Travel Guide to Welland Feeder Canal Junction Lock

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Niagara Falls, take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Toronto. Exit at Highway 406 South towards Welland. Continue on Highway 406 for approximately 12 km until you reach the Welland exit. Follow signs to Welland, merging onto East Main Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Niagara Street. Turn left onto Niagara Street. The Welland Feeder Canal Junction Lock is located at approximately 42.9740682 latitude and -79.2578085 longitude. There is free parking available nearby.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Welland Feeder Canal Junction Lock via public transportation, first take a local bus service from your location to the Welland Transit Terminal. From there, board the Route 2 bus heading towards East Main & Niagara. Get off at the stop nearest to East Main and Niagara Street. You will then walk about 1 km to reach the Welland Feeder Canal Junction Lock, following East Main Street and turning left onto Niagara Street. Please check local bus schedules for exact timings, as fares may vary, typically around CAD 2.50 for a one-way trip.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, you can use the Welland Canal Trail, which is a scenic route. Start at any point along the trail in the Niagara Peninsula and head towards Welland. Follow the trail markers that guide you to the Welland Feeder Canal Junction Lock. The route is approximately 15 km from the Niagara Falls area and is mostly flat, making it an enjoyable ride. Ensure to have a bike lock as there are places to secure your bike near the lock.