Hello how may I help you? Can you tell me what river the city of Montreal is on? Sure thing I can help with that just give me a second to find the answer Alright. Thanks. It's on lachine canal Is there a larger river near Montreal? Prairies river is nearby Can I take boat from Lachine Canal to the Praries River. Is there a waterway that connects them? They do not intersect according to my research Can you tell me how many people live in Montreal? 1. 741 million as of 2014