Garden City Skyway

The Garden City Skyway is a bridge crossing the Welland Canal and connecting St. Catharines to Niagara-on-the-Lake. The structure accommodates six lanes of traffic and rises above the waterway to allow boat passage underneath.

Construction of this bridge began in 1960 as a major transportation project for the region. The project was built to handle the growing traffic demands between the two communities and became an essential link for the area.

The bridge takes its name from St. Catharines' identity as Canada's Garden City, reflecting the region's history of gardens and green spaces. This naming choice became part of how locals think about their connection across the waterway.

The bridge is designed for continuous vehicle traffic and provides a direct crossing between the two sides of the canal. Travelers should be aware that traffic can be heavy during peak hours, especially when connecting through the region.

The bridge was initially called Homer Skyway before being renamed to reflect the city's agricultural identity. This name change marks how the community's sense of place has evolved over the decades.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1960

Official opening: October 18, 1963

GPS coordinates: 43.16730,-79.19520

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52