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Lachine Canal National Historic Site
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Learn-to Paddle
History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteDiscover paddlesports with Parks Canada at the Lachine Canal this summer! Whether you prefer kayaking or paddleboarding, canoeing or a voyageur canoe, we have the perfect experience to get you started. Reservation is required.
Schedule
Canoe: offered Thursday to Monday.
Kayak: offered from Friday to Sunday.
Paddle board: offered available from Thursday to Monday.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Desserts for the 200th anniversary of the canal. Sweet Summer Bonus
Thanks to the collaboration of SDC Pointe-Saint-Charles, each participant will receive a cake certificate to be exchanged at one of the six participating businesses in the district! Certificates are valid until November 30.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Guided tour and interpretation of the Lachine Canal
Culture and entertainment History
Postcard. Gift of L. T. Donnelly, Lachine Museum Archives, H2a-3,1. Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeThis summer, explore the secrets of Lock No. 5 and the Père-Marquette Promenade with guided tours, an interactive heritage interpretation kiosk, and a booklet filled with historical tidbits, vintage photos, and exploration games. A fun and fascinating way to (re)discover this iconic site with family or friends.
Free activity offered by the Musée de Lachine.
Registration required: museedelachine@montreal.ca.
Find out how to get to Monk Island, where the activity will take place.
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Échos du Canal: 200 Years of History, Four Seasons of Creation.
Culture and entertainment History Sports and recreation
Tableau d'hôte Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: Free
Wheelchair Accessible
Là où ça résonne is the second chapter of Échos du canal, a year-long artistic journey marking the 200th anniversary of the Lachine Canal. Presented as part of Lock & Paddle event, this floating musical performance invites you to listen as the water carries the sound.
As dozens of colourful boats drift down the canal, musicians aboard their own vessels create a living soundscape, a resonant landscape shaped by echoes of the past and voices of the present.
For full details, visit the event website: www.tableaudhote.ca.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Desserts for the 200th anniversary of the canal. Sweet Summer Bonus
Thanks to the collaboration of SDC Pointe-Saint-Charles, each participant will receive a cake certificate to be exchanged at one of the six participating businesses in the district! Certificates are valid until November 30.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Lock & Paddle
Culture and entertainment History Sports and recreation
Time: 01:00 PM - 05:15 PMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeExperience the 200th anniversary of the Lachine Canal with us!
On July 19, 2025, join Parks Canada at this free paddling event. Enjoy paddling on the Lachine Canal alongside tens of colourful canoes and kayaks, before experiencing a lockage.
Come and have fun surrounded by the sounds of music and laughter, in the company of new friends and family.
Don’t forget your neon clothing or accessory!
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Desserts for the 200th anniversary of the canal. Sweet Summer Bonus
Thanks to the collaboration of SDC Pointe-Saint-Charles, each participant will receive a cake certificate to be exchanged at one of the six participating businesses in the district! Certificates are valid until November 30.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Desserts for the 200th anniversary of the canal. Sweet Summer Bonus
Thanks to the collaboration of SDC Pointe-Saint-Charles, each participant will receive a cake certificate to be exchanged at one of the six participating businesses in the district! Certificates are valid until November 30.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Desserts for the 200th anniversary of the canal. Sweet Summer Bonus
Thanks to the collaboration of SDC Pointe-Saint-Charles, each participant will receive a cake certificate to be exchanged at one of the six participating businesses in the district! Certificates are valid until November 30.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Learn-to-Paddle - Voyageur Canoe Experience
Culture and entertainment History Nature Sports and recreation
Location(s): Lachine Canal National Historic Site | The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic SiteCost: $10 per personWould you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?
This summer, take part in a Learn-to Paddle voyageur canoe activity presented by guide-interpreters from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Site!
Dates: Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to August 31, 2025. Reservations required.
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Guided tour and interpretation of the Lachine Canal
Culture and entertainment History
Postcard. Gift of L. T. Donnelly, Lachine Museum Archives, H2a-3,1. Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeThis summer, explore the secrets of Lock No. 5 and the Père-Marquette Promenade with guided tours, an interactive heritage interpretation kiosk, and a booklet filled with historical tidbits, vintage photos, and exploration games. A fun and fascinating way to (re)discover this iconic site with family or friends.
Free activity offered by the Musée de Lachine.
Registration required: museedelachine@montreal.ca.
Find out how to get to Monk Island, where the activity will take place.
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Guided tour and interpretation of the Lachine Canal
Culture and entertainment History
Postcard. Gift of L. T. Donnelly, Lachine Museum Archives, H2a-3,1. Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeThis summer, explore the secrets of Lock No. 5 and the Père-Marquette Promenade with guided tours, an interactive heritage interpretation kiosk, and a booklet filled with historical tidbits, vintage photos, and exploration games. A fun and fascinating way to (re)discover this iconic site with family or friends.
Free activity offered by the Musée de Lachine.
Registration required: museedelachine@montreal.ca.
Find out how to get to Monk Island, where the activity will take place.
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Guided tour and interpretation of the Lachine Canal
Culture and entertainment History
Postcard. Gift of L. T. Donnelly, Lachine Museum Archives, H2a-3,1. Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeThis summer, explore the secrets of Lock No. 5 and the Père-Marquette Promenade with guided tours, an interactive heritage interpretation kiosk, and a booklet filled with historical tidbits, vintage photos, and exploration games. A fun and fascinating way to (re)discover this iconic site with family or friends.
Free activity offered by the Musée de Lachine.
Registration required: museedelachine@montreal.ca.
Find out how to get to Monk Island, where the activity will take place.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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Guided tour and interpretation of the Lachine Canal
Culture and entertainment History
Postcard. Gift of L. T. Donnelly, Lachine Museum Archives, H2a-3,1. Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeThis summer, explore the secrets of Lock No. 5 and the Père-Marquette Promenade with guided tours, an interactive heritage interpretation kiosk, and a booklet filled with historical tidbits, vintage photos, and exploration games. A fun and fascinating way to (re)discover this iconic site with family or friends.
Free activity offered by the Musée de Lachine.
Registration required: museedelachine@montreal.ca.
Find out how to get to Monk Island, where the activity will take place.
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Historical Tour: In the Footsteps of Pointe-Saint-Charles’ Industrial Memory
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 AMLocation(s): Lachine Canal National Historic SiteCost: FreeDive into the fascinating history of Pointe-Saint-Charles with an immersive and free guided tour offered by Maison Saint-Gabriel. Led by passionate guides, participants will explore iconic sites that shaped the working-class and industrial identity of the neighborhood.
Departure: Saint-Gabriel lock at 1 pm.
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