Welland The Centre Of It All

THE CENTRE OF IT ALL WELLAND

EXPERIENCE THE AUTHENTIC CANAL CITY

WITH EASY ACCESS TO TRAILS, PARKS, THE CANAL, SHOPPING, AND DINING

GET YOUR FOODIE ON EXPERIENCE ALL THINGS FUN & FOOD

HOW TO SPEND YOUR WEEKEND

NEVER BE AT A LOSS FOR WHAT TO DO FABULOUS AMENITIES ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR

Welcome to Welland, located in the beautiful Niagara region!

EXPERIENCE THE AUTHENTIC CANAL CITY

Known for the Welland Recreation Corridor, this city has so much to offer residents! With easy access to trails, parks, the canal, shopping and dining, as well as being located close to Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Thorold, life in Welland is never boring!

STAYING ACTIVE

Welland is known for its walking and cycling paths and an array of outdoor activities. It attracts major international sporting events which are hosted at the Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC). Plus, did you know you can also take part in competitive rowing, kayaking courses, or passive canoeing, swimming, boating, and fishing? Welland is a playground for the active adventurer!

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Farms, restaurants and more! Welland has so much to offer. You can call this lovely city home and discover something new every day.

IT’S YOUR WEEKEND

Enjoy your weekend by grabbing brunch at one of the local restaurants and ending with a stroll by the canal. With many renowned Niagara wineries and shopping nearby, Welland offers so much to do!

ROSE CITY

Located in the heart of the Niagara region, this city is booming with activities for everyone. Given its nickname ‘Rose City”, Welland is known for its beautiful rose gardens. There is no shortage of outdoor attractions and annual festivals to attend.

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FULL OF PERSONALITY AND CHARM AND THE PLACE YOU CALL HOME!

Welcome to Welland, the city where rails and water meet. Situated around the beautiful Welland River in the middle of Niagara region, Welland is small-town living in the centre of it all.

Living in Welland means never having to ask, “what should we do?” Whether you enjoy nature and outdoor activities, shopping, or indulging your inner foodie, Welland has everything you could want on offer—and more!

Nowhere is that truer than downtown, with its quaint bistros, unique shops, and iconic Bridge #13. The city centre boasts something for everyone. Sit down with family for a hearty meal at one of the many incredible restaurants, grab a cup of java to go and take a walk along the riverbank, or hit up the farmers’ market for your weekly haul. The floating amphitheatre gets plenty of use throughout the summer, with the Concert on the Canal series in Merritt Park featuring local talent each week.

Welland is perfectly located within a half-hour drive from Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Niagara-onthe-Lake, and Port Colborne, with easy access to highways and the greater Toronto and Hamilton area. But really, who wants to leave? Equal parts city and country, it’s the perfect place to call home.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you’ll be spoiled in beautiful Welland. The city has plenty to offer, whether you’re taking the dog out for a morning walk, spending some quality family time at a local park, or hitting the road on two wheels.

PARKS AND TRAILS

Welland has more than 447 acres of parkland in its many forms. Chippawa Park is known for its rose garden, featuring many varieties of roses giving Welland the nickname ‘Rose City’ since 1921. Merritt Park is home to the Welland Canal Monument and scenic winter lighting displays, while some of the other community parks offer pavilions, splash pads, sports fields, off-leash dog areas, and plenty of passive park space to stroll.

Merritt Island and the Canal Lands are a unique escape in the middle of the city—a getaway without getting away. The area offers paved and natural trails, a play area for the kids, picnic areas, and more.

CONSERVATION AREAS

Mud Lake Conservation Area offers 60 hectares of wetland and 54 hectares of field and woodland to explore. Enjoy nature trails, excellent bird watching, fishing, and fall waterfowl hunting in this beautiful space.

Located just west of the city, EC Brown Conservation Area sits on the Welland River and offers fishing, non-motorized boating,

and a picnic pavilion. The trails offer lovely views of the wetlands, meadows, and forest landscapes that were specifically designed to diversify wildlife habitat in the area.

CYCLING

Cycling enthusiasts will love the 45-kilometre Welland Canals Parkway Trail. Stretching from St. Catharines to Port Colborne, the trail follows the canal and offers the perfect opportunity to watch massive ships climb their way up the Niagara Escarpment. Merritt Island also has cycling paths where you can enjoy a serene, natural paradise just steps from downtown Welland.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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GOLF

CARDINAL LAKES GOLF CLUB

Enjoy this 36-hole facility that is perfect for all levels and age groups.

Looking for more golf?

Try Pelham Hills Golf Club and Grassy Brook Golf Course!

SHOP

WELLAND FARMERS’ MARKET

Get ready to buy local and become part of the community at the Welland Farmers’ Market. When you shop here, you are supporting a sustainable agricultural community.

CHEER

WELLAND JACKFISH BASEBALL TEAM RIDE

Playing at the Welland Sports Complex, come and cheer on the Welland Jackfish. They are part of one of the oldest leagues in the world – 100 years old to be exact!

