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The Soulanges Canal (1899-1958)

The End of an Important Chapter

After 60 years of operation, the closure of the Soulanges Canal caused as much upheaval for the surrounding communities as its initial construction had. Once considered a technological masterpiece, the canal had become obsolete and could no longer meet the new challenges of maritime navigation.

A tanker from British American Oil Co. exits the canal heading towards the Great Lakes, circa 1956
Source: © Collection of Luke De Stéphano
An Inevitable EndAn Inevitable End
The Last ShipThe Last Ship
Revitalizing a heritage gemRevitalizing a heritage gem

Territorial Acknowledgment

The Soulanges Canal Regional Park acknowledges that it is located on unceded traditional territory of the Anishinabeg (Algonquin), Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk), and Métis nations. This land has long been a place of exchange and meeting between peoples.

This project was carried out as part of the cultural development agreement (2024) between the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) and the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRCVS). It is also made possible through the support of the MRCVS and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH) under the 'Signature Innovation' component of the Regions and Rurality Fund.