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The Third Welland Canal
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:59 AM
Following the Confederation of Canda in 1867, the new Federal Government enacted policies to promote and grow the new national economy. The Great Lakes and the Welland Canal were central to that plan.
New iron steam ships also continued to outgrow the small locks completed in 1845 and the volume of traffic and delays in getting through the busy canal were a constant complaint. Further delays were caused by the requirement to unload cargo onto smaller vessels to fit through the canal, then load...
Explore active lifestyles through volunteerism at 50+ active living fair
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:29 AM
Volunteering isn’t just about giving back: it can also be about moving forward. At every stage of life, volunteering can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle while also helping to strengthen community.
Learn more about staying active through volunteerism at the 50+ Active Living Information Fair Monday, March 2 at the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre. Presented by the City of St. Catharines, with support from the Province of Ontario and the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario, adults...
The Housing Accelerator Fund powers building surge in St. Catharines
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:25 AM
St. Catharines is marking a record year for building permits, with increased housing starts and continued progress supported through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
The City of St. Catharines issued building permits for 1,025 new dwelling units during year two of its HAF Action Plan, exceeding its HAF year-two target by 310 units and surpassing its previous nine-year trend by more than 500 units. The City supported 1,001 of those new dwelling units...
Road Closures for February 25
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 08:24 AM
The following road is closed on Wednesday, February 25:
- Southdale Drive is closed from Vine Street to Eva Road for sewer work.
Irish Labourers on the Welland Canal
Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2026 01:47 PM
When many private canal projects in the United States failed during the depression of 1837, the large-scale migration of mostly Irish labourers from those canal projects, into Canada, meant that 5,000-10,000 labourers had arrived on Canada’s canals by 1842. The Welland Canal attracted the largest numbers – around 5,000. Considering the population of St. Catharines in 1845 was merely 3,500, the presence of these desperate labourers was notable.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
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