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STC Museum | The Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform | Self-Guided Tours
Self-guided
History & heritage Kids Museum Science & technology TourDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
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.
About
The Lock 3 Viewing Platform is accessible through the St. Catharines Musuem & Welland Canals Centre by appointment.
Open Daily for self-guided tours - throughout Culture Days with timed entry listed below. Due to COVID related precautions, all visitors to the Centre are asked to make a reservation for a timed visit. The time slot includes access to the St. Catharines Museum, the Lock 3 viewing platform and the Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum.
Timed entry is available daily at:
9 to 10:30 am
11 am to 12:30 pm
1 to 2:30 pm
3 to 4:30 pm
by calling: (905) 984-8880.
Lock 3 Viewing Platform
An up-close and personal view of the lock and the ships that traverse it.
An elevator is available for accessibility.
For a listing of Ship viewing times:
Visit website and select "Welland Lock 3" from dropdown menu:
http://bit.ly/shiptimeslock3
Please note that all times are updated daily, estimated and subject to change without notice.
Adjacent to the Platform: Canals Discovery Park
An outdoor picnic area, playground and our Discovery Park, filled with interesting artifacts and information about the Welland Canals. Plenty of great photo ops.
Organizer
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre & St. Catharines Cultural Services
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre:
A Municipal Museum with permanent and temporary exhibits that illustrate the history of St. Catharines and its people: The Welland Canals, the Underground Railroad, and the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum. At the Centre you can also experience the technological marvel that is the Welland Canal Locks - head outside to experience the Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform.
St. Catharines Culture:
The Cultural Services office is a division of the City of St. Catharines’ Community, Recreation and Culture Services department. Cultural Services focuses on public art, community development, planning and policy related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines. During Culture Days, staff partner with organizations and artists to deliver programs for the Community.
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