Events – Parc du canal de Soulanges

February 14, 2025

During the Fête des neiges in Pointe-des-Cascades the Ariel Arch, now marking the entrance to the nature park trails, was inaugurated. Dignitaries, municipal officials, Marilyne Picard, députée for Soulanges and partners were on hand for the occasion. Our team would like to congratulate Daniel Martin, artist sculptor, for his magnificent work. Congratulations also to the Municipalité of Pointe-des-Cascades for initiating this project, and special thanks to the Conseil des arts et de la culture de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CACVS) for its major financial contribution to this project.

The Ariel Arch, guardian of the park’s biodiversity

The arch marks the beginning of a natural, cultural and artistic journey in a unique environment. Designed by sculptor Daniel Martin, it represents the first public artwork of this scale for this craftsman, who has been working with wood on an amateur basis for many years. The work features a welcome message and representations of animals typical of local and Quebec wildlife, raising public awareness of the importance of cohabiting with them. The project was funded by the Conseil des arts et de la culture de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CACVS) as part of the Programme d’innovation culturelle et numérique (PICN) 2023. “The CACVS complements other players in cultural development, enriching the municipal cultural offering and diversifying the sources of funding available to the community. In this way, our cultural and digital innovation program serves as a financial lever. In so doing, we are pleased to contribute to the vitality of the community by supporting projects like this one.” Julie Lemieux, President of the Conseil des arts et de la culture de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

You can admire the work and access the Parc Nature de Pointe-des-Cascades in the heart of the village, behind the Pergola in Parc Saint-Pierre. This is where the Canal Promenade begins, linking Locks 2 and 3 of the Soulanges Canal and leading to the belvedere, the Village des Écluses and the part of the park bordered by the St. Lawrence River and Lake Saint-Louis. Opposite 60 chemin du Fleuve, a free park-and-ride lot lets you leave your car while you discover the nature park’s trails, accessible in summer and winter alike.

“The Soulanges Canal Park is proud to have acted as a financial and technical partner on this project. Mr. Martin’s arch marks the entrance to the
nature park in an efficient and harmonious manner with the immediate environment. The use of wood and metal is reminiscent of the heritage landscape of the Soulanges Canal, and this constitutes a beautiful addition to the village core of Pointe-des-Cascades” underlines Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, director of the Soulanges Canal Park.

Another great cultural and collaborative project in Canal Park!

** We would like to point out that the financial and technical participation of the Parc du canal in this project is part of the “Signature innovation” project of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges,supported by the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation du Québec – MAMH as part of the Fonds régions et ruralité. **

13Sep

Activities Art et culture Community Events Piste cyclable

Studio tour 2023 – Route des arts Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

13 September 2023

Studios visits on September 16 and 17

Route des arts – 2023 Edition

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the artists participating in the 2023 edition of the Route des arts de Vaudreuil-Soulanges!
Some studios are just a few pedal strokes from our cycle path!

Consult this interactive map to plan your trips by car, by bike or on foot near the Parc du canal de Soulanges.
The Soulanges Canal Park would like to emphasize the importance of highlighting the region’s artists and their works and thanks the RAVS for this great project!

Happy exhibition to all!

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Studio Tour presents a cultural discovery trail offering the public the opportunity to visit several studios of artisans and artists while traveling the roads of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. On September 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 25 artists from 8 municipalities in the region will welcome the public to their studios to share their inspiration, their creative process and their works. This course allows you to discover how different forms of art and creation are practiced and to discuss with local artists and artisans. routedesartsvaudreuilsoulanges.com/

Artistes 2023 Artists

26Jul

Activities Art et culture Environment Events Piste cyclable

Public notice – call for tenders for resurfacing sections of the Soulanges bicycle path

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

26 July 2023

July 26, 2023

Public notice – call for tenders for resurfacing sections of the Soulanges Cycling Path

The Soulanges Canal Park is seeking a company to carry out resurfacing work on the Soulanges Cycling Path, over a total distance of 2044 linear meters. The tender document will be available from August 2, 2023 on www.seao.ca at the bidder’s expense.

