Activities and experiences

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

The Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site is a perfect place for picnicking and strolling. Darvard Island offers exceptional views of the Richelieu River. To enjoy the region to the utmost, plan a few days' vacation by staying in one of our oTENTik accommodation units! It's an alternative to camping that is original, comfortable and hassle-free!

Free lockage and discounted overnight stays at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

From June 19 to September 7, 2026, Parks Canada is offering free lockage and a 25% discount on fees for oTENTik overnight stays.

Learn the details for Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

Treat yourself to an oTENTik gateway!

Combine comfort and outdoors and come to live the oTENTik experience.

Two smiling cyclists walking their bikes over a footbridge at the Canal-de-Saint-Ours.

Cycle touring

Cycling circuits proposed by Tourisme Montérégie along the Saint-Ours Canal.

A reddish stone sculpture carved with spiral patterns and flowing, winding lines stands on a circular bed of gravel in the middle of a lush green lawn surrounded by trees.

The artwork Turbulence Rolling

Discover "Turbulence Rolling", a work by Canadian sculptor Bill Vazan.

Calendar of events

Take part in a wide range of events, special activities and memorable experiences in this unique place in Canada.

Water‑control Dam

Learn how the Dam at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site helps control the water level of the Richelieu River.

Vianney-Legendre Fishway

The Vianney-Legendre fishway was created to help threatened fish to cross the Saint-Ours dam. Learn more about the different species that go up the river.