Safety and guidelines

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

Visitor safety is a priority for Parks Canada, which takes all necessary measures to ensure that users of the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site have a safe and enjoyable experience.

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 land

Path safety, urban fishing, invasive plants, ticks and more.

Water safety

Locking through safely and water safety rules.

Dams: How to stay safe?

Safety guidelines to follow when visiting the Saint-Ours dam.

Visitor guidelines

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

Historic Canals Regulations

Historic Canals Regulations (SOR/93-220) of Transport Canada.

AdventureSmart

National program dedicated to encouraging Canadians and visitors to Canada to get informed and go outdoors.

The management measures put in place by Parks Canada, such as the presence of field personnel and signage, help preserve a sound atmosphere while making the cohabitation between the different users of the site more harmonious. Caution is always advised to help maintain the safety of the site and reduce the risk of incidents.

 

Emergency

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