Lachine Lock

Lock opening on the Lachine Canal (according to legend, Cartier could not navigate past the rapids on the St. Lawrence that this canal avoids - he was so fed up with his inability to find a passage to China via the St. Lawrence that he named the rapids La Chine, or China in French, and thereby essentially declaring them the end of the road.

About some bikes and a basilica

July 18th 2011
Sunday: Since we got Arden situated on her bike, we’ve been riding along the canal each day. Last night we rode to the Vieux Port (Old Port) and back, which is about five miles round-trip. This afternoon we rode about the same distance but incorporated some streets downtown to make it to the Planetarium de Montréal. Shows are offered in English or French, so you have to schedule your trip f ... read more

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