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St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre 🏛️ Preserving, sharing, and celebrating the rich history of the people of St. Catharines. Catharines and the Welland Canals.
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Information for Museum Visitors related to COVID-19 Measures:

The City of St. Catharines, in line with the Province’s next phase of reopening, will be removing the requirement for proof of vaccination to enter City facilities, including the Museum, as of March 1. Capacity limits have also been lifted, however, masking and physical distancing requirements continue. In addition, due to on-going construction at Lock 3, the Viewing Platform will continue to be available only from the bridge level through the building. The rear outdoor area of the facility will be closed until late-March when construction is expected to be completed.
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Located at Lock 3 of the Welland Canal, the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre welcomes you to explore the history of St. Watch as ships work their way through the canal. Enjoy our amenities, including our gift shop and snack bar or stroll, bike or rollerblade along the Recreations Trail. The Museum is open by donation, 9am-5pm, 7 days a week.

Do you remember Hurricane Hazel? It hit Ontario in 1954. The storm killed 81 Canadians and was the worst hurricane to ...
10/15/2026

Do you remember Hurricane Hazel? It hit Ontario in 1954. The storm killed 81 Canadians and was the worst hurricane to have ever hit this country.

This photo shows a St. Catharines motorist dealing with the aftermath of the storm.

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The Daily Grind – Mountain Mills: 1872-1883In this edition of the Daily Grind, we look at the Mountain Mills from the ye...
10/14/2026

The Daily Grind – Mountain Mills: 1872-1883

In this edition of the Daily Grind, we look at the Mountain Mills from the years 1872-1883, along with the technical side of the mill itself....

In this edition of the Daily Grind, we look at the Mountain Mills from the years 1872-1883, along with the technical side of the mill itself.

This photo of then Princess Elizabeth was taken in 1951 during a stop in St. Catharines. The man to her left is St. Ca...
10/14/2026

This photo of then Princess Elizabeth was taken in 1951 during a stop in St. Catharines. The man to her left is St. Catharines mayor Dick Robertson. Elizabeth would become Queen less than four months later.

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10/13/2026

The Battle of Queenston Heights happened just down the road from here in 1812. This was the first major battle of the War of 1812. The result was a British victory over the Americans. The force, led by Major General Isaac Brock, was made up of British regulars, Canadian militiamen, and Mohawk warriors. Despite the success, Brock himself did not survive the battle.

This print of John David Kelly's 1896 painting, Death of General Brock at the Battle of Queenston Heights, is in the museum's collection.

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the museum!When it comes to turkey, do you usually try to sn**ch a leg? Or do you l...
10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the museum!

When it comes to turkey, do you usually try to sn**ch a leg? Or do you leave them for the more adventurous?

This photo shows a St. Catharines woman who went for it in 1945!

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The Boer War began in 1899 in South Africa. This far-off British imperial conflict really had little to do with Canada...
10/11/2026

The Boer War began in 1899 in South Africa. This far-off British imperial conflict really had little to do with Canada, but it became notable as the first overseas war in which our military participated. 7400 Canadians participated in the war and 270 were killed.

Have a relisten to our virtual lecture from 2021 delving into St. Catharines' participation in the Boer War:

On this episode of VMLS via Podcast: A lecture originally presented in March 16, 2021, examines the experiences of soldiers from St. Catharines who fought in the Boer War.

If yesterday's sketchy ladder photo wasn't enough for you, here is another one! This photo shows members of the St. Cath...
10/10/2026

If yesterday's sketchy ladder photo wasn't enough for you, here is another one! This photo shows members of the St. Catharines Fire Department getting in some ladder practice in 1951.

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This photo, taken in 1945, shows some pretty questionable ladder use at the St. Catharines Standard office. Stay safe ...
10/09/2026

This photo, taken in 1945, shows some pretty questionable ladder use at the St. Catharines Standard office. Stay safe out there!

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Address

1932 Welland Canals Parkway In Street Catharines
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R7K6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19059848880

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