Safety on land

Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Visitor safety along the banks of the Lachine Canal is a priority for Parks Canada. Please consult the information below to plan a safe visit to Lachine Canal National Historic Site.

Parks Canada would like to remind users of the importance of staying on the path and at all times avoid approaching footbridges and locks; there is a real risk of falling.

Safety on the trail

Safety instructions for your visit to the canal path.

Winter Safety

Information on winter safety at the Lachine Canal Historic Site.

Visitor guidelines

Historic site regulations: drone use, picnics, cannabis and more.

Go with the flow: Be civic-minded!

Adopt the good habits.

Urban Fishing

Safety instructions for fishing on the canal banks.

Magnet-fishing

Magnet-fishing is strictly forbidden in Parks Canada's historic canals.

Ticks and Lyme disease

Tick safety and lyme disease prevention.

Avian Flu

Recognize the signs of avian flu infection.

Sick or injured animals

Safety precautions to take when you find a sick, injured or dead animal.

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