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2018
www.welland.ca
PARTNER/HOST CITY OF THE
2021 CANADA SUMMER GAMES
Come Spots still
available for
and visit! September
Visiting Niagara College is the 2018.
best way to discover what is
known as the ‘NC Difference’.
Experience our beautiful,
modern campuses that offer
more than 125 programs.
Witness how hands-on learning
and supportive teachers help our
students realize their dreams.
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE
From thrilling events to picnics in the park, this city will
keep you entertained and wanting to come back for more
Hello and welcome to Welland, Ontario.
Welland is an exceptional and vibrant
place to visit. We are home to unique
events and festivals, such as the Rose
Festival, Concerts on the Canal, FloatFest
and major sporting events.
We invite you to spend some time
shopping and exploring shops and
restaurants in our Historic Downtown. For
those who enjoy the outdoors – spend
the day walking or biking the Welland
Recreational Corridor and beautiful
Merritt Island.
As Mayor, I extend you a personal
invitation to join us as the Welland
International Flatwater Centre (WIFC)
hosts major events, such as the 2018 ICF
Canoe Polo World Championships and
the 2018 Canadian National Dragon Boat
Championships.
We hope you will enjoy the many natural “Discover our amazing city and all it has
and historical sites that celebrate our to offer. This year brings you Concerts on
rich heritage and culture. The citizens of the Canal and a long list of events on the
Welland are proud of their heritage and waterway.”
take pleasure in showcasing the many
cultural facets of our community.
We look forward to seeing you in Welland!
Frank Campion, Mayor
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City of Welland
60 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario L3B 3X4
905-735-1700
www.welland.ca
tourism@welland.ca
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Welland
Accessibility
The City of Welland strives to not
only meet facility accessibility design
standards, but to surpass those standards.
We take pride in breaking down barriers
and providing public places for everyone
to work, live, and play. For those with
tourist inquiries regarding accessibility in
Niagara please visit accessibleniagara.com
Acknowledgment
The City of Welland would like to thank
Mr. Anthony Gallaccio whose Aerial view of the Merritt Park Amphitheatre,
photographs can be viewed throughout top. Sculpture honouring Leon’s Furniture
the 2018 Discover Welland Guide. store founder Ablan Leon, above.
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DISCOVER WELLAND
6| Welcome to Welland 22 | Sport Tourism
8| Downtown Welland 24 | Sport Tourism Events
10 | Local Attractions 32 | Events
16 | Thrill Seekers
20 | Local Attractions Map #ThingsToDoInWelland
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WELCOME
Welcome to the City of Welland, one of the truly
authentic recreational canal cities in Canada
Located on the banks of the Welland 411 acres of parkland and 272 acres of
Recreational Waterway – also known as waterway. The North course is the choice
the Old Canal – Welland is nestled in the to host to the 2018 ICF Canoe Polo World
heart of picturesque Niagara Region. Championships. Also complimenting
the recreational waterway is an outdoor
Each year, visitors are attracted to the
amphitheatre, which lures people during
area’s natural beauty, as they enjoy
the summer months to marvel at an
our annual festivals, quaint downtown
array of lively entertainment shows.
restaurants, heritage buildings,
waterfront music concerts, multi- Whether you are a sports enthusiast,
cultural attractions, year-round sports naturalist, cultural adventurer, music
competitions, and outdoor events. lover, or history buff, Welland offers
something for everyone.
Known for scenic cycling paths, and the
Come discover Welland.
Welland International Flatwater Centre
(WIFC), which hosts major international
sporting events; Welland is emerging as Clockwise from above, left: Welland Civic
a sport tourism destination. The WIFC is Square, Canoe Polo at the WIFC, Concerts on
dynamic with two water courses set in the Canal and Dragon Boat Championships.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
HEALTH CARE
WELLAND COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
65 Third Street
905-732-6111
PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA
800 Niagara Street, Seaway Mall
905-732-4451
SELECT MD
589 South Pelham Road
905-788-1500
GETTING AROUND
WELLAND TRANSIT
welland.ca/Transit/index.asp
4500 TAXI
905-735-4500
GRAND TAXI
905-732-7000
VISITOR INQUIRY
WELLAND CIVIC SQUARE
60 East Main Street
905-735-1700
WELLAND-PELHAM CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
32 East Main Street
905-732-7515
MISCELLANEOUS
LCBO LOCATIONS
2 locations
835 Ontario Road
200 Fitch Street
THE BEER STORE
2 locations
23 Thorold Road
390 Lincoln Street
KEEP UP-TO-DATE AT:
welland.ca
mywelland.com
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DOWNTOWN WELLAND
From discovering the Saturday morning market to strolling
through Merritt Park, the heart of Welland awaits you
Downtown Welland is nestled on the
city’s Recreational Waterway and has an
array of attractions for everyone of all
ages to enjoy in the day or night. The
downtown core offers visitors the city’s
history simply by strolling the streets and
parks, and always keeps people wanting
to learn more.
