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NEWS & ALERTS
  • Please take note, there will be road closures from Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15 for the Welland Rose Festival. Read more in our roads section.
  • Please take note, from June 16 to 19, the King Street entrance of the Welland Community Centre will be temporarily closed for scheduled construction work.
  • City of Welland considers new multi-use facility to support growing recreation needs. Read more in our newsroom.
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Art in Welland

Artwork scattered throughout the city celebrates Welland’s heritage.


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image of a mural
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image of Rod Dowling Sculpture

Welland Mural Project

Take a stroll through the city’s downtown and view our heritage through an array of historical murals. The Welland mural project began in 1986, depicting Welland’s industrial and marine past.      

Canoe Art Project

A unique initiative involving local artists using traditional canoes as canvases to create works of art. The canoes are mounted throughout the city, displaying artwork inspired by Welland’s heritage, sporting history, and contemporary culture.

Rod Dowling

Eleven stainless steel sculptures by Rod Dowling are on display at Welland City Hall, and the canal lands around the Welland Community Centre. Sculptures located along the canal represent Welland’s shipping and industrial past.