Lieu historique national du Canal-de-Lachine - Navigation au Canal-de-Lachine © Parcs Canada
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Lieu historique national du Canal-de-Lachine © Parcs Canada
Écluse 5 (Lachine) · 500, ch. des Iroquois, Montréal
Built in 1825 to bypass the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River, this two-hundred-year-old waterway stretches for 14.5 km. The canal also provides a superb urban corridor for walkers and cyclists. The trail is maintained from April 15 to November 15.
For families
Children's entertainment and a walking trail on site, a picnic area for breaks.
Good to know
Free admission, free parking, public transit nearby, pets allowed and partially wheelchair accessible (Kéroul).
Other fees may apply. Indicative prices, please check with the establishment.
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Lachine Canal National Historic Site is located at 500, ch. des Iroquois, Montréal.
Yes, admission is free. Some activities or services may have a fee.
Yes: free on-site parking and paid parking on site.
Yes, by bus.
Partially: according to the Kéroul assessment, part of the facilities is wheelchair accessible.
Yes: picnic area.
Yes, pets are allowed.
Yes, children will find on site: children's entertainment.
Roller blade, skateboard, hiking, cycling, recreational canoeing and recreational kayaking, among others.
Yes, available for rent: recreational canoe, rowboat, recreational kayak and pedal boat.
Yes, groups are welcome. Contact the establishment to plan your visit.
You can reach the establishment by phone at 514 283-6054 or on its website: parcs.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/canallachine.
Looking for something to do in Montreal? Lachine Canal National Historic Site is listed by Sortir au Québec among hundreds of ideas for your evenings, weekends and getaways.
Last updated: June 22, 2026
