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Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site officially kicks off its 2025 boating season!

SAINT-OURS, QUEBEC, Mai 15 2026 – Beginning today, the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site is pleased to welcome boaters for the 2026 boating season. This morning, the Parks Canada team was happy to welcome the first boaters of the season!

Whether they’re looking for adventure, fun for the whole family, a chance to explore nature and history, or a break from everyday life, the historic canals administered by Parks Canada in Quebec offer countless fun and unique experiences to suit every visitor’s and boater’s needs. Moreover, as part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada is offering this summer free admission (including lockage) to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada and a 25 per cent discount on camping fees from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

Should you wish to learn more about the historic canals, please consult the Parks Canada Historic canals and waterways Website and follow us on Facebook.

Spread the word, and enjoy the 2026 navigational season!

Temporary Intermittent Closure of Access to Dam Deck

SAINT-OURS, QUEBEC, July 28, 2028 – Parks Canada will commence maintenance work on the dam at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site which will result in the complete closure of access to the dam deck between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays from August 4 to October 13, 2025. The dam will be accessible to users in the evenings and on weekends throughout the duration of the work. Cyclists must dismount their bikes. 

Sector Gate No. 4 of the dam will be dry-docked to allow the team to undertake maintenance tasks including pumping out accumulated sediment in the gate, cleaning and painting the gate, and replacing seals. This work is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the dam and the Vianney-Legendre fishway. 

This work is part of a series aimed at maintaining all the dam's gates. The first of these gates was successfully maintained last year. The others will follow over the next years. 

Public safety is a priority for Parks Canada and all work is planned to ensure the safety of all, including visitors and workers. Parks Canada asks all users of the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site to pay extra attention to the signage in place.

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site officially kicks off its 2025 boating season!

SAINT-OURS, QUEBEC, Mai 16 2025 – Beginning today, the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site is pleased to welcome boaters for the 2025 boating season. This morning, the Parks Canada team was happy to welcome the first boaters of the season!

Whether they’re looking for adventure, fun for the whole family, a chance to explore nature and history, or a break from everyday life, the historic canals administered by Parks Canada in Quebec offer countless fun and unique experiences to suit every visitor’s and boater’s needs.

Should you wish to learn more about the historic canals, please consult the Parks Canada Historic canals and waterways Website and follow us on Facebook @QCCanals.

Spread the word, and enjoy the 2025 navigational season!

Temporary closure of access to dam deck

SAINT-OURS, QUEBEC, July 2, 2024 – Parks Canada will commence maintenance work on the dam at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site which will result in the complete closure of access to the dam deck between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays from August 12 to October 15, 2024. The dam will be accessible to users in the evenings and on weekends throughout the duration of the work. Cyclists will be asked to dismount their bikes. 

Sector Gate No. 1 of the dam will be dry-docked to allow the team to undertake maintenance tasks including pumping out accumulated sediment in the gate, cleaning and painting the gate, and replacing seals. This work is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the dam and the Vianney-Legendre fishway. 

Public safety is a priority for Parks Canada and all work is planned to ensure the safety of visitors and workers. Parks Canada asks all users of the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site to pay extra attention to the signage in place. 

For more information about this National Historic Site, visit the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site website. 

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site officially kicks off its 2024 boating season!

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, Mai 17, 2024 – Beginning today, the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site is pleased to welcome boaters for the 2024 boating season. This morning, the Parks Canada team was happy to welcome the first boaters of the season! 

Whether they’re looking for adventure, fun for the whole family, a chance to explore nature and history, or a break from everyday life, the historic canals administered by Parks Canada in Quebec offer countless fun and unique experiences to suit every visitor’s and boater’s needs.

Should you wish to learn more about the historic canals, please consult the Parks Canada Historic canals and waterways Website and follow us on Facebook @QCCanals.

Spread the word, and enjoy the 2024 navigational season!