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
Barb H
This regional museum was very well curated and interesting. There is a lot about the Underground Railroad here that we learned, as well as the start of Lacrosse in the US, which was surprising. It...
Josemohan
Bengaluru, India
It is indeed a unique experience to see the marvel here. A must visit on your way to Niagra from Toronto. No charges to visit this place.
RogueTrippers
Guelph, Canada
Date of visit Thursday may 1st, 2025 History in Motion! Our visit to the St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre was an absolute highlight of our trip to explore the area around the Welland...

