Lock 8 Park Overlooking the Welland Canal, and one of the world’s longest locks, this beautiful viewing area and park was established November 5, 1979 to commemorate the visit by then Governor General Ed Schreyer, and to mark
the 150th anniversary of the opening of the 1st Welland Canal.
As a regulating or guard gate, Lock 8 raises or lowers ships 1 to 4 feet, depending on Lake Erie water levels. At 1,380 feet, it is one of the longest canal locks in the world. The "Jackknife" bridges at either end are raised and lowered as ships pass in or out of the lock. Lock 8 Park contains an elevated viewing platform, flower gardens, fountains, picnic pavilion and washrooms. Materials explaining the operation of the Canal and information on ship schedules and destinations can be obtained at the Tourist Information Centre located at the north end of the park near Main Street/Highway 3.
H.H. Knoll Park One of our major Parks is the beautiful H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, overlooking Sugarloaf Harbour and Gravelly Bay. Featuring an outdoor picnic pavilion, outdoor stage, rose garden, Melissa’s Memorial Playground, splash pad and washrooms, the park has everything you’ll need to spend an hour or afternoon outside with family and friends!
Lakeview Park is the beginning of the Welland Canals Recreational Trail and site of numerous community events including Canada Day Celebration, Ethnic Day, Canal Days Kite and Car shows, Tuesday night car crusin’ and Thursday night concerts.
Centennial Park A quiet 46-acre park overlooking Cedar Bay perfect for the outdoor sports enthusiast! Featuring an outdoor picnic pavilion, washrooms, tennis courts, baseball field, horseshow rings and sand beach, there is always something to do.
Take Highway 3 east to Pinecrest Road and follow signs to Vimy Road.
Nickel Beach Located on Lake Erie, where the water meets more than a mile of white sandy beach! Home to the annual Sunsplash Beach Festival, this public beach contains shady picnic areas, a canteen - the perfect place to purchase a cool treat on a hot day, and washroom facilities. Nature lovers will be interested in exploring the sand dune formations and a nearby stand of Carolinian Forest.
Nickel Beach has unsupervised swimming. Take Welland St. south to Lake.
Admission charge, open 9 am - 8 pm, Open May long weekend until Labour Day.
It is recommended that visitors use Canadian funds. Automatic teller machines offering debit card and INTERAC service are available at all banks, trust companies, and credit unions.
