Thorold, Historic municipality in Niagara Region, Canada
Thorold is a city in the Niagara Region of Ontario, covering an area with residential neighborhoods, farmland, and industrial zones. The Welland Canal runs through the city, shaping its layout and economic activity in a fundamental way.
The settlement began in 1788 and gradually developed into an organized community over the following decades. Its importance grew with the construction of the Welland Canal in the early 1800s, which transformed the local economy and population.
The Thorold Reed Band, established in 1851, performs throughout the year and maintains the musical traditions of this Ontario community.
The city offers visitor information about the Welland Canal at several locations where you can watch the locks and ship traffic. The area is best explored on foot or by bicycle along the canal pathways.
The Twin Flight Locks are a remarkable engineering feature where two locks sit directly one after the other to lift ships quickly over the elevation difference of the Niagara Escarpment. This system solves one of the most challenging navigation problems on the North American waterway.
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