MARINE

MUSEUM

Hours:
Friday 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sunday 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Visit the place where Canal Days began!

Visiting the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum during Canal Days is a great way to learn about the marine history of Port Colborne, experience activities and re-enactments, see historical demonstrations, and so much more. Plus, it's nice and shady if the weather is blazing hot. Don't miss out!

Starting in 1979, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, in partnership with community groups and volunteers, came together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first opening of the Welland Canal!

Since then, the Museum has continued to offer a family-friendly place to celebrate the community’s rich marine heritage through historical demonstrations, kiddie train rides, face painting, dress-up, marine games with prizes, a giant sandbox, and more old-fashioned fun!

Friday, August 1

Open 12pm-5pm Museum Exhibits, Heritage Village, Archives
Open 2pm-4pm Arabella’s Tea Room
Open 1pm-3pm Roselawn Centre: Beneath the Mansard Roof

Saturday, August 2

Museum Grounds - Festival Open 11am-5pm FREE Admission
- 12:00pm Opening Performance by Strong Water Singers in pavilion with shaded seating
- 2pm-3pm Performance by Christopher and Friends
- 12pm-4pm Arabella’s Tea Room ($7/person CASH ONLY)
- Re-enactors with live demonstrations in back field:
  - HMS Psyche,
  - Canadian U.S. Volunteer Regiment,
  - Old Fort Erie
  - Metis Nation of Ontario Trading Post
- Heritage Groups and Display in back field:
  - Niagara Antique Power with Kiddie tractor rides
  - Port Colborne Volunteer Fire Association with antique firetrucks
  - Welland Merrittsville Fire Brigade
- Historical Demonstrations in Heritage Village
  - Blacksmithing
  - Niagara Handweavers & Spinners
  - Heritage Printing Press – Make your own printed card
  - Heritage Wood Carvers
  - Heritage Canoe
  - Canal Day t-shirts for sale
- Marine Park Activities
  - Model Boats Association with demonstrations in small pool
  - Large Marine artifacts
- Kids’ Zone
  - Face Painting by donation
  - Giant sandbox
  - Scavenger Hunt with prizes
  - Boat Racing game with prizes
  - Lock 8 Race Card game with prizes
  - Costume Dress-up and photos
  - SHADED SEATING
- Archives
  - Port Colborne Historical Society
  - Historical Marine Photos
  - Lower Lakes Towing
  - Port Colborne History Publications
- Food (Cash Only)
  - Riverside Berry Farm with BBQ and baked goods – $5-$10
  - Lemonade Stand $1
  - Snowcones $1
  - Popcorn $2

Sunday, August 3

Museum Grounds - Festival Open 11am-5pm FREE Admission
- 12:00pm Opening Performance by Strong Water Singers in pavilion with shaded seating
- 2pm-3pm Performance by Christopher and Friends
- 12pm-4pm Arabella’s Tea Room ($7/person CASH ONLY)
- Re-enactors with live demonstrations in back field:
  - HMS Psyche,
  - Canadian U.S. Volunteer Regiment,
  - Old Fort Erie
  - Metis Nation of Ontario Trading Post
- Heritage Groups and Display in back field:
  - Niagara Antique Power with Kiddie tractor rides
  - Port Colborne Volunteer Fire Association with antique firetrucks
  - Welland Merrittsville Fire Brigade
- Historical Demonstrations in Heritage Village
  - Blacksmithing
  - Niagara Handweavers & Spinners
  - Heritage Printing Press – Make your own printed card
  - Heritage Wood Carvers
  - Heritage Canoe
  - Canal Day t-shirts for sale
- Marine Park Activities
  - Model Boats Association with demonstrations in small pool
  - Large Marine artifacts
- Kids’ Zone
  - Face Painting
  - Giant sandbox
  - Scavenger Hunt with prizes
  - Boat Racing game with prizes
  - Lock 8 Race Card game with prizes
  - Costume Dress-up and photos
  - SHADED SEATING
- Archives
  - Port Colborne Historical Society
  - Historical Marine Photos
  - Lower Lakes Towing
  - Port Colborne History Publications
- Food (Cash Only)
  - Riverside Berry Farm with BBQ and baked goods – $5-$10
  - Lemonade Stand $1
  - Snowcones $1
  - Popcorn $2

Monday, August 4

Open 12pm-5pm Museum Exhibits, Heritage Village
Open 2pm-4pm Arabella’s Tea Room
Open 1pm-3pm Roselawn Centre Exhibit: Beneath the Mansard Roof
1pm-3pm Roselawn Centre FREE CONCERT: Toronto All-Star Big Band