Visit Thorold
Welcome to the small City that is all heart.
Thorold, Ontario is one of Canada's most historic cities and is home to the famous Twin Flight Locks. Rich in history and spread over approximately 8,490 hectares (21,000 acres) of residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial land, it is the perfect place to visit and call home. We are a growing community full of plenty of unique assets that will inspire you to do and see more in our city. From our downtown shops and restaurants to our recreational facilities and heritage assets Thorold offers it all.
We have history
Thorold is the proud recipient of the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage, awarded by the National Trust of Canada. Some notable sites of interest in the City for those visiting the area include: Decew House, The Old Fire Hall, Chestnut Hall, St. Johns School House, Maplehurst, Welland Mills and the Beaverdams Old Methodist Church. Moving westward on DeCew Road you will find Lake Moodie, Morningstar Mill and Decew House. Try a walking or driving tour of these many heritage sites and more. Click on the link below.
We have green spaces
Our parks and playground areas bring a sense of home to those visiting and offer a quality of life for residents that is second to none. Visit the boardwalk for bird watching at Mel Swart Lake Gibson Park which is also home to our first Indigenous Unity Garden, a visible symbol of our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Visit our many local trails, if you like to hike, fish, mountain bike or horseback ride.
We have a Viewing Complex at Lock 7
The Lock 7 Viewing Complex is situated on top of the Niagara Escarpment, along the Welland Canal. At this location, you will find extraordinary views of the ships navigating Locks 4, 5, 6 and 7. The Lock 7 Viewing Centre is coach friendly and wheelchair accessible.
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will greet you and to answer any questions you have about the history of the Welland Canal, the City of Thorold and Niagara Region.
We have a Bridge-It Ferry for all
Ride our Bridge-It Ferry to cross the Welland Canal from Port Robinson. This accessible ferry has shuttled people across the Welland Canal since a Laker collided with and destroyed the bridge to Port Robinson in the 1970s.
Operating from May to October each year, the Bridge-It Ferry provides a vital link for a growing number of cyclists. The ferry is operated by the City with the support of Niagara Region.
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