Plan your visit

Some Parks Canada places have begun a safe, gradual reopening of some outdoor areas and services, including camping. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and be well-prepared for their visit. Details here.

From Montreal, the Trans-Canada highway leads to Saint-Hilaire. Follow the signs for Route 133 to the lock. Alternatively, take the Richelieu West Road, Route 233, and cross the river using one of three cable ferries.

Although the visit to the superintendent's house, the fish ladder and Darvard Island only takes about one hour, it's easy to spend a very pleasant afternoon at the site.

Getting here

Location

2930 Chemin des Patriotes
Saint-Ours QC J0G 1P0

The Saint-Ours Canal runs along Route 133 North.

From Montreal:
Take Highway 10, Richelieu Exit. Take Chemin des Patriotes (Route 133) North towards Sorel.
or
take Highway 20, Exit Mont Saint-Hilaire and follow the signs.