WELLAND CANALS PARKWAY TRAIL

Walk, run or cycle the 45-km trail that follows the beautiful canal!

The canal which dates back to 1824, connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie through a series of eight locks.

You’ll love your Welland community where there are so many fabulous amenities right outside your door!

Please note that information on our maps is subject to change. Please check local listings for up-to-date information.

VISIT

NIAGARA SOUTH CANOE CLUB

Offering a wide range of activities for the whole family such as paddle sports, Canoe Kids Camp, competitive sprint canoe, kayak and dragon boating you’ll want to join in the fun at the Niagara South Canoe Club!

BALLS FALLS CONSERVATION AREA

Discover breathtaking natural beauty at the stunning Balls Falls Conservation area in Vineland. The majestic scenery, abundance of trails, a preserved heritage village, award-winning galleries and more are waiting for you!

LEARN

REFLECT MOVE

WELLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

An endless amount of inspiration can be found at the Welland Public Library. Offering many programs including virtual events such as book clubs and summer camps.

BATTLE OF COOK’S MILLS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE FAMILY

An encounter between the British and Canadian troops and American forces happened here during the War of 1812 and it is now marked as a national historic site. A perfect visit for the history buff.

No matter what your fun is, you’ll find it in Welland.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Welland Amphitheatre was carved into the east bank of the waterway and offers beautiful views of the Old Welland Canal. It sits up to 750 people and is the place to be on summer evenings, featuring live musical and theatrical performances, light shows, and even movies. You won’t want to miss the popular Concerts on the Canal Festival on the floating stage, featuring weekly performances by tribute bands for the adults and some great matinée shows for the kids.

ESSENTIALS & SHOPPING

Seaway Mall has everything you could want for your essential shopping needs, including Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollarama, Staples, Winners, and Sport Chek. Just down the road, SmartCentres Welland offers a collection of big-box retailers such as Canadian Tire, Walmart, and Rona, as well as the LCBO.

Of course, there’s no shortage of locally owned shops, too. From bakeries and cafés to florists and home decor, you’ll have no trouble finding what you’re looking for while supporting small business.

FITNESS & RECREATION

Welland has a great variety of fitness options, including popular gyms like Crunch Fitness and Anytime Fitness. The Niagara Centre YMCA offers a gym and fitness centre, cycling studio, indoor track, swimming pools, group fitness classes, yoga at Village Yogi and more.

The city has three outdoor pools— Memorial Park Pool, Maple Park Pool, and Rosie Smith Memorial Swimming Pool—for relaxing on hot summer days. Dive enthusiasts will enjoy the Welland Scuba Park , while landbased adventurers can tear it up at the Welland Skateboard and BMX Park at the Rotary Club of Welland Park. During the colder weather, Civic Square comes alive with holiday lights and an outdoor skating rink for the community to enjoy.

GOLF

Golfers will appreciate the opportunity to hit the green at two beautiful clubs in Welland. Cardinal Lakes Golf Club is a spectacular course and the only facility in Niagara with 36 holes. It offers two different courses, so there’s something for golfers of every level. Pelham Hills Golf Club is a longstanding favourite in the region, offering rolling hills and winding creeks, a beautiful new clubhouse, a fully licensed dining area and banquet hall, and a practice facility to warm up before tee time.

GET YOUR FOODIE ON

If you’re a foodie, Welland definitely won’t disappoint. The city sits in the middle of the Niagara region, which is known for its many local farms and orchards growing peaches, pears, plums, prunes, and sweet and sour cherries.

If you’re looking to stay a little more local, head over to the Welland Farmers’ Market —the largest market in the Niagara region. It’s open year-round on Saturdays and has plenty to offer, including fresh fruits and veggies, tasty meats, rich cheeses, baked goods, and items from local artisans.

RESTAURANTS

Dinner date? A fun night out? You’ll find everything you need in Welland. Where Welland really shines is in its fabulous local dining options. Establishments such as Blue Star Restaurant, M.T. Bellies, CC’s Dugout Italian Eatery and Ye Olde Squire provide endless options for any hungry customer.

From coffee shops like the Black Sheep Lounge Coffee Roasters to upscale eateries, the city has something that’s sure to please

every palate. And to top it all off, you’ll find locally owned bakeries, ice cream parlours, and even a cheesecakery for a sweet afterdinner treat.

There are also plenty of chain restaurants, including McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, A&W, and Subway.

WINERIES

Since you’re in the heart of Niagara, you’ll find plenty of winery options within a short drive of Welland. Westcott Vineyards is a VQA small-batch producer of classical pinot noir and chardonnay. Enjoy the stunning landscape, sip wines and savour a farmhouse lunch on the seasonal patio, or just soak up the atmosphere of the 200-yearold restored Mennonite barn.

