Accommodation in LaSalle, Illinois.
Your round trip journey on the mule-pulled, full-size replica canal boat will take you on the same hand-dug waterway that 19th century pioneers traveled. Your guides, dressed as Canal Era crew and passengers, will take you back in time to life on the American frontier and the Illinois prairie. Meet our mules, Larry and Moe, and learn how mules and horses powered the boats in the last century. Seating on open-air deck and in enclosed cabin. Plenty ...
Our 7 day weather forecast for LaSalle updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:57 and will set at 19:51. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 21.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 26mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:55 and will set at 19:52. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 21.1°C. Heavy rain which could cause some standing water is expected, 14mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 19mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:54 and will set at 19:53. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 23.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 18mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:53 and will set at 19:54. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 26°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 25mph.
On Thursday 02nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:51 and will set at 19:55. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 27°C. Heavy rainfall which could cause localised flooding is expected at times. Watch out for severe weather warnings, 28mm of rainfall is possible today. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 30mph.
On Friday 03rd May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:50 and will set at 19:56. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 19.4°C. Heavy rain which could cause some standing water is expected, 13mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 23mph.
On Saturday 04th May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:49 and will set at 19:58. It's going to be quite a warm day, with temperatures reaching 23°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 14mph.
Our weather forecast for LaSalle is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
754 First Street
LaSalle
Illinois
61301
(815) 220-1848
Your round trip journey on the mule-pulled, full-size replica canal boat will take you on the same hand-dug waterway that 19th century pioneers traveled. Your guides, dressed as Canal Era crew and passengers, will take you back in time to life on the American frontier and the Illinois prairie. Meet our mules, Larry and Moe, and learn how mules and horses powered the boats in the last century.
Seating on open-air deck and in enclosed cabin. Plenty of seating for inclement weather – boat runs rain and shine. Accessible except motorized wheelchairs. Parking is free. Group tour and day trips welcome! Private canal boat rentals available!
A school field trip to the LaSalle Canal Boat and Lock 16 Center is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about a host of themes: U.S. transportation, westward expansion, technological innovation, immigration, urbanization and more. Tours cover a variety of social science and history topics that meet the Illinois State Board of Education’s Learning Standards.
The Canal Corridor Association can augment the learning opportunities of your trip with grade-specific lesson plans and a one-hour DVD on the history of the I&M Canal. Walking distance from the boat, the Lock 16 Center offers special I&M Canal exhibits and programs, as well as a café and canal-themed gift shop.
The Lock 16 Center and LaSalle Canal Boat are conveniently located at the junction of I-80 and I-39, just off U.S. Route 6, and only 10 minutes west of Starved Rock State Park. Make your reservation today by calling 815-220-1848 or email reservations@canalcor.org.
Lock 16 Center and LaSalle Canal Boat offer one-of-a-kind experiences – and fun – to make your next field trip one your students won’t soon forget!