oTENTik

To find out how much it costs to rent oTENTik accommodations, visit the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site Fees page.

Operating season

• Weekends from Mai 31 to June 15, 2024
• Every day from June 21 to September 1, 2024
• Weekends from September 6 to 28, 2024

Contact us

• To contact the oTENTik staff during your stay: 438-334-0385

• To contact the reservation agents: 1-877-737-3783

Check-in time:

• Reception of the campers between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m..
• Visitors who want to come earlier can enjoy the site while they wait for their unit. There is no entrance fee at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site.
• Self-registration after 6 p.m.: Call us at 438-334-0385 to obtain registration instructions, plus information on washroom access and purchasing wood for a campfire.

Check-out time

• The departures are at 11 a.m.

Quiet hours

• 11 p.m. to  7 a.m.

Maximum persons per accommodation:

• Each oTENTik accommodation unit sleeps up to 6 people with a maximum of 4 adults

Parking

• oTENTik sites are located less than 5 minutes walk from the parking lot, which is on the other side of the canal. You can borrow a trolley to transport your luggage.
• Parking is included in the accommodation fee. Charges apply for an additional vehicle.
• For boaters: Docking fees are not included in the oTENTik fees and locations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Consult the docking fees.

Generator policy

• Generators are not allowed.

Minimum age

• A minimum of one adult per oTENTik is required.

Wi-Fi access:

• No Internet access in this area.

Lockstation hours

• Consult the opening hours of the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site.

Inside

• a double mattress and 4 single mattresses;
• a table for 6 and a storage cabinet containing all the equipment necessary for preparing meals:
  • 6 plates, bowls, utensils, cups, glasses and wine glass;
  • coffee percolator;
  • pots;
  • pans;
  • strainer;
  • cutting board;
  • can opener;
  • bottle opener;
  • cooking tools;
  • dishes tray and dishwashing soap;
• an auxiliary heater;
• a rechargeable battery lantern, LED lighting and a USB port for recharging small electronic devices, both powered by solar energy;
• broom and dust cover.

Please note: there is no electricity, plumbing or running water in the units.

Outside

• barbecue with a plate warmer for cooking (includes tools and propane);
• picnic table and four camping chairs;
• fire pit for campfires.

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What to bring to fully enjoy your oTENTik stay:

• sleeping bags, blankets and pillows (bring extra blankets or warm sleeping bags for the cool September nights);
• clothing, personal belongings and slippers or indoor shoes;
• towels;
• cooler;
• food and beverages;
• a reusable water container;
• dishcloth and rag;
• flashlights;
• mosquito repellent;
• matches or lighter for the campfire.

The closest grocery store is located in Saint-Ours, less than 3 km from the site. A café is also within walking distance.

• washrooms with toilets and showers;
• outdoor water supply with two sinks to wash the dishes;
• carts available for transporting your luggage;
• firewood - available at the reception kiosk ($);
• ice - available at the reception kiosk ($);
• table games and outdoor games.

In addition to the Historic Canals Regulations, here are some rules that will allow oTENTik users to experience oTENTik accommodations comfortably and safely:

• The use of campsites is restricted to no more than:
  • 6 people including a maximum of 4 adults and a minimum of one person who is at least 18 years of age;
  • 1 licence plate-bearing vehicle (parking fee for an additional vehicle);
  • 1 kitchen shelter (no tent).
• Inside the oTENTIk accommodation it is forbidden to:
  • Cook food;
  • Use gas or propane lanterns;
  • Smoking/vaping tobacco or cannabis.
• oTENTik users must behave in a respectful manner and must:
  • Respect quiet hours (between 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.);
  • Limit their use of alcohol and cannabis to the limits of their accommodation site;
  • Keep one’s site clean and return the equipment used to the same condition as what it was upon arrival.
• Campfires are allowed only in provided fire pits and firewood must be purchased on the site. It is forbidden to:
  • Collect wood from the forest.
  • Bring firewood.
  • Use portable fireplaces and barbecues except those provided by Parks Canada.
• Pets are forbidden inside the oTENTik and on the accommodation site after the quiet hours.
• It is forbidden to swim in the canal and near the approach wharfs, as strong undercurrents make the area dangerous.

The Saint-Ours Canal runs along Route 133 North at 2930 Chemin des Patriotes Saint-Ours QC J0G 1P0.

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.