Tenders will be received at the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges civic centre until 10 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, in a sealed envelope marked “Appel d’offres 20230720 – Pavage mécanisé sur des sections de la Piste cyclable Soulanges”, at the attention of Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, at the following address:

Parc du canal de Soulanges
280 Harwood Boulevard
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec J7V 1Y5

Tenders will be publicly opened on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:05 a.m. in Room 119 of the Civic Center. Each bid must be accompanied by all documents identified in this call for tenders and all forms duly completed. For any additional information regarding this call for tenders, please contact, in writing only, Ms. Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, General Manager, Soulanges Canal Park, by e-mail at direction@canaldesoulanges.ca.

This request for tender does not constitute an offer to contract with any of the bidders, and Soulanges Canal Park makes no commitment to accept the lowest or any of the bids received. It assumes no obligation or liability to bidders who, by submitting a bid, waive any claim against Soulanges Canal Park. The Board’s decision will be made within ninety (90) days of the bid opening.

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel
General Manager, Soulanges Canal Park

To download the PDF, click here.

24Jul

Activities Art et culture Environment Events Piste cyclable

Job posting – General Management (maternity leave replacement)

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

24 July 2023

July 24, 2023

General management position (maternity leave replacement)

The Soulanges Canal Park preserves and enhances the natural and heritage resources of its territory for the benefit of citizens and visitors, by offering a safe environment for outdoor activities and the discovery of various experiences. The main attraction of our park is the Soulanges bicycle path, a first class multifunctional network in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

We are currently looking for the perfect candidate to replace our General Manager, Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, on maternity leave for 12 months from November 2023.

A stimulating challenge for any manager with a passion for the outdoors, culture, heritage and development!

Your mission

Plan, organize, direct, promote and control all of the organization’s activities in accordance with its mission and objectives and the policies and directives of the Board of Directors.
Ensure the Park’s administrative management (budget management, human resources, strategic planning, etc.).
Establish positive, collaborative governance between the many players and stakeholders involved. Support and accompany local partners and organizations.
Ensure the preparation and follow-up of budgets, board meetings and reporting.
Monitor funding programs and coordinate grant applications in collaboration with the team and partners.
Coordinate Soulanges Canal Park’s communications activities with various clienteles (social media, requests for information, interactions with citizens, website, etc.).
Monitor the various policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, the MRC and the team in place.
Coordinate recruitment, human resources support and the annual appraisal process.
Lead the implementation of an original and coherent range of services and activities around the Soulanges Canal, for a multitude of clienteles (individual, citizen, tourist, institutional, corporate, etc.).
Ensure a sustained presence in the field to observe activities, opportunities for improvement and issues encountered. Analyze park issues, prepare files and make recommendations for decisions by the Board and/or working committees.
In conjunction with the team, roll out the implementation of the Soulanges Canal Park Cultural and Landscape Master Plan and implement the first action plan emanating from the 2024-2026 strategic plan.
Monitor the Soulanges Canal Park membership process and contribute to the organization’s democratic and community life.
Numerous other related tasks, aimed at promoting the channel and ensuring the smooth development of our organization.

Profile required

Have practical knowledge and a strong interest in the field of outdoor or cultural project management.
Demonstrate dynamism and inspirational leadership.
A strong sense of customer service and teamwork.
Demonstrate strong political acumen.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, on time and on budget.
Know how to work in concert with various municipal, private, government and community partners.

Requirements

University degree in tourism, leisure, regional development, cultural activities, or any related field.
Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in a management position in a related field (recreation, culture, outdoors, heritage, project management, etc.) and/or 2 years as a director of an organization in a similar sector.
Knowledge of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges territory (an asset).
Very good knowledge of French (oral and written) and good knowledge of English (oral).
Valid driver’s license.
Want to contribute to the influence of your community!

