Fur Trade In Lachine National Historic Site

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  • Address
    1255 boul St-Joseph, Lachine
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  • Phone
    637 7433
  • Transport
    underground rail: Angrignon

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Lonely Planet review

This old stone depot from 1803 is now an engaging little museum telling the story of the fur trade in Canada. Visitors can view the furs and old trapper's gear, and costumed interpreters show how the bales and canoes were schlepped by the native voyageurs , or trappers. The presentation is held throughout the day and kids love it.

The Hudson Bay Co made Lachine the hub of its fur-trading operations because the rapids made further navigation impossible, so business was conducted there. The warehouse contained goods imported from England or made in Montréal awaiting trade.

A little office display near the Fur Trade site relates the history of the Canal de Lachine, and guided tours are conducted along the canal on request.

This museum has a gorgeous little location, kissing Lac St-Louis, making it lovely to wander the side streets particularly behind the Collège Ste-Anne nunnery and the Hôtel de Ville, both along boul St-Joseph.