Visit us at Welland Civic Square, where
you can also find the Welland Public
Library, The Art Wall, and a wooden
magnificent replica of Bridge 13. The
Welland Public Library has one of the
Hamilton Lake Ontario
QEW
The City of Welland is midway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. We are:
90
minutes from
23
minutes from
39
minutes from
TORONTO NIAGARA FALLS BUFFALO
(136 km/84 miles) (26 km/16 miles) (41 km/25 mi) 20
38
minutes from
23
minutes from 3
NIAGARA NIAGARA
ON THELAKE WINE ROUTES
(38 km/24 mi) (19 KM/12 MI)
75kms 50kms
8 Discover Welland 2018
most picturesque vantage points in
Niagara, and has friendly staff to help
visitors discover Welland’s unique history
and cultural identity. The Library is open
Monday–Saturday. From mid-October
through March it is also open Sunday
afternoons. (905-734-6210 x 2521)
welland.library.on.ca.
Welland has plenty to discover in the
evening when the night sky fills with the
soft glow of Bridge 13. The East Main
Street Bridge (Bridge 13) lures visitors
and learn about history, enjoy a walk
with a beautiful display of lighting. It’s
through beautiful Merritt Park, or enjoy
become an attraction and muse for local
an outdoor concert at Merritt Island.
photographers and artists.
Visit downtownwelland.ca for a list of
Tourists can find a variety of sights restaurants and shops, or simply take a
and sounds in the heart of downtown walk through the heart of the city and
Welland. Pay a visit to the museum discover our downtown for yourself.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
25kms 50kms
St. Catharines United States
406 of America
190
Niagara Falls
Pelham
QEW 990
Welland
290
Wainfleet
3 Fort Erie Buffalo
Port Colborne 90
Lake Erie
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BRIDGE 13 His/Her Majesty’s Ship General Hunter
Bridge 13 is located in the heart of Exhibit – War of 1812 Brig on the Upper
downtown Welland. The bridge lights up Great Lakes. May 23 is the Re-opening of
with brilliant LED lights every evening the permanent Metis gallery and Canal
and also lights up with a variety of colours gallery. December 8 is the Christmas Open
to commemorate specific celebrations House. Visit us at wellandmuseum.ca
and events. The Bridge has become a
muse for local artists and photographers. WELLAND COURTHOUSE
Visit Bridge 13 to inspire and celebrate Designed in 1855 by Kivas Tully, the
our beautiful city. Welland County Courthouse (Cross and
East Main Streets) opened in 1856 and was
WELLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM used to house the first Welland County
The Welland Museum is located in Council meeting. Made of Queenston
the historically designated Carnegie limestone, it is a must-see for architectural
Building, and features both permanent and historical enthusiasts. Take a stroll
and changing exhibits that highlight through judicial history and visit the Court
the history of Welland and Pelham House Museum on the second floor.
from pre-history to present. Offering
a yearly schedule of special events WELLAND CANAL MEMORIAL
and both educational and recreational The Welland Canal Memorial monument
programming, the museum also includes was built to commemorate the hard
an interactive children’s gallery that allows working people from Canada and around
younger visitors to experience hands-on the world who came to the Niagara
play and discovery. Visit the museum for Peninsula to build the waterway known
10 Discover Welland 2018as the Welland Canal. The monument
will serve as a lasting tribute to the
citizens of the community. It reminds
us of the importance of multiculturalism
to Welland’s development in the
past, present and future. Industries,
business professionals, and citizens
have prospered here in Welland and the
Niagara Peninsula because of the efforts
of the people who built the canal. Some CANAL TERRACE
lost their lives digging with picks and
Canal Terrace is a highlight in downtown
shovels, while many left their families in
Welland. Complete with water features,
their homelands who came to Canada in
gardens, benches, and interpretive
search of work. Located at Merritt Park.
historical panels significant to the
area; Canal Terrace directs visitors
CANOE ART PROJECT on heritage tours in the surrounding
The Welland Recreational Canal neighbourhoods. Find Canal Terrace on
Corporation and the Welland Arts and King Street, near Bridge 13.
Culture Advisory Committee partnered
to create an artistic legacy; a unique
initiative involving local artists creating
works of art using traditional canoes as From the left: Canal Terrace, Welland
canvases. Visit welland.ca to download a Courthouse, Bridge 13 and the Welland
self-directed map. Canal Memorial.
www.welland.ca 11LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
WELLAND FARMERS’ MARKET The Sculpture park includes “Listeners”,
Welland Farmers’ Market symbolizes over “The Aqueduct”, and “The Knot” which
100 years of small town tradition with a all represent Welland’s shipping and
homegrown flavour. Vendors from across industrial past.
the area provide a range of produce
reflecting Welland’s diverse ethnic roots. CENTRAL FIRE HALL
Situated in the heart of downtown, the The Central Fire Hall, completed in
market operates Saturdays year round 1920, is a unique example of early
from 6:00am-12:00pm. Our market twentieth century Edwardian Classical
features a demonstration kitchen that style designed by Walter W. LaChance,
serves breakfast during market day. while still incorporating the prominent
Watch for special events listings and features of the “old time” red brick fire
programs that also take place at the stations of the late 1800’s. The most
Welland market. For more information unusual elements of its design are its
call 905 735-1700 ext. 4000 or visit us at basilica plan, a rectangle with hexagonal
50 Young Street. ‘apse’ at either end, and sitting at a
45-degree angle across the property.
