Plan your visit
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
The Lachine Canal is the link between the Old Port and Lake Saint-Louis. The navigation season runs from mid-May to mid-October; join the one million visitors who explore this fabulous urban waterway each year.
Getting here
How to get to the Lachine Canal National Historic Site and Hangar 1825.
Hours of operation
Lockage schedules and access to the National Historic Site.
Fees
Locking, mooring, activity and dock rental fees.
Maps
Maps and diagram for navigation.
Safety and guidelines
Safety on the banks, on the water and regulations.
Info-Work
National Historic Site Work: Plan your commutes.
Civic-mindedness at the Lachine Canal
Adopt the good habits. Be civic-minded!
Passes and permits
Lockage and mooring permits for boats and non-motorized watercraft.
Locking through safely
Video on safe lockage and technical data on Historic Canals in Quebec.
How to get here
Location
Parks Canada
105 McGill Street, 6th Floor
Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2E7
Phone
514-283-6054 or 1-888-773-8888
Lock No. 5 (Lachine): 514-595-6594
Lock No. 1 (Old-Port): 514-496-1536
VHF-Canal 68
Directions
The banks and the path of the Lachine Canal are accessible by public transit or by car. Its 14.5 km-long waterway is accessible through Lock No. 1 in the Old Port of Montreal and Lock No. 5 in the borough of Lachine.
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Dogs on leash
Information
Parking
Picnic area
Rentals
Rentals
Restaurant or café
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
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