April 3rd, 2007
Spring Returns to the Lachine Canal
This is a video and still photo slideshow I created of the Lachine Canal and some of the former industrial buildings near the Côte-St-Paul Locks. The Lachine Canal was opened in 1825, allowing boats to bypass the Lachine Rapids for the first time and sail directly to the Great Lakes. It sparked an industrial boom in this part of Montreal, but in 1959, it was made obsolete by the St. Lawrence Seaway. It closed in 1969. Since then, its banks have been redeveloped with parks and bike paths. In recent years, many new condos have been built here and many of the nearby industrial buildings have been converted into office and living space. Nonetheless, abandoned industry remains, especially towards the west.
Tags: Canals, Lachine, Montreal, Redevelopment, Spring, Streetlife
factotum says:
Ah, spring in Montreal-cold and grey, I have still photographs of the lock gates in operation, and many taken along the canal over the years. Contact me through Moblog or Canstockphoto if you’re interested.
April 3rd, 2007 at 7:47 am