Trails · Le Sud-Ouest
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Free·Leashed only
A 14.5-kilometre waterside path between the Old Port and Lake Saint-Louis, managed by Parks Canada. The towpath is flat and popular with walkers, runners and cyclists, and Parks Canada lists 'dogs on leash' among the site's facilities, so the route is open to leashed dogs.
Why it made the list
A long, flat, free waterside trail where leashed dogs are explicitly listed as welcome, with cafés and parks along the way, from the Old Port to Lachine.
Good to know before you go
Parks Canada's own page for the site lists 'dogs on leash' among the facilities, confirming that leashed dogs are allowed on the canal banks and path. The page gives no opening hours for the path itself, which is freely accessible; only boat lockage runs to a season. The address shown is Parks Canada's administrative address for the site.
Practical notes
- The path is busiest at weekends; early mornings are calmer and better for a dog that finds cyclists unsettling.
- Water fountains are limited along the towpath, so bring a bowl and water for longer walks.
What is available on site
- Water bowls
- Step-free access
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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