Discover the Wonders of Welland Canal in St. Catharines

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Niagara Falls, head west on Thorold Stone Road/Highway 420. Merge onto Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Toronto. Take exit 38 for Regional Road 89 and follow the signs for St. Catharines. Merge onto Ontario Street and continue straight until you reach the Welland Canal in St. Catharines. Look for signs directing you to the St. Catharines Museum, which is situated near the canal.

• Public Transportation

  From Niagara Falls, you can take a GO Transit bus or a Niagara Region Transit bus heading towards St. Catharines. Purchase a ticket at the station or on the bus, which typically costs around CAD 5-10 depending on your starting point. Once you arrive at the St. Catharines bus terminal, exit the terminal and head towards Ontario Street. Walk south until you reach the Welland Canal area, where the St. Catharines Museum is located.

• Walking from Downtown St. Catharines

  If you are in downtown St. Catharines, the Welland Canal is easily accessible by foot. Head east on St. Paul Street, then turn onto Ontario Street. Continue walking south until you reach the Welland Canal area. The St. Catharines Museum is located near the canal and is a popular point of interest.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft from your current location within the Niagara Peninsula. Depending on the distance, fares can range from CAD 15 to CAD 30. Simply input 'St. Catharines Museum' or the address '5RF4+2C, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON' into your app.