June 2025 – Parc du canal de Soulanges

A fifth season on the horizon for L’Embouchure!

Coteau-du-Lac, June 23, 2025 – Soulanges Canal Park, Groupe Charlebois and their partners are pleased to announce the return of L’Embouchure, from June 26 to August 24, 2025. L’Embouchure is a gathering place located at the western mouth of the Soulanges Canal. In collaboration with the Municipalité des Coteaux and the Ville de Coteau-du-Lac, L’Embouchure takes place at the Thomas-Monro and Louis Stanislas-Pariseau parks for the summer season. With shows, family days, watercraft, local products and much more, this is the perfect place to enjoy summer! Buoyed by the success of its previous editions, L’Embouchure continues to take root in the region’s cultural and recreational landscape with its fifth season.

Waterfront terrace and nautical kiosk

L’Embouchure’s facilities offer breathtaking views of the canal and Lake Saint-François, making it the perfect place to get together with friends and enjoy the warm weather. New this year, Parc du canal de Soulanges takes over the paddling kiosk with an enhanced offer for outdoor enthusiasts and paddle sports enthusiasts: kayak rentals, services and advice for paddlers on excursions, loan of sports equipment and lawn games for all ages.

Musical programming

Once again this year, free shows are presented on Friday and Saturday evenings, with live performances to suit all tastes. Local artists, emerging groups and new discoveries will punctuate the summer evenings, thanks to financial support from Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Programming is orchestrated by Groupe Charlebois, site manager. Details of the calendar can be found at www.lembouchure.ca.

A summer punctuated by the Nautical Festival

This year, the Festival nautique de Coteau-du-Lac et Les Coteaux will offer an enhanced, three-day version, from July 18 to 20, 2025. It kicks off on Friday evening with a colorful performance by Pulsation Productions, followed by two days of on-the-water entertainment, shows and family activities.

Financial partners

The Soulanges Canal Park would like to acknowledge the invaluable financial contribution of the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, as part of the RCM “Signature innovation” projects component of the Fonds régions et ruralité.

“I’m delighted that our government is supporting the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC in the deployment of this symbolic site, which is back for summer 2025. L’Embouchure enhances the Montérégie region’s tourism offering for the benefit of its citizens, and does so in a creative and adapted way. I’d like to thank the partners who are making this initiative possible,” says^Marilyne Picard, MNA for Soulanges.

The new rental kiosk at L’Embouchure is the result of funding from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions through its Tourism Growth Program. Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges is also a financial partner in this project and in the musical programming of l’Embouchure en 2025.

Follow L’Embouchure on Facebook and visit lembouchure.ca to make sure you don’t miss out on the 2025 edition!

18Jun

Community Kayak

Soulanges Canal rental kiosks season opens

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

18 June 2025

Soulanges Canal rental kiosks season opens

Coteau-du-Lac, June 18, 2025 – Parc du canal de Soulanges is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 season for its equipment rental kiosk in downtown Coteau-du-Lac, as well as the inauguration of its new rental center in L’Embouchure.

The Soulanges Canal is a popular destination for paddle sports enthusiasts, who can discover its rich historical and landscape heritage in a whole new way! With calm water and no motorized navigation, the Soulanges Canal is perfect for beginner paddlers or those looking for a safe, contemplative or sporty experience.

In 2025, the equipment fleet offers several new features. Visitors can rent bicycles (hybrid or electric) and explore the 35 km bike path linking Pointe-des-Cascades to Rivière-Beaudette. This cycle-touring route passes through a variety of natural and heritage landscapes, punctuated by rest areas and heritage interpretation stops. A great opportunity to take your time, get away from it all and experience Soulanges Canal Park to the full.

In terms of water sports activities, the Route Bleue du Parc du canal de Soulanges has been enriched by the addition of new public docks, installed in collaboration with riverside municipalities. These new access points make it easier to explore the canal’s various basins, each offering its own unique character and ambience. By summer 2025, after several years’ work, these additions will make it possible to decompartmentalize the paddlesports basins over a distance of nearly 17 kilometers. The location of the docks is available via the interactive map on the Soulanges Canal Park website.

“The Government of Canada invests in the tourism industry by supporting regional organizations like Soulanges Canal Park. They showcase unique experiences that enable tourists to appreciate Quebec, its hospitality, culture, history and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The development of the cycling tourism offer in this outdoor and cultural heritage site is excellent news for the entire region,” declared the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (DEC).

Coteau-du-Lac rental center

Equipment available for hire: watercraft (kayaks and paddleboards), hybrid bikes and electric bikes

Opening hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 19 to September 8, 2025.

Difficulty and features: beginner level, pool length 2.5km (5km round trip), weak current

Access: via the Soulanges bike path incentive parking lot, adjacent to 20, rue Principale, Coteau-du-Lac.

Reservations: not required, but suggested, from June 19, by following the link: canaldesoulanges.ca/reservations

New rental center at L’Embouchure

Thanks to this new point of service, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy an unforgettable experience as they discover the peaceful waters and spectacular panoramas of magnificent Lake Saint-François.

