45°27′N 73°49′W · Lake Saint-Louis, Lake of Two Mountains, Lachine Canal
Quebec · Launch May, haul-out October–November
Boat storage in Montreal and Lac Saint-Louis
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Lake Saint-Louis, Lake of Two Mountains, Lachine Canal. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Montreal and Lac Saint-Louis at a glance
- Waters
- Lake Saint-Louis, Lake of Two Mountains, Lachine Canal, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal, St. Lawrence River and Rivière des Prairies
- Towns and harbours
- Montreal, Lachine, Dorval, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Baie-D'Urfé, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue and Vaudreuil-Dorion
- Season
- Launch May · haul-out October–November
- Typical boats
- Powerboats and runabouts, sailboats on Lake Saint-Louis, pontoon boats, personal watercraft and small cruisers.
- Storage from
- from $35/ft per winter outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
Lake Saint-Louis is a widening of the St. Lawrence and the Seaway passes through it. Lachine Canal lockage hours are limited; check the yearly schedule before planning a transit.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
A short season plus a rule that pushes boats out of the front yard from October to April makes off-season storage the main need around Montreal, especially in dense boroughs with small side yards.
Island of Montreal and West Island owners tend to use outdoor yard storage on cradles or stands, indoor cold buildings and heated garages for the off-season. Many marinas also offer shrink-wrap and winterization. Demand is driven by the short season, limited driveway space, and municipal rules that keep boats out of front yards for much of the year.
Montreal and Lac Saint-Louis storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $35/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $60/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $18/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $10/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $70/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Keeping the boat at home
Montreal says recreational equipment such as boats, canoes and trailers must be stored in parking spaces in the side or rear yard. Storage in a front-yard parking space is allowed from May 1 to September 30. A trailer may stay in the front yard from May 1 to September 30 if another parking space stays available, and has a 2 m maximum height. Rules are set by borough, so check yours.
Rules change, so confirm with the city before you park for the winter. Read the city page.
Local knowledge
- The Lachine Canal has 5 locks and a 13.5 km trail along it, and links the Old Port of Montreal to Lake Saint-Louis. source
- The Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal opened in 1843 as the entry to the waterway between Montreal and Kingston. source
- Lake Saint-Louis is fed by the Ottawa River through Lake of Two Mountains and other channels, and the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping route crosses it. source
- Lake of Two Mountains (Oka on the north shore) drains through the Rivière des Mille Îles, the Rivière des Prairies and two Ottawa River branches. source
- Lachine Canal lockstations run from May 15 to about October 12 in 2026, and last full transits end early afternoon on some days. source
- Quebec asks boaters to clean boats before entering water, and to clean more than 30 m from any watercourse on flat absorbent ground. source
- A hot-water wash at 50 to 60 degrees C means a boat does not also need to be fully dried, according to the Quebec guidance. source
- The Lachine Canal is 14.5 km long according to Wikipedia, running from the Old Port to Lake Saint-Louis. source
Words you will hear
Yards here often write in French: *hivernage*, *remisage*, *mise à l'eau*, *mise à terre*, *entreposage intérieur*, *entreposage extérieur*, *marina*, *quai*, *emplacement saisonnier*. See the boat storage glossary.
Montreal and Lac Saint-Louis boat storage questions
Can I keep my boat in my front yard in Montreal?
Montreal's rule says boats and trailers belong in side or rear yard parking spaces. A front-yard parking space may be used from May 1 to September 30. Rules are set by borough, so confirm with yours before relying on the front yard for the season.
When does boating season start around Lake Saint-Louis?
Parks Canada lockstations on the Lachine Canal open on May 15 in 2026 and service ends around October 12. Many owners launch in May and haul out in October, though dates change each year and depend on weather and ice.
Do I need to clean my boat before launching in Quebec?
Quebec guidance says boats should be cleaned before entering water, more than 30 m from any watercourse. A hot-water wash at 50 to 60 degrees C removes the need for full drying. This helps limit invasive species spread. Rules, dates and fees can change from year to year, so check the official source before you plan your season.
Elsewhere in Quebec
- Richelieu River and Lake Champlain (north end) Richelieu River, Chambly Canal
- Eastern Townships (Lac Memphrémagog and area lakes) Lake Memphrémagog, Brome Lake (Lac Brome)
- Quebec City and the St. Lawrence St. Lawrence River, Saint-Charles River
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