Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site of Canada

Open from mid-May to mid-October

Drifting Along Water

The Saint-Ours Canal, along with the Chambly Canal, holds a great importance in the North American waterway system allowing navigation through the St. Lawrence River, the Richelieu River, Lake Champlain and the Hudson River. The Canal makes it thus possible to reach New York from Montreal by water. Known as the tenth lock of the Richelieu, the Canal has been for more than a century an essential element to the local and international trade development. Today, the Canal opens the gates of its lock mainly to amateur sailors and yachtmen who can enjoy a great navigation on the Richelieu River. For other visitors, the Saint-Ours Canal offers lots of summer activities in a splendid setting perfect for a picnic on the waterside.

Schedule

Canal Navigation Schedule

From May 16 to June 19
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holiday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

From June 20 to August 17
Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

From August 18 to September 1^st
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holiday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

From September 2 to October 13
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and official holiday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

*For the full schedule of activities, visit the website.

Rates

Entry (daily)

Adult: $ 2,90
Senior: $ 2,40
Youth: $ 1,40
Family/group: $ 7,30

Cruises (Boarding and Landing) per person $ 0,90

Lockage per passage $ 0,90 $ per foot

Camping per site $ 15,70, per night

Boat launching $ 9,80, per day

Parking $ 3,90, per day

*For the complete details of services and rates, visit the website.

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