Our Quality of Life Says it All!

Welland has it all:

• 1.5 hour drive to Toronto
• 45 minutes to New York State
• 60 world-renown wineries within a 30 min drive
• 15 minutes to the beaches and marinas of
      Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
• 20 historic museums
• 15 major arts, culinary and wine festivals
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking, jogging & biking trails
• 40 world-class golf courses
• 43 km to historic Niagara-on-the-Lake
• 20 km to Niagara Falls
• 3 major shopping centres
• Home to Niagara College
• 18 km to Brock University
• 60 km from McMaster University
  

About Niagara

Niagara is home to more than just home to the mighty Horseshoe Falls. A world-class destination with something for everyone, the Niagara Region offers exciting entertainment, gourmet dining, one-of-a-kind sightseeing, shopping, superb service and adventures for all!  

Come take part in two of Welland's largest and most popular gatherings:

1. IlluminAqua. One of Ontario’s top 100 festivals, IlluminAqua truly ranks among the province’s most unique arts and cultural events with its blend of music, fire and fountains all set on the waters of the Old Welland Canal.
   Visit illuminaqua.com to learn more.
   
   
2. Welland Food Festival. The three-day festival is Niagara’s largest culinary event, attracting over 85,000 hungry visitors intent on sampling some of the finest food and drink that the area has to offer. 
   Visit niagarafoodfestival.com to learn more.
   
   

To learm more about other local attractions and community events in Welland, visit:
www.welland.ca