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Welland’s new community boathouse will draw people to Rose City
September 12, 2020
Welland’s new community boathouse will draw people to Rose City
A concrete truck sits near shipping containers that will be home to Welland's boat rental program at Lincoln Street Docks. The new community boathouse should be complete by the end of the month. DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR
Completing the new community boathouse facility at the Lincoln Street Docks is a big step forward in showcasing what Welland has to offer through its recreational canal, says Richard Dalton.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said the city’s manager of recreation and culture. “The initial concept was to take what we have in the northern part of the city that is unique and special and move it to a more centralized location that is easier to see by those passing by.”
Dalton said the boat rental program — it has double kayaks, standup paddleboards, single kayaks and six pedal boats — at the community boathouse was well-known and popular. The move to a more accessible location should see an increase in recreational tourism on the city’s man-made waterfront.
“With the swimming docks and other projects on the drawing board, this is a big step forward in the variety of things we have to offer. People will notice and see what the waterway is capable of bringing to the city.”