Visit Thorold

Welcome to the 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 a rich history

Thorold is the proud recipient of the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage, awarded by the National Trust of Canada. Try a walking or driving tour to many of these many heritage sites and more. To learn 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. To learn more, click on the link below.

We have a viewing centre on the Welland Canal

The Lock 7 Viewing Centre is situated on top of the Niagara Escarpment. At this location, you will find extraordinary views of the ships navigating the Lock system in the Welland Canal. To learn more, click on the link below.

We have a small ferry for bikes and people

Ride our Bridge-It Ferry across the Welland Canal from Port Robinson. This accessible ferry has shuttled people across the Welland Canal since the 1970s. To learn more, click on the link below.