Welland Canal Tour 5 - Viewing Center & Lock 7

An art piece visible from the Lock 7 Viewing Center. The artwork is specified to Lock 7 itself and acts as a signifier. Showcasing a small historical time lapse of the types of ships that traveled through the Welland Canal.

General Description

The Lock 7 Viewing Center is one of the complexes among this tour that offers an area to have a pleasant viewpoint of the Welland Canal and the Locks that are used to raise and lower ships throughout the Welland Canal.

Recreational Features

The Lock 7 Viewing Complex offers a heightened viewpoint to offer visitors an elevated view of Lock 7 and the Welland Canal. While visitors are awaiting for ships to travel along the Welland Canal, a complimentary movie is offered to be watched.

For those that have a niche in historical images, visitors may gaze at 60 historical pictures that are located throughout the complex. These pictures showcase the changes of the City of Thorold throughout the years.

Ownership and Management

Tne Lock 7 Viewing Complex is operated by the City of Thorold.

Address

50 Chapel Street South
PO BOX 1044
Thorold, Ontario
Canada L2V 2C6

Contact Information

Phone:	(905) 227-6613
Fax:	(905) 227-5590
Website:	http://www.thorold.com/content/lock-7-viewing-complex

Hours of Operation

Weekdays from :

8:30 a.m.

to :

4:30 p.m.

Accessiblilty

The Lock 7 Viewing Center is coach friendly, accessible for anyone and is wheelchair accessible.

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