Carillon Canal National Historic Site
Opened in 1833, the Carillon Canal was initially built for military purposes. Located 100 kilometres from Montreal, the canal is today a pleasure boating waterway. You'll be amazed by the lock and its guillotine gate, which enable to navigate a 20-metre drop!
Parks Canada would like to remind users of the importance avoiding approaching the lock; there is a real risk of falling.
Visiting Carillon Canal National Historic Site
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Lockage and navigation
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About Carillon Canal National Historic Site
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Joindre le lieu historique national du Canal-de-Carillon
General inquiries:
514-283-6054 or 1-888-773-8888 infocanalqc@pc.gc.ca
Lockstation:
450-537-3534VHF-Canal 68 during hours of operation
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Carillon Barracks National Historic Site
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
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