Welland in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Welland Club

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Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 18, 2024

1. The Welland Club Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Around 1908, local businessmen organized a lawn bowling club in Welland. In 1910, under the leadership of the first club president, Col. L. Raymond, they applied for and received from the Ontario Government, a charter and a license. That same year plans were made to build the Welland Club Ltd. Clubhouse. W.M. German, the M.P. for Welland, was given the lease by the Department of Railways and Canals to the block of land on which the club house stood. The members built and furnished a commodious and rather ornate building and formally opened it with a grand ball on New Year's Eve 1911. The club prospered and became a meeting place for business conferences and social gatherings. Activities included the ever popular lawn bowling. Greens laid out on the south side of the club house had accommodations for 32 playing fields. The club had never ceased its service nor surrendered its charter. The Welland Club is one of Welland's best known landmarks. Unfortunately the structure burned to the ground in 2011.

Vers 1908, les hommes d'affaires locaux ont organisé un club (jeu de boules sur pelouse) à Welland. En 1910, sous la direction du premier président du club, le colonel L. Raymond, ils ont demandé et ont reçu du Gouvernement de l'Ontario, une charte et un permis. La même année, ils ont commencé à faire des plans pour construire le Club Welland Ltd. W.M. German, le député de Welland, a reçu le bail du ministère des Chemins de fer et Canaux pour la parcelle de terre sur laquelle le club se trouvait. Les membres ont construit et meublé le bâtiment, l'ont décoré et l'ont ouvert officiellement avec un grand bal la veille du Nouvel An 1911. Le club a prospéré et est devenu un lieu de rencontres pour les réunions d'entreprise et les activités sociales. Les activités comprennent toujours le jeu de boules sur pelouse, toujours aussi populaire. Les verts, du côté sud du club, avaient des équipements pour 32 terrains de jeux. Le club n'a jamais cessé ses services et n'a jamais abandonné sa charte. Le Club Welland est un des sites les plus réputés à Welland. Malheureusement,la structure a été détruite par un incendie en 2011.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 42° 59.476′ N, 79° 15.059′ W. Marker is in Welland, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of King Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 King Street, Welland ON L3B 3H9, 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: Merritt Park (here, next to this marker); City Hall (here, next to this marker); Beatty & Sons Shipyard (here, next to this marker); The County Buildings (here, next to

The Welland Club Marker (centre of photo) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 18, 2024

2. The Welland Club Marker (centre of photo)

this marker); The Aqueducts (here, next to this marker); A National Asset for Flatwater Sport (here, next to this marker); The Aqueduct Lock (here, next to this marker); Heritage Site Guide - E East | Est (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Welland.

Canal Terrace bank of markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 18, 2024

3. Canal Terrace bank of markers

The Welland Club marker photo detail image. Click for full size.

4. The Welland Club marker photo detail

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on September 16, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.