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350MARYC350
We visited in September and did a self guided tour using the markers, statues, and signs to piece together the history of the basin, the canal, and the locks. Perhaps there are interpreters during the summer months. We could have learned more. There are lovely walking and biking paths along the basin and the canal. The entire area around the Fort of Chambly is peaceful and beautiful. I was reluctant to leave.
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denise961
i am looking for pictures of freshair home. 1953 to 1955. ty.it was a place y family went in summer.i was 5 yrs old .gazette used to send us there.
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camartin7606s
We traveled from NY City to Montreaj via the Chambly Historic Canal System and returned the same. This was a trip of a lifetime. The hospitality at the locks are fantastic. Park Canada operates the system with enthusiasm and proficiency. As novice boaters we were treated well. With the add on permit we were able to park at any of the locks overnight and sometimes for more. Great system.
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ilatvaitis
It was extremely interesting to see the traffic go through while enjoying a family picnic and our children were mezmerized by the flow of the water as the boats came through. Great day for family fun.
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AhmedI44
This is a great place for relaxing. Nice view of the canal. Sunny weather gives it more charm. I had a nice stroll on the canal. I hope I will try the boats, and bike path soon.
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VeraK546
Great place to walk and enjoy outside! Very good restaurants facing the canal, so close to Montreal.
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WK316
The Chambly canal was beautiful, it had 12 tide gates that allows boats and yachts to navigate across the canal. We stoped to see ''Les amis de Chambly''. They suggested us a couple of activities to do like along the Chambly canal like renting bikes and ride the 20km bike trail along side the canal but we choose to do the GPS rallye which was a great was also to discover and learn about the city of Chambly. They gave a GPS, which was $15 to rent, and we had to go through a treasure hunt across the city looking for clues. It was amazing, we loved it!
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montrealandre
Nice setting. Good fresh air from the lake. Ideal for a family outing or romantic escapade.
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F-SylvainT
This is 8 unique canals that boat have to cross from the Richelieu River to cross the Chambly's rapid . Boat will reavh the St-Laurence River if they want .Look at the nature and the beauty of the small road for bicycle . Take your bike and reach 19kms later l'Iles Ste-Thérèse and St Jean sur le Richelieu . This is flat , no hill , a little bit windy , but a lovely afternoon in family .
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TourMD
The canal is far less used than the bike path that runs alongside it for some 10 miles. Dirt track without potholes and really flat - no hills for the less energetic. Suggest bike 'to' Chambly and get lunch there in the more picturesque town. There's plenty of places to park in St Jean sur Richleau near the start of the path.