Conditions

Full-time position, minimum 14 months contract.
Available evenings and weekends on occasion.
Competitive salary.
Hybrid workplace – house, office and outdoors (outdoors… along the canal!).
Cell phone refunded.
Competitive group insurance.
4 weeks vacation, personal and statutory vacations, 2 weeks paid holiday.
Benefits of the position: contribute to a unifying project, work with a small, dynamic and motivated team, stay in shape, training and representation budget, flexible schedule, and much more!

If you would like to take up this challenge, please send your application by August 21, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to the Human Resources Department of MRCVS by e-mail at recrutement@mrcvs.ca. We would like to thank all those who express an interest, but only successful candidates will be contacted.

Photo credit : Olivier Langevin
*French postings : Le masculin est utilisé dans le seul but d’alléger le texte.

12Jun

Activities Community Environment Events Heritage Kayak

A third edition of the Soulanges Canal Kayak Event!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

12 June 2023

June 12, 2023

A third edition of the Soulanges Canal Kayak Event!

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.

On recrute agent de développement animation

14Nov

Activities Art et culture Environment Events Piste cyclable

Join our team!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

14 November 2022

May 12, 2023

Job offer!

We are currently looking for dynamic people interested in contributing to our unifying project. A stimulating challenge for outdoor, cultural, heritage and planning enthusiasts!

Join the team!

Animation Development Officer

Plan, coordinate and document the activities and services offered to the public in the Park (cycling and other sports activities, boat rentals, heritage interpretation, cultural, event and educational programming, etc.).
Develop collaborative projects with local, regional or national stakeholders in recreation, culture and tourism as well as with local businesses and community organizations.
Collect and analyze relevant data, such as bike path and animation traffic, as well as user satisfaction.
Contribute to Soulanges Canal Park communications activities (social media, information requests, citizen interactions, website, etc.).
Monitor funding programs and coordinate the submission of grant applications in collaboration with senior management and partners.
The many other related tasks, aimed at making the channel shine and ensuring the proper development of our organization.

⇒See full job posting (french only)

Responsable de l’entretien et de la sécurité

Lead the implementation of the Soulanges Canal Park maintenance department.
Carry out various maintenance and janitorial operations in the park, in the canal basins and in sites with a specific vocation (Pointe-des-Cascades nature park, rental kiosk, L’Embouchure, etc.)
Manage the entire health and safety file for the Park.
Responsible for emergency plans, procedures and response.
Research current laws and regulations, safety and design standards, industry best practices, etc.
Coordinate and supervise external suppliers and temporary employees required to complete the various projects under his/her responsibility.
Ensure the storage, maintenance and replacement of materials, equipment and tools in the park, in collaboration with the team.
To contribute to the maintenance of security in the Park, to the prevention of mischief and to the application of the regulations in force.

⇒See full job posting (french only)

Want to chat?

Send your questions or applications to direction@canaldesoulanges.ca.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the months of May and June 2023.

Photo credit : Olivier Langevin
*French postings : Le masculin est utilisé dans le seul but d’alléger le texte.

12Jul

Activities Community Environment Events Kayak

Second edition of the paddle up event in the Soulanges Canal

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

12 July 2022

July 12, 2022

Second edition of the paddle up event in the Soulanges Canal

On July 23 will be held the second edition of the paddle up event in the Soulanges Canal. The Parc du canal de Soulanges and the Conseil du bassin versant de la région de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (COBAVER-VS), in collaboration with the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC), invite the public to come and paddle along the 7.5 km course with portages, allowing the discovery of the magnificent landscape and architectural ensemble that is Lock 4 of the Soulanges Canal

Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022. Postponed to the next day in case of rain.

Cost: Free for participants who own their own boat. Some boats are available upon reservation ($).

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

Difficulty level: Intermediate. Route: 7.5 km, with two portages totaling 600 meters.

Registration: https: //canaldesoulanges.ca/eventer/descente2022

See the Soulanges Canal from a unique perspective

As paddle sports are becoming more and more popular, the Soulanges Canal is becoming an interesting destination for paddlers. A calm waterway, it promises a recreational and contemplative practice that allows you to discover the Soulanges Canal from a new perspective.

