Welland profile - City of Welland

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“Canada’s Gateway to Opportunity”
PROFILE
City of Welland COMMUNITY PROFILE 2015
COMMUNITY PROFILE
OF
WELLAND, ONTARIO,
CANADA
2015
For More Information Contact:
City of Welland
Economic Development Office
60 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3B 3X4
Tel: (905) 735-1700 ext. 2111 or (800) 735-3771
Fax: (905) 735-1543
Email: lina.dechellis@welland.ca
Website: www.welland.ca
www.madeinwelland.ca
NOTE TO READER
The Welland Development Commission has made every effort
to ensure that the information in this profile is accurate. The
Commission does not guarantee the accuracy of the data,
nor does it assume any liability for errors or omissions.
CITY OF WELLAND COMMUNITY PROFILE
INTRODUCTION
Welland’s Location Advantages ........................................................................................ 1
Living Amenities ................................................................................................................ 4
BASIC INFORMATION
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6
Geography ....................................................................................................................... 7
Climatic Data ..................................................................................................................... 8
Real Estate Values ............................................................................................................ 9
Apartment Vacancy Rates and Average Rent Rates ......................................................... 9
Major Employers ............................................................................................................... 10
DEMOGRAPHICS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 11
Population Characteristics – Statistics, Growth and Forecasts ......................................... 12
Welland and Niagara Region Population Forecasts .......................................................... 12
Age Structure of Welland .................................................................................................. 13
Median Ages ..................................................................................................................... 13
Population by Education ................................................................................................... 13
Housing Population ........................................................................................................... 14
Housing Styles ................................................................................................................... 14
Population by Mother Tongue .......................................................................................... 15
Population by Language – English and French.................................................................. 16
French Canadian Population ............................................................................................. 16
Population by Neighbourhood.......................................................................................... 17
LABOUR FORCE
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 63
Labour Force by Age ......................................................................................................... 64
Labour Force by Month .................................................................................................... 64
Labour Force by Education ............................................................................................... 64
Labour Force Sectors ........................................................................................................ 65
Unemployment Rates ...................................................................................................... 65
Welfare Caseloads ........................................................................................................... 66
Employment Insurance Regular Claims ............................................................................ 66
Commuting Pattern of Employed Labour Force in Welland ............................................. 67
INCOME
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 68
Income Range ................................................................................................................... 69
Average Income by Gender .............................................................................................. 69
Income by Source ............................................................................................................. 70
Average Annual Income for Cities the Size of Welland .................................................... 70
Average Annual Income for Cities Across Canada ............................................................ 71
Ontario Cities Average Annual Income ............................................................................. 71
Income Overview Estimates ............................................................................................. 72
Average Household Expenditures Estimates .................................................................... 72
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RETAIL
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 73
Retail Activity .................................................................................................................... 74
Shopping Malls.................................................................................................................. 74
HEALTH & SAFETY
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 75
Hospital Care ..................................................................................................................... 76
Welland Hospital Services ................................................................................................. 76
Medical Services .............................................................................................................. 76
Ambulance Services ........................................................................................................ 76
Niagara Regional Police Service ........................................................................................ 77
Ontario Provincial Police ................................................................................................... 77
Royal Canadian Mounted Police ....................................................................................... 77
Fire and Emergency Services ............................................................................................ 77
EDUCATION
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 79
Day Cares and Nursery Schools ........................................................................................ 80
School Boards and Respective Schools ............................................................................. 82
Enrollment Statistics - Elementary and Secondary ........................................................... 84
Niagara College ................................................................................................................. 85
Brock University ................................................................................................................ 86
Collège Boréal ................................................................................................................... 87
Trade and Skills Schools .................................................................................................... 87
TRANSPORTATION
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 88
Welland Transit ................................................................................................................. 89
Rail Services ..................................................................................................................... 91
Water Services .................................................................................................................. 91
Airport Services ................................................................................................................. 92
COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 93
Bell Telephone .................................................................................................................. 94
WiFi Welland ..................................................................................................................... 97
Niagara Regional Broadband Network ............................................................................. 97
UTILITIES
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 98
Municipal Water – Supply and Rates ................................................................................ 99
Natural Gas ....................................................................................................................... 99
Hydro Electricity ................................................................................................................ 99
BUILDING ACTIVITY
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 100
Building Activity ................................................................................................................ 101
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RECREATION AND CULTURE
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 102
Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 103
Sports Venues ................................................................................................................... 104
Special Events ................................................................................................................... 106
Tourist/Visitor Attractions ................................................................................................ 107
Recreation and Cultural Organizations ............................................................................. 108
Municipal Committees ...................................................................................................... 109
Community Services Organizations .................................................................................. 110
Community Partners ......................................................................................................... 112
Community Websites ........................................................................................................ 112
MAPS
Welland Location .............................................................................................................. 2
Welland Neighbourhoods ................................................................................................. 17
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INTRODUCTION
This profile contains information and statistics about the City of Welland, Ontario, Canada, that we hope is useful to those
involved in making a location decision or seeking general information.
