Carillon Canal National Historic Site

Opened in 1833, the Carillon Canal was initially built for military purposes. Located 100 kilometres from Montreal, the canal is today a pleasure boating waterway. You'll be amazed by the lock and its guillotine gate, which enable to navigate a 20-metre drop!

Parks Canada would like to remind users that it is essential to keep a safe distance from the lock area.

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History : Along the water

The history of the Carillon Canal.

Visiting Carillon Canal National Historic Site

Activities and experiences

Things to do, tour, programs and itineraries.

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 Carillon 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

Jobs, communications, partners, occupancy permits, public consultations, plans and policies and more!

How to get here

Joindre le lieu historique national du Canal-de-Carillon

General inquiries:

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

Lockstation:

450-537-3534

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Hours of operation

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