Lakes to Locks Passage
| Lakes to Locks Passage | |
|---|---|
| Route du Richelieu (Quebec segment) | |
Lakes to Locks Passage highlighted in red, Route du Richelieu in blue | |
| Route information | |
| Existed | 2002 (US); 2012 (Quebec)–present |
| Highway route | |
| South end | Waterford, New York |
| North end | Sorel-Tracy, Quebec |
| Waterway route | |
| South end | Cohoes, New York |
| North end | Sorel-Tracy, Quebec |
| Location | |
| Countries | United States, Canada |
| Provinces | Québec |
| States | New York |
| Highway system | |
| Scenic highways | |
The Lakes to Locks Passage in the United States and the corresponding Route du Richelieu in Canada form a scenic byway network located in northeastern New York and southern Quebec. This byway connects a series of water routes including the upper Hudson River, Champlain Canal, Lake George, and Lake Champlain. This network is part of a historically significant transportation route linking upstate New York with the Canadian province of Quebec.
In the United States, the Lakes to Locks Passage is designated as a New York State Scenic Byway, a National Scenic Byway, and an All-American Road. The Canadian portion, known as Route du Richelieu, is recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Tourism as a tourist route.
The Lakes to Locks Passage and Route du Richelieu initiatives aim to promote and integrate these routes as a unified travel destination.