Chambly Canal
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The Chambly Canal is a National Historic Site of Canada in the Province of Quebec, running along the Richelieu River past St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Chambly. Building commenced in 1831 and the canal opened in 1843. It served as a major commercial route during a time of heightened trade between the United States and Canada. Trade dwindled after World War I, and as of the 1970s, traffic has been replaced by recreational vessels.
William Lauder, a Scots-Quebecer stonemason, was one of the prime contractors who built the canal.
The Canal has 10 bridges and 9 hand operated locks.
- Draft: 1,98 m (6,5 pi.)
- Clearance: 8,84 m (29 pi.)
- Canal Length: 18,96 km (12 milles)
- Dimensions of smallest Lock: 33,52 m (110 ft) x 7 m (21 ft)
- Passage time: 3 to 5 hours