The event will also be the occasion to inaugurate a self-sustaining course set up by the Parc du canal de Soulanges, with the docks installed for the event becoming permanent installations in the summer season in order to maximize access to the water in the Park.

Within the framework of Le Mois de l’eau, the COBAVER-VS, partner of the event, sees it as a great opportunity to make citizens aware of water issues. Whether by kayak or paddleboard, throughout the course, the event in the Soulanges Canal will allow you to learn more about the water issues that affect the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. This event is a perfect fit with their efforts to promote accessibility to the region’s waterways.

June – Mois de l’eau

Water Month is an initiative that is part of the Plan d’action 2018-2023 de la Stratégie québécoise de l’eau, which deploys concrete measures to protect, use and manage water and aquatic environments in a responsible, integrated and sustainable manner. From May to July, many water-related activities will take place across the province. To discover the complete list of activities and learn more about water: www.moisdeleau.org.

About the partners

Parc du canal de Soulanges

Conseil du bassin versant de la région de Vaudreuil-Soulanges

03May

Activities Art et culture Biking Events Kayak Yoga

Return of L’Embouchure pointe festive to liven up your summer!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

3 May 2022

May 3, 2022

Return of L’Embouchure pointe festive to liven up your summer of 2022!

The partners of L’Embouchure confirm that la pointe festive will be back for the 2022 season. The ephemeral installation L’Embouchure will be in operation from July 15 to August 27, Friday to Sunday! Building on the success of 2021, when several thousand visitors visited the site, L’Embouchure will offer a diversified program and will certainly be a must for enjoying the summer in the region.

La pointe festive

This year, seven weeks of fun and discovery are being prepared! The programming and facilities will provide the perfect gathering place for young and old. The plans include: refreshment bar showcasing local products, welcoming terrace, artistic events, family day, intimate musical performances, charity brunch, sporting events, festive DJ evenings and four major shows produced by Groupe Loisir Suroît.

The big shows

Thanks to the participation of Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges, L’Embouchure will stage four evenings of great shows. The series will begin on July 22, at the opening of the Festival nautique, with Kain’s performance. Subsequently, Clodelle & Petitom (July 30), Aswell (August 13) and Clay and friends (August 27) will also be on stage. Information and links to the ticket office can be found on lembouchure.ca. A season pass is on sale for $60 until May 31 (limited quantity)!

L’Embouchure

Located at the western end of the canal de Soulanges, la pointe festive takes place in Thomas-Monro (Coteau-du-Lac) and Louis Stanislas-Pariseau (Les Coteaux) parks. With a colorful look, L’Embouchure offers a relaxed atmosphere and a breathtaking view of Lake Saint-François. The canal de Soulanges park, the City of Coteau-du-Lac and the Municipality of Les Coteaux join forces with Groupe Loisir Suroît, designated representative, for the animation of the site. The initiative enhances and energizes the banks of the canal de Soulanges, in addition to enhancing the recreational, cultural and sports offer for citizens and visitors.

Programming is scalable. Special and thematic animations, performances by local artists and a host of surprises will be added over the weeks. Follow L’Embouchure on Facebook and lnstagram and watch the page www.lembouchure.ca so you don’t miss anything from the 2022 edition!

22Feb

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

Job offer! Recreation attendants (seasonal job)

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

22 February 2022

Job offer! Recreation attendants (seasonal)

The Soulanges Canal Park, through Development (DEV) Vaudreuil-Soulanges, is looking for dynamic and autonomous people who will ensure the smooth running of leisure activities in the park for the summer of 2022!

The recreation attendants will be involved in many contexts, including the Soulanges bike path, boat rentals, Zen Saturdays, activities at L’Embouchure and various other projects.

Functions

Assist the permanent team in planning projects and events in the park for the summer of 2022;
Participate in the implementation of projects, including site development, logistics, maintenance, etc.;
Ensure reception, take statistics and photos during activities;
Tour the park sectors to check the smooth running of activities, security and cleaning;
Interact with visitors and respond to requests for information;
Depending on the profile, contribute to communication tools, development projects or other;
All other tasks aimed at helping the park team in the accomplishment of its mission.

