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The Soulanges Canal (1899-1958)

A Technological and Human Challenge

In June 1892, a monumental project began that would forever transform the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. Over seven years, nearly 1,200 workers excavated farmland along a 23.4 km stretch to construct a major engineering feat.

An impressive construction site at the location of future Lock No. 3 in Pointe-des-Cascades, May 1899
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An Impressive UndertakingAn Impressive Undertaking
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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.