Outdoors
Lachine Canal Bike Path
You follow the canal west from Locks 1 and 2 in Montreal's Old Port, past the Peel Basin, the Saint-Gabriel Lock, Atwater Market and the Côte-Saint-Paul Lock, to the Lachine Lock and René-Lévesque Park on Lake Saint-Louis. The path is part of the Route verte cycling network.
- Where
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Distance
- 13.5 km one way
- Time
- About 1 hour one way
The route
Lachine Canal path, Old Port to Lachine.
Start at the Old Port end near Locks 1 and 2, or rent at Ma Bicyclette at the Atwater Pole, which has hybrids, e-bikes, gravel bikes and tandems.
When to go
Parks Canada maintains the path from 15 April to 15 November; the historic site is open all year.
Before you go
- Ma Bicyclette at the Atwater Pole also does repairs and has child seats and trailers.
- In some sections a separate stone-dust trail is kept for walkers only, so keep bikes on the main path.
- Toilets are open in summer only.
- At the Lachine end, the 1.4 km Père Marquette Promenade and René-Lévesque Park's outdoor sculpture gallery make a good turnaround point.
What to bring
- Helmet
- Spare tube, tyre levers and a pump
- Water and snacks
- Front and rear lights
- A layer for descents and stops
Getting ready for it
Time in the saddle matters more than speed.
If you have not ridden for a while, do two or three rides of an hour or two first so your legs and your seat are used to it.
Staying safe
- Wear bright clothing and use lights wherever there is traffic.
- Check your brakes and tyres before you leave.
Route details checked September 30, 2026 against parks.canada.ca, parks.canada.ca, parks.canada.ca and parks.canada.ca. Rules and closures change, so check before you go.
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