3rd Welland Canal - Locks 1 - 10

Lock One - Port Dalhousie Harbour

Entering Port Dalhousie, from Lakeport Road, you drive past lock one of the Third Welland Canal. With the Henley Regatta on your left, look to the right as you cross the bridge and you will see it. Also in the area you will see a Lock Tender's Shack that still stands.

Here are some pictures of Lock One:

In addition to the lock, you can see the gears that were used to open and close the lock gates. There is also a weir in good condition and many bollards are in the area:

Lock Two - Jaycee Park

Jaycee Park is located on Ontario Street. Within this park are locks two and three of the canal. Lock two is clearly visible at the back of the park and in the middle you will notice a rather large hill, this would be where lock three is buried.

Here are some pictures of Lock Two:

Located in the park as well, next to the lock is an old weir. There are multiple bollards in the park where the old ships would tie up. There is also the remains of a towpath, as well as the runway to Lock Three is also visible. The last picture shows another plaque for the Third Welland Canal.

Lock Three - Jaycee Park

Lock Three is not easily recognizeable as it is buried at the present time, however upon your drive in you will notice a rather long odd shaped hill covered in trees. Yes, this is where Lock Three is buried.

Here are some pictures of where Lock Three is located:

Lock Four - Retirement Home

Across the street from Jaycee Park, there is a retirement home for seniors. The remains for lock four are behind it. If you go to view the remains, please be courteous as this is people's homes and you should treat them and their property with the utmost respect.

Here are some pictures of Lock Four:

Lock Five - Sheridan Park School

Sheridan Park School is located on Linwell Road, across from Bill Burgoyne Arena. What you will find odd is the huge hill that is next to it. It's under this hill that lock five is buried. Once again, please remember that this is a school, so respect and courtesy much be shown at all times.

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Lock Six - St Catharines, Ontario

This lock while buried at this time, lies roughly behind the LCBO building at the Fairview Mall on Geneva Street.

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Lock Seven - St Catharines, Ontario

This lock used to be at the corner of Carlton Avenue and Doncaster Blvd.

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Lock Eight - St Catharines, Ontario

This lock is actually buried in someone's backyard! It is located in between the streets of Franklin Blvd and Milton Road.

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Lock Nine - St Catharines, Ontario

This lock is buried as well. Its location is across from Franklin Blvd crossing Bunting Road.

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Lock Ten - St Catharines, Ontario

This lock is buried also. Its location is at the back of Victoria Lawn Cemetary on Queenston Street.

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