Free lockage and non-motorized navigation
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
The Canada Strong Pass is back for the summer 2026! Parks Canada is offering free admission from:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive and from September 8 to October 12, 2026 inclusive.
Learn what this means for your visit at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site.
Free admission at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site
The Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
What's included in free admission at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, no fees apply for :
- lockage
- non-motorized navigation
What's not included in free admission at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for:
- mooring;
- shore power;
- services provided by third parties;
- nautical charts;
- parking (where applicable);
- permits (e.g. research, drone use, your event at the canal).
Where free admission applies
Free admission only applies to places operated by and for Parks Canada, during regular operating hours.
Where Parks Canada free admission doesn't apply
Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:
- provincial or territorial parks
- Sépaq parks in Québec
- municipal and private parks
- parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
- locations operated by third parties
Free admission details for the Lachine Canal National Historic Site
When lockage and non-motorized navigation are free
Lockage and non-motorized navigation are free, during regular operating hours, from:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive and from September 8 to October 12, 2026 inclusive.
Who gets free lockage and non-motorized navigation
Lockage and non-motorized navigation are free for all visitors from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.
How to get a free lockage
No permit or ticket is required to lock through the Lachine Canal National Historic Site from June 19 to september 7, 2026 inclusive.
Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors and boaters at the lock stations along the canal.
How to get a free acces with you non-motorized watercraft
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, you do not need to show your non-motorized watercraft sticker to navigate the Lachine Canal.
Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors and boaters at the lock stations along the canal.
Sales of lockage permits and stickers for non-motorized boats
The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
Available to buy online
The following admission passes and permits can be bought online:
- Seasonal mooring permits (Spring 2026)
Available to buy in-person
You can buy lockage permits and the non-motorized watercraft permit in person outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods, on site at lock stations.
For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for admission once you arrive.
Contact Lachine Canal National Historic Site
If you have a question not answered above, contact infocanalqc@pc.gc.ca.
Plan ahead for your trip
Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world, for present and future generations.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site is very busy, especially in the summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.
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