Saturday, May 10 at 10am Merritt Trail: Welland Vale and the Early Welland Canals Explore the early history of the Welland Canal with a guided walk from Welland Vale to Downtown which reveals the foundations of milling, industrial growth, hydro-electric generation, and the urban character of the city. Regi ...

Heritage programming at the Niagara Children's Festival presented by the St. Catharines Museum! Weaving, Spinning, Fibres, and Fun! An exciting hands-on look into the history of the Canada Haircloth Company which operated where the Marilyn Walker Centre is today. Our costumed interpreters will cover what kind of raw mat ...

Heritage programming at the Niagara Children's Festival presented by the St. Catharines Museum! Weaving, Spinning, Fibres, and Fun! An exciting hands-on look into the history of the Canada Haircloth Company which operated where the Marilyn Walker Centre is today. Our costumed interpreters will cover what kind of raw mat ...

The Museum is open late until 8 p.m. every Tuesday between Victoria Day and Thanksgiving. Come explore the Museum's galleries, take part in a guided tour of the Fallen Workers Memorial, or attend a special Open Late event.

138 men died building the Welland Ship Canal between 1913-1935 as a result of dangerous workplace accidents. With a work site unrecognizable by today's safety standards, hundreds of men were injured as they brought one of Canada's most important public infrastructure and engineering marvels to life. Discover the stories ...

Saturday, May 24 at 1pm Port Dalhousie: Port and a Pint, co-presented with Lock Street Brewery Enjoy a historical walk around the village of Port Dalhousie to explore its rich history as a port village, its industrial history, and built heritage. The tour ends at the popular Lock Street Brewery with a sample tast ...

138 men died building the Welland Ship Canal between 1913-1935 as a result of dangerous workplace accidents. With a work site unrecognizable by today's safety standards, hundreds of men were injured as they brought one of Canada's most important public infrastructure and engineering marvels to life. Discover the stories ...

Saturday, May 31 at 10am Merritt Trail: Canal Valley and the Early Welland Canals Explore the history of the Second Welland Canal along the Merritt Trail. See lock remnants and hear the stories of the people who built them and our city. Registration required. $11.40 per person. Meet-up details are provided a ...