Boating safety

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

Discover the Chambly Canal National Historic Site, an emblematic site where history and nature meet. With its picturesque landscapes and 9 locks steeped in history, the canal attracts many boaters in search of adventure on the water every year. However, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, it's essential to know the rules and best practices of boating. Here are some valuable tips to help you make the most of your boating experience, while respecting the safety of all canal users.

Historic Canals regulations, Small vessels regulations and Collision regulations are in force in all historic canals. It is the responsibility of pleasure boat operators to be informed and familiar with the regulations in effect in historic canals. Certain activities are prohibited in a canal. Users must demonstrate judgment and civic-mindedness on Parks Canada sites at all times.

Rules for navigating the historic canal:

Visitors who contravene the regulations risk a fine, revocation of their permit, or legal action. To learn more about the rules that apply to the historic site, visit the Visitor Guidelines section


Bateaux amarrés dans une écluse.
Boats moored in the Lachine lock.

Locking through safely

Learn step-by-step how to lock safely by visiting the Locking through safely page, and consult the technical data for Parks Canada's historic canals of Quebec.

Locking through safely in Quebec's historic canals

Emergency assistance

Contact our lock operators on VHF-channel 68 or by phone at the Chambly locks (Nos. 1-2-3) 450-658-4381 or at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu lock (No. 9): 450-348-3392 during operating hours. At all other times, call 911.

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