Hours of operation
Site schedule
The national historic site is open every day of the year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (mid-May to mid-October). For oTENTik accommodations dates and rates, go to the oTENTik section of our website.
Navigation schedule 2019
Transit time: 30 minutes
Please take note 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.
To contact lock keepers
By phone : 450-785-2212
By VHF-Canal 68 during hours of operation
Hours of operation
Please arrive at least 60 minutes before the last lockage. The floating docks are located on starboard (island side).
| May 17 to June 20 | |
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| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| June 22 to August 11 | |
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| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| August 12 to September 2 | |
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| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| September 3 to October 14 | |
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| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Other canals navigation schedules
Plan your itinerary efficiently by using these hyperlinks to the navigation schedules of the other canals within the Parks Canada network.
Historic canals in Quebec
- Lachine Canal navigation schedule
- Chambly Canal navigation schedule
- Carillon Canal navigation schedule
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal navigation schedule
Historic canals in Ontario
2019 Opening hours of the Saint-Ours dam and fishway
This schedule is subject to change. Please consult the schedule posted on the entrance of the dam located on the Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu side for the most up-to-date information.
| May 20 to June 22 | |
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| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| June 23 to August 19 | |
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| Thursday to Monday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday and Wednesday | Closed |
| August 20 to September 3 | |
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| Monday, Thursday and Friday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday and Wednesday | Closed |
| September 4 to October 8 | |
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| Saturday, Sunday and holidays | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Emergency services can access the dam at all times.