Carillon Canal
The Carillon Canal is a National Historic Site of Canada in Saint-André-d'Argenteuil, Quebec. It preserves the historic Carillon Canal that was first built in the 1830s to facilitate travel on the Ottawa River. It is a prominent heritage site and recreation area, visited annually by 20,000 pleasure boaters and 30,000 people who use its riverside park.
| Carillon Canal | |
|---|---|
Downstream entrance of the original Carillon Canal | |
| Location | Quebec, Canada |
| Nearest city | Saint-André-d'Argenteuil |
| Coordinates | 45°34′02″N 74°22′45″W |
| Built | 1830 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| Website | Official website |
National Historic Site of Canada | |
In addition to the original canal itself, other items of historical interest are:
- the remains of lock No. 1, built between 1830 and 1833
- the superintendent's and toll collector's houses
- the jetty of the second canal built between 1873 and 1882
- the Carillon Barracks, currently housing the Regional Argenteuil Museum.
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