Port Colborne in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Port Colborne Tourist Information "Lighthouse"
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
1. Port Colborne Tourist Information "Lighthouse" - Marker
Dedicated May 7, 1983
In Commemoration of Port Colborne's 150th Anniversary
As A Port
Built for the community through the co-operative efforts
of the Port Colborne Image Committee and the following
community minded businesses and citizens.
Andy Ruiter, project chairman.
this page online
Erected 1983 by City of Port Colborne.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 42° 54.075′ N, 79° 14.768′ W. Marker is in Port Colborne, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Main Street West (Ontario Route 3) and Ramey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street West. Located in Lock 8 Gateway Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Main St W, Port Colborne ON L3K 1S1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
2. Port Colborne's Ornamental Lighthouse
The marker is on the left side of the lighthouse, in the shadow.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Welland Ship Canal (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Humberstone Hall (about 150 meters away); Memorial to John Hansen (about 150 meters away); Knights of Columbus Gazebo (about 150 meters away); Citizens of Port Colborne Who Gave Their Lives ... Welland Canals (about 180 meters away); Derek Point (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Old Meets New - A Walk Across History (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Augustine House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Colborne.
Regarding Port Colborne Tourist Information "Lighthouse". Port Colborne became a port when the Welland Canal was extended south to Lake Erie.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
