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Culture Days will return September 20 – October 13, 2024.
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STC Museum | The Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform | Self-Guided Tours
In-person
History & heritage Museum Science & technologyDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
1932 Welland Canals Parkway
St. Catharines, ON
Directions: The Lock 3 Viewing platform can be accessed by stairs outdoors or from the elevator located off the main lobby.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
elevator
About
Note: Proof of vaccination required to visit this facility, in accordance with the province of Ontario.
Lock 3 Viewing Platform
Take the elevator to the third floor and exit directly onto the Lock 3 Viewing Platform for an up-close and personal view of the lock and the ships that traverse it. Check ship times for the Welland Canal (select 'Welland Lock 3' from the pull-down menu). https://bit.ly/2QqPW3E
The Museum is open daily for 90 minute sessions from:
9 – 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.
You are welcome to visit for more than one session. Between sessions visitors must exit to allow enhanced cleaning procedures.
At the Museum you will also find:
Museum Exhibits
The Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform
The Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial
A Discovery Park/Picnic area and adjacent recreational trail.
The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum.
Museum Gift Shop
FOR ALL IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES:
- Masks required for ages 6+ (indoors or outdoors)
- social distancing, adult companion must supervise children
- hand sanitizing & enhanced cleaning procedures
- screening protocols, please stay home if ill
Links
- Check out the entire St. Catharines Culture Days Lineup online stcatharines.ca
- Find Ship Times here bit.ly
Organizer
St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is a municipally operated facility. It is the home of the St. Catharines Museum Exhibits and Collection, the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum and the Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform.
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St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre St. Catharines, ONThe St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is a municipally operated facility. It is the home of the St. Catharines Museum Exhibits and Collection, the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum and the Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform....
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