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LaSalle Canal Boat

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 ...

5 Day Forecast For LaSalle Canal Boat

Our 5 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 03/02/2023 the sun will rise at 07:45 and will set at 16:46. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. Moderate to strong winds are expected.
Midnight
Overcast skies
Overcast skies
8.8°C (47.9°F)

Wind speed: 31 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (259°, WSW)

Humidity: 77%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.27 in / 1022 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

3am
Cloudy skies
Cloudy skies
9.5°C (49.2°F)

Wind speed: 33 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (256°, WSW)

Humidity: 82%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.27 in / 1022 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

6am
Overcast skies
Overcast skies
9.5°C (49.1°F)

Wind speed: 31 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (269°, W)

Humidity: 84%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.32 in / 1024 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

9am
Cloudy skies
Cloudy skies
9.8°C (49.6°F)

Wind speed: 24 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (276°, W)

Humidity: 85%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.4 in / 1027 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

Noon
Overcast skies
Overcast skies
11.8°C (53.3°F)

Wind speed: 24 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (275°, W)

Humidity: 82%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.44 in / 1028 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

3pm
Partly cloudy skies
Partly cloudy skies
11.2°C (52.2°F)

Wind speed: 23 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (282°, WNW)

Humidity: 82%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.46 in / 1029 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

6pm
Clear skies
Clear skies
8.6°C (47.5°F)

Wind speed: 17 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (268°, W)

Humidity: 87%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.52 in / 1031 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

9pm
Clear skies
Clear skies
7.2°C (44.9°F)

Wind speed: 13 mph / undefined kph

Wind direction: (269°, W)

Humidity: 91%

Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Pressure: 30.58 in / 1033 mb

Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm

About Our Weather Forecast For LaSalle

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.

LaSalle Canal Boat

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!

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