Place Type: landmark
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DeCew Falls and Morningstar Mill
A pretty escarpment waterfall paired with a restored 19th-century water-powered grist mill, connected to the Bruce Trail on the southern edge of…
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Port Dalhousie Piers & Lighthouses
A pair of 19th-century range lighthouses mark the end of Port Dalhousie’s east pier, where a breezy Lake Ontario waterfront walk delivers…
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Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
A world-class, eight-lane rowing course on Martindale Pond in Port Dalhousie, permanent home of the historic Royal Canadian Henley Regatta for well…
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Niagara Escarpment
The dramatic ridge of ancient sedimentary rock that runs beneath Thorold and gives the city its elevated setting; a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere…
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Welland Canal Twin Flight Locks (Locks 4, 5 & 6)
One of the Welland Canal’s signature engineering feats: three paired ‘flight’ locks that lift ocean-going ships up the face of the Niagara…
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Peace Bridge
The Peace Bridge is an iconic international crossing spanning the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York. Opened in…
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Memorial Clock Tower
A distinctive war memorial standing in the middle of Queen Street and one of the most photographed landmarks in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Old…
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Skylon Tower
An iconic 1960s observation tower rising above the Canadian falls, with indoor and outdoor viewing decks and a revolving dining room.