Lachine

Lachine is a borough in southwestern Montreal that stretches along the Saint Lawrence River. The area combines residential neighborhoods with industrial sites and waterfront parks, creating a mixed landscape where different zones blend together.

French explorer René-Robert Cavelier established a trading post here in 1669 and named the place after his failed search for a route to China. The waterway canal was constructed in the 1800s and became central to the area's development as a transportation and industrial hub.

The Musée de Lachine occupies a historic 1670 building and displays regional artworks alongside a sculpture garden with modern installations. This site reflects the creative side of the neighborhood and draws visitors interested in local artistic expressions.

Two commuter rail stations and multiple bus lines along Saint-Joseph Boulevard connect the area to downtown Montreal with easy access. The waterfront parks are walkable and offer good vantage points along the river for exploring on foot.

The canal waterway built in the early 1800s now features cycling and walking paths that reveal traces of former industrial sites along its banks. Old factory structures and heritage buildings still stand, telling the story of how the waterway once powered the neighborhood's economy.

Location: Montreal

Shares border with: Dorval

Website: http://lachine.ville.montreal.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.43306,-73.68083

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:31