Welland is a component community within the Regional Municipality of Niagara in the Province of Ontario. The City is
governed by a twelve member council and Mayor. The administration of the City is under the direction of a City Manager
who reports to the Mayor and Council.
The City is responsible for revenue collection, local planning, local economic development, building permits, local water
and sewer mains, local streets, fire protection, parks and recreation, and public cemeteries. The Regional government is
responsible for regional planning, regional economic development, water and sewage treatment, major water and sewer
mains, solid waste, police, major roads and social services.
The ensuing pages present services provided for the City and the demographic characteristics of its people.
WELLAND’S LOCATION ADVANTAGE
The location of Welland is enviable in terms of business and personal fulfillment. The City is strategically and conveniently
located within Ontario’s “Golden Horseshoe” region. The Golden Horseshoe is centered by Metropolitan Toronto, which is
Canada’s largest consumer market and an integral part of its industrial heartland. Welland is approximately ninety minutes
from Toronto via superhighways, and within thirty minutes by excellent highways from the United States’ port of entry;
Buffalo, New York.
Welland is approximately one and one-half hours by automobile from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and fortyfive minutes from the Buffalo airport.
Welland is within 900 kilometers (500 miles) of half of the population of the United States and Canada, and 60 percent of
the North American industrial market. This market area comprises three-quarters of the purchasing power of Canada and
the United States. As well, seven of the top ten U.S. industrial states are within one day’s trucking of Welland. Welland is
closer to the bulk of the U.S. market than Florida, Texas and California!
The City’s location on the St. Lawrence Seaway links Welland to ocean ports in such places as Hong Kong, the Pacific Rim,
Europe, and North and South America. There is space on Welland’s harbor on the Welland Canal for warehousing of goods
to be loaded onto and received from ocean going ships.
Welland has rail linkage to major Canadian and U.S. centers, and its airport offers service to both business and leisure
travelers, and accommodates both freight and private jet passenger crafts on a regular basis.
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LOCATION – PROXIMITY TO MAJOR CENTRES FROM WELLAND
Centres
Kilometers
Miles
Buffalo, NY
55
34
Chicago, Ill.
929
577
Detroit, Mich.
390
242
Hamilton, Ont.
53
33
Montreal, Que.
689
428
New York, NY
750
466
Philadelphia, Pa.
720
447
Pittsburgh, Pa.
428
266
Toronto, Ont.
111
69
Washington, D.C.
802
498
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LIVING AMENITIES
Population Mosaic
Welland is one of Canada’s cultural mosaic cities. The City contains mostly European first and second-generation ethnic
groups. Its larger ethnic communities are: Italian, British, German, Dutch and Ukrainian, in addition to a substantial
number of English and French Canadians. Welland’s French Canadian population represents over eleven percent of the
total.
Education
Welland residents have a variety of educational choices in both English and French. The Niagara Catholic District School
Board and District School Board of Niagara offer grades kindergarten through high school in general curriculum. In
Welland there are a total of 16 nursery schools/day care facilities, 16 home child care providers, 20 elementary schools, 5
secondary schools, 1 college, 1 adult school, 3 music schools, 1 trade/training schools and 2 driver education schools.
There is also a public library located within the city.
Local post secondary institutions include Niagara College Canada and Brock University.
