Welland International Flatwater Centre
The Welland International Flatwater Centre is a current canoeing, kayaking and rowing facility in Welland. Home to the 2015 Pan Am Games, yearly Dragon Boat Races and triathlons, including the coming Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games.
Market Square
Open every Friday morning from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Victoria Weekend in May until Thanksgiving in October.
Just a short walk from Talwood Manor.
The Welland Amphitheatre
Fifteen minutes from Port Colborne, the Welland Amphitheatre is situated on the bank of Welland’s Recreational Waterway in Merritt Park. Enjoy a variety of musical performances in this outdoor theatre. The Amphitheatre consists of tiered stone seating with a capacity of 750. 905-788-9511.
Marshville Heritage Festival Wainfleet
One of the highlights of the Labour Day long weekend."Where the past meets the present." It is not only a market and festival, but a historical experience for the whole family! You’ll find both vendors and volunteers alike dressed in historical period costumes. Along with the beautifully preserved buildings and demonstration of skills from times past, the festival creates a true sense of Canadian history!
Horseplay Niagara
Horseplay Niagara, where horseback riding is their specialty. Create memories to last a lifetime, whether you're a first time horseback rider or have been trail riding for years. The trail riding tours are sure to excite you! Call 905-834-2380 to inquire.
Mud Lake
Mud Lake is located in Port Colborne beside the Old Welland Canal. Encompassing over 60 hectares of wetland and 54 hectares of field. This man-made wetland is an important resting and feeding stop for migratory birds. Claiming numerous rare bird sightings. Mud Lake provides a unique setting for both novice and expert bird watchers. Explore three trails ranging from twenty minutes to over one hour of nature hiking. Three wildlife viewing blinds/waterfowl blinds are accessible by canoe. Also, ask us about other hiking trails in our area.
Arabella's Tea Room
Arabella's Tea Room serves afternoon tea with hot homemade tea biscuits in an 1915 Edwardian Cottage.
280 King Street, 905-834-7604
Book a Cruise
Book a cruise on the Empire Sandy during our Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival. This major event occurs every civic holiday weekend, starting the end of July to August 1st. 905-834-7572
Skydive Burnaby
Jump from 14000 feet with breathtaking views. Enjoy views of the endless shoreline of Lake Erie, sights of Niagara Falls and Toronto!
Exprience one minute of free fall and a 5-8 minute parachute ride back to the ground.
905-899-1528
Port Colborne Historical Marine Museum and Heritage Village
Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum is one of Port Colborne's jewels and close to Talwood Manor. It is located in a 1869 Georgian Revival style Williams Home The home serves as the main exhibit, interpreting the history of Port Colborne and the Welland Canal.
Heritage Village, on the museum grounds, includes a log school house, Sherk-Troup log house and a blacksmith shop.
See Canada's Century Car, the Neff Steam Buggy, built in 1901 in Port Colborne (formerly Humberstone), stored in the resource centre. Enjoy the seasonal exhibits during Canal Days and the Olde Fashion Christmas.