Lachine Canal National Historic Site

The Lachine Canal is a unique urban park. This former commercial waterway is part of an industrial landscape and continues to shape the surrounding area. Parks Canada invites you to discover the many historical and recreational aspects of the site.

Activity {num}: “Wheat by the bushel!” The transit and processing of food at the Lachine Canal and the Old Port of Montréal.

Dates: 
Thursday, August 11, to Sunday, August 14, and Thursday, August 25, to Sunday, August 28
Schedule: 
In French: 1:30 p.m. In English: 3:30 p.m.
Activity length: 
1 hour 15 minutes
Activity fee: 
Free
Language: 
Bilingual
Target clientele: 
Adults and children aage 12 and over. Visitors must wear closed shoes.
Description: 

In collaboration with the Old Port of Montreal Corporation and the Canada Lands Company.

In the middle of the 20th century, the Port of Montréal was the largest port in the world to export grain.  

Revisit the historic atmosphere at the mouth of the canal in the Old Port by discovering the industry’s legacy within the landscape.

Accompanied by a tour guide, you’ll follow part of the Lachine Canal and imagine the grain’s journey as it traveled from the Canadian Prairies to the European continent. This event concludes with an exceptional visit of Grain Elevator N° 5.

Meeting Point: corner of la Commune and McGill streets.