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Our team will share with you its favourite places, unpublished stories, and the efforts made to ensure the sustainability of this historic canal.
The History of the Little Coaster Havre Aubert
2020-11-19
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.
Recent posts
Public Art at the Hangar 1825
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.
A brief look at algae and aquatic plants
2020-07-29
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
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 at the Lachine Canal
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.
Inspirational women
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.