Chambly Canal National Historic Site

Hours of Operation

Lockage Underway in Lock Number 1
Lockage Underway in Lock Number 1
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Navigation Schedule 2012

Please take notes that times of first and last lockages are not guaranteed. To maximize chances of being locked through, arrive early enough to allow complete lockages in both directions.

During hours of operation, you may contact the canals personnel by VHF-Canal 68.

N.B.: Bridges No. 1, 10 and 12 are closed Monday to Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., and from 12:40 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Transit : 4 hours minimum
At locks 1-2-3, please arrive at least 45 minutes before the last lockage.
At lock 9, please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.

Telephone numbers
Chambly (Locks 1-2-3): 450 658-4381
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Lock 9): 450 348-3392

May 18 to June 21

Monday to Thursday locks 1-2-3 at 8:30 a.m. and Lock 9 at 9 a.m.
Second lockage at 12:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday and official holidays*: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 22 to July 5

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday and official holidays*: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

July 6 to August 12

Daily: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

August 13 to September 3

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday and official holidays*: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

September 4 to October 8

Monday to Friday locks 1-2-3 at 8:30 a.m. and Lock 9 at 9 a.m.
Second lockage at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holidays*: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Sunday and official holidays: Last complete transit at 1 p.m.


*This schedule is subject to change