Requirements and Qualifications

Be under the age of 30;
Have experience in the fields of tourism, outdoor activities, culture or community animation;
Attention to detail and sensitive to customer experience and security;
Demonstrate the following professional attitudes and behaviors: teamwork skills, creativity,
autonomy, dynamism, versatility, sense of initiative, sense of organization;
Want to work outside and be in good physical shape;
Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;
Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel in the municipalities of Pointe-des-Cascades, Les Cèdres, Coteau-du-Lac and Les Coteaux;
Bilingualism (an asset).

Working conditions

Salary: $17.00 per hour
Schedule : 30 hours / week
Duration: 12 to 15 weeks
Start: Be available on weekends from mid-May. Full time starting mid-June.

Apply for this job

Anyone interested should send their curriculum vitae, by March 13, 2022, by email to:

Soulanges Canal Park
Email: direction@canaldesoulanges.ca

*The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text.
*Photo credit : L’art de capter par Josiane Farand

19Jul

Activities Art et culture Events Yoga

Inauguration of L’Embouchure, Pointe festive!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

19 July 2021

July 16, 2021

Inauguration of L’Embouchure

After announcing at the end of June the development of an ephemeral summer terrace at the western end of the Soulanges canal, the partners of the Embouchure unveiled the program that will energize the riverside site over the coming weeks.

Four themes could bring together the different activities presented:

Zenitude

Zen Saturdays: free yoga sessions along the canal, every Saturday, until September 11, between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Serenity at the canal, HARP & SUP at sunset: Mondays July 19 and 26, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Possibility to rent a boat.

Musical

Meghan Oak: Saturday July 17
Galiléo, Orchester symphonique de la Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent, with the three suites of the “ Water Music ”by Handel : Saturday July 24
Pete Fortier: Saturday July 31
Marie-Pierre Leduc: July 7 (as part of Nautical Weekends)
Guillaume Lafond: Friday August 13
Jay Scott: Saturday August 21
Denis Miron and Virginie Cummins: Friday August 27
Laurent Barsalou: Saturday August 28
Émile Bilodeau: Friday September 3

Capacity is limited for all shows. Only 250 tickets are online.
To register, visit our calendar !

Nautical

Nautical weekends will be presented on July 24-25, July 31-1^er August as well as August 7 and 8 by the Municipalité des Coteaux and the City of Coteau-du-Lac. Faced with the uncertainty of the directives that awaited the organizers for the summer, the municipalities, which had initiated the Nautical Festival in 2019, decided to burst the event by offering free activities spread over three weekends. Nautical weekends are an opportunity to give the population privileged access to water. Initiation to sailing, towed tube tours (by reservation), floating inflatable games, raft construction, loan of non-motorized boats, waterline demonstration and initiation to slackline, zip line, mini-pedal boats, musical performances on pontoon are only ” an overview of the family offer that will be deployed there. A food truck will also be on site. Details of the program can be found online on the websites of the municipalities concerned.

Regional products

The summer terrace is the perfect place to present the brewers and winegrowers of Coteau-du-Lac and the region. The 5 @ 7 Fridays Discoveries will effectively allow people to discover our flavors. Moreover, the terrace menu offers at all times, among a wider choice, beers from the Brasserie Bois Blanc and the Microbrasserie des Trois-Lacs, spirits from the Distillerie des Trois-Lacs as well as wines from the Pomona vineyard.

July 23: Bois Blancs Brasserie
July 30: Pomone vineyard
August 6: Trois-Lacs microbrewery

About L’Embouchure | The site, which is a magnificent showcase on the Soulanges canal and Lake Saint-François, offers ephemeral furniture and a summer terrace open from Thursday to Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., until September 4. Following a call for projects, the City of Coteau-du-Lac, the Municipalité des Coteaux, the Coteau-du-Lac Recreation Committee and Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges have entered into a partnership with the young company Groupe Loisir Suroît to enhance the Thomas-Monro (Coteau-du-Lac) and Louis-Stanislas-Pariseau (Les Coteaux) parks

Source: Press release issued on July 16, 2021

Photo credit: Catherine lauzon

26May

Activities Events

Series of running races organized by BougeBouge in Vaudreuil-Soulanges!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

26 May 2021

May 26, 2021

First series of running races organized by BougeBouge in Vaudreuil-Soulanges!

