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Our team will share with you its favourite places, unpublished stories, and the efforts made to ensure the sustainability of this historic canal.

Come Visit the Newly Renovated Canals!

2021-02-04
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

Havre-Aubert, amarré au Canal-de-Lachine

2020-10-02
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.

2020-10-02
Urban art lovers and Lachine Canal enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that a mural has been created during the month of September 2020.

Algae and aquatic plants observed in Parks Canada’s historic canals

2020-07-29
Algae and aquatic plants are frequently observed in Parks Canada’s historic canals in Quebec, including the Chambly and Lachine canals.

2020-07-27
Since July 2020, cyclists and pedestrians have been able to use the first roundabout specially designed for cyclists and pedestrians.

Planting of trees and shrubs at the north link site

2020-06-10
Hundreds of trees, shrubs and plants will be planted near the Lachine Canal National Historic Site. Learn more about this riverbank vegetation.

2020-06-08
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.

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Lachine Canal National Historic Site