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Free Lockage this Summer on Seven Canals

A boat crossing lock 2, Chambly Canal National Historic Site © Parks Canada / François Houle

July 1, 2025

As part of the Canada Strong Pass initiative, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada.  This also includes free lockage at the seven canals administered by Parks Canada on historic waterways (mooring fees still apply).

Écluse de Carillon, Carillon Lock

Discovery Passes that have already been purchased and are valid in June, July or August 2025 will be automatically extended for 3 months to compensate for the free admission period. Visitors will be encouraged to enjoy Parks Canada places throughout the validity of their pass. No action is required to extend Discovery Passes.

To learn more about the program, please visit parks.canada.ca/admission-camping, which will serve as the central source for information and ongoing updates.

The seven canals are:

Ontario

Boats navigate into the open lock chamber at Davis Lock to prepare for the transfer.. Rideau Canal National Historic Site.  © Parks Canada / Louis Barnes

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site

Quebec

Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site  © Parks Canada / François Houle

Carillon Canal National Historic Site

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue National Historic Site

St-Ours Canal National Historic Site

More information on these canals and waterways can be found here: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/canaux-canals

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