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LACHINE CANAL NAUTICAL CENTRE
KAYAK TOURS
& Lessons
Rabaska tour and brewery visit
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 Messorem Brewery for a drink on one of Montreal's most quaint and popular microbreweries and terraces.
Minimum of 3 participants for the tour to take place. Reservations required. All taxes and equipment are included.
Thursday 5:00PM-8:00PM & Saturday 2:00PM-5:00PM
(Includes taxes and equipment)
Tour to the Old Port
Join us as we explore the beautifully restored and rejuvenated Lachine Canal!
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 St-Gabriel locks and explore the Peel Basin, (the future home of the Expos) and cruise past Griffintown as we paddle towards our destination; Montreal's world famous Old Port, where we stop for lunch.
Tuesday 10:00AM-1:00PM & Saturday 10:00AM-1:00PM
(Includes taxes, equipment, lockage fees. Lunch not incl.)
Minimum of 3 participants for the tour to take place.
Reservations required. All taxes and equipment included.
2-hour kayaking course
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.
Schedule
Wednesday 5 pm-7 pm or Sunday 9:30 am-11:30 am
Minimum of 3 students for the course to take place.
Reservations required. All taxes and equipment included.
2-hour SUP course
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, and safety equipment.
Schedule
Tuesday 5 pm-7 pm or Sunday 9:30 am-11:30 am
Minimum of 3 students. Reservation required. All taxes and equipment included