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The Soulanges Canal (1899-1958)

Growing Waterway Traffic

The canal is at the heart of a large-scale trade network. From 1935 onwards, river traffic grew considerably. Boats loaded with various goods, as well as impressive transatlantic cargo ships from overseas, regularly passed through the canal.

An Imposing Cargo Ship Engaging in Lock no. 3, Pointe-des-Cascades, circa 1950
Source : © Collection Société de recherches historiques de Pointe-des-Cascades
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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.