ROD DOWLING SCULPTURES The building features a high brick drying
Artist Rod Dowling migrated to Canada tower fitted with a four-faceted clock
in the early 50’s where he grew as and a Greek acroterion, resembling old-
a visionary artist. His stainless steel fashioned fire helmets, above each of
sculptures can be found across Niagara. the four dormers.
Dowling’s work can be viewed at Welland
Civic Square, the Welland Community
Wellness Complex and surrounding lands.
12 Discover Welland 2018MERRITT ISLAND
Outdoor enthusiasts marvel at the beauty
and serenity of Merritt Island – a natural
paradise located steps from downtown,
between the Welland Recreational
Waterway and the Welland River. On trails
that are part of the Greater Niagara Cycle
Route, visitors and residents alike enjoy
walking, hiking, cycling, rollerblading
or simply picnicking in the park. When
visiting Merritt Island, keep your eyes end of August. This exciting program
open for local artist J.P. Gauthier’s wood offers rentals of pedal boats, stand-
carvings. These exquisite pieces of work paddleboards, recreational canoes
blend into the natural environment and and kayaks. There’s no better way to
compliment the landscape. Gauthier’s art experience Welland than leisurely gliding
is compelling and establishes a mystical down the waterway. For inquiries call 905
flow of nature across the island. Have fun 658-2192, or come visit us at 108 Thorold
discovering these beautiful works of art. Road. You can also find us on Facebook.
WELLAND BOAT RENTAL PROGRAM
The Rental program opens in May and Below, from the left: Cycling on Merritt
continues through summer until the Island, Welland Boat Rental Program, Rod
Dowling Sculpture at Civic Square. Above: A
vendor at the Welland Farmers’ Market.
Clockwise from the top left: Welland
Farmers' Market, Merritt Island, Welland
Boat Rental Program, Central Fire Hall, Rod
Dowling Sculptures.
www.welland.ca 13LOCAL ATTRACTIONS OFF-LEASH DOG PARK Coming to Welland for a visit doesn’t mean you have to leave the canines at home. The city is proud to offer a leash- free dog park that separates the small dogs from the large dogs. Enjoy a visit to the park with your furry family member. Located near the intersection of Prince Charles Drive and Ontario Road. COOK’S MILLS PEACE GARDEN Battle of Cook’s Mills re-enactment at the The Battle of Cook’s Mill was the last battle Cook’s Mills Peace Garden, above. Welland fought in Niagara during the War of 1812. Crowland War Memorial, below. The battle took place in 1814 and is the inspiration behind the newly constructed Peace Garden. Cherished by residents, visitors, and history enthusiasts; the garden is a reminder of 200 years of Peace. The Peace Garden is located at the corner of Lyon’s Creek and Doan’s Ridge Roads. OUTDOOR ICE RINKS Visiting Welland during the colder months is also fun. Welland has many outdoor ice rinks for skaters to enjoy and keep active. Chippawa Park’s outdoor ice rink is one of Welland’s largest and busiest attractions. Skaters can lace-up in the heated changing area, equipped with accessible washrooms. JOSEPH L. MOCSAN MEMORIAL WELLAND CROWLAND WAR MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN Located in beautiful Chippawa Park, The The Joseph L. Moscan Memorial Rose Cenotaph is unique because it departs Garden is the heart of Chippawa Park from the usual design of a single soldier (Located at First Avenue and Fitch Street). so common with other monuments from The lush fragrance of Welland’s official that vintage. A soldier and a woman are rose is sure to delight any visitor. Paying featured to symbolize the “Service and the garden a visit is the perfect way to Sacrifice” element of the war. Dedicated enjoy a picnic lunch and stroll along the not only to those who fought, but to those breath-taking gardens. who supported the war effort at home. 14 Discover Welland 2018
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— October 7,152018THRILL SEEKERS
From sport fishing to trail-running:
Challenge yourself in Welland
NIAGARA CENTRAL the waterway from down under during
DOROTHY RUNGELING AIRPORT the day and at night. The park features
Traditionally referred to as the “Welland a submerged boat, a sunken car, as
Airport” and owned by Niagara’s southern well as an underwater training area for
tier municipalities, the airport is a great adventure enthusiasts. The Welland
asset for Niagara. Centrally located in Recreational Waterway is tested daily
the world-renowned Niagara Region, and is cleaner than a public pool, thus
the Dorothy Rungeling Airport is poised creating ideal conditions for underwater
to grow with a mandate of “service on exploring. The Welland Recreational Canal
a higher plane”. Niagara Skydive Centre Scuba Park remains a popular spot and
is also located at Dorothy Rungeling attracts hundreds of divers annually.
