This highly symbolic attraction offers a multitude of activities you’ll want to enjoy with family and friends: a 14.5-km (8.7-mi.) linear path between the Old Port of Montréal and Lac Saint-Louis, a lush city park, a waterway with five locks, shores lined with historic industrial landmarks and a colourful calendar of activities.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Contact details
Operating location – Écluse 5 (Lachine)
500, ch. des Iroquois, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H2S 4J6
500, ch. des Iroquois, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H2S 4J6
45.43094000, -73.66809400
Operating location – Lock 3 of Saint-Gabriel
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4E 3E4
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4E 3E4
45.46227200, -73.59909030
Operating location – Lock 4 of Côte-Saint-Paul
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4E 3E4
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4E 3E4
45.46227200, -73.59909030
Operating location – Lock 1 and 2 de la Commune
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4E 3E4
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4E 3E4
45.46227200, -73.59909030
Kayak au coeur de la ville © Parcs Canada
Vélo au Canal-de-Lachine © Parcs Canada
Le canal au coeur de la Métropole © Parcs Canada
Aventures H20 © Parcs Canada
Amarrage près de l'écluse no 1 © Parcs Canada
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Children's entertainment
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Land sports activities
Roller blade
Skateboard
Hiking
Cycling
Water sports activities
Recreational canoeing
Recreational kayaking
Fishing
Pedals boat
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)
Motorized activities
Jet-skiing
Pontoon boat
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Spaces / equipment for events
Interpretation panels
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Rental
Recreational canoe
Rowboat
Recreational kayak
Pedal boat
Visitor services
Drinking water
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Dogs (on leash)
Childrens
Groups
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Paid parking on site
Public transportation
Bus
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Last updated: January 7, 2026
