Fees and promotions
Early bird offer: buy now and save!
Until March 31, 2025, take advantage of our 10% discount on seasonal lockage permits and receive 10% off on a mooring permit when you buy both permits.
The seasonal lockage permit allows you to go through any lock system that is part of Parks Canada's historic canals. The seasonal mooring permit allows day and overnight mooring at seven national historic canals, two national parks, and one national marine conservation area.
Order your seasonal lockage permit by March 31, 2025 to get these incredible deals!
Get your lockage and mooring permits now!Canoes and Kayaks: 50% off the Lockage Permit
Attention all paddlers! The Seasonal Lockage Permit for canoe and kayak is back – enjoy 50% off!
Get your canoe or kayak lockage permit now!
Regular fees
Site access is free. However, fees apply for boating services. Fees vary depending on the site, the number of locks to pass and boat length.
Lockage permits
Permits are valid in all Parks Canada waterways and canals. You can buy them online, or at the lock stations.
Quebec waterways
- Visit the Lachine Canal National Historic Site Fees page
- Visit the Chambly Canal National Historic Site Fees page
- Visit the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site Fees page
- Visit the Carillon Canal National Historic Site Fees page
- Visit the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site Fees page
Ontario waterways
- Visit the Rideau Canal National Historic Site Fees page
- Visit the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Fees page
- Visit the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site Fees page
Nova Scotia waterways
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