Welland
The growth and development of this picturesque “city on the canal” are historically linked to the famous waterway, the Welland Canal that allows ships from around the world a direct route from the St. Lawrence River to the upper Great Lakes.
Known officially as the Rose City, Welland is home to over 500 acres of parks and gardens which span the City, including Chippawa Park, which has one of the finest rose gardens in Canada and features Welland’s own hybrid rose.
The City of Welland is also home to the Welland Murals, more than two dozen permanent, colourful murals depicting historical themes of the region on gigantic canvasses stretching up to 25 metres (80 feet) long and three storeys high.
The Welland Historical Museum is a historically designated, world-famous Carnegie Building. The spacious structure, once home to the Welland Public Library, boasts a display of maritime history and artifacts highlighting the city’s canal heritage.
Welland hosts a number of world-class festivals and events throughout the year, including
IlluminAqua. IlluminAqua is a summer evening concert series set on a floating stage with pods of fire illuminating the old Welland Canal.
