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Welland Canals Centre
1932 Welland Canals Pkwy.
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6
Tel: 905.984.8880
Fax: 905.984.6910
TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889)
WELLAND CANALS CENTRE
Address
1932 Welland Canals Parkway (at Lock 3)St. Catharines, ON
L2R 7K6
Description
You won't get any closer to a Great Lakes Ship unless you're a sailor yourself! The Welland Canals Centre's elevated observation platform lets visitors see ships from around the world as they navigate Lock 3 on their way through the St. Lawrence Seaway System. See the ships climb the mountain from this observation platform. Ships transit the canal from April to December. Our observation desk is always free to use.The Welland Canals Centre also provides opportunities to picnic in the park or enjoy the playground with your family. Experience the canal's past and present in the Interactive Centre, equipped with computer programs, media and interactive displays. This facility is wheelchair accessible.
Hours of Operation
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Winter Season (Dec. through April) | Spring Season (May through June) |
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Monday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sunday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Holidays | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Holidays | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
|
SummerSeason (July through Aug.) | FallSeason (Sept. through Nov.) |
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Monday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Sunday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Holidays | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Holidays | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Holiday Closures: The Welland Canals Centre and St. Catharines Museum will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1
Functions
The Welland Canals Centre houses a tourist information centre, the St. Catharines Museum and the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Click here to visit the St. Catharines Museum
Click here to visit the St. Catharines Museum
Click here to visit the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame
It also has a gift shop and snack bar, offers room and equipment rentals and boasts the Lock 3 Observation Deck, interactive centre and Discovery Park.
Click here to visit the gift shop
It also has a gift shop and snack bar, offers room and equipment rentals and boasts the Lock 3 Observation Deck, interactive centre and Discovery Park.
Click here to visit the gift shop
Features
| Auto open door entry | Drinking fountains |
| Elevator | Public Address System |
| Accessible parking | Vending machines |
| Accessible bicycle and walking trail | Picnic tables |
| Accessible washrooms | Children's play area |
| Electrical outlets | Observation deck |
| Transit route Fall 2010 | Lighted parking Lot:, 144 spaces |
Policies & Procedures
Click here for policies and procedures for the Welland Canals CentreDiagrams & Images
Click here to view diagrams and images of the Welland Canals Centre
