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.
We have 50th Anniversary merchandise available for purchase at City Hall. Wear it proudly at our Thorold Community Market and around the community!
Hats are $20 + tax and T-Shirts are $15 + tax
Thanks for Celebrating with the City
Thanks for joining us at the 3-day Canada Day long weekend where we sold 50th Anniversary merchandise, offered a 50th Anniversary Card for residents to sign and displayed the Wall of Reflection. We are still welcoming I Love Thorold video submissions. Funding for this 50th anniversary celebration was in part by Rolling Meadows.
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We invited Thorold residents and community partners to submit their favourite photo of Thorold from past or present, showcasing our growth from a village to a city. Local Thorold resident Jim Kalogerakos won the best photo award for the Wall of Reflection displayed for our 50th Anniversary over the Canada Day festivities. The Events Working Group was looking for "heart" and he delivered with a photo of his grandson Karsten (third generation Thorold resident) sitting happily on the polar bear sculpture located at Lock 7 Viewing Complex. Jim decided to pay it forward and donate his gift card prize to Community Cares of Thorold.
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| Happy Anniversary Card Winner |
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We invited our youth to create a drawing of their Thorold community for our 50th anniversary. Camille Filippetto's illustration was chosen by the Events Working Group and featured on a giant anniversary card at the Canada Day long weekend celebrations for residents to colour and sign. The 50th Anniversary Card is still available in the City Hall lobby with markers if residents missed signing it at Canada Day.
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| Trivia Contest Winner |
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Chris Johnson is an expert on the City of Thorold. She answered 50 questions perfectly within 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. Our Events Working Group awarded her a gift basket at the City booth on Canada Day.
If you still want to brush up on your knowledge of the City of Thorold, feel free to download the questions below.
City of Thorold 50 Trivia Questions
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| 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, CAO 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 Henry D'Angela
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! |
Our Heritage Comes Alive!
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. Click below to explore >>>
The Thorold Public Library has been busy digitally archiving historical reports, articles, and photos as part of the 50th Anniversary. To view their collections, please click on the button below. >>>
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. View a timeline below highlighting some interesting moments over the last 175 years >>>
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