Following the government’s announcement of a deconfinement plan, BougeBouge excitedly announces a first series of running activities in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. BougeBouge therefore offers a program of four running activities spread over a 2-day weekend that will take place in the municipalities of Pointe-des-Cascades, Saint-Lazare, Notre-Dame-de-Île-Perrot and Rigaud. This project was born out of a desire by cities to encourage the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyles of their citizens, while respecting public health measures.

The DEV Vaudreuil-Soulanges organization and the municipalities along the Soulanges Canal are thrilled to be involved in this dynamic project!

BougeBouge is a non-profit organization which aims to promote physical health among adolescents, young families and retirees by organizing sports activities gatherings.

Program of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges series

1. Pointe-des-Cascades / Les Cèdres (canal de Soulanges), June 12-13, Parc Saint-Pierre
2. Saint-Lazare, July 10-11, Les Forestiers de Saint-Lazare
3. Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, July 17-18, Boulevard Perrot / Boulevard Saint- Joseph Intersection
4. Rigaud, August 14-15, Chalet de l’Escapade / Parc Chartier-de-Lotbinière

To participate in events: https://www.bougebouge.com/evenements/

To be a volunteer: https://www.bougebouge.com/benevoles/

Source : Series launch press release in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, May 19, 2021

Photo by : Sébastien Dimaulo Team BougeBouge

19Apr

Activities Environment Events Kayak

A first “paddling event” in the canal on July 10!

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

19 April 2021

June 22, 2021

A first paddling event in the Soulanges canal as part of the Mois de l’eau.

The Conseil du bassin versant de la region de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (COBAVER) and Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV), in collaboration with the ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC), invite the population to come celebrate Le Mois de l’eau on the Soulanges canal with their small boat.

Explore the Soulanges canal in a different way

With nearly 130 years of history, the Soulanges Canal is a regional museum on the water that has played an important role in the development of navigation in Canada. Its contemplation reminds us of the technological prowess of the time.

Mois de l’eau is a great opportunity to reclaim our rivers by navigating them. Whether by kayak, canoe or paddle board, the descent of the Soulanges canal will allow you to discover it differently, while reflecting on the importance of water, its challenges and the ecological services that this resource. provides us.

Date: Saturday July 10, 2021. Postponed to the next day in case of rain.
Cost: Free. Participants must own and transport their boat. Limited places, registration required.
Location: Meeting point and departure point of the land shuttle: Pointe-des-Cascades
Difficulty level: Intermediate. Route: 7.5 km from Les Cèdres (chemin Saint-Féréol) to the heart of the village of Pointe-des-Cascades.
Duration: between 2 and 4 hours, with two portages on the route (including one of 400 meters).

For details and registration, visit https://canaldesoulanges.ca/eventer/descente-du-canal

Context

In recent years, a non-motorized boat rental kiosk has been located in the heart of Coteau-du-Lac and provides access to a canal basin for amateur paddlers, as well as the most seasoned. It is in this context and by noting the growing enthusiasm for paddle sports in the canal combined with the lack of accessibility to the rivers of the region that the COBAVER and DEV have undertaken to set up an activity allowing to explore several consecutive sections of the canal. 2021 will see the birth of this event, with the stated objective of transforming this activity into an annual meeting for the citizens of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and for visitors.

«Mois de l’eau Water Month is a great opportunity to kick off the event. The loss of public riparian land has reduced accessibility to the region’s bodies of water and rivers in recent years. This association with DEV at the Soulanges canal will increase this accessibility and the population’s contact with nature, as well as with the history of the region ” says Julie Cyr, director of COBAVER-VS.

