Overnight mooring
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Discover the 14 km of the waterway that lead you to the heart of Montreal’s major attractions and that open up on secluded vistas. While navigating the five locks of the canal, wharves are available for day and night mooring and for you to experience an unforgettable stay. No reservations required, it's first come, first served!
Advantages of overnight mooring
- Save time by being the first ones to lock through
- Enjoy a unique low-cost experience
- Access to bathrooms (Ask the lock operators for more information)
- Captivating stop in your journey
- Access to surrounding attractions and services
Mooring fees
Please consult the fees page to find out the mooring rates at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site.
Docking areas
Wharves at Lock No. 1 – Old Montreal area
While the surrounding marinas are fully booked, moor for the night at the Lock No. 1 wharves, a few steps away from the Old Port and from the charms of Old Montreal. On the menu: fireworks, restaurants and boutiques, programming of the Old Port of Montreal, easy and fast access to downtown and much more!
Wharves at Lock No. 3 - Atwater Market wharves
Moor for the night to enjoy the one thousand and one pleasures of the Atwater market wharves! The fresh produce, groceries, trendy restaurants and bistros, access to the metro line and other services nearby make it an inescapable stop. Take the opportunity to stretch your legs on foot or on by bike along the canal’s path.
Wharves at Lock No. 5 – Old Lachine area
Ideal to spend the night, the Lock No. 5 wharves are installed in a beautiful natural setting a few steps away from Old Lachine. Close by, you will find lots of restaurants, a bike path, the René-Lévesque park, the Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site, the Lachine Museum, the shows of L’Entrepôt and much more!
Important
- Mooring in the blue area (waiting zone for the next lock passage) during operating hours is prohibited.
- Mooring is permitted for a maximum of 48 consecutive hours (please consult the lock operators to extend your stay).
- Generators are permitted during daytime hours only (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.).
Docking areas
| Name | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lock No. 1 - Old Montreal area | no electricity | Location 1 |
| 2. Lock No. 3 - Atwater Market wharves | no electricity | Location 2 |
| 3. Lock No. 5 - Old Lachine area | no electricity | Location 3 |
Contact Us
For any additional information, contact the lock operators, please contact the lock staff during operating hours:
- VHF-canal 68
- Old Montreal Lock/Lock 1: 514 496-1536
- Lachine Lock/Lock No. 5: 514-595-6594
For information about the location and specifics of mooring docks on each of Parks Canada’s waterways, visit the overnight mooring section of the Historic Canals of Canada's webpage.
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