Tours & Courses

Rabaska Tour & Brewery Visit

Thursdays 5:00PM-8:00PMSaturdays 3:00PM-6:00PM

For this rabaska excursion, we will depart from the Lachine Canal Nautical Center and head east towards the St-Gabriel lock. We'll learn about the history of the canal and surrounding neighborhoods while traveling directly south of downtown, providing unique views of the city.

We will exit quickly to see the locks and historic plaques before re-embarking to cover the 3 km that separate us from the locks of Côte-Saint-Paul.

We'll descend at the St-Ambroise for a drink on one of Montreal's most quaint and popular microbreweries and terraces.

$75.00

Reservations required. All taxes and equipment are included.

A group paddling a large rabaska canoe along the Lachine Canal past the iconic Atwater Market building in Montreal.

Tour to the Old Port

Tuesdays 10:00AM-1:00PMThursdays from 1:00-4:00PMSaturdays 10:00AM-1:00PM

Discover the interesting nooks and crannies that make-up the historic "Cradle of Industrialization." Witness the majestic birds, turtles and beavers that call the canal home while we look upon the changing landscape of the Montreal Skyline.

We’ll pass through the Saint-Gabriel Lock and explore the Peel Basin to discover the hidden corners of this “cradle of industrialization.” On our way to Montreal’s popular Old Port, we’ll pass by the Red Path Lofts, the Bassins du Havre, Griffintown, the Five Roses Flour Mill, and perhaps the future site of the Expos!

$75.00

Reservations required. All taxes, equipment and lockage fees are included. Lunch not included.

A first-person view from a kayak paddling with a group under the Atwater footbridge along the Lachine Canal in Montreal.

Kayak Course

Sundays 9:30AM-11:30AM

This course is a great way to discover the basics in just two short hours. You will learn how to paddle effectively and control your kayak so that you will spend more time enjoying the sport rather than being frustrated by poor technique. Kayaking is easy... with the right technique!

Content

  • Boat entry
  • Forward and reverse strokes
  • Sweep stroke (turning) bracing
  • Safety equipment​

$50.00

Reservations required. All taxes and equipment are included.

An instructor on the dock demonstrating proper paddling technique to a group of kayakers along the Lachine Canal in Montreal.

SUP Course

Private Bookings Only

Explore the historic Lachine Canal while learning the origins of SUP, equipment and safety requirements, different paddling techniques on calm water, and the importance of stability through practical exercises. This course focuses on teaching students how to control their SUP so they can go more places and get there faster!

Content

  • Standing up
  • Balance
  • Falling and getting back on the board
  • Paddle strokes
  • Safety equipment

$50.00

Reservations required. All taxes and equipment are included.

A person wearing a lifejacket practicing stand-up paddleboarding during an SUP lesson on the Lachine Canal in Montreal.