Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site

The Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site is located about 50 km southwest of Montréal on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. This 7,000-year-old passageway features Canada’s first lock canal and the remains of a fort.

The outdoor area of Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site can be visited on your own. Visit the Activities and experiences page for more information. Please note that the visitor centre and restrooms are not accessible.

School programs

Do you work in education?

Download the 2025-2026 brochure (PDF, 336 KB) to find out more about the complete school programs offered at the National Historic Sites in Quebec.

A memorable walk

Enjoy the green spaces and rest areas where you can have a picnic, gaze at the rapids, and learn more about the site’s rich history and its archaeological remains.

An old black-and-white photo of the Coteau-du-Lac blockhouse.

Back in time

Familiarize yourself with the history of this military fortification once occupied by Indigenous.

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Activities and experiences

Find out more about our guided tours, school programs and calendar of activities to enjoy solo, with family or friends.

Safety and guidelines

Read the visitor guidelines and important bulletins.

About Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site

Culture and history

Read about the history and Indigenous heritage of this unique place.

Stewardship and management

Find out about Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site management plan and more.

Type	Location text	Location name	Address
2	Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site	Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site	<p>308 A Chemin du Fleuve, Coteau-du-Lac (Quebec) JOP 1BO</p> <p><strong>General inquiries</strong></br> <a href="tel:18887738888" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Numéro de téléphone sans frais"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt"></span> 1-888-773-8888</a></p> <p><strong>Visitor centre and reservations</strong></br> <a href="tel:450 763-5631" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Phone number"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt"></span>450-763-5631</a> </br> <a href="mailto:coteau@pc.gc.ca" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Email"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-envelope"></span> coteau@pc.gc.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/coteaudulac/visit">Map</a></p>

How to get here

Contact Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site

308 A Chemin du Fleuve, Coteau-du-Lac (Quebec) JOP 1BO

General inquiries

1-888-773-8888

Visitor centre and reservations

450-763-5631
coteau@pc.gc.ca

Hours of operation

Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site will be closed in 2026.

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Date modified :: 2026-04-20

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