Port Colborne near Niagara Falls, Ontario is an ideal stop when visiting the falls. It is located on Lake Erie at the very southern position of Welland Canal. The port was named after Sir John Colborne who was a war hero from Britain who later became the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. The city was developed due to the need for workers at the canal and today it has the world's longest canal locks. The canal locks stretch some 1380 feet.
Visitors to Port Colborne often come for the Canal Days Celebration, which is an annual event that happens near the port itself. During the event, visitors can socialize, enjoy a range of live music, attend the local car show that takes place at the same time or enjoy the kite festival that happens s well. There are foods to taste and enjoy from around the world and plenty of children's and adult activities and attractions located within. People come from around the world for this annual festival.
While in Port Colborne, consider a stop at the local town attraction called the incredible shrinking mill which is actually a grain elevator. As you travel east towards the horizon you see the mill and it seems close but as you get closer, it seems to look smaller. You ca also visit to attend Sherkston Shores Resort which offers a beautifully clean beach, a campground (privately owned), water activities and mini golf.
Port Colborne offers plenty to see and do and a visit here is sure to please everyone.
