Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Wellington House 1877

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 12, 2025

1. Wellington House 1877 - Marker

Inscription.
Wellington House
1877
Historic Port Dalhousie

Erected by The Port Dalhousie Conservancy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 43° 12.133′ N, 79° 15.989′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Port Dalhousie. It is on Lock Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Lock Street, St Catharines ON L2N 5B6, 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 what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 12 Lock Street, Port Dalhousie (a few steps from this marker); Sterling Bank of Canada 1907 (a few steps from this

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marker); Murphy & Scott Ship Chandler 1885 (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphy's Ship Chandlery circa 1885 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lock One of the Second Welland Canal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Port Dalhousie Jail circa 1845 (about 90 meters away); John R Smith Butcher Shop 1875 (about 120 meters away); Barnesdale Streetcar Stop 1908 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.

Regarding Wellington House 1877. This building was a hotel from 1877 - 2010. During 1916 to 1927 (the prohibition years, here in Ontario), the bar morphed into an ice cream parlour and candy shop. The building was renovated and has operated as a brewery since 2016.

Lock Street Brewing Company, formerly the Wellington House Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 12, 2025

2. Lock Street Brewing Company, formerly the Wellington House Hotel

The marker is beside the left street entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.