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Welland Canal Trail Closure Between Omer Avenue and Barrick Road from May 25 to September 30

Please be advised that, as part of the Niagara Region servicing tunnel project, access to the Welland Canal Trail between Omer Avenue and Barrick Road will be temporarily closed from May 25 through September 30.

The closure is required to accommodate construction activities related to the project and to ensure the safety of residents, trail users, and construction crews. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time.

We thank the community for its patience and understanding as...

Local stories connect community at Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum

Long before an artifact is displayed at the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum, it undergoes months – even years – of careful research, preservation and planning.

That behind-the-scenes work is now on full display as the Museum welcomes visitors for its 2026 season, which began May 1 – highlighting not only a new exhibit, but a continued commitment to making local history more accessible and engaging for the Port Colborne community.

For Assistant Curator Tami Nail, that work begins long...

Port Colborne celebrating National Public Works Week May 17-23

From maintaining parks in the summer to keeping roads clear during the winter, many of the everyday services residents rely on are made possible by Public Works professionals.

From May 17 to 23, Port Colborne is celebrating National Public Works Week. The annual campaign recognizes Public Works professionals’ dedication to improving the daily lives of residents through the maintenance and improvement of public facilities and infrastructure.

To mark the occasion, Port Colborne is launching a...

Mellanby Avenue Bridge Closure Notice May 18 to 21, 2026

Please be advised that the Mellanby Avenue Bridge will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21 as part of the Niagara Region’s East Side Servicing Project.

Detour signage will be in place. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Beaches, parks and outdoor amenities open for the season in Port Colborne

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the beginning of the outdoor recreation season in Port Colborne, with beaches, parks, spray pads and other outdoor amenities reopening for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Beaches

Port Colborne’s popular waterfront destinations, Nickel Beach and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach, are officially opening for the season on May 15, welcoming beachgoers back to the shores of Lake Erie.

At Nickel Beach, a variety of parking options are available for the 2026 season,...