During our scooter tour, we had some time cruising along this canal. Very pretty scenery. It reminded me of all the HGTV House Hunters I've watched that take place in Amsterdam and the outlying countryside. The bike/walking path that travels along the canal is a big plus. Bikes, bikes, bikes, runners, walkers, gazers, you get the idea. The Canal was made by the first colonizers in Montreal as a way to claim the land from the native Indians who ran the land. Very cool history - read or visit for more in depth history! You get views of the entire downtown Montreal from a few points and cool glimpses into the Montreal way of life.