June, 2023

On July 8, the third edition of the Soulanges Canal Kayak Race will take place. The Soulanges Canal Park and the Conseil du bassin versant de la région de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (COBAVER-VS), in collaboration with the Municipality of Les Cèdres and the Municipality of Pointe-des-Cascades, invite the public to come and paddle the 7.5 km route, with portages, to discover the magnificent landscape and architecture of the Soulanges Canal, including Lock #4.

Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023. Postponed to the next day in case of rain.

Cost: Free for participants with their own boat. Registration required. A few kayaks and SUPS are available for rental, subject to reservation ($).

Location: launch: Soulanges Canal, Chemin Saint-Féréol junction, Les Cèdres. Parking and departure of the land shuttle : Pointe-des-Cascades.

Level of difficulty: Kayak level: beginner. Overall level: Intermediate, due to portages.

Route: 7.5 km, with two portages totalling around 600 metres.

For details and registration, visit
https://canaldesoulanges.ca/eventer/descente2023

The Soulanges canal from a unique perspective

The Soulanges Canal is a popular destination for paddlesports enthusiasts. A calm waterway, it promises to be both recreational and contemplative, allowing you to discover the rich landscape heritage of the Soulanges Canal!

The passage through Lock 4 is definitely the highlight of the day. Its monumental arches transport event participants into another era. Usually visible from the outside by bike or car, passing through the lock at water level is a memorable experience.

Financial partners

The Soulanges Canal Park wishes to acknowledge the financial contribution of the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation for their support in setting up the Soulanges Canal Park under the RCM “Signature innovation” projects component of the Fonds régions et ruralité.

“I invite people to take part in this activity in large numbers. They’ll be able to enjoy the great outdoors and admire the scenery while paddling. Congratulations to all the partners; your excellent work is helping people discover the canal and its locks in a different way, these jewels that are one of our local treasures!” says Marilyne Picard, MNA for Soulanges and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health.

About the organizers

Parc du canal de Soulanges

Created in 2021 following the signing of historic agreements between the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, the ministère des Transports Quebec and the municipalities along the canal, the Parc du canal de Soulanges’ mission is to develop, enhance and animate the canal from the perspectives of heritage, outdoor activities, culture and sustainable development.

Conseil du bassin versant de la région de Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Founded in 2009, le Conseil du bassin versant de la région de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is a non-profit watershed organization mandated by the Government of Quebec to develop, update and implement the region’s Plan directeur de l’eau. and ensure consultation, planning and coordination of integrated water management in the territory.