{"id":77971,"date":"2024-06-26T14:26:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T18:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/?p=77971"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T18:30:56","slug":"more-to-explore-this-summer-coteau-du-lac-national-historic-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/blog\/agreements\/news\/more-to-explore-this-summer-coteau-du-lac-national-historic-site\/","title":{"rendered":"More to explore this summer: Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-e1719453414848.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76723\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This summer, discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/member\/lieu-historique-national-de-coteau-du-lac\/?season=summer\">Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site<\/a> and explore one of the first lock canals built in Canada. Strategically located to avoid the rapids of the St.\u00a0Lawrence River and to counter the threat of American invasion, the site bears a dual historical and archaeological significance and contributed to the development of the Soulanges Canal. Simply put, it&#8217;s the perfect place for a visit or picnic. And it\u2019s free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-38f8c2b\" data-block-id=\"38f8c2b\"><style>.stk-38f8c2b{margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-38f8c2b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-aa9a578\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"aa9a578\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-aa9a578-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-aa9a578-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-275x145.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-1200x634.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large-270x142.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIEUHI1-large.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7cd16a1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7cd16a1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7cd16a1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7cd16a1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-275x145.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-1200x634.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large-270x142.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LHN-Coteau-de-lac_Credit-photo-Tourisme-Monteregie-large.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the remains, discover the historical artifacts in the interpretation centre, go on guided tours to learn more about Canada\u2019s military history, and take advantage of the trails to admire the landscape and river view\u2014all within 50\u00a0kilometres of Montr\u00e9al. The site is accessible by bicycle and lined with bike paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to expect:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2b5fbe0\" data-block-id=\"2b5fbe0\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2b5fbe0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-83ee622\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"83ee622\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-83ee622-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-83ee622-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Coteau-du-Lac-Archeotour-kayak.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76777\" style=\"width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Coteau-du-Lac-Archeotour-kayak.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Coteau-du-Lac-Archeotour-kayak-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Coteau-du-Lac-Archeotour-kayak-275x174.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Coteau-du-Lac-Archeotour-kayak-400x252.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Coteau-du-Lac-Archeotour-kayak-270x170.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-275x183.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC_7440-large.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-44a858a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"44a858a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-44a858a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-44a858a-inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take part in the Guided ArchaeoStroll by bike or kayak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel free to visit the site at your own pace and ask any questions you may have to the guides on site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uniform demonstration: Don the uniforms worn by British soldiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scale model: Stop by the interpretation centre to see a scale model of the fortified canal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monarch Garden: Take a break while revelling in this butterfly conservation area near the Delisle River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xplorers program (free) and Xplorers by bicycle programs ($4.94 per family): Ask for child activity books at the visitor centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family corner with games and accessories for enjoying the outdoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photomaton and rally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Events this summer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July\u00a01: Canada Day! Family activities, guided tours, music and dancing are on the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On July\u00a06 and 7, watch a re-enactment of life in a military camp at that time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New this year: Guided ArchaeoStroll by kayak! On July\u00a013, board your kayak for a guided tour along the Soulanges Canal by Parks Canada and Soulanges Canal staff. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Reservation required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August\u00a03: Bring your camping chair and take a seat under the tent for a free musical performance by musicians from the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August\u00a010: Guided ArchaeoStroll by bike. Embark on a historical guided tour and discover the impressive archaeological landscapes of the St. Lawrence River channels. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Reservation required. The tour can also be done on your own by downloading the route off the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-2048x1080.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-275x145.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-1200x634.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LIEUHI_2-270x142.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/lhn-nhs\/qc\/coteaudulac\">website<\/a> for full details.<br>Want to see more? The Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region also boasts other national historic sites, including <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/lhn-nhs\/qc\/lennox\">Fort-Lennox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/lhn-nhs\/qc\/fortchambly\">Fort-Chambly<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/lhn-nhs\/qc\/chambly\">Chambly Canal<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/lhn-nhs\/qc\/saintours\">Saint-Ours Canal<\/a>.<br>Visit the website of each national historic site for detailed information on hours of operation to help you plan your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-5827661\" data-block-id=\"5827661\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-6a98d45\" data-block-id=\"6a98d45\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/en\/blog\/agreements\/news\/discover-over-200-years-of-history-at-two-forts-in-monteregie-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Discover over 200\u00a0years of history at two forts in Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie this summer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>This article was commissioned by <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/lhn-nhs\">Parks Canada<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer, discover Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site and explore one of the first lock canals built in Canada. Strategically located to avoid the rapids of the St.\u00a0Lawrence River and to counter the threat of American invasion,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":76723,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":{"member_association":[]},"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-e1719453414848.jpg",1920,1439,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-300x225.jpg",300,225,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-768x576.jpg",768,576,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-1024x767.jpg",1024,767,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-1536x1151.jpg",1536,1151,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-e1719453414848.jpg",1920,1439,false],"post-thumb":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-275x206.jpg",275,206,true],"imgBannerPopup":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-1200x634.jpg",1200,634,true],"imgBanner":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-1920x630.jpg",1920,630,true],"imgBannerFull":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-1920x720.jpg",1920,720,true],"imgBannerMobile":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-650x650.jpg",650,650,true],"imgBannerMobileSmall":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-400x400.jpg",400,400,true],"imgMember":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-750x562.jpg",750,562,true],"imgMemberSmall":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-376x282.jpg",376,282,true],"imgTeam":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-540x400.jpg",540,400,true],"imgTeamSmall":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-267x200.jpg",267,200,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-e1719453414848.jpg",300,225,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-e1719453414848.jpg",400,300,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Le-blockhaus-de-Coteau-du-Lac-large-e1719453414848.jpg",600,450,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>This summer, discover Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site and explore one of the first lock canals built in Canada. Strategically located to avoid the rapids of the St.\u00a0Lawrence River and to counter the threat of American invasion, the site bears a dual historical and archaeological significance and contributed to the development of the Soulanges Canal. Simply put, it&#8217;s the perfect place for a visit or picnic. And it\u2019s free! 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