Southern Ontario Map
Regional map covering the GTA, Niagara, and southwestern Ontario.
About Welland
Welland sits on the original line of the Welland Canal; the active modern canal now bypasses the downtown to the east via the Welland Bypass, leaving a recreational waterway through the city. Niagara College has a major campus here, and the city has a strong manufacturing base.
Geography & Major Routes
Highway 406 connects north to St. Catharines and south to the Welland River. The Welland Recreational Waterway runs through downtown.
Welland Districts & Communities
Downtown Welland around East Main and Niagara Streets, the Welland Recreational Canal corridor, the Crowland area, the Dain City neighbourhood at the south end, and the Niagara College area at the north are central to the city.
Region
Welland is part of Niagara Region / Southern Ontario, with a population of approximately 56,000. For broader context, see the Southern Ontario regional map and the Ontario map with cities.