Press Releases

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site officially kicks off its 2024 boating season!

MONTREAL, Quebec, 17 May, 2024 – Beginning today, May 17, the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site is pleased to welcome boaters for the 2024 boating season. This morning, the Parks Canada team was happy to welcome the first boaters of the season!

Whether they’re looking for adventure, fun for the whole family, a chance to explore nature and history, or a break from everyday life, the historic canals administered by Parks Canada in Quebec offer countless fun and unique experiences to suit every visitor’s and boater’s needs.

Should you wish to learn more about the historic canals, please consult the Parks Canada Historic canals and waterways Website and follow us on Facebook @QCCanals.

Spread the word, and enjoy the 2024 navigational season!

Reminder to the public: Magnet Fishing is prohibited in all historic canals administered by Parks Canada 

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, July 7, 2023 – Magnet fishing is a growing practice. Although perceived as a means of voluntary environmental clean-up, this activity is strictly prohibited in all historic canals administered by Parks Canada.

Under the Historic Canal Regulations (sections 3 and 11.2), the removal of any object from a historic canal is not permitted at any time without first obtaining a permit. 

At first glance, while the objective of removing objects from the canals may seem commendable, this practice poses a greater risk to the environment and to visitor safety than simply leaving the objects in place. Stirring up the bottom of the canals can not only disturb aquatic habitats but can also release contaminated sediments in sites that have a significant industrial past. Participants may be exposed to the handling of dangerous objects such as weapons or other sharp objects, as well as potentially contaminated elements.                                             

Historic canals are made up of various structures whose integrity can also be affected by the practice of this activity. In addition to bridges and footbridges, the canals include weirs and siphons, water, and electrical conduits, and potential archaeological remains that could be damaged or destroyed by the practice of magnetic fishing. Parks Canada's mandate is to protect and conserve cultural and natural resources. Consequently, such an activity cannot be authorized and anyone found in non-compliance could be subject to a fine.

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site officially kicks off its 2023 boating season!

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 26, 2023 – The Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site is pleased to welcome boaters for the 2023 boating season. This morning, the Parks Canada team was happy to welcome the first boaters of the season! 

Whether they’re looking for adventure, fun for the whole family, a chance to explore nature and history, or a break from everyday life, the historic canals administered by Parks Canada in Quebec offer countless fun and unique experiences to suit every visitor’s and boater’s needs.

Should you wish to learn more about the historic canals, please consult the Parks Canada Website and follow us on Facebook @QCCanals.

Spread the word, and enjoy the 2023 navigational season!

Work on the boardwalk's lamp posts

August 22, 2022, Montréal, Quebec, Parks Canada Agency- Parks Canada wishes to inform the public that work will be undertaken as of August 29, 2022 to repair the lamp posts along the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Boardwalk, adjacent to the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site. The work will take approximately 7 days over a period of 2 to 3 weeks to replace the lamp posts wiring to render them functional and therefore ensure the safety of the site. Few impacts are expected and visitors will be able to continue strolling along the boardwalk.

The Parks Canada team will remove each lamp post, install the new wiring, replace the lamp post and complete the restoration. Some excavation may be required. The team will proceed in stages, one lamp post at a time, which will maintain public access to the boardwalk.

During the work, Parks Canada asks everyone to exercise caution and respect the worksite areas and the signage in place. At all times, the safety of users and workers remains a priority for Parks Canada.

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Information

Parks Canada, Quebec Waterways
External Relations Directorate
pc.comm.canal.pc@canada.ca
@QCCanals(Facebook)

Launch of the Boating Season

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site

SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE, May 20, 2022 – The warm weather is finally here! It’s the perfect time to head back outside and reconnect with the places we love! Everyone is invited to take a moment this summer to visit the new facilities at the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site.

The Parks Canada team was happy to welcome the first boaters of the 2022 season this morning!

Are you dreaming of taking part in this wonderful experience? Visit the Parks Canada Website to learn about the many opportunities offered by Canada’s historic canals, and register now for your lockage permit! Spread the word, and enjoy the 2022 navigational season! parkscanada.gc.ca/canals.