Airport. Niagara Skydive Centre
offers professional staff and excellent WELLAND TRAILS
facilities. They encourage everyone to Welland houses some of the most
visit including: skydivers, want-to-be beautiful trails in Niagara. Located on the
skydivers, once-in-a-lifetime skydivers, Niagara Circle Route, Welland has enough
and those interested in just watching this bicycle and walking trails to exhaust
wonderful sport. athletes and trail enthusiasts. With some
determination and a bicycle, Welland
SCUBA PARK trails can take you on an adventure
Located at the Lincoln Street docks, of a lifetime. Download trail maps at
the Scuba Park is a great way to enjoy niagararegion.ca.
16 Discover Welland 2018SPORT FISHING
Bring your fishing rod when visiting
Welland to meet some new friends at one
of our canal fishing docks.
Welland has always been a fishing
hot-spot for locals and a quiet place to
catch perch and catfish. The city places
it offers a wide variety of sports.
several docks on the water from spring to
Competitive and recreational athletes
summer for people to enjoy the view or
play indoor soccer, tennis, ultimate
see what they can catch. The Province of
Frisbee, football, slo-pitch, bubble soccer
Ontario requires most people to possess
and field lacrosse. Stop by to hit some
a valid fishing licence. You must have this
balls at the indoor golf range. Whatever
licence with you at all times when fishing.
sport you’re into, Youngs Sportsplex has
To obtain a license or for more what you are looking for. Call at 905 735-
information visit the Ministry of Natural 8106 to book your sporting activity today
Resources at outdoorscard.mnr.gov.on.ca. or visit youngssportsplex.com.
YOUNGS SPORTSPLEX Above, from left: sport fishing on the
This is Niagara’s premier sporting facility Welland River, soccer at Young’s Sportsplex,
located just off the 406 in Welland. Niagara Skydive Centre and scuba diving at
Youngs Sportsplex is unique because the Lincoln Street Docks.
www.welland.ca 17THRILL SEEKERS GOLF Niagara is home to some of the most picturesque golf courses in Southern Ontario. Courses include: Pelham Hills Golf and Country Club www.pelhamhills.ca Water Park Golf and Country Club waterparkgolf.ca Cardinal Lakes Golf Course cardinallakesgolf.com NIAGARA COUNTY SPEEDWAY Ten minutes from Welland, the Niagara Motorcycle Raceway features a Dirt Track Speedway. Saturday night is Race Night from June to September. Visit wellandmotorcycleclub.com WELLAND BOAT RENTAL PROGRAM Whether you’re a seasoned flatwater athlete or enthusiast, the Welland Boat Rental Program is a favourite for locals and visitors. Offering rentals of pedal boats, stand-paddleboards, recreational canoes and kayaks: we have the equipment to get you active on the waterway. For inquiries call 905 658-2192, or come visit us at 108 Thorold Road. WELLAND DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL The Welland Dragon Boat Festival has been gaining momentum since its debut in 2002. This year’s festival is one of the most From the top: golf at one of our exciting because it kicks off a challenging picturesque golf courses; Boat rentals at year as Welland hosts The Canadian the Welland Boat Rental Program; Welland Dragon Boat Championships. Come cheer Dragon Boat Festival. on local competitors this June 9th at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Visit wellanddragonboatfestival.com. 18 Discover Welland 2018
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www.welland.ca 19WELLAND ATTRACTIONS
Qua
South Pelham Rd
1 Bridge 13
2 Canal Terrace
Clare Av
Rice Rd
3 Central Firehall
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4 Chippawa Park
Woodlaw
5 Merritt Island Woodlawn
Park
6 Merritt Park & Amphitheatre
7 Niagara College
Rice Rd
8 Niagara Skydive Centre
Th
9 NRE Fairgrounds/Sports Complex
South Pelham Rd
10 Penfinancial Credit Union Flatwater
Willson Rd
Community Centre (Rentals)
Clare Av
11 Seaway Mall
12 South Niagara Rowing Club Fitch St
13 Welland Arenas
14 Welland Civic Square (City Hall)
& Welland Public Library
15 Welland Community Wellness Complex 8 Dorothy Rungeling
16 Welland County Courthouse Airport Linco
South Pelham Rd
17 Welland Curling Club
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18 Welland Farmers’ Market
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19 Welland Historical Museum Sparrow Lakes River
Riv
Golf Course
20 Welland International Flatwater Centre Broadwa
21 Welland Off Leash Dog Park
22 Welland Operating Canal
23 Welland Scuba Park
24 Youngs Sportsplex (Home of Welland
Soccer Club & Indoor Tennis Club)
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14 16 3 East Main Tunnel
1 East Main St
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2 Divisio
Wellington St
Crowland Av
Hellems Av
Burgar St
6 18
King St
