Canal Days

2018 celebrates the 40th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, presented by Vale, offering activities and attractions that will enliven the senses. Vessels gather in Port Colborne each Civic holiday weekend, for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the canal. Explore the decks, try your hand at the wheel, or feel the spray as you cruise the Empire Sandy Tall Ship on Lake Erie, presented by the Chamber of Marine Commerce. 

The Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival encompasses the entire community, with activities at a dozen different venues: Killaly Street West and West Side Road hosts Ontario’s Largest outdoor Classic Car Show and International Kite Festival. The Seaway Park Tim Horton's Kids Zone has games, entertainment and kid’s activities throughout the weekend. At the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum the history of the Canal is on display, and heritage artisans can be seen working their trade. At the Roselawn Centre Saturday offers Jazz on the Lawn, presented by Snider Dock Services Ltd. Festival guests can ride the free Canal Days shuttle to the Vale Health & Wellness Centre Centre where the Indoor Craft Show is held. Festival food and shopping kiosks fill historic West Street, and the Scotiabank Patio on West features local entertainemnt all day and night. The Canal Days Concert Series at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, presented by Port Colborne Quarries Inc. & Rankin Construction Inc. features top notch entertainment nightly.