The St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre is located at Lock 3 of the Welland Canal and includes the Welland Canal Viewing Platform, the St. Catharines Museum Exhibition Galleries, Merritt’s Mercantile Gift Shop and several room rental spaces.
Explore the City’s heritage and enjoy the day watching ships transit the Welland Canal in a tranquil park-like setting!
Latest Reviews
Stephen S
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Just finished the Museum's inaugural bike tour of the Welland Canal and the remains of the NS&T railway bed, which is now a lovely paved path through North St Catharines. Our Guide Shaun was very...
marthath64
Chester, Virginia
A wonderful visit to the museum. Katlyn was outstanding, a wealth of good information. She was so kind and helpful. Great books to choose from and a nice selection of maple products for sale in the...
PhotoDudeIII
Toronto, Canada
Interesting museum about the building of the Welland Canal. Try and time your visit to when a ship is actually going through the lock - that is quite a site. On the same premises there is also a...