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15 Lincoln St 140
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Memorial Pk Dr
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Plymouth Rd
13
Plymouth
King St
Park Memorial
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Forks RdSPORT TOURISM
Welland has invested in, and will continue to invest
in becoming the host city of choice
SPORT TOURISM BY THE NUMBERS
ON THE FIELD
1
INDOOR SOCCER FIELD
8
OUTDOOR SOCCER
15+
BASEBALL
2,500
SEAT BASEBALL
(FIFA-regulation) FIELDS (2 Turf) DIAMONDS STADIUM
ON THE GROUND
400
ACRES OF
4
INDOOR
24
KILOMETRES
4
EXPERT GRADE BEACH
PARKLANDS TENNIS COURTS OF TRAIL VOLLYBALL COURTS
22 Discover Welland 2018IN THE WATER
272
ACRES OF
70
USER GROUPS
WATERWAY ANNUALLY
2 30+
WATER COURSES
(International Standard)
COMPETITIONS HOSTED
EVERY YEAR #ThingsToDo
InWelland
70⁰ AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
OF WATER IN SUMMER
www.welland.ca 23SPORT TOURISM Events
2018 ICF CANOE POLO ROWONTARIO PROVINCIAL MASTERS
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The International Canoe Federation, ROWONTARIO and the WIFC are
Canoe Kayak Canada, and the City of continuing a long-standing partnership,
Welland are excited to host the 2018 ICF entering into a hosting agreement for
Canoe Polo World Championships, July ROWONTARIOS’s Provincial Masters
31 – August 5. The venue of choice for Championships, 2018-2020. This year
this elite international competition is the the ROWONTARIO Masters Regatta
Welland International Flatwater Centre will be held at the WIFC North Course
(WIFC) North Course. Welland and the on Sunday, July 15. The ROWONTARIO
Welland International Flatwater Centre Masters Championships is a highlight
will be welcoming approximately 550 of the summer racing schedule for
athletes, plus officials, coaches and team masters rowers in Ontario, bringing
staff from 26 countries. If you would like a large contingent of athletes from
to help us welcome the world to Welland, the United States. The ROWONTARIO
please register to be a volunteer at Masters Championships is a competitive
signupgenius.com. For more information, preparation event leading up to the Royal
visit canoepolowelland2018.ca or follow Canadian Henley Regatta the following
us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. month. For more information visit
rowontario.ca
2018 CANADIAN DRAGON BOAT
CHAMPIONSHIPS CANADIAN UNIVERSITY ROWING
The Canadian Dragon Boat CHAMPIONSHIPS
Championships is returning to the WIFC The Canadian University Rowing
North Course this June 28 - July 1. Known Association annually partners with a
as the largest flat-water event held Canadian University to host the Canadian
annually at the WIFC, the Canadian Dragon University Rowing Championships
Boat Championships brings approximately (CURCs). In 2018, the partner host is Brock
2,000 athletes to Welland on the July long University and the CURCs will be held at
weekend. Crews of the 12th Canadian the WIFC South Course November 3 – 4.
Dragon Boat Championships will be Rowing crews from 18 to 25 universities
racing distances of 2000m, 1000m, 500m participate, travelling from Canada to
and 200m: with categories ranging Welland. On Saturday, November 3, crews
from recreational to elite. Every race is will be racing against the clock with time
breathtaking to watch, particularly the trials to qualify for the side by side racing
long-distance race has crews, with teams on Sunday, November 4. The Canadian
racing for first place as they loop the University Rowing Championships
regatta course in an indie style. showcase the elite under 23 athletes in
For more information, Canada, who might become a part of the
visit dragonboat.ca Canadian National Rowing Team one day.
24 Discover Welland 2018The Welland International
Flatwater Centre
The WIFC is a premier flat-water sports facility situated
along the pristine Welland Recreational Waterway
The gleaming modern design fits World Championships.
seamlessly into its surroundings of clean A growing family of volunteers has been
water, fresh-air, and unspoiled grasslands. instrumental in helping deliver events at
This facility has made a mark on the the WIFC each year, providing a strong
International stage as a premier hosting base of community support to ensure
location for major flatwater sporting the WIFC venue will maintain a stellar
events in six different flat-water sports: reputation with the international sporting
canoe sprint, canoe polo, rowing, open community into the future.
water swim, dragon boat, and triathlon. With a wealth of exciting new
The Welland Recreational Canal opportunities and projects on the
Corporation is dedicated to leveraging horizon, we look forward to the 2018
this tremendous asset for the benefit of Canoe Polo World Championships.
