoy a virtual tour of attractions like Fort Chambly and Fort Lennox, thanks to the free application TRAILS2GO developed in cooperation with the Auberge Harris and available on iPhone, iPad and Android.