Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
News release
Plan contributes to preserving our nation’s heritage and connecting Canadians to history in the greater Montreal
December 17, 2020 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (Quebec) Parks Canada Agency
The management plan for the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament yesterday. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a requirement of the Parks Canada Agency Act and guide the management of national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
The new plan for the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site outlines the following key objectives:- Make the site more resilient to flood impacts
- Make the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal a must-see destination and a meeting place;
- Create a layout and visitor experience that expresses the essence of the site.
National historic sites reflect the rich and diverse heritage of our nation. Parks Canada is committed to a network of national heritage places that celebrate Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as their special relationship with the lands and waters.
The management plan for the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal was based on input from public consultations, residents, partners and stakeholders, as well as visitors past and present. Through this management plan, Parks Canada will protect an important example of Canada’s cultural heritage, and provide an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover history in new and innovative ways.
The Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal Management Plan is available on the Parks Canada website at: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/annedebellevue/gestion-management/gestion-management/plan-2020.
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“Parks Canada places belong to all Canadians. They represent the best that Canada has to offer and tell the stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the management plan that will help shape the future of this treasured place. As the Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, I applaud this collaborative effort to ensure the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site can be enjoyed for generations to come.”
Francis Scarpaleggia
Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis
Quick facts
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A major tourist attraction in western Montreal, the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site offers exceptional spaces for walks or relaxation and is the gateway to a waterway marked by more than 150 years of history.
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In recent years, approximately $ 15 million has been invested there to protect this place and ensure a safe and quality visitor experience.
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Among the work carried out there, we should highlight the major repair work carried out on the maritime structures of the canal and on the upstream jetty, closed since the floods of 2017 which caused extensive damage.
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Quebec Waterways
Parks Canada
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