Hours of operation
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
The national historic site is open every day from sunrise to 11 p.m. Please note that facilities and services such as the restrooms are accessible only during operating hours.
Lockstation hours 2026
Date: May 15 to June 24
Everyday
9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. only
Date: June 25 to August 16
Everyday
*Last complete transit at 1 p.m. at locks Nos. 1 and 5.
9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Date: August 17 to September 7
Monday to Friday
9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. only
Saturday, Sunday and holiday
*Last complete transit at 1 p.m. at locks Nos. 1 and 5.
9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Date: September 8 to October 12
Everyday
9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. only
Additional information
- Transit time: ≈ 3 h
- At Locks Nos. 1 and 5, arrive at least 30 minutes before the last lockage. The floating docks are located on starboard.
- 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
VHF communication is preferred during operating hours.
By VHF-Canal 68
By phone :
- Lock no 5 (Lachine) : 514-595-6594
- Lock no 1 (Port) : 514-496-1536
Other canals navigation schedules
To plan your visit, see the schedule pages of the other canals in Parks Canada network.
Historic canals in Quebec
- Saint-Ours Canal navigation schedule
- Chambly Canal navigation schedule
- Carillon Canal navigation schedule
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal navigation schedule
Historic canals in Ontario
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