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Carillon Canal National Historic Site of Canada

Saint-André-d'Argenteuil

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The Carillon Canal, inaugurated in 1833, provided a route around the rapids on the Ottawa River, particularly those at Long Sault. Originally constructed for military reasons, the canal served commercial transport from the beginning. The impressive lock is more than 20 meters high and, today, boats can navigate the sharp drop in only 20 minutes. The same trip in the original canal system involved three canals and 11 locks. The site will delight both recreational boaters and hikers. Visitors can picnic in the charming park beside the old lock, relax out of doors or explore the adjacent hydro-electric dam. ©Parks Canada Video

230, rue du Barrage, Saint-André-d'Argenteuil
Québec, Canada, J0V 1X0

450 537-1660
1 888 773-8888 (Canada, USA)

450 658-2428

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See also: Parks Canada

Dates

May 18, 2012 - October 8, 2012

Activities

Hiking. Tours : in french

Services

Panoramic view / lookout

Parking services

Parking: Pay outdoor parking

Restaurant and food services

Restaurant on premises. Picnic area

Services for Persons with Disabilities

Partially accessible to the physically disabled (Kéroul)

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