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.
Amazing well-done programs, A fantastic place to find out about real peoples history. Our children will be able to learn from generations of Wellington county residence, not just the previous generation Thank you for making the museum better each time 12 years of attendance!Read more
Join FWIO on a Trip to Portugal March 13th to 22nd, 2015 - Explore sunny Portgual, with its miles of dramatic shoreline and legacy of global discovery! viewMarburg WI Takes Part in Faceless Dolls ProjectThe dolls represent the 1,186 aboriginal women and girls who have been reported missing or murdered in Canada.viewHundreds Attend 'WI Rocks the World'On April 2, 2014, the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario presented the 'WI Rocks the World' Rally in Stoney Creek.viewOntario WI Members Visit India'The magnificent beauty of the Taj Mahal, the intricate carvings and art work preserved in the many temples, tombs, mosques, castles and forts were awe inspiring,' said FWIO President, Evelyn Peck.viewCodrington WI Initiates Resolution for Mandatory Lifestyles ProgramCodrington Women's Institute's Resolution is written out of concern for the health and well-being of future generations of Ontario citizens.
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.
The Norwich and District Historical Society is committed to the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of the artifactual and archival heritage of the Township of Norwich. The Society shall promote through displays and educational programs, the unique social, religious, agricultural and industrial history of the area.FundingThe Historical Society is a non-profit charitable organization. While we receive some funding from the Ontario government, in the form of a community-museum operating grant, and an additional grant from the Township of Norwich, we receive the majority of our funding from private donations, and fundraising activities. Money raised from these activities helps to support the educational programming, exhibition creation, historical research and artifact conservation that the Historical Society does on a daily basis. Interested in making a donation? Please contact us. The Norwich & District Historical Society operates both the Norwich & District Museum and the Norwich & District Archives
As we are no longer able to afford to house our photos and documents through Our Ontario (now Our Digital World), a list of titles of the photos is available. We can have a conversation about any photos you are interested in, but they are subject to copyright and privacy legislation and we do not hold copyright to all the photos in the collection.
Unwrapping the Secrets of Ancient Egypt: HorusSeptember 2, 2014One of the oldest, commonly worshipped, and most powerful gods was often depicted as having the body of a man and the head of a falcon.Unwrapping the Secrets of Ancient Egypt: AnubisAugust 27, 2014One of the oldest and most commonly worshipped gods throughout Ancient Egypt had the body of a man and the head of a jackal.Hieroglyphics and Scalable Programming for CampersAugust 25, 2014Camps are tough to program. This is one of the deep truths in life, like the Sun rising in the East and vanilla being the superior flavour of ice cream. These things are just known, drifting among us all in the collective unconsciousness. But why?
Soar 175 feet above Niagara Falls on the SkyWheel for the most spectacular view you will ever experience. Head down to Clifton Hill and take a ride on Canada’s largest observation wheel, the Niagara SkyWheel. Towering 175 feet (53 metres) over the Niagara Falls horizon, the Niagara SkyWheel is the newest, most exciting way to see Niagara Falls. From this vantage point you will be treated to memorable views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River Niagara Parks and other landmarks.
Clifton Hill: 70,000 square feet of fun, in the heart of Niagara Falls. Featuring over 300 games! Visit our website to know how you, your friends and family can have the greatest fun ever!