Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays12:00 to 4:00.July and August.The Port Dover Harbour MuseumThe Port Dover Harbour Museum is partially housed in an original fisherman's net shanty. This section is dedicated to the history of Port Dover's commercial fishing industry, which continues to be an important part of local life.Permanent Galleries present exhibits on the days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks, ship building, Long Point, rum running, and other aspects of lakeside life in this unique community.Outdoor Attractions include the 1932 fishtug Almidart, a 1912 lake-freighter wheelhouse, and access to the river along our picturesque wooden dock. Since 2002, the museum has been the home to a major collection of artifacts from the 1852 wreck of the Steamer Atlantic near Long Point.
Norfolk County Heritage and Culture operates three community museums and municipal archives, offering educational programs, exhibitions, and events to celebrate local heritage and engage the community.
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.
Located at Lock 3 of the Welland Canal, the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre welcomes you to explore the history of St. Catharines and the Welland Canals. 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.Wander through our galleries and explore the fascinating story of the building of the Welland Canals and the city that grew up around them.
Follow the path of the fugitive slaves as they fled to freedom in Canada on the Underground Railroad and the rich legacy they created as they made a new life in Canada. In our outdoor Discovery Park, learn how the locks work and compare the size of the original Welland Canal locks to today's engineering marvel!