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
How to get to the National Historic Site.
Hours of operation
Lockage schedules and access to the National Historic Site.
Fees
Locking, mooring, activity and dock rental fees.
Maps
Maps and diagram for navigation.
Safety and guidelines
Safety on the banks, on the water and regulations.
Info-Work
National Historic Site Work: Plan your commutes.
Passes and permits
Lockage and mooring permits for boats and non-motorized watercraft.
Locking through safely
Video on safe lockage and technical data on Historic Canals in Quebec.
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 apply.
For boaters, fees apply for lockage and overnight mooring.
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Docking
Dogs on leash
Gift shop
Information
Parking
Picnic area
Restrooms
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