Welland’s residents. This is accomplished We’re also looking forward to delivering
by hosting over 30 events each summer; increased business opportunities and
these events range in size from small value for the local community in years
community gatherings to National and to come.
www.welland.ca 25SPORT TOURISM Events
MAY JULY
05 SNRC Masters Clinic – Rowing
01 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships
WIFC – South Course WIFC – North Course
06
CORA Regatta – Rowing
19 SNRC High School Invitational – Rowing 14 WIFC – South Course
WIFC – South Course
20 14 ROWONTARIO Provincial Masters
WIFC – North Course
19 Welland Boat Rental Centre Opening
21
Weekend 11am to 6pm 28 Western Ontario Division Championships
boatrental@welland.ca – Canoe/Kayak WIFC – North Course
29
20 SNRC Junior Selection Camp – Rowing
ICF Canoe Polo World Championships
WIFC – South Course 31
21 WIFC – North Course
JUNE AUGUST
02 SNRC Junior Selection Camp – Rowing 01 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships
WIFC – South Course WIFC – North Course
06 05
CanAqua #1 – Swimming/Running Western Ontario Division U15 – Canoe/
02 WIFC – Waterway 11 Kayak WIFC – North Course
Welland Dragon Boat Festival CanAqua#2 – Swimming
09 WIFC – North Course 12 WIFC – North Course
09 ROWONTARIO Speed Order – Rowing 18 OCRA Ontario Championships – Canoe/
WIFC – South Course Kayak WIFC – North Course
10 19
Tony Biernacki Sr. Memorial Regatta – Provincial Triathlon
16 Rowing WIFC – North Course 25 WIFC – Waterway
23 Rose City Triathlon
24
WIFC – North Course
SEPTEMBER
Canadian Dragon Boat Championships CanAqua#3 – Swimming/Running
28 WIFC – North Course
09 WIFC – Waterway
30 dragonboat.ca
15 Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon
WIFC – Waterway
16
Head of the Welland Five Bridges Fall
22 Classic – Rowing WIFC – Waterway
NOVEMBER
01 Canadian University Rowing
Championships
04 WIFC – South Course
26 Discover Welland 2018SPORT TOURISM Venues
MERRITT PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Located in Merritt Park, this 750 seat
natural amphitheatre was cut into the
east bank of the Welland Recreational
Waterway to serve as permanent seating
for local musical and theatrical events that
take place on the water. The stone stepped
amphitheatre overlooks a floating stage
on the water and the beautiful scenery
of the waterway. The amphitheatre is a
beautiful venue for any flatwater event
opening ceremonies. The amphitheatre
will delight music lovers this summer with
Concerts on the Canal. For this year’s line hosting and for accessibility. Attracting
up, see page 37. the most attention though may be the
Welland Paddle Tank: two independently
WELLAND INTERNATIONAL
FLATWATER CENTRE controlled, moving water, variable speed,
This state-of-the-art facility hosts an training tanks outfitted for rowing, canoe,
array of national water events every year. kayak and dragon boat where athletes
The WIFC offers athletes, officials, and can train in the off season and experience
sport associations a luxurious facility an on-water feel.
that nurtures international competition.
The WIFC venue rivals top facilities in Canoe Polo at the Welland International
the world with infrastructure exceeding Flatwater Centre, top. Concerts on the Canal,
current international standards for above. Opposite page: Rowing competition.
www.welland.ca 27SPORT TOURISM Venues
YOUNGS SPORTSPLEX Greater Niagara Circle Route. In order to
Youngs Sportsplex – located at 560 River enhance the cycling experience, Welland
Road – features a FIFA regulation sized Canal Parkway Trail signage helps guide
soccer field, four indoor tennis courts, cyclists and keep them on the cycling
as-well-as a Sport Performance Centre path. The city’s hiking and cycling
and convenience food area. Surrounding trails have become a venue of choice
the complex are five FIFA regulation for triathlons. The Rose City Triathlon
soccer fields, two of which are artificial attracts competitors from Niagara and
turf field. The facility offers numerous beyond. Many competitive athletes use
field-oriented sports and provides a venue the city’s trails to train for cycling and
for recreational/competitive athletes to running competitions.
train all year round. The Sportsplex not
WELLAND SPORTS COMPLEX
only serves residents of Welland, it serves
various sporting communities from The Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art
Niagara. This facility is unique because of baseball stadium with seating for 2,500
all of the opportunities it offers for various spectators and a ball field that meets
sports including soccer, tennis, ultimate the requirements for major league play.
Frisbee, indoor and outdoor field lacrosse, The stadium is further enhanced by
indoor and outdoor rugby, indoor adult other amenities which baseball players
slow-pitch, touch football, and indoor golf. and fans would expect. The stadium
offers ample parking and two softball
TRAILS diamonds, available for professional/
Cycling is becoming an even more trail- amateur play.
friendly experience in Welland now that
bilingual signage has been added to the
From left: beach volleyball at Chippawa
Park, Welland Community Wellness
Complex and Welland Arena.
28 Discover Welland 2018CHIPPAWA PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE grown from Welland; including legends
& BEACH VOLLEYBALL such as Daniel Girardi, Daniel Paille, and
As Welland grows into a progressive Cal Clutterbuck. Should you visit Welland
sport tourism destination, the facilities from October to mid-March, stop by the
continue to grow and accommodate a arenas for public skating or watch the
variety of sport disciplines. Chippawa Canadian Welland Jr. B’s from the comfort
Park now offers a multipurpose accessible of The Penalty Box (viewable sports bar).
