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January 2024 by Derek Stonier
Awesome place to have a child's birthday party
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January 2024 by Pong Lenis
This was quite a surprise, it was a very nice museum. It’s got a very nice layout, I spent about an hour here, it has a very nice collection of various things. It has some amazing models of the ships that use to pass through the canal, it has some vintage cars and firetruck as well as some very cool antiques. There is also the Ontario lacrosse museum located inside. It really was very well displayed and preserved, I really enjoyed my time here. It’s on a donation basis, it has a very nice gift shop and a nice atmosphere all round. They also have an outdoor observation deck to see the canal as well as some really nice hiking trails to go on. I would definitely recommend checking out this hidden gem when in and around the St. Catherine’s / Welland area.
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January 2024 by Steve Crawford
Great little museum. Volunteer staff is very friendly and knowledgeable
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December 2023 by Scott Desjardins
The museum is sort of a multi purpose building. I could not see many of the displays as events were taking place when we visited. There was a nice market in the upstairs on the Saturday. My wife got some spices.On the main floor there is information regarding the canal and the history of the canal. There is also an electronic board that gives eta for ships in the locks.In my opinion, the best part is the observation deck where you can watch the ships.
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November 2023 by Amy Pharoah
Great place! We saw a couple of ships come by and a volunteer notified us of an American warship coming that had to be towed in. She said it was a rare event. The only annoying part was that the fencing is so thick and high that it is difficult to get the best view of the ships. This place is also a small museum. It is free. It takes about 30-45 minutes to comb through it very carefully. It mostly includes a history of the locks system and lacrosse in Canada. The lacrosse section was quite interesting -- especially how the wood is formed and altered to make a lacrosse stick. They have a walking trail. We walked there and back to the bridge. It took around 20-30 minutes.Washrooms: YesElectric Car Charging Station: Yes. See my pic.Bus Stop here: Yes, the bus stops in the parking lot. See my pic.Gift shop: Yes. I believe it had some snack items inside, but it definitely had clothing and toys.Parking: Free and lots of it.Picnic Tables: Yes, they are at the back of the building.Staff: A lovely volunteer there was so kind and helpful to us!Wheelchair accessibility: The museum is all on one level. There are no stairs.
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October 2023 by Erin Antos
It's a local museum at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal, and the fee is by donation. Please remember to donate as contributions keep these smaller museums going.The exhibits were good, but try to check the Lock timetables and try to schedule your visit around the ships going up or down in the Lock. They have a great viewing platform that is accessible by stairs outside museum hours but is mobility accessible during. They will also announce when a ship is coming. It's pretty cool watching the boats. Highly recommend.
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September 2023 by It’s Viola Rose
A wonderful little museum packed with local history. Lots of interactive displays and engaging little games. The museum guide we met at the door was the kindest man I have ever met in my entire life. I truly enjoyed spending a few minutes with him. Fully accessible for people with disabilities and assistive devices…even the observation deck!!!! 10/10 would recommend to anyone passing through St Catharines. Great place, great people.
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September 2023 by Rock Chick
I lived here for a long time so going back with my family after 27 years. I was surprised to see that all along the locks there are now fences and viewing platforms at certain ones. It's become very commercialized and that saddened me. You can't get anywhere near the lock anymore on any of them and there are no parking and restriction signs everywhere. Really ruined the experience for me to share with my family when before you could just sit on a bench and watch the ships come and go.
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August 2023 by Daniel Triana
Great vantage point to view the locks. Check online to see when a big boat will travel through the locks.
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July 2023 by MASATU Faustine
I enjoyed visiting the site and have a view of the Big Ship going through the Canal. The gate closing, filling water into the canal, and the later opening of the gate to allow the ship pass to the other side of the Canal. The lifting bridge was again another good memory of this trip.It is a nice place to visit. Thanks you.
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June 2023 by Courtney Danielle
Museum was free entry and staff were so friendly as soon as we stepped in the door. They gave us directions to where everything was and let us know a boat was in the canal so we could go onto the bridge and watch the process.Great little museum full of st. Catherine’s historyGift shop was hands down the most reasonable priced gift shops I’ve ever been in. Wasn’t planing to purchase anything but I walked out with a bag.
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April 2023 by Pujing Pan
it's a unique place in St. Catharines, where you can not only watch the gigantic boats passing Lock 3, but also quickly learn and review the local history including the not so local history of lacrosse.
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December 2022 by R. Chi
Rented the Burgoyne Room for a baby shower. It was a nice space for a smaller party, probably could have fit 50 or 60 people comfortably. Even though the walls are gray, there is enough decor in the room to add some pizzazz. The room has a private gender neutral bathroom attached for convenience. We had to bring everything as there was not a kitchen provided, though they took care of the garbage. We had a spill and the custodian was helpful and quick to respond. My friend who brought all the stuff came early and she was given a trolley to help but was not let in early. They were a bit hurried to get us out at the end, so make sure to respect your time slot. Lots of parking and you can pull up out front for unloading. Overall a good experience.
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December 2022 by Jolene Gillette
Didn’t go into the museum yet, but checked out the little gift shop, had a nice selection of little souvenirs and what not. Wish they had more options for shirts. Loved the lock viewing platform, perk to this was, no admission to watch the ships through the lock(o was expecting to have to pay a fee/museum fee for this) was just driving though but next trip will definitely check out the museum park
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October 2022 by R. O.
Lovely place with friendly staff. Easy to navigate with informational signage everywhere. Not too far is the famous Welland Canal. There's a timetable for ships and when the canal will be lowered. Fun to see it in operation! Please donate when you visit this place, no minimum amount.
