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Winter 2024

Snow-much fun

Winter trail with six young adults jumping in mid-air, having fun at La Mauricie National Park.

Experience the winter wonderland of national parks and national historic sites like never before! From thrilling adventures to picturesque landscapes, discover 10 unique winter activities to embrace the wonders of winter.

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Set sail with savings

The Rideau Canal near Hogs Back Lockstation, with an overlay of the 2024 seasonal lockage and mooring permits.

Get ready for an amazing boating season on Parks Canada’s historic canals and waterways! Until March 31, 2024, take advantage of our 20% discount on seasonal lockage permits and receive 10% off on a mooring permit when you buy both together. Don’t miss out on these incredible deals!

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Spotlight on…

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

Twenty kilometres of paradise for cyclists, boaters and hikers, carved out by more than a century of history.

An historic picture of a bridge over Chambly Canal that rolls out of the way to let boats pass by.
A handy canal

Close to Montreal, boats have navigated Chambly Canal for over 180 years. Initially bustling with commercial activity, the waterway is now used for pleasure boating.

Delight in learning how different bridges move to let watercraft through; they roll, swing or lift up. One bridge is still hand-operated! Discover the canal’s history and impact on the region.

A turtle swimming in the water with plants nearby.
Happy turtles

In collaboration with Nature-Action Québec, work is being done to improve shoreline and aquatic habitats on Fryer Island.

The goals are to create nesting sites for turtles and to preserve biodiversity by limiting the spread of invasive plant species and revegetating with native plant species.

A person walking along a trail at Chambly Canal National Historic Site.
A breath of fresh air

Enjoy a variety of activities along the canal year-round. This enchanting setting has the perfect trail for walking, cycling and even snowshoeing.

In summer, explore the waterway by boat to see a completely different perspective. Whether you are visiting by land or by water, this unique historic site has something for you to discover!