Mountain Locks Park — Attraction in St. Catharines

A small park containing many historically significant ruins related to the operations of the 1st and 2nd Welland Canal. The stone ruins found here are perhaps the best intact of all the 2nd Welland Canal ruins that are still visible. However, the exposed remains of the 1st Welland Canal have more or less completely returned to the earth as they are made of wood. Sadly, the park is in a terrible state of upkeep. The stone ruins have been tagged with graffiti where accessible, the excessive brush and dead fall from the trees chokes out nearly all fresh growth and there is a terrible amount of garbage strewn about. Good place to go for a short walk if you're interested in the early history of the Welland Canal system but not exactly a place of great natural beauty. Much...

Welland Canals Advocates guided walk was enlightening. Details of historical points are easily overlooked without a guide. Very nice walk on variable texture pathways, including low lying watery grass. Some gentle rolling inclines, a bridge over rushing waters, lockmasters homes and historical plaques. Ticks are known to be present. Can you see the lock number inscribed on the wall?...

Mountain Locks Parks is hidden within a very developed area and provides a nice change in scenery. Parts of the old Welland Canal can be found here, which are somewhat well preserved. Unfortunately, many of trails are very overgrown and difficult to walk through. Maintenance on the park looks like it is overdue, and black flies are a real nuisance...