The Chambly Canal

The old lock doors that are still cranked open by hand

This was one of our main objectives for coming to Canada this summer.   I have always heard good things about the Chambly Canal.  It is not as long as the Rideau or the Trent-Severn, but it is a beautiful canal.   We just  barely between these old walls.   Rock Chalk is 19' wide, and these canal walls are 21' wide in many places.  There were some pretty hairy moments as we passed in or out of the locks with the wind blowing from the side.  But it was well worth it.  It is simply a beautiful  region of Canada.  

Opening the lock door for us to exit

Leo running the forward line through the Lock

Max and Leo have been great on the boat.  Leo will run the forward line and Max will run the back line.  Shelley fills in where needed or helps Leo.  The captain.....well, I guess I am just kicking back and driving the boat.

Max is always the comedian.   He keeps us laughing

As you can tell, its still raining.  It is not too cold, but the rain does persist.  The good news is that the further north we move, that the rain is supposed to lessen.   The Erie Canal in New York is still getting hammered.   It has been closed for 3 weeks, and the rumor is that it may take another 2 weeks to repair the damage from the flood waters.

1843 Technology

The Chambly drops through the last 3 locks into the Richelieu River a makes its final run 

north to the St. Lawrence River at Sorel Quebec.   We stayed on the lock wall above both the  Chambly and the St. Ours lock.   The Parks Canada maintain the locks and the grounds around each lock.   They are maintained as nice neat clean parks, with bathroom facilities.  Perfect for us to enjoy, although the canal is always right there.  Sometimes it can be too close for our football games.  

Now on to Montreal

Opps.  C'mon wind blow