Port Colborne was actually founded back in , with the construction of the Welland Canal. From shipping grains and metals, the canal has shaped the local economy and the town was built around its activities.
In the late s, Port Colborne became a popular spot for American tourists to vacation during the summer. Grand summer homes on the lake were built, along with other community buildings, many of which still stand today! There are some adorable shops selling all kinds of things from gifts, clothing, accessories, kitchen wares, treats and more! There is even an entire store dedicated to honey products! Wander through a heritage village! This little gem of a village has over years worth of history sitting on these grounds and is a treat for the eyes.
Proceeds go towards maintaining the museum and heritage village! By far the most popular beach in the area is Nickel Beach. Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach is another beach located nearby, but it is now only available to Niagara residents.
There is a fee for non Port Colborne residents and also a daily maximum capacity. See the updates to parking and access and an FAQ here. As someone who grew up swimming in Lake Erie, yes! It is safe to swim in. You can follow updates on Niagara Region Public Health , and there will also be signs posted at the beach. If you love winter like I do, this is also a popular snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing trail!
For those looking for a great biking path, the Welland Canal Parkway Trail extends almost 40 km from Port Colborne all the way through to St. This unpaved 13 km trail extends from downtown Port Colborne out to the town of Wainfleet.
Did you know Port Colborne has an astounding 21 parks and open spaces?! There is no shortage of green space to enjoy some fresh air or a picnic! At Lock 8 Gateway Park , there is an elevated viewing platform with flower gardens and fountains and offers some of the best views. There are also benches along the Port Promenade. Grab a coffee from one of many bake shops along West Street and relax while taking in the views.
Thanks to the positioning of the shoreline, water, and trees, mixed in with light, the closer you get to the mill, the smaller it gets! The growth of Port Colborne as a marine and industrial hub in the s brought an expansion of residential buildings — many of which still stand today! Built in , Roselawn has been used for a variety of residential, social, and cultural purposes. I absolutely adore this house! The main threats to the colonies are human disturbance and substrate alteration. In addition, the Common Terns are especially susceptible to pressure from the Ring-billed Gulls; in particular the occupation of suitable nesting habitat, as well as egg and chick predation.
Despite intense management, the Ring-billed Gulls appear to be gaining control of the Common Tern nesting areas. The number of nesting tern pairs was below 21 May for the first time since the late s. Management of the breakwater colony is being supervised by researchers from Brock University. Site Complet. Accessed 12 November In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published October 31, ; Last Edited April 10, Jackson, "Port Colborne".
The Canadian Encyclopedia , s. Thank you for your submission Our team will be reviewing your submission and get back to you with any further questions. Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Article by Hugh J. The tower is 46 feet high from its base to the top of the ventilator on the lantern. The light is a fixed red light, elevated 50 feet above the level of the lake, and should be visible 8 miles from all points of approach by water. The illuminating apparatus is dioptric of the seventh order.
A stronger and more distinctive light will be substituted later. A diaphone has been installed in the base of the lighthouse, which will be put in operation on the opening of navigation in The tower was erected under contract by Messrs.
The new concrete lighthouse served as a front light to the main light situated on the end of the west pier. The lights were spaced three feet apart and had focal planes of seventy-eight, eighty-one, and eighty-four feet. The three lights were 5, feet from the west breakwater light and had the same alignment previously marked by the breakwater and main lights. The metal tower was supplied by Messrs.
In , the rear range lighthouse was moved eighty-five feet east to the eastern side of Fares Street as it was interfering with port operations along the canal. On November 1, , the fog alarm inside the breakwater lighthouse was replaced by a more powerful fog alarm installed in a new rectangular concrete building with an arched roof that was erected on the west side of the lighthouse. This new diaphone was operated by air compressed by an oil engine and gave a two-and-a-half-second blast every minute.
Port Colborne Outer Light nearing completion in Photograph courtesy Library and Archives Canada Three fishermen from Buffalo found themselves in trouble off Port Colborne in August , when the engine in their power boat failed in heavy seas. Suddenly disabled, the overloaded boat swung broadside to the waves, which broke over the craft.
The men frantically dumped roughly four ton of fish overboard to prevent their boat from being swamped, and then jumped into the lake to begin the tedious task of guiding their boat to shore. The trio was nearly exhausted when they approached the breakwater lighthouse at Port Colborne, where they were thrown a rope and pulled to safety by the keeper.
In , a new concrete lighthouse at the southeast end of the new west breakwater extension or spur was placed in operation. This square structure, built of reinforced concrete and known as the Port Colborne Outer Light, is surmounted by a red iron lantern and together with the breakwater lighthouse marked the entrance to the harbour and the Welland Canal.
The air diaphone was placed inside the outer lighthouse, and an electrically operated fog bell was placed on the gallery of the inner lighthouse and rung continuously during thick or foggy weather.
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