Plan your visit
Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site
From Montreal, the Trans-Canada highway leads to Saint-Hilaire. Follow the signs for Route 133 to the lock. Alternatively, take the Richelieu West Road, Route 233, and cross the river using one of three cable ferries. The superintendent's house, the fish ladder and Darvard Island await you.
Getting here
Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site of Canada visitor information.
Hours of operation
Consult the lockstation hours and site schedule of the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site.
Fees
Consult the lockage, mooring, and parking fees of Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site.
Maps and technical data
Maps and technical data for the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site
Visitor guidelines on cannabis
It is your responsibility to understand federal, provincial, and municipal regulations for cannabis use while visiting the National Historic Site.
Tourism links
Visitor Information at Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site of Canada
How to get here
Location
2930 Chemin des Patriotes, Saint-Ours, QC, J0G 1P0
General inquiries:
514-283-6054 or 1-888-773-8888 infocanalqc@pc.gc.ca
VHF-Canal 68 during hours of operation
Directions
The Saint-Ours Canal runs along Route 133 North.
From Montreal:
Take Highway 10, Richelieu Exit. Take Chemin des Patriotes (Route 133) North towards Sorel.
or
take Highway 20, Exit Mont Saint-Hilaire and follow the signs.
Hours
The national historic site is open every day of the year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (mid-May to mid-October).
For navigation, site and dam opening hours, visit complete schedule.
Fees
Site access is free. Parking fees of $3,90 apply.
Otherwise, there are fees for locking and overnight mooring. Daily access and season permits are offered.
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Docking
Dogs on leash
Gift shop
Information
Parking
Picnic area
Restrooms
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