3 Best Landmarks in Welland, ON

"Welland Canal Bridge 13 is a vertical lift bridge in the heart of the city. Every evening, the bridge lights up with bright LED lights of different colours to celebrate various holidays and events. Welland Bridge 13 has become a muse for artists and photographers from the surrounding area. This bridge carries three lanes of traffic. The maintenance of the bridge towers has been prioritized due to their historical significance. The bridge crosses a portion of the Welland Canal known as the Welland Recreational Waterway. Visit Welland Bridge 13 to be inspired and to celebrate in this beautiful city. The bridge has become the symbol of the City of Welland. The bridge has recently undergone a full structural recoating rehabilitation in the summer of 2014. New LED lighting fixtures have been mounted on the bridge, which can change colours to mark special holidays or occasions.

"Welland Public Library has an excellent selection of fantasy and science fiction books. The library's vision is to foster literacy and learning, spark creativity, and empower the community. Welland Public Library is a centre for learning and accessing the newest technology. The library has a digital scanner available for free public use. Welland Public Library believes that all facilities and services must be accessible, regardless of economic conditions, age, or physical ability. They treat everyone equitably, with high regard and dignity. You can get a library card for free if you live in Welland or anywhere else in the Niagara Region. The library offers email notifications that items on hold for you are available for pick-up, reminders that your items are due soon, and alerts that you have overdue items. You can also use the WiFi for free. The Public Library also offers access to the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) collection for people who have difficulty reading print due to a visual, physical, or learning disability. With over 200,000 items in accessible formats, the CELA collection represents Canada’s largest collection of alternative format books and online resources. The collection is in both English and French.

"Welland Canal Memorial Monument is located in Merritt Park on King Street. The monument includes a walkway, a fountain with a motif of piled rocks, five life-sized statues, and stone tablets with brass donor plaques. Welland Heritage and Multicultural Centre conceived the monument to celebrate the new millennium. It was funded by a federal grant from the Millennium Bureau of Canada and donations from local businesses, organizations, and citizens who purchased bricks in the walkway on which their names were etched. The monument is the work of local artist Bas Degroot and bronze caster William Jurgenson, with many local contractors and City employees assisting with the construction.