Celebrate50
Let's Celebrate 50 years since becoming a City
Thorold is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! The city has become known for its strong sense of community and active volunteer base, which contributes to its vibrant culture and events. Thorold continues to evolve, with a focus on sustainable development, economic growth, and preserving its unique heritage for future generations.
Celebrate with the City
Below are some ways in which you can help us celebrate the City's 50th anniversary. Please save the date for the 3-day Canada Day long weekend as we are planning to showcase the Happy Birthday Thorold winner and the submissions to the Thorold Photo Contest. Funding for this 50th anniversary celebration is in part by Rolling Meadows.
| I Love Thorold Videos |
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Wish Thorold a Happy 50th Anniversary! Why do you love Thorold? List your favourite things about Thorold in a video that is 30 seconds or less and this will be shared on our City social media for everyone to enjoy. Let's celebrate our community and all that it has to offer residents and visitors alike. Click below to view the Mayor and City Councillor videos. Let's keep the positive vibe going! We welcome video submissions from residents, organizations and businesses all year. Please read the video guidelines below and email or FTP your 30-second video in portrait mode to celebrate50@thorold.ca
Regional Councillor Tim Whalen
City Councillor Mike DeDivitiis
Please download and complete the video release form below to accompany your submission. Below are some tips and tricks on filming your video! |
| Happy Anniversary Card for City of Thorold |
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We are inviting our younger residents to create a drawing of their Thorold community for our 50th anniversary. Our Events Committee will choose a winner and the drawing will be featured on a large-scaled birthday card at the Canada Day long weekend celebrations for residents to sign. The talented winner will receive a gift basket from the Mayor as a prize on Canada Day.
Click below to download the Drawing Contest templates, choose your favourite frame, print and create a drawing of your favourite place in Thorold. Once the drawing is complete, drop it off into the ballot box at City Hall, Thorold Public Library, Lock 7 Viewing Complex or the City booth at the Thorold Community Market every Wednesday night at Battle of Beaverdams Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Alternatively, you can email your finished drawing as a high resolution jpg to celebrate50@thorold.ca
The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, June 20th at midnight.
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| Wall of Reflection - Yesterday and Today |
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We are inviting Thorold residents to submit their favourite photo of Thorold from past or present, showcasing our growth from a village to a city. We will feature these photos in a social media campaign, a photo carousel on our website and a "Wall of Reflection" in Battle of Beaverdams Park at the Canada Day long weekend festivities. Your photo may also be selected to be featured in the lobbies of City Hall, Development Services, Municipal Operations Centre, the Thorold Community Arena and the Thorold Public Library. We plan to choose our three favourite photos of the City of Thorold and these residents will receive a prize from Mayor Ugulini at our Canada Day celebrations.
Since these photos will be printed, please scan them at 300 dpi in JPG format. If these photos are digital, please ensure that the size is 1 mb or more in JPG format. The orientation can be either horizontal or vertical; they can be black & white or colour. Please email or FTP your favorite photo with your full name, the date of the photo and a small explanation/title for the photo to celebrate50@thorold.ca
Please download and complete the photo release form below to accompany your submission. The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, June 20th at midnight.
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| Trivia Contest |
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Do you think you are an expert on Thorold? Answer 50 questions about the City of Thorold. Choose from the following categories; History & Industry, Welland Canal & Landmarks, Geography & Nature, Culture & Events, Sports & Recreation, Infastructure & Economy, Notable People & Governance, Education & Community, Miscellaneous, Local Business & Institutions.
Submit your completed answers into the contest box at City Hall, Thorold Public Library or the City booth at the Thorold Community Market every Wednesday night at Battle of Beaverdams Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Alternatively, you can email your finished drawing as a high resolution jpg to celebrate50@thorold.ca
The Trivia Contest has been extended to Friday, June 20th at midnight.
A winner who answered all 50 questions correctly and had their name randomly drawn will be announced at the Canada Day celebrations. They will receive a prize from Mayor Ugulini.
City of Thorold 50 Trivia Questions
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| 50th Anniversary Merchandise |
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We have 50th Anniversary merchandise available for purchase at City Hall. Wear it proudly at our Thorold Community Markets, 3-day Canada Day celebration and around the community! Hats are $20 + tax T-Shirts are $15 + tax
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| Explore Thorold & Learn More |
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We have many interesting activities and events happening in Thorold during our 50th anniversary. Please click below to view our community calendar and save the dates to join us.
Learn about the history of Thorold by following one of three virtual tours on your phone. We offer a walking tour of our heritage homes in downtown Thorold, a driving tour around the rural areas of Thorold, and a cemetery tour exploring the famous people and darker stories of our ancestors who built our community.
While you are touring the City of Thorold, please understand that the heritage homes are privately owned. We ask that you do not wander onto their property or leave any garbage nearby. Remember that cemeteries are places of rest and reflection. Please explore these areas quietly and with respect for the dead. Thank you.
Read more about our 50th celebration in this Thorold Today article below
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Our Heritage
The land was acquired from the Ojibway in 1784. Founded in 1786, Thorold stands as a historic city within Ontario’s Niagara Region. It was named after Sir John Thorold, a British Parliament member known for his sympathy towards United Empire Loyalists. Thorold experienced significant growth with the opening of the Welland Canal in 1829, which connected Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, boosting trade and industry in the region. Industries such as milling, shipping, and manufacturing thrived, shaping Thorold’s early economy. As a result, it became a village in 1850, then grew to become a town in 1875. It would be one hundred years before Thorold incorporates into a City. In the meantime, the town would be introduced to a telephone, watch electricity light up a street railway and downtown street lights, and congregate in their new Town Hall at Chestnut Hall. Below is a timeline highlighting some interesting moments over the last 175 years.
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