Equipment available for hire: watercraft (kayaks)

Schedule: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 26 to August 24, 2025.

Basin difficulty level and characteristics: intermediate, open water, presence of motorboats and moderate current.

Access: L’Embouchure parking lot (Parc Thomas-Monro/ Louis-Stanislas-Pariseau)

Reservations: not required, but suggested, from June 26, by following the link: canaldesoulanges.ca/reservations

Financial partners

The upgrading of the park’s equipment fleets and facilities is the result of funding from DEC, with an authorized non-repayable contribution of $250,000, via its Tourism Growth Program. Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Promutuel Assurance Horizon Ouest also contributed funding for this project to develop the park’s cycling facilities.

We would also like to acknowledge the invaluable collaboration of the municipalities bordering the Soulanges Canal and the Soulanges bike path, as well as the financial contribution of the MRC 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 “Signature innovation” projects of the MRC component of the Fonds régions et ruralité.

(Banner photo credit: Alexe Root)

04Jun

Activities Art et culture Biking Environment Events Heritage Kayak Piste cyclable Yoga

Discover our 2025 summer programming!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

4 June 2025

June 4, 2025

What to do at the Parc du Canal de Soulanges this summer?

We’re delighted to announce our 2025 summer programming! This summer, get ready for a festive and vibrant season, full of wonderful discoveries. On the program: outdoor shows, creative workshops and unforgettable moments with family and friends.
Here’s what’s in store for you this summer:

Launch of summer activities

June 19 | Equipment rental kiosks (watercrafts and bikes) open in Coteau-du-Lac *
June 26 | Watercraft rental kiosk opens at l’Embouchure*.
June 26 | Opening night at L’Embouchure (watch for the program to be announced soon!)

*Reservations opening soon*.

Sports and outdoor activities

Every Saturday from May 31 to October 11 at 9:30 a.m. | Samedis Zens in Thomas-Monro / Louis-Stanislas-Pariseau Park.
July 5 | ArchéoTour by kayak in collaboration with Parks Canada
July 17 | Canal trip: paddling for nature with COBAVER-VS
July 27 | ArchéoTour by bicycle in collaboration with Parks Canada
August 2 | Technical course on paddle board with OFitness
August 6 | Mission Mille Tonnes shoreline cleanup in collaboration with Comité Zip
August 16 | ArchéoTour by kayak in collaboration with Parks Canada
August 23 | Descent into the canal: edition in collaboration with the Municipality of Pointe-des-Cascades

Creative and educational workshops at Placottoir (every Saturday from May 18 to August 24)

June 7 | Musical tales and stories with Robert Payant
July 5 | Tree-themed painting class (for children) with Isabelle Turcotte
July 17th (exceptionally on a 5 @7 formula) | Historical talk on the birth of the Soulanges Canal, by the Société de recherches historiques de Pointe-des-Cascades
July 19 | Glass painting with Jade Cousineau
August 2| Historical workshop on military canals with Parks Canada
September 9 | Flower card workshop with Jade Cousineau
September 13| Watercolor bird workshop with Jade Cousineau

Special Events

Every Saturday | Farmers’ market with Marché ÉcoLocal CSUR
June 7| FRAS race, fundraiser for people with autism or intellectual disabilities
June 20| Aquatic invasive species awareness event with Ozéro Solutions (in partnership with Pêche et Océans Canada)
July 6 | Weekend to fight cancer (Vélo-Québec)
July 20 | Municipal Water Festival of Les Coteaux and Coteau-du-Lac

We look forward to welcoming you!

For more information, visit our calendar or follow us on social networks.

Come make the most of this summer with us !

03Jun

Activities Community Piste cyclable

Défi FRAS 2025

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

3 June 2025

The Défi FRAS comes to us for the first time!

For the first time in 16 years, the Défi FRAS (Fondation des Ressources Alternatives du Sud-Ouest) will be held on our territory, starting at Parc Wilson in Coteau-du-Lac on Saturday, June 7!

The 2025 edition will be under the honorary presidency of legendary Olympic athlete and medalist Jean-Luc Brassard.

Routes: Whether you’re an experienced runner or a beginner, come and take on one of the marked 1 km, 5 km or 10 km routes, in a festive and inclusive atmosphere.

Entries are accepted until May 31.

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Location: 4B, rue Principale, Coteau-du-Lac

On the program: a friendly race, entertainment for all ages and a great dose of positive energy!

For more information, check out the event on their Facebook page.

About the Défi FRAS

The Défi FRAS is an event organized by the Fondation des Ressources Alternatives du Sud-Ouest (FRAS). It aims to mobilize the community around an essential cause: supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. The event enables runners to take on a personal challenge, while raising funds to support the FRAS Foundation, with all proceeds going to support its mission, notably by supporting local community organizations working with people with autism or intellectual disabilities.

June, 2025

A fifth season on the horizon for L’Embouchure!