Free lockage and non-motorized navigation

Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Parks Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.

Learn more about what this means for your visit to the Lachine Canal National Historic Site.

Free admission at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site

As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.

What's included in free admission at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site

From June 20 to September 2, no fees apply for:

lockage
non-motorized navigation

What's not included in free admission at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site

From June 20 to September 2, fees still apply for:

mooring
guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission
services provided by third parties
parking
permits (e.g. research, drone use)

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

From June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive, during regular operating hours.

Who gets free lockage and non-motorized navigation

Lockage and non-motorized navigation are free for all visitors from June 20 to September 2, 2025.

How to get free admission

No entry pass or ticket is required to visit during the free admission period. Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site.

Your seasonal lockage permit reimbursed

Free lockage will be in effect for half of the boating season; as a result, the price of lockage permits will be reduced.

If you purchased your permit online through Parks Canada, it will be partially refunded without the need to request a refund. We appreciate your patience as we work to process refunds.
If you purchased your lockage permit in person, contact us at pc.navigationuvnq.pc@pc.gc.ca for more information on the partial refund.

Your seasonal non-motorized watercraft permit for the Lachine Canal National Historic Site reimbursed

The non-motorized watercraft permit will be free for half of the boating season; as a result, the price of lockage permits will be reduced.

If you purchased your lockage permit in person, contact us at pc.navigationuvnq.pc@pc.gc.ca for more information on the partial refund.

Lockage and non-motorized watercraft permits

Lockage and non-motorized watercraft navigation will be free of charge at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site and it will be in effect for half of the boating season; because of this, the price of seasonal lockage permits will be reduced.

If you purchased your lockage permit online through Parks Canada, it will be partially refunded without the need to request a refund. We appreciate your patience as we work to process refunds.
If you purchased your lockage permit or non-motorized watercraft permit in person, contact us at pc.navigationuvnq.pc@pc.gc.ca for more information on the partial refund.

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.

Some locations will be very busy this summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.

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