Community Centre over-looking four
competition quality sanded volleyball WELLAND COMMUNITY
courts. The Community Centre has WELLNESS COMPLEX
a large entertainment room with a The Welland Community Wellness
warming kitchen and gas fireplace, while Complex is home of the Rose City Seniors
downstairs offers a small meeting room Activity Centre, Arts & Culture Centre
and gas fireplace. This facility is ideal and Sports & Abilities Centre. This is
for hosting competitive or recreational one of the City’s finest facilities and is
volleyball tournaments. fully accessible. The Complex features
a Therapeutic Pool, Fitness Centre and
WELLAND ARENAS 400 seat performance Theatre. This
The Welland Main Arena and Jack community centre offers aquatics, health,
Ballantyne Memorial Arena are home fitness, music, and general interest
to great Canadian hockey, as well as programs for people of all ages and
recreation time for the community. A abilities. Visitors are welcome to purchase
long list of talented hockey players has a day pass to enjoy these programs.
www.welland.ca 29SUITES STARTING AT
(INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES) $2665
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289-820-8606 L3B 0B5
Marshville Heritage Society Presents
30th AnnuAl
mArshville
Heritage Festival
Art & Craft Show featuring
high quality handcrafted merchandise
by over 130 juried artisans from Ontario
Sept. 1, Saturday • 10am-5pm
Sept. 2, Sunday • 10am-5pm
Sept. 3, Monday • 10am-5pm
Seniors 65+: $5 on Saturday Only
Adults: $6 - Children Under 10 Free
FREE PARKING • No Pets Allowed Circa 1883
Wainfleet Village Sports Complex
Hwy #3 West, minutes from Port Colborne
www.marshvilleheritagefestival.com
30 Discover Welland 2018
30 Discover Welland 2018140 King St., Welland, ON L3B 3J3
905-732-2215
Hours: Thursday to Saturday 10am-4pm
www.wellandmuseum.ca
ADMISSION
By DONAtION
Welland Heritage Council
and Multicultural Centre
Founded in 1976
May 3
Ladies Night FUNraiser
Dinner, Fashion Show, Vendors, Raffles
Tickets $50 or $475/Table of 10
May 27
Welland Multicultural Festival
Cultural Food and Performances
$7/Food Sample, No Entry Fee
June 9
Welland Dragon Boat Festival
Visit www.wellanddragonboatfestival.com for details
No experience necessary!
June 15
42nd Annual World Ball
Full Course Meal, Flag Parade, Entertainment
$25 Adults, $12 Age 7-14, Under 7 Free
Support for Women Entrepreneurs
English - Second Language Classes
Many Services to help newcomers to Canada
Employment Services
Youth Services
26 East Main St, Welland
905-732-5337
www.wellandheritagecouncil.com
www.welland.ca 31
www.welland.ca 31EVENTS CALENDAR www.welland.ca/events
From Concerts on the Canal to breathtaking fireworks over
Bridge 13, Welland will entertain you and the entire family
MAY 03 Rose Festival Art Exhibition
Seaway Mall
11 Welland Ribfest & Craft Beer Market 08 wellandrosefestival.on.ca
Niagara Regional Exhibition Grounds
13 northernheatribseries.ca/welland 09 Welland Skate Park Grand Re-Opening
Welland Skateboard & BMX Park
18 Friday Night Live: B4 Midnight
7pm Welland Community Wellness Complex 16 Berry Bonanza
9-11am Welland Farmers’ Market
20 Victoria Day Celebrations
6:30pm Welland Community Wellness Complex 16 Rose Festival Days in the Park
& Fireworks Chippawa Park
27 Mandolin Orchestra Of Niagara 17 wellandrosefestival.on.ca
3pm Welland Community Wellness Complex
17 Rose Festival Children’s Fishing Derby
27 Welland Multicultural Festival Welland International Flatwater Centre
Welland Farmers’ Market
wellandheritagecouncil.com 22 Concerts on the Canal: Steve Strongman
7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
JUNE 23 Rose Festival Street Dance
Welland Civic Square
02 Rose Festival Coronation Ceremony wellandrosefestival.on.ca
Croation Hall
03 Velvetones Spring Concert
2pm Welland Community Wellness Complex
32 Discover Welland 201823 Rose City Triathlon 06 Concerts on the Canal: Fresh Horses
Welland International Flatwater Centre (Garth Brooks Tribute)
24 multisportcanada.com 7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
24 Rose Festival Rotary Club Duck Race 08 Canadian Tire Welland Float Fest 2018
wellandrosefestival.on.ca Welland Scuba Park & Merritt Park
wellandfloatfest.com
24 Rose Festival Grand Parade
wellandrosefestival.on.ca 08 Tony Valerio Memorial Car Show
Downtown Welland youngsinsurance.ca
24 Niagara Saw Team Competition
& Exhibition Merritt Amphitheatre 13 Concerts on the Canal: Desire
wellandrosefestival.on.ca (U2 Tribute) 7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
JULY 14 Concerts on the Canal: Taylor Made (Taylor
Swift Tribute) 2pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
01 Canada Day Celebrations 20 Concerts on the Canal: Practically Hip
2-10pm Downtown Welland (Tragically Hip Tribute) 7pm Merritt Park
Amphitheatre
01 Concerts on the Canal: Pink Floyd Niagara
and California Girl (Katy Perry tribute) 30 Concerts on the Canal: Honeymoon Suite
7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre 7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
June is Rose Festival month. Left, the Festival’s
Grand Parade and Fishing Derby, above.
