Visit the place where Canal Days began! 

Visiting the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum during Canal Days is a great way to learn about the marine history of Port Colborne, experience activities and re-enactments, see historical demonstrations, and so much more. Plus, it's nice and shady if the weather is blazing hot. Don't miss out! ​

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Starting in 1979, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, in partnership with community groups and volunteers, came together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first opening of the Welland Canal! 

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Since then, the Museum has continued to offer a family-friendly place to celebrate the community’s rich marine heritage through historical demonstrations, kiddie train rides, face painting, dress-up, marine games with prizes, a giant sandbox, and more old-fashioned fun! 

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Open August 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 

Friday, August 2

• Open 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Museum Exhibits, Heritage Village, Archives

• Open 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Arabella’s Tea Room

• Open 1p.m. - 3 p.m. Roselawn Centre: Wonder & Whimsy: Folk Art of Port Colborne

• Open 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Roselawn Centre: The Holodomor Mobile Classroom 

Saturday, August 3

• Museum Grounds Open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE Admission

  • 12:30 p.m. Opening Performance by Strong Water Singers in pavilion with shaded seating

  • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Stories Under the Sails

  • 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.  Arabella’s Tea Room ($7/person)

  • Re-enactors with live demonstrations in back field:

    • HMS Psyche

    • HMS Lynx

    • Canadian U.S. Volunteer Regiment

    • Old Fort Erie

  • Heritage Groups and Display in back field:

    • Niagara Antique Power with Kiddie tractor rides

    • Port Colborne Volunteer Fire Association with antique firetrucks

    • Welland Merrittsville Fire Brigade

  • Historical Demonstrations in Heritage Village

    • Blacksmithing

    • Niagara Handweavers & Spinners

    • Heritage Printing Press – Make your own printed card

    • Heritage Wood Carvers

    • Heritage Canoe

    • Canal Day t-shirts for sale

  • Marine Park Activities

    • Model Boats Association with demonstrations in small pool

    • Large Marine artifacts

  • Kids’ Area

    • Face Painting by donation

    • Giant sandbox

    • Scavenger Hunt with prizes

    • Boat Racing game with prizes

    • Lock 8 Race Card game with prizes

    • Costume Dress-up and photos

    • SHADED SEATING

  • Archives

    • Port Colborne Historical Society

    • Historical Marine Photos

    • Lower Lakes Towing

    • Port Colborne History Publications

  • Roselawn Centre

    • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wonder & Whimsy: Folk Art of Port Colborne​

    • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Holodomor Mobile Classroom

  • Food (Cash Only)

    • Riverside Berry Farm with BBQ and baked goods – $5-$10

    • Lemonade Stand $1

    • Snowcones $1

    • Popcorn $2

 

Sunday, August 4

• Museum Grounds Open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE Admission

  • 12:30 p.m. Opening Performance by Strong Water Singers in pavilion with shaded seating

  • 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Arabella’s Tea Room ($7/person)

  • Re-enactors with live demonstrations in back field:

    • HMS Psyche,

    • HMS Lynx,

    • Canadian U.S. Volunteer Regiment,

    • Old Fort Erie

  • Heritage Groups and Display in back field:

    • Niagara Antique Power with Kiddie tractor rides

    • Port Colborne Volunteer Fire Association with antique firetrucks

    • Welland Merrittsville Fire Brigade

  • Historical Demonstrations in Heritage Village

    • Blacksmithing

    • Niagara Handweavers & Spinners

    • Heritage Printing Press – Make your own printed card

    • Heritage Wood Carvers

    • Heritage Canoe

    • Canal Day t-shirts for sale

  • Marine Park Activities

    • Model Boats Association with demonstrations in small pool

    • Large Marine artifacts

  • Kids’ Area

    • Face Painting

    • Giant sandbox

    • Scavenger Hunt with prizes

    • Boat Racing game with prizes

    • Lock 8 Race Card game with prizes

    • Costume Dress-up and photos

    • SHADED SEATING

  • Archives

    • Port Colborne Historical Society

    • Historical Marine Photos

    • Lower Lakes Towing

    • Port Colborne History Publications

  • Roselawn Centre

    • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wonder & Whimsy: Folk Art of Port Colborne​

    • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Holodomor Mobile Classroom

  • Food (Cash Only)

    • Riverside Berry Farm with BBQ and baked goods – $5-$10

    • Lemonade Stand $1

    • Snowcones $1

    • Popcorn $2

 

Monday, August 5

• Open 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Museum Exhibits, Heritage Village

• Open 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Arabella’s Tea Room

• Open 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Roselawn Centre: Wonder & Whimsy: Folk Art of Port Colborne

• Roselawn Centre

• 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Roselawn Centre: The Holodomor Mobile Classroom

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Roselawn Centre: Toronto All-Star Big Band