June – Mois de l’eau

The Mois de l’eau initiative is provided for in the 2018-2023 Action Plan of the Quebec Water Strategy, which deploys concrete measures to protect, use and manage water and aquatic environments responsibly, integrated and sustainable. This year, Mois de l’eauwill be all about stormwater runoff. A diffuse and insidious source of pollution that affects the quantity and quality of water. For more details, visit www.moisdeleau.org or COBAVER-VS paper on the subject.

About the partners

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 Water Master Plan. and ensure consultation, planning and coordination of integrated water management in the territory.

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges’s mission is to promote regional economic effervescence and growth. The organization has been involved in the development and enhancement of the Soulanges canal since it was given this mandate by the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges in 2017.

Photo credit: Olivier Langevin.

15Apr

Activities Biking Environment Events Piste cyclable

Collective clean up chore in honor of Earth Day

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

15 April 2021

April 14, 2021

Collective clean up chore for Earth Day

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) and the municipalities bordering the Soulanges bike path invite citizens to a great collective chore in honor of Earth Day. Earth Day is a great time to get involved for the planet and this collective chore is the perfect way to start the beautiful season.

The chore will be held on April 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the municipalities of Pointe-des-Cascades, Les Cèdres, Coteau-du-Lac, Les Coteaux, Saint-Zotique and Rivière-Beaudette. In order to ensure compliance with sanitary measures and control attendance, registrations are required this year. Those wishing to register are invited to do so at www.canaldesoulanges.ca. On the day of the event, bags and gloves will be provided for those who do not have them. Note that the event is postponed to the next day in the event of bad weather.

Sanitary measures

Departures could be done in waves, if the number of participants requires it. Information will be emailed to registrants where applicable. When registering, the names of all group participants must be indicated in the web form. The organizers wish to remind that outdoor activities are authorized in our region provided that the groups do not exceed eight people and that they wear a face covering if they do not come from the same home.

About the Soulanges cycling path

Official opening of the bike path is on May 1st. The Soulanges bike path is part of the green route no.5, which links the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region to Ontario and the island of Montreal. The Soulanges bike path is a 36 kilometer multifunctional trail, the first 23 kilometers of which run along the Soulanges Canal, a heritage and recreational infrastructure of prime importance for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region.

30Mar

Activities Art et culture Events Yoga

Call for projects for the animation of the western mouth – summer 2021

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30 March 2021

March 23, 2021

Call for projects for the animation of the western mouth of the Soulanges canal – summer 2021

Stretching over 23.5 km, the Soulanges canal has had a major impact on the socio-economic development of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. Today, it represents, for the some 150,000 residents of the region (including 13,000 in the municipalities directly affected by this call for projects), a prominent heritage, cultural and outdoor space. The western mouth of the Soulanges canal is an area that is considered to have high recreational tourism potential given its location and the characteristics of the land that makes it up. The site is shared between two municipalities, in large part by the Thomas-Monro and Louis-Stanislas-Pariseau parks, totaling approximately 20,000 square meters. Although belonging to two separate municipalities, these two parks are contiguous. Located near a village center, at the crossroads of the Soulanges cycle path (200,000 passages in front of the meters in 2020) forming part of the Route verte, they constitute a window on Lake Saint-François (Saint-Laurent river) and are currently little exploited. In addition, many boaters navigate the waters of Lake Saint-François and the western mouth sector is a privileged place for anchoring.

The municipalities of Coteau-du-Lac and Les Coteaux as well as DEV would like to join forces with private projects to animate and enhance the site of the western mouth of the canal for the 2021 season in a collective and original formula.

Investments from regional partners are planned for 2021, in particular:

Concerts, events and / or cultural services;
Docking of a shuttle for thematic cruises (subject to authorization to set up a dock);
Free yoga sessions on Saturday mornings as part of Zen Saturdays at the Canal;
Site development by adding furniture and recreational items;

Regional organizations and businesses are invited to submit projects to animate and enhance the site this summer. The projects sought may be exclusively commercial (catering or other support service for the tourist industry), nautical, cultural, event or even combine different spheres of activity in order to create synergy.

