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1932 Welland Canals
Parkway (formerly Government Road)
St. Catharines, Ontario
Telephone (905) 984-8880
1-800-305-5134 (toll-free) |
The
St. Catharines Museum and Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum
are located at the Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3. Discover the story
of the Four Welland Canals and the City that grew up around them. Watch
the video presentation, "Welland Canals: Past and Present",
available in French and English. The Community Heritage Gallery features
select stories of St. Catharines past and present. Exhibits include
a 1912 made in St. Catharines REO automobile and a relief map of the
Niagara Peninsula showing the routes of the four canals. The Special
Exhibits Gallery hosts traveling exhibits developed 
by
major institutions. Experience the rich legacy of Niagara's African
Canadians and the history of the Underground Railroad in the integrated,
award-winning "Follow the North Star" exhibit.
The Ontario Lacrosse
Hall of Fame & Museum features displays dedicated to Canada's official
national sport and recognizes Ontario's greatest lacrosse players. Watch
a video presentation explaining the game and its history and develop
your skills at the lacrosse shooting gallery.
From the elevated
viewing platform at Lock 3, get a close-up look at ships from around
the world and experience the 
wonder
of the Welland Canal. Ships transit the Canal regularly from April to
December. Estimated times of arrivals are posted at the Tourist Information
Centre.
Merritt's Mercantile,
the Museum Gift Shop offers an excellent selection of St. Catharines
and Welland Canal souvenirs, books and specialty items. Visit the Snack Bar for ice-cream, coffee and light snacks. There
are also picnic areas and washroom facilities on site. The Museum and
viewing platform are handicap accessible.
The Museum is open
daily, year round. Admission prices are $4.25/adults, $4.00/seniors,
$3.25/students, $2.50/children, with a 15% discount for families. The
video presentation only is $1.00 per person. Group tours are welcome
and we recommend booking no later than 3 weeks in advance. For group
rates and to book a tour, call 1-800-305-5134.
The Museum is only
15 minutes away from Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. From Toronto
or Buffalo, follow the QEW, exit at Glendale Avenue and follow the signs.
Plan your next visit to the St. Catharines Museum at the Welland Canals
Centre, Lock 3. For more information check out
our website at or e-mail museuminfo@stcatharines.ca.
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1932 Welland Canals
Parkway (formerly Government Road)
St. Catharines, Ontario
Telephone (905) 984-8880
1-800-305-5134 (toll-free) |
