Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site

Located west of Montreal, the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal connects Lake Saint-Louis and Lake des Deux-Montagnes. Opened in 1843, this waterway played an important commercial role in the shipping of lumber and the transport of immigrants. Today, the canal is used primarily by recreational boaters.

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Visiting Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site

Activities and experiences

Things to do at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site.

Plan your visit

How to get there, fees, hours of operation, passes, permits, guidelines and more.

Lockage and navigation

Information on navigation and lockage: routes, night mooring and much more.

About Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site

Culture and history

History, archeology, cultural landscape, architecture, historic engineering.

Nature and science

Conservation and science, animals, plants, the environment, and research.

Stewardship and management

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How to get here

Contact us

General inquiries:

514-283-6054 or 1-888-773-8888 infocanalqc@pc.gc.ca

Lockstation:

514-457-5546

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Hours of operation

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