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The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site

Located in southwestern Quebec in Montreal, The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is open to the general public from June to September.

Allow around 60 minutes to explore the visitor center and exhibitions, and enjoy a picnic overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

Useful information

The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is temporarily closed to the public for the season and will reopen in spring 2026. In the meantime:

The site welcomes groups (schools, social clubs, etc.) for guided tours from April to November, upon reservation only. See details.
The outdoor areas can be visited freely and at no cost, but please note that the visitor centre and restrooms are not accessible.

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Type	Location text	Location name	Address
2	The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site	The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site	<p> 1255 Saint-Joseph Boulevard (Lachine Borough)<br /> Montréal QC H8S 2M2</p> <a href="tel:514 637-7433" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Phone number"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt"> </span> 514-637-7433</a> <br> <a href="tel:514 283-2282" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Phone number (Off-season)"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt"> </span> 514-283-2282 (Off-season)</a> <br> <a href="tel:1 888 773-8888" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Toll-free"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt"> </span> 1-888-773-8888</a> <br> <a href="mailto:commercefourrure-furtrade@pc.gc.ca" type="button" class="btn btn-link" aria-label="Email"><span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-envelope"></span> commercefourrure-furtrade@pc.gc.ca</a> <!-- <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/lachine/visit/directions" title="Getting here">More information about getting here</a></p> -->

How to get here

Location

1255 Saint-Joseph Boulevard (Lachine Borough)
Montréal QC H8S 2M2

514-637-7433
514-283-2282 (Off-season)
1-888-773-8888
commercefourrure-furtrade@pc.gc.ca

Directions

The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is located in the province of Québec, 13 km from Montréal, 272 km from Québec City, 187 km from Ottawa (Ontario), and 530 km from Toronto (Ontario).

It can be visited by car, bicycle or public transport. Visit How to get here for precise directions.