www.welland.ca 33EVENTS CALENDAR www.welland.ca/events
AUGUST
10 Concerts on the Canal: Destroyer
(Kiss Tribute) 7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
17 Concerts on the Canal: Turbo Street Funk
7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
19 St. George Family Day
St. George Park
24 Concerts on the Canal: My Son the
Hurricane 7pm Merritt Park Amphitheatre
25 Heritage Market
9-11am at the Welland Farmers’ Market
25 Big Movie Night
7pm Civic Square
25 Draft Legal Provincial Championships
Welland International Flatwater Centre
triathlonontario.com
SEPTEMBER
03 Dog Paddle – Welland’s Second Annual
Puppy Swim 4-6pm at Memorial Park
14 Niagara Regional Exhibition
1100 Niagara Street North
16 niagaraex.com
15 Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon
Welland International Flatwater Centre
16 niagarfallstriathlon.com
21 Big Movie Night
6:30pm Welland Civic Square
22 Feast Street Niagara
Downtown Welland
23 www.feaststreetniagara.com
28 Friday Night Live: Kindred
7pm Welland Community Wellness Complex
29 Culture Days
Location TBD.
30 culturedays.ca
Take a sneak-peak at our family-friendly events
and discover the fun with #ThingsToDoInWelland
34 Discover Welland 2018OCTOBER DECEMBER
06 Oktoberfest 10 Winter Lights Contest & Tour
9-11am Welland Farmers’ Market 5:30-9pm Tour begins at the
11 Welland Community Wellness Complex
19 Friday Night Live: Broadway Caberet
7pm Welland Community Wellness Complex 22 Christmas at the Market
9-11am Welland Farmers’ Market
26 Big Movie Night
6pm Welland Civic Square 31 Children’s New Years Eve Bash
4pm Welland Community Wellness Complex
and Welland Arena
NOVEMBER
16 Friday Night Live
7pm Welland Community Wellness Complex
Clockwise from top, left: Canadian Tire
17 Welland Santa Claus Parade
Welland Floatfest, Welland Rose Festival
4pm Downtown Welland
Grand Parade, Welland Dog Paddle and
17 Big Movie Night
Canada Day celebrations in Merritt Park.
Welland Civic Square following the Parade
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Join us for a night of family fun
and film under the stars
SEPTEMBER 21 NOVEMBER 17, 2018
OCTOBER 26 PARADE BEGINS @ 4PM
NOVEMBER 17 After the parade, join us at Civic Square
where you can visit with Santa,
www.welland.ca enjoy hot chocolate and treats.
O PENS M AY LO N G W E E K E N D
MAY & SEPTEMBER: WEEKENDS 11AM TO 6PM
JUNE: WEEKENDS 10AM TO 7PM
JULY & AUGUST: WEEKDAYS 11AM TO 8PM
ND BO
WEEKENDS 10AM TO 7PM
Last rental 1 hour before closing
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boatrental@welland.ca /wellandboatrentalprogram
ALL RENTERS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
36 Discover Welland 2018MERRITT AMPHITHEATRE @ 7PM
* July 14 Matinee Performance @ 2pm
This free concert series is brought to you in partnership with:
JUNE JULY JULY
22 01 06
STEVE PINK FLOYD FRESH HORSES
STRONGMAN NIAGARA Garth Brooks Tribute
JULY JULY JULY
13 14 20
DESIRE TAYLOR MADE PRACTICALLY HIP
U2 Tribute Taylor Swift Tribute Tragically Hip Tribute
AUG
10
JULY
30
HONEYMOON SUITE DESTROYER
* ICF Canoe Polo World Opening Ceremonies Kiss Tribune
AUG AUG
17 24
TURBO STREET MY SON THE downtownwelland.ca
FUNK HURRICANE Dates and artists are subject to change.
www.welland.ca 37EAT & SLEEP
Whether
Whether you’re
you’re spending
spending the
the weekend
weekend in in Welland
Welland
for a tournament, or simply staying for fun;
for a tournament, or simply staying for fun;
the
the city
city has
has plenty
plenty of
of places
places to
to eat
eat and
and sleep
sleep
From Italian cuisine to local pub
From Italian cuisine to local pub
food, visitors can find a restaurant to
food, visitors can find a restaurant to
satisfy any appetite. Visit Welland’s
satisfy any appetite. Visit Welland’s
Business Improvement Associations at
Business Improvement Associations at
downtownwelland.ca or northwelland.ca
downtownwelland.ca or northwelland.ca
to find places to eat and sleep
to find places to eat and sleep
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