Learn-To Paddle Experience - Voyageur canoe

Try your hand at paddling a canoe like the voyageurs did back in the day!

Would you like to know how voyageurs got around in the fur trade era?

This summer, take part in an introductory voyageur canoe paddling activity presented by guide from the Fur Trade at Lachine and Lachine Canal National Historic Sites!

On the agenda: explanations of paddling technique, guided voyageur canoe expedition on the Lachine Canal, interpretation of the fur trade, folk songs, and more.

Dates: June 20 to September 7, 2026, inclusive. Available upon request, Wednesday through Sunday.

Length: the voyageur canoe experience lasts 2.5 hours (including travel time and water safety briefing).
Please allow time before or after the Voyageur Canoe to visit the fur warehouse, depending on the time* of your activity.

_{*The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is normally open from 10 am to 5 pm, but see Opening hours to plan your visit.}

Reservations: please call 514-637-7433 or send an email to commercefourrure-furtrade@pc.gc.ca.

Fees and payment: please visit the Fees page. payment must be made by telephone at 514-637-7433. An email will be sent to confirm your registration.

Languages: English and French

• Important Information

  Meeting point is outside The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site, at 1255, boul. Lachine, QC H8S 2M2. See Plan your visit.

  The minimum age required to participate is 5. Children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

  The activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility, nor for children aged 4 and under.

  Parks Canada keeps the right to cancel if weather conditions compromise the safety of the activity.