In addition, the Agency is currently developing an approach to honour passes, in light of travel restrictions and closures related to COVID-19. Those who choose to access historic canals and waterways should follow the advice of public health experts on physical distancing. Despite these constraints, the work was carried out at a faster rate than expected thanks to increased efforts on the part of contractors and dedicated Parks Canada teams preparing for the season opening.
The repairs include the reconstruction of the roof using a conservation approach to maintain its original style, i.e., the use of Canadian stainless steel sheet metals. While visitor services are temporarily suspended, Parks Canada will continue to deliver a number of critical functions, including highway management and snow removal, fire response, dam operations and water management on historic waterways, as well as avalanche forecasting and control, among others.Visitors may use front country and backcountry areas as well as accessible green spaces. Come and see us and our cutting edge equipment will enable you to experience a locking as though you were really there!On Sunday February 4th, come and meet Parks Canada's superstar, the mascot Parka. The dates mentioned above for the opening of the Chambly and Saint-Ours canals are conditional on the evolution of the COVID-19 situation and the measures needed to flatten the curve and ensure everyone's safety. These operators are valued partners and provide important services to visitors. Since Parka loves making new friends, take advantage of it by taking a picture with her!This year, Parks Canada is pleased to collaborate with New York State Canals to offer you an exciting conference that goes beyond the borders! The Agency will be monitoring the situation and will communicate regularly. The Quebec’s Waterways Unit is, therefore, proud to confirm the progressive reopening of the canals earlier than the original schedule. The access to Darvard Island will be maintained most of the time; however, the contractor may need to restrict the passage to facilitate the realisation of some specific work. Visitors and boaters should not expect to have the kind of experiences that they have had in the past. We thank boaters for their patience and collaboration. Transport Canada's physical distancing standards for Canadian boaters must also be respected. So it's a meeting as early as January 31!Parks Canada’s places represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.Today, the Parks Canada team was pleased to welcome the very first boaters of 2018, Mr. Cormier and Mrs. Verreault. The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, which has merged with The National Canal Museum, is responsible for maintaining and interpreting the historic structures and sites within the 260 acres (1.1 km 2) that comprise Hugh Moore Park (ignoring water surface), a National Register Historic District.
For more details about the service periods and the measures taken by Parks Canada to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the historic canals of Quebec, please consult the websites of each canals or call Parks Canada apologizes for the inconvenience of this closure and thanks boaters as well as the community and local businesses for their patience and understanding. Darvard Island’s wastewater collection system is scheduled to be repaired in the next few months. Those who choose to access historic canals and waterways should follow the advice of public health experts on physical distancing. For more details about the service periods and the measures taken by Parks Canada to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the historic canals of Quebec, please consult the websites of each canals or call The Chambly and Saint-Ours national historic canals are expected to welcome boaters for the navigation season from the The work at Locks Nos. As Parks Canada adapts to the COVID-19 situation, visitor access and services on the canals will be limited. Section menu.