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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.

Restaurants & places to go

Indoor

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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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

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

Where things are

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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