Not traditional falls, the old locks along the Second Welland Canal create a cascade with the drop in elevation.
Cairn to Commemorate “City of the Falls” Project
This commemorative cairn recognizes the Pavilion Hotel built in 1822 by William Forsyth, a prominent local businessman. The hotel was an impressive three storey building boasting huge colonial pillars and offered balconies with unparalleled views of the Falls. At the time The Pavilion that was the largest hotel in either Canada or America. The cairn was […]
Thorold Scrap Yard Fire
A fire at Northeastern Ferrous Inc., a recycling and metal scrap yard located on Allanport Road in Thorold, caused the yard to burst into flame shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Multiple explosions rocked the yard sending fireballs and debris high into the air. Shrapnel tore into the surrounding woods, shredding leaves […]