Port Colborne is a Niagara Peninsula city of over 18,000 residents located at the southern terminus of the Welland Canal on the northern shore of Lake Erie. Following the completion of the canal in 1833, this small settlement on Gravelly Bay was named a port-of-entry in 1834 and given its present name in honour of Upper Canada's then Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Colborne, who was instrumental in securing funding for the canal project.
The Original Carnegie Library Was Built In 1923. Additions Were Added In 1961 And Again In 1974. It Was One Of The Last Carnegie Libraries To Be Built In Canada. The Welland Historical Museum Moved Into The Building In The Spring Of 2006. The Building Was Recognized As Being Historically Significant By The City Of Welland, And On Saturday, October 14, 2006 Was Designated Under The Ontario Heritage Act. The Welland Historical Museum Gratefully Acknowledges The Financial Support Of The Government Of Canada, The Province Of Ontario, The City Of Welland And The Foundation For Rural Living.
The Canadian Drilling Rig Museum is located in Rainham Centre, at the corner of Rainham Road and Kohler Road (formerly Regional Roads 3 & 8) It is situated on the south west corner of the town. The museum has a fully functional historic drilling rig and information on the history of drilling and natural gas industry. Please come and check us out.
Welcome to Grimsby You'll discover that our Town offers plenty to see and do. There are other places that say they're friendly, but we know we live in the best little town in Canada we're proud of it, and we're glad to welcome you to share in our good fortune. Grimsby is rich in history and small town charm.
Grimsby Power is the distributor of electricity for the Town of Grimsby and area, and is responsible for the maintenance of the local electricity distribution system. This website is designed to provide you with access to a wide variety of information, whether you are a residential or non-residential customer.
The Art Centre displays selective works of art, paintings & sculptures by famous Canadian & International artists. The Café offers a variety of gourmet coffees, drinks, sweets and sandwiches.