Hours of operation

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

The Chambly Canal National Historic Site is open every day from sunrise to 11 p.m. The path is maintained from April 15 to November 15 each year.

Everyday*
_{*Last complete transit at 1 p.m. on Monday 18.}

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

9 a.m. and 1 p.m. only

Saturday and Sunday*
_{*Last complete transit at 1 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.}

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Everyday

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday

9 a.m. and 1 p.m. only

Saturday and Sunday*
_{*Last complete transit at 1 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.}

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Additional information

Transit time: 4 hours minimum
At locks Nos. 1-2-3 (Chambly), please arrive at least 45 minutes before the last lockage.
The times of the first and last lockages are not guaranteed. To maximize chances of being locked through, arrive early enough to allow complete lockages in both directions.
Bridges Nos. 1, 10 and 12 are closed Monday to Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., and from 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m.
There are only two lockings per day during the fixed hour lockages.
No overnight mooring in the canal on days with fixed lockage hours. See the overnight mooring page to learn more.

VHF communication is preferred during operating hours.

By VHF-Canal 68
By phone:
- Chambly (Locks Nos. 1-2-3): 450-658-4381
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Lock No. 9): 450-348-3392

To plan your visit, see the schedule pages of the other canals in Parks Canada network.

Historic canals in Quebec

Historic canals in Ontario