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The Welland Canal

Welland, Ontario, Canada
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Welland
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Most recent review
- May 3, 2012
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Los Angeles
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29 reviews 29 reviews
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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This review is about the St. Catharine's Museum at Lock 3 of the Welland Canal, not the canal itself. We thought this center was very interesting. There's great information about the canal and how it was made and shaped the area. Their web site has a link to the shipping schedule so you can time your visit to watch ships... More

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Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

If you like geology and freighters, this is the place for you. Get up close and personal to the freighters. More

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The third of fourth redo of connecting to lakes together in a tiered step lock system that allows large ships to transverse the great lakes. Well maintained tourist areas allow you close-up encounters with these huge ships as they go up and down the locks. More

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Niagara
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38 reviews 38 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

If you expect an entertaining afternoon, don't go. It is a quiet laid back waterway going through small towns, a small city and rural fields and roadways. Old fashioned lift bridges, large sea-going vessels and historic markers make for a quiet tour of this very historically significant canal. Remember, Niagara Falls would make it impossible for vessels to use the... More

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

The boating here was amazing and i also enjoyed how scenic the ride was More

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Buffalo, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

This is really something to see if you are interested in boats. Make sure you check out the locks. More

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St. Catharines, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Good place for a long walk, cycle or jog. If you look hard enough you can find the blue ghost tunnel along it! More

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Welland, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

For an artificial recreational waterway this has got to be one of the largest in the world. Great canal side trail for cyclists, runners etc. Although one section near the rowing house is a hot spot for dog owners and many do not clean, stay off the grass near the boat house. Also if you plan on going into the... More

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Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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Want to get away from the noise and take a break. You can always find a nice spot to stop and take in nature and the sights. More

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,Ontario.
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27 reviews 27 reviews
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

The Welland Canal consists of seven locks beginning in Port Weller. This is a trail on which you can roller blade, walk or cycle as you watch the big ships go through the locks. More

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