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Thorold, Ontario

Thorold is a city in Ontario, Canada, located on the Niagara Escarpment. It is also the seat of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Ontario, Canada.

History

Thorold is a city in Ontario, Canada, located on the Niagara Escarpment. It is also the seat of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The Welland Canal passes through the city, featuring lock 7 and the Twin Flight Locks.

Where to stay

24 Chapel St S, Thorold, ON L2V 2C6, Canada · innatlock7.com
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3530 Schmon Pkwy, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6, Canada · marriott.com
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41 Welland St S, Thorold, ON L2V 2B6, Canada
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14 St David St W, Thorold, ON L2V 2K9, Canada
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60 Ormond St N, Thorold, ON L2V 1Y9, Canada
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13055 Lundy's Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4, Canada
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13065 Lundy's Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Indoor

Airports

Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) 20 km to the centre
Niagara Falls, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Niagara District Airport (YCM) 9.6 km to the centre
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

Niagara City Cruises
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · Hornblower Niagara City Cruises
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Maid of the Mist
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Maid of the Mist
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Bridge-It
Ferry route · City of Thorold
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Thorold, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Niagara City Cruises, 10 km); routes include Bridge-It.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thorold, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach