Montreal: Guided Exclusive Electric Boat Tour on Lachine Canal

Set out to explore the 150-year history of the Lachine Canal and take in the distinctive experience of passing through three lockages, aboard a zero-pollution boat. Open to everyone, this outing lasts roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes, a length that can vary depending on how the lockages unfold. As you sail, you'll gain a sense of the story behind this waterway so emblematic of Montreal, while enjoying the quiet of a clean vessel that disturbs neither the water nor the scenery. Passing through the locks is a highlight of the trip, a chance to observe up close how this structure works and to better grasp the role it has played over the decades. It's a peaceful and original way to discover the canal, suited to all audiences and paced by the manoeuvres that punctuate the route.