The Welland Canal is a fascinating addition to any Niagara Falls tour, offering a glimpse into the massive scale of North American engineering. Connecting Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, this canal allows giant cargo ships to bypass the falls. Most of my guests enjoy a relaxed stop at the Lock 3 observation deck to watch these vessels navigate the locks with incredible precision.
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Add the Gateway to the Great Lakes to Your Private Custom Tour
Add the Gateway to the Great Lakes to Your Private Custom Tour
Located in St. Catharines on the way from Toronto to the falls, the Welland Canal is a spectacular feat of engineering that connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. This bypass allows massive international vessels to navigate the 326-foot elevation change of the Niagara Escarpment. It is a peaceful, fascinating addition to your private custom tour, offering a quiet, park-like setting to witness the sheer scale of global shipping.
Experience and Highlights
Experience and Highlights
Private Service
Private Service
Customized Comfort: I handle the timing and navigation, ensuring we arrive when the ships are most likely to be passing through. Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle between stops.
Lock 3 Lookout
Lock 3 Lookout
Viewing the Giants: Get a bird’s-eye view from the Lock 3 observation platform. Watch as 700-foot lake freighters are raised or lowered 40 feet in a matter of minutes.
Great Lakes History
Great Lakes History
Museum & Culture: Explore the St. Catharines Museum on-site. It’s a great way to learn about the canal’s construction and its vital role in global trade and local history.
Witness ships from around the world navigate the canal
Important
Important
❗ Seasonal Scheduling.The Welland Canal shipping season typically runs from late March to late December. While the canal itself is a year-round landmark, ship sightings are subject to the daily transit schedule. I will check the live "ship tracker" during our tour to maximize our chances of seeing a vessel in motion.
A Customer Review
A Customer Review
Worth every penny! Highly recommend!
"This was an amazing trip to Niagara Falls and surrounding areas made special by being able to stop off and move on as suits you. The convenience of being collected from and dropped off at our hotel was most helpful . Our driver Vlad sets the bar high for any tour guide- extremely knowledgeable and informative about the area and about the country in general, exceptionally helpful and friendly and his recommendations were really great. As well as Niagara Falls & Skylon Tower he took us to the picturesque Niagara-on-the-lake, stopping at key vantage points. Booking this trip was worth every penny - comfortable, thoroughly enjoyable and amazing to be able to customise your day to suit you. A true gentleman and a great driver too! We cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Made our first day in Canada a stand out and very special and memorable."
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Plan Your Visit to the Welland Canal
Plan Your Visit to the Welland Canal
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