Lachine BoroughCanal Lachine Montreal
The Canal Lachine Montreal gave Lachine its particular uniqueness. Since its creation, the Canal has always been its vital centre. The economic and social strength of Lachine all declined after its closing. The Canal with its 150 years old and irremediably obsolete installations was definitely closed and replaced by the St-Lawrence Seaway in 1959. Quickly the Canal became a dark stain across what some called Canada's poverty capital. "Too dirty for recreation, too obsolete for major shipping and too marginalized for industry," wrote journalist Patrick Lejtenvi in 2002, "the Canal became a toxic, open-air ditch". In an equally colourful turn of phrase, Deverteuil reports that by 1991, "abandoned factories lined the Canal like rotting corpses". The Canal was partially closed to navigation in 1959, completely closed in 1970, and reopened in 2002 for a commemorative and entertaining revitalization. The Canal is now opened to pleasure boating and is embraced by a still expanding linear park. The Parks and the Paths
The parks and the paths such as Promenade Père Marquette and Parc René Lévesque and the Canal Bike Path are beautiful Lachine resources used by cyclists, runners, skaters and walkers for recreation or for serious training. Canals are a great place to fish but, even if no-fishing signs have been posted along the Lachine Canal, it's illegal to fish. Yet, people can always be seen standing, fishing poles in hand, calmly waiting and enjoying the scenery. Lachine has a lovely boulevard called Saint-Joseph that strolls along the water. Many beautiful parks, a bicycle path, places to rent bicycles, pedal boats, canoes or kayaks, a public market, the Marché de Lachine and several museums are there to enjoy. You can always find a place to eat along Saint-Joseph. There are several restaurants between 16th and 19th Avenues. They offer Mexican, Japanese or Italian cuisine. You can go for a meal and a glass of wine or a beer, or for a beer only. Many also feature outdoor terraces. 
The path along the canal also offers the Musée plein air in the René Levesque Park. The "musée" exhibits 50 sculptures, which makes it one of the largest parks of its kind in Canada. In the winter, from December to March, five parks offer hockey and skating rinks as well as a “chalet” where you can put on your skates and warm up a little when necessary. Strolling in Lachine will also take you to the Maison LeBer LeMoyne. The House features historical and archaeological exhibitions as well as contemporary art exhibitions. Some of the activities and workshops are intended for families with young children. Thank you for visiting Canal Lachine Montreal. Lachine District Exit Canal Lachine Montreal
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