Niagara Side Trips

Witness the Welland Canal: A Maritime Marvel

For a unique and fascinating addition to your Niagara Falls tour, consider a visit to the Welland Canal, a marvel of engineering often compared to the Panama Canal. This impressive waterway connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, allowing massive ships to travel from Europe to the heart of North America.

From mid-March to the end of December, I’ll take you to the best viewing spot at Lock 3, where you can watch enormous cargo ships rise and descend as they pass through the locks. It’s an incredible sight to see these massive vessels navigate the canal, sometimes with only inches to spare.

The Welland Canal plays a vital role in North American trade, transporting goods across the continent and supporting industries that depend on waterway shipping. Whether you're a fan of engineering, history, or simply love watching these giant ships in action, this experience is sure to impress.

Sit back, relax, and let me handle the driving while you take in this one-of-a-kind spectacle.