The Welland Canal is a ship canal that runs 42 km (27 miles) from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. As part of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the canal allows ships to avoid Niagara Falls by traversing the Niagara Escarpment. The canal has…
The Bridge-it Route provides cyclists with direct access between Thorold and the world-class wonder of Niagara Falls. The new route follows Grassybrook Road and links to the Niagara River Recreational Trail, breaking the Greater Niagara Circle Route in two. North…
The Port Robinson Ferry named Bridge-It The Port Robinson Ferry, “Bridge-it”, is the only ferry service on the Welland Canal. The now accessible ferry has shuttled people across the Welland Canal since a laker collided with and destroyed the bridge…
Visitor Information and Thorold’s Historical Museum Situated atop of the Niagara escarpment, the most picturesque view of Locks 4,5,6 & 7 awaits you. You haven’t seen anything yet, until you view a massive ship pass by just a few feet…
Battle of Beaver Dams National Historic Site in Thorold was the site of a decisive British victory during the War of 1812, between Iroquois and American forces. Warned by Canadian heroine, Laura Secord, (and an Iroquois scout) the Caughnawaga Iroquois…
