As the site of the first lock in North America, Coteau-du-Lac has been a strategic thoroughfare, from the Laurentian Archaic time until the 19th century. Discover the history of the canal, built as the last possible means for circumventing the rapids on the St. Lawrence.
Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site
Location
Operating location
308A, ch. du Fleuve, Coteau-du-Lac, Québec, Canada, J0P 1B0
308A, ch. du Fleuve, Coteau-du-Lac, Québec, Canada, J0P 1B0
45.28760100, -74.17547700
Reconstitution militaire © Parcs Canada/K.Laflèche
Plaisant pour les enfants © Parcs Canada
Bâtiment militaire © Parcs Canada
En famille au Lieu historique national © Parcs Canada
Les monarques © Parcs Canada
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Rallye
Children's entertainment
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Concert, show
Guided tour
Land sports activities
Hiking
Cycling
Documentary support
Signs / descriptive panels
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Outdoor playground for children
Indoor children's play area
Well-being and relaxation
Garden
Infrastructure and equipment
Bicycle rack
Interpretation panels
Lookout / observation tower
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Visitor services
Air conditioning
Drinking water
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Groups
Childrens
Adults
Dogs (on leash)
Groups
Reservation required
Group rate
Guided tour in french
Possible opening off-season
Special schedule on request
Entertainment available
Guided tour in english
Event
Themes
Nature and environment
Sports and outdoors
History
Quebec culture and heritage
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
Accessibility (Keroul)
Wheelchair rental
