What’s new at the Lachine Canal
Things are happening on the Lachine Canal! Its banks, trail and locks have invigorated many Montreal neighbourhoods since it opened in 1825.
Learn more about activities near the Lachine Canal and about its heritage and the Parks Canada employees who look after this national historic site.
Our team will share with you its favourite places, unpublished stories, and the efforts made to ensure the sustainability of this historic canal.
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Recent posts
Winter fun on the canal: ensuring safety while respecting the environment!
04-02-2022
New for the 2022 winter season: the Parks Canada team grooms a 13-km section of the Lachine Canal path for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy!
Learn-to Paddle at Lachine Canal - Dressed for Adventure!
An ephemeral experiential installation at Hangar 1825
04-06-2021
As they approach Hangar 1825, located east of des Seigneurs Street, canal regulars and enthusiasts will notice strange sounds as they pass by on foot or by bicycle between May 27 and July 27, 2021.
Come Visit the Newly Renovated Canals!
04-02-2021
Many major projects have been carried out and completed on Quebec’s historic canals in the past year. The year 2021 will see the remaining ongoing projects completed.
The History of the Little Coaster Havre Aubert
19-11-2020
Réjean Desgagnés was surprised to recognize his father's ship, the Havre Aubert, in an archival photo of a vessel moored to a wharf in the Old Port of Montréal.
Public Art at the Hangar 1825
02-10-2020
Urban art lovers and Lachine Canal enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that a mural has been created during the month of September 2020.
A brief look at algae and aquatic plants
29-07-2020
Algae and aquatic plants are frequently observed in Parks Canada’s historic canals in Quebec, including the Chambly and Lachine canals.
First cyclo-pedestrian roundabout on the Island of Montréal
27-07-2020
Since July 2020, cyclists and pedestrians have been able to use the first roundabout specially designed for cyclists and pedestrians.
Planting of trees at the Lachine Canal
10-06-2020
Hundreds of trees, shrubs and plants will be planted near the Lachine Canal National Historic Site. Learn more about this riverbank vegetation.
Inspirational women
08-06-2020
For the International Women’s Day, on March 8th, some of Parks Canada Quebec Waterways employees answered questions about their background and accomplishments of which they are proud.