Other wineries in the area include Hernder Estate Wines, Megalomaniac, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, and, closer to Niagara Falls, Lundy Manor Wine Cellars.

Excitement is all around you!

EAT & DRINK

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MR. MIKES STEAKHOUSE SIP

INDULGE TASTE

MEGALOMANIAC WINERY

This casual dining steakhouse is the perfect place for delicious and affordable dishes such as Canada AAA signature steaks, famous Mikeburgers, pastas and big bowl salads.

Relax atop the Niagara Escarpment in Vineland and overlook the vineyard while enjoying Megalomaniac wines and light fare. Sounds like the perfect afternoon!

CELEBRATE

RISTORANTE MATTEOS

Taste your way through this delicious and handcrafted menu, carefully curated with your taste buds in mind. Enjoy an exciting and authentic experience at Matteo’s.

COOL LICKS

ICE CREAM PARLOUR

Cool off at this popular ice cream parlour offering over 100 soft and hard ice cream flavours, banana splits, milkshakes, sundaes, smoothies, ice cream cakes and more.

hop, skip and a jump

NIAGARA SKYDIVE CENTRE INC.

Looking for some adventure? Why not experience the unique opportunity of skydiving? Niagara Skydive Centre Inc. has two paved runways and is Ontario’s full-time skydive centre!

11 MIN FROM WELLAND

LONG BEACH IN WAINFLEET

One of Niagara’s hidden gems, Long Beach is the perfect getaway to enjoy nature close to home. Camp, swim, catch some summer rays or take part in water activities like fishing, sailboating and jet skiing!

23 MIN FROM WELLAND

CLIFTON HILL

The “Street of Fun” has it all — restaurants, attractions, entertainment and spectacular views of Niagara Falls, which showcases a group of three waterfalls spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Definitely a sight to see!

RESTAURANT PEARL MORISSETTE

Restaurant Pearl Morissette is a fine dining experience featuring an ever-changing blind menu of regional ingredients. With a wholesome approach to local ingredients and practices plus gorgeous views to the vineyard, it’s no wonder it is rated one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants.

26 MIN FROM WELLAND

24 MIN FROM WELLAND SHAW FESTIVAL

The picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its award-winning and family-run wineries, and also the Shaw Festival Theatre – a world-class theatre and cultural attraction that produces an eclectic array of works sure to entertain!

39 MIN FROM WELLAND

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elementary & secondary

FITCH STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL

District School Board of Niagara

Grades JK to 8

164 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4V5

GORDON PUBLIC SCHOOL

District School Board of Niagara

Grades JK to 8

468 Thorold Rd. W., Welland, ON, L3C 3W6

WELLAND CENTENNIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

District School Board of Niagara

Grades 9 to 12

240 Thorold Road West, Welland, L3C 3W2

the early years education at your fingertips

WELLAND CHILD CARE CENTRE

25 Bruce St, Welland, ON L3B 3P9

GLENDALE YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE

24 Farnham Ave, Welland, ON L3C 3R1

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Niagara Catholic District School Board

290 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4W5

ALEXANDRA KUSKA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Niagara Catholic District School Board

Grades JK to 8

333 Rice Road, Welland, ON, L3C 2V9

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE SCHOOL

Niagara Catholic District School Board

Grades 9 to 12

64 Smith Street, Welland, ON L3C 4H4

ALEXANDER KUSKA YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE

333 Rice Rd, Welland, ON L3C 2V9

A CHILD’S WORLD

344 Avon St, Welland, ON L3B 6E5

HOLY NAME YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE

290 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4W5

LA BOÎTE À SOLEIL FITCH

310 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4W5

ST ANDREW CHILD CARE CENTRE

310 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4W5

post-secondary

NIAGARA COLLEGE

Located in the heart of the Niagara region—just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations—Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between its stateof-the-art campuses in Welland and Niagara-onthe-Lake. These campuses provide unique living laboratories and top-notch facilities that deliver hands-on applied learning opportunities, world-class applied research, and smaller class sizes in an intimate and friendly environment.

WELLAND CAMPUS:

7 MINS FROM WELLAND

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CAMPUS:

21 MINS FROM WELLAND

BROCK UNIVERSITY

Brock offers more than 120 outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs across seven academic faculties. It is in the top five among all Ontario universities for prestigious 3M Teaching Excellence Awards, and home to leading researchers, scholars, and Canada Research Chairs.

15 MINS FROM WELLAND

MOHAWK COLLEGE

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is a public college of applied arts and technology located in Hamilton. It has three main campuses: the Fennell Campus on the Hamilton Mountain, the Stoney Creek Campus in Stoney Creek, and the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster University.

55 MINS FROM WELLAND

M c MASTER UNIVERSITY

McMaster University is one of only four Canadian universities ranked among the top 70 in the world by the major global ranking system. It boasts excellent academic resources for its driven students.

58 MINS FROM WELLAND

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