Attractions, Events, and Festivals in and around Welland, Ontario


-	Recreation on the Recreational Canal
-	Welland Historical Museum
-	Sports in Welland
-	Merritt Island
-	Welland Farmers Market
-	Illuminaqua
-	Cycling In Niagara
-	Skydive Burnaby
-	Welland Canal Diving
-	Feeder Canal

Recreation on the Recreational Canal
Welland Recreational Canal Between the months of June through August there are paddleboats, kayaks, canoe, and small boat rentals for use in the Welland Recreational Canal. For more information, please call 905-735-1700 x 2311 The canal is also used for International Canoe, Kayak, and Rowing competitions

Welland Historical Museum

Located in a Historic Carnegie building, the museum at 140 King Street is a must see.

The LARGEST collection of SPORTS MEMORABILIA is now being shown at the Museum, including Olympic Gold Medals. Collection on display until the middle of December 2011.

A great place for families and visitors to our city.

Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm 905-732-2215

Web Address: http://www.wellandmuseum.ca

Sports in Welland
Welland has a wide variety of sport clubs, see them all on the local sports tourism website. Web Address: http://comeplayinwelland.com

Merritt Island
Located between the Welland Recreational Canal and the Welland River, Merritt Island is the place to enjoy nature’s best while in Welland. Keep an eye out for JP Gauthier unique woodcarvings along the trail; they each blend in with nature as they are carved from former trees. The running/walking trails are Nationally marked, exact to the milimeter. Download: Merritt Island Measured.jpg

Welland Farmers Market
The farmers market is a tradition since 1908. Open year around on Wednesday mornings, and May – June from 6am to 1pm on Saturdays. Buy fresh, buy local!

Illuminaqua
2011 Season Presents May 20 - Steven Page June 17 - Matt Anderson July 8 - Niagara Symphony with Elton Lammie August 5 - Molly Johnson September 2 - Ashley MacIsaac Tickets may be purchased using the link below. Web Address: http://www.illuminaqua.com/EN/events.htm

Cycling In Niagara
Cycling your way through Niagara is a wonderful experience. This hotel is located right next to the Greater Niagara Cycle Trail by the Old Welland Canal. Great cycling resources can be found at the websites below: www.bicycleontario.ca and www.bikeontours.on.ca

Skydive Burnaby
Have a need for adventure? Look no further, Skydive Burnaby is here! Web Address: http://skydiveburnaby.com/

Welland Canal Diving
This is a club for any level of certified diver. We also give information on the sport to anyone interested in certification. Membership is open to anyone 16 yrs. of age and over, certified or non-certified. Contact Cliff Durant, Phone (905) 732-5996 cdurant@becon.org Download: Dive Park.jpg

Feeder Canal
Enjoy Canal History? You'll love all the historical pieces set up around the city that tells the history of our Welland Canal. This photo is just 10minute walk from the hotel.