Hours of operation

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

The national historic site is open every day of the year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lockstation hours 2026

Date: May 15 to June 25

Everyday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Date: June 26 to August 9

Everyday

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Date: August 10 to 23

Everyday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Date: August 24 to October 12

Everyday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Additional information

  • Transit time: 30 minutes
  • Please arrive at least 60 minutes before the last lockage. The floating docks are located on starboard (island side). 
  • Please take note that times of first and last lockages are not guaranteed. To maximize chances of being locked through, arrive early enough to allow complete lockages in both directions.

To contact lock keepers

VHF communication is preferred during operating hours.

By VHF-Canal 68

By phone : 450-755-8140


Opening hours of the Saint-Ours dam and fishway*

The Saint-Ours dam is now accessible to pedestrians and cyclists at all times during the operating season.

The fishway is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.* in the low season, and daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.* in the summer

*Subject to change.


Other canals schedules

To plan your visit, see the schedule pages of the other canals in Parks Canada network.

Historic canals in Quebec

Historic canals in Ontario

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