MONTREAL'S "COOL" ATMOSPHERE Coming out of the Saint-Lambert lock and past Saint-Hélène Island, you can hang a left and go directly to one of the two marinas in the harbour of Montreal. More on that coming up. Powerboats will make it easily to these marinas. If you are traveling on a sailboat, it should have a powerful and reliable engine. In any case, be aware that there will be 5-6 knots of current against you, a little intimidating especially going under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge where the river is narrow. You can also have access to all that Montreal has to offer if you elect to stop at the Port de plaisance Réal-Bouvier in Longueuil, right off the St. Lawrence Seaway and minutes away from the Saint-Lambert lock. Ymarinas; either the Port of d'Escale de Vieux-Port or the Yacht-Club de Montréal are well protected and within walking Inset Top: The Chambly Canal is part of the Historic canals and waterways of Parks Canada. It is possible to spend the night at some of the locks for a reasonable fee with access to Old Chambly restaurants at the visitors dock at locks 1, 2, 3 and Old Saint-Jean at lock 9. Here is lock 8. Above: At the southern end of Lake Champlain, the village of Westport is home to a fine marina with typical New England charm. w w w. c a n a d i a n y a c h t i n g . c a 15http://www.canadianyachting.ca