All the info can be found here ➡️ Call for projects – information document

Main photo credit: Olivier Langevin

Source: Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, Canal de Soulanges project manager

mslebel@developpementvs.com | 450 424-2262, poste 3231

Actualité 2021-03-22 L'Art de capter par Josiane Farand

21Mar

Activities Art et culture Biking Events Kayak Piste cyclable Yoga

Job offer! Animation coordinator – Canal de Soulanges (seasonal)

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

21 March 2021

March 22, 2021

Job offer! Animation coordinator (seasonal job)

Since 2018, DEV has had the mandate to animate and enhance the Soulanges canal in the context of the creation of a regional park. Among the activities set up as part of this mandate, we find a non-motorized boat rental kiosk (kayaks and paddle boards) in the village heart of Coteau-du-Lac, Zen Saturdays at the canal, the organization of various one-off events as well as the management of a brand new website to promote activities on the canal.

DEV is looking for a dynamic and autonomous person who will be responsible for coordinating field activities for the 2021 summer season.

Functions

Assist the project manager in planning activities and events at the canal for the summer of 2021 (communications, promotion, logistics, relations with suppliers and employees, etc.);
Prepare the kayak kiosk season and ensure the sound management of activities during the weeks of operation;
Manage the reception of participants and suppliers, the taking of statistics and photos, etc. during entertainment (Zen Saturdays, concerts, nautical events, occasional presence at the kayak kiosk, happy hour, etc.);
Ensure the complete coordination of certain internal projects (collection of traffic statistics on the cycle path, classification of the website database, etc.);
Depending on the individual’s profile, contribute to communication tools related to the channel (newsletter, website, blog, etc.);
Where applicable, be responsible for the telephone line or social media dedicated to the Soulanges channel;
All other related tasks aimed at assisting DEV in its interventions related to the channel.

Requirements and Qualifications

Have a good experience in customer service;
Have experience in event coordination or project management;
Demonstrate the following professional attitudes and behaviors: autonomy, dynamism, interpersonal skills, availability, honesty, versatility, sense of initiative and sense of organization;
Bilingualism;
Be available to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends;
Have a good knowledge of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and its tourism industry (an asset);
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a car;
University students and young people under 30 are welcome to apply.

Working conditions

Salary: $ 18 per hour
Schedule: 20 to 30 hours / week, depending on the period
Duration: 16 to 18 weeks (mid-May to mid-September)
Deadline: April 9, 2021

Apply for this job

Anyone interested must send their curriculum vitae, by April 9, 2021, by email to:

DEV Vaudreuil-Soulanges – Soulanges canal project
Animation coordinator position – Soulanges canal
info@canaldesoulanges.ca

Main photo credit: The art of capturing by Josiane Farand

15Sep

Environment Events

ZIP Committee Clean-Up initiative with Fonds d’action Saint-Laurent

Marianne Sigouin-Lebel

15 September 2020

September 15th, 2020

ZIP Committee Clean-Up initiative

If you visited the west end of the Soulanges canal on September 11, you may have noticed a group of divers, volunteers and committee members from ZIP Haut-Saint-Laurent hard at work. They were all out in support of Semaine du Saint-Laurent, a week celebrating the famous river. ZIP coordinated an effort with multiple partners to clean up the riverbed and bank, in service of the greater goal of restoring the St. Lawrence River eco-system. The initiative was financed by the Fonds d’action Saint-Laurent (FASL) and the Programme maritime pour la biodiversité du Saint-Laurent in collaboration with the Government of Québec.

The clean-up was a great success. More than 50 people gave their time, removing a significant amount of trash from the waterway. We would like to thank the ZIP committee for this wonderful initiative and for their continued efforts to protect our natural environments!

For more information about the ZIP committee and its mission, please visit their website: http://www.ziphsl.org/

Photo credit: Elizabeth Leroux

Source : Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, chef de projet Canal de Soulanges

mslebel@developpementvs.com | 450 424-2262, poste 3231

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