Plan your visit

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site

From Montreal, the Trans-Canada highway leads to Saint-Hilaire. Follow the signs for Route 133 to the lock. Alternatively, take the Richelieu West Road, Route 233, and cross the river using one of three cable ferries. The superintendent's house, the fish ladder and Darvard Island await you.

Getting here

How to get to the National Historic Site.

Hours of operation

Lockage schedules and access to the National Historic Site.

Fees

Locking, mooring, activity and dock rental fees.

Maps

Maps and diagram for navigation.

Safety and guidelines

Safety on the banks, on the water and regulations.

Info-Work

National Historic Site Work: Plan your commutes.

Passes and permits

Lockage and mooring permits for boats and non-motorized watercraft.

Locking through safely

Video on safe lockage and technical data on Historic Canals in Quebec.

How to get here

How to get here

Location

2930 Chemin des Patriotes, Saint-Ours, QC, J0G 1P0

General inquiries:

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

Lockstation:

450-755-8140  

VHF-Canal 68 during hours of operation

Directions

The Saint-Ours Canal runs along Route 133 North.

From Montreal:
Take Highway 10, Richelieu Exit. Take Chemin des Patriotes (Route 133) North towards Sorel.
or
take Highway 20, Exit Mont Saint-Hilaire and follow the signs.

Hours

The national historic site is open every day of the year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (mid-May to mid-October).

For navigation, site and dam opening hours, visit complete schedule.

Fees 

Site access is free. Parking fees apply.

For boaters, fees apply for lockage and overnight mooring.

Detailed fees list

Facilities and services

Accessible Facilities Accessible services
Docking
Dogs on leash Dogs on leash
Gift Shop Gift shop
Information Information
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
Restrooms Restrooms
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