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Port Dalhousie Pier |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Port Dalhousie is an historic waterfront district located on the shore of Lake Ontario, and is one of the Niagara Peninsula’s best-kept secrets. The harbourfront is crossed by the Waterfront Trail, which allows you to walk, jog, or bicycle along the shore. The Port Dalhousie section waterfront trail incorporates the Port Dalhousie Marina and encompasses two lighthouses that are accessible by a pedestrian pathway. Along the concrete pier, benches are available to relax and contemplate the views of the lake, marina, and the town. The pier and the waterfront trail are right off the main street of Port Dalhousie, which provides accommodations, good quality restaurants, and shopping. Wineries are located in all directions from the town, easily accessible by car or bicycle.
Photo Gallery
One of two lighthouses at Port Dalhousie pier marina. You are able to walk right up to them and see a real life lighthouse, that is still used today.
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TripClip Audio File |
Click to play or download the Port Dalhousie Pier TripClip (mp3 format).
This destination is also part of the TripClip tour entitled Journey through the Belt.
Hours of Operation
Port Dalhousie Marina is open from Victoria Day to Labour Day.
However, the pier is open 24/7 until weaher makes walking the pier dangerous.
DIRECTIONS
From Toronto:
Take the Q.E.W. south to St. Catharines and exit at Ontario Street North (EXIT 47).
Continue north on Ontario Street to Lakeport Road.
Turn left (west) onto Lakeport Road and follow Lakport Road into Port Dalhousie.
From Niagara:
Take the Q.E.W. north to St. Catharines and exit at Ontario Street North (EXIT 47).
Continue north on Ontario Street to Lakeport Road.
Turn left (west) onto Lakeport Road and follow Lakport Road into Port Dalhousie.
Historical
In1961, the Port Dalhousie District canal village was combined with the City of St. Catharines. The canal village is located on a narrow peninsula that is surrounded by Lake Ontario, Martindale Pond, Twelve Mike Creek, and Port Dalhousie Harbor. The district incorporates mid-to-late 19th century buildings, residential areas, cemeteries, a municipal beach, Lakeside Park, and the Port Dalhousie Pier. However, many of these attractions are slowly becoming condominiums and chain shops.
From 1826, Port Dalhousie became a service provider, which involved shipbuilding and repairs for the Welland Canals until 1932. From the 1830s to the 1960s, shipbuilding, servicing and repairs were important industrial activities recognized throughout the Great Lakes region by the shipping industry. Port Dalhousie has also been a popular tourist destination for over a century. Lakeside Park was established in Port Dalhousie in1902, a venue which allows locals and visitors to come together for festivals, activities and events.
Further Information
Port Dalhousie Marina website: http://www.portdalhousiemarina.com
Historic Places Canada: Port Dalhousie. http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=8348
St. Catharines Transit Commission website: http://www.yourbus.com/routes-schedules/
Address
80 Lighthouse RoadL2N 7P5
Telephone
905-646-5515GPS Co-ordinates
Longitude -79.262356
Administration
80 Lighthouse Road
St.Catharines, Ontario
L2N7P8
Tel 905-646-5515
Fax (905) 646-5241
Email portpiermarina@bellnet.ca
Trail length
5km
