Delve into Port Colborne in Canada
Port Colborne in the region of Ontario with its 18,599 residents is a city in Canada - some 247 mi or ( 397 km ) South-West of Ottawa , the country's capital .
Current time in Port Colborne is now 10:53 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Toronto " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Batavia, Buffalo, Lockport, Rochester, and Syracuse. While being here, make sure to check out Batavia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Port Colborne ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Steamer EDWARD L. RYERSON in the Welland Canal
On May 24, 2007 the classic steamer EDWARD L. RYERSON made her first-ever trip through the Welland Canal, laden with taconite pellets for Quebec City, PQ. I was there and caught this historic trip on ..
Ill sailors removed from ship
Sick sailors brought ashore DAVE JOHNSON/Tribune Staff PORT COLBORNE — Sixteen sailors from the Liberian-registered German vessel Hermann Schoening were brought ashore in Port Colborne early Wednesday ..
OJIBWAY in the Welland Canal
OJIBWAY is shown in this video while upbound in the Welland Canal below Lock 8 at Port Colborne, Ontario at 1000 hours on May 25, 2010. The beautiful, 1952-built OJIBWAY is on a voyage from Quebec Cit ..
Port Colborne Canal Days 2012
www.naturallyinniagara.ca The Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival offers activities and attractions that will enliven the senses. The Tall Ships gather in Port Colborne each Civic holiday weekend, for ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Port Colborne High School
Port Colborne High School, or Port High is a high school located in Port Colborne, just north of the eastern edge of Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the District School Board of Niagara and has been serving the communities of Wainfleet and Port Colborne since the 1920s. The school competes with students from communities in Wainfleet, Dunnville, and Port Colborne.
Located at 42.89 -79.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Humberstone Speedway
Humberstone Speedway is a 1/3 mile dirt oval raceway located in Port Colborne, Ontario. Races are held on Sunday nights, and regular events include ministock, 4-cylinder trucks, street stock, and sportsman class races. The speedway is also host to Molson All-Canadian, an all day and all night event with extended races for each class.
Located at 42.90 -79.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Dain City, Ontario
Dain City is a small suburb located at the southernmost part of Welland, Ontario, Canada. At one time, it was a mostly self-contained rural community at the junction of two significant rail lines, part of the Township of Humberstone, and was called Welland Junction. The name was changed to Dain City after it was annexed to the city of Welland in the mid-1950s.
Located at 42.95 -79.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Welland Transit
Welland Transit provides public transport services in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Since its inception in 1973 the bus service had been operated by a private company, Metro Niagara Transit, funded by the city who assumed full operation of the transit system in 1977. Eight scheduled routes provide Monday to Friday daytime service with two additional community bus routes that give extended service during off-peak times and provide evening service after the regular routes stop running.
Located at 42.97 -79.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Welland Canal, Bridge 15
The Welland Canal Bridge 15 is a two-track Baltimore truss swing bridge located in the disused section of the Welland Canal within the city of Welland, Ontario. This section of canal is now known as the Welland Recreational Waterway. The bridge formerly carried the main line of the Canada Southern Railway (CASO) over the canal. As a result of the Welland Canal Relocation Project in the early 1970s, the CASO line was rerouted through the Townline Tunnel, bypassing this bridge.
Located at 42.98 -79.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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