Niagara College Canada
Welland is the home of Niagara College Canada. The College is bilingual and its curriculum includes more than 90
post secondary and 15 post graduate programs. It also features skills and apprenticeship training. Programs
range from one year in length to four years. There are approximately over 9,000 full time students and 1,200
continuing education students. The Welland campus is home to approximately 5,600 full-time students taking
programs in technology, community studies, health studies, media arts, and general studies.
Brock University
A modern institution of higher learning, nearby Brock University offers both undergraduate as well as
graduate programs in Art, Mathematics, Science, Business, Education, and Applied Health Science.
Currently, the enrollment at Brock University is over 18,824 students.
Residential Living
Welland boasts pleasant and neatly kept tree-lined residential neighbourhoods. There are a variety of living choices for
any desired living style in Welland, ranging from bachelor apartments to high-rises, bungalows, semi-detached houses, as
well as seniors’ complexes. Welland also boasts a low crime rate, making residential living in the City safer than in larger
metropolitan centres.
In addition, the City is famous for its abundance of parks. A beautiful well kept park is always just a short walk away.
All in all, Welland makes for an exciting, safe and affordable place to live, work and/or raise a family.
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Shopping
Welland has excellent shopping facilities available in several areas: the Central Business District, a regional shopping mall,
the Seaway Mall in the Northern part of the City, and several small shopping centres throughout the City.
Services
The urban area of the City is serviced by modern piped water, piped sanitary and storm sewerage systems with treatment
facilities, high voltage electrical power, natural gas, telephone (including fibre optic cable), and cable television service.
Welland is also the proud home of 91.7 GIANT FM; a radio station serving listeners and advertisers in the Niagara Region
and Upstate New York.
There are a variety of excellent transportation systems in and around Welland including a local bus and taxi service. Rail
services are provided by the Port Colborne Harbour railway, operating Monday to Friday and servicing the major industry
in Welland, and the Canadian National Railway, CP Rail System, Norfolk & Southern Corp. a service for car load freight
only. There is also excellent highway and bus access provided by Highway 406, a controlled access freeway connecting
Welland to the Queen Elizabeth Way freeway, the Greater Toronto Area and Buffalo, New York.
Low Cost of Living
Cost of living expenses, including prices paid for transportation, housing (i.e. mortgage cost, homeowner insurance, real
estate taxes, utilities and maintenance) and prices paid for goods and services, are lower in Welland than in larger centres
such as London, Kitchener – Waterloo and Toronto.
A beautiful detached home in Welland’s pleasant residential neighbourhoods is significantly lower in price than a similar
home in Toronto. Homes in Welland are also minutes away from shopping, schools, recreation and work, with no hectic
rush hour traffic. This allows Welland based employees to minimize their commuting costs and maximize their leisure and
family activities.
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BASIC INFORMATION
The following information presents an overview of the City’s geographic and
climatic characteristics, real estate statistics and its major employers.
Welland lies in the Southeastern corner of the province between the Great Lakes
of Erie and Ontario in the Niagara Peninsula fruit belt. The climate is moderated by the
Great Lakes; mild without extremes in temperature or precipitation throughout the
year.
The City’s residential, commercial and industrial land and building prices are
quite competitive in comparison with other Ontario communities. Large treed
residential lots and serviced commercial and industrial properties are available at
reasonable costs.
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GEOGRAPHY
Land Area – 81.09 sq. km.
Topography – 175m (575 ft) above sea level. Slope less than 0.6m (2 ft) per 30.5 (100 ft)
Soil Type – Heavy clay
General Overview
Growing Season: May to September
Probability of Spring Frost: Earliest last spring frost – April 8th
Probability of Autumn Frost: Earliest first autumn frost – September 10
th
Average Frost Free Season: 161 days from May 4 to October 13
Shortest Frost Free Season: 110 days from May 22 to Sept 10
Longest Frost Free Season: 199 days from April 8 to October 25
Average Annual Snowfall: 152.00 cm Greatest Snowfall: 399.1cm in 1901 Least Snowfall: 74.7cm in 1915
Average Annual Rainfall: 838.0 mm Greatest Rainfall: 975.3mm in 1945 Least Rainfall: 450.4mm in 1901
Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 2048
Average Annual Temperature: 8.6 C Coldest Temp: -32.8 C Warmest Temp: 37.8 C
Warmest Annual Temperature: 10.2 C in 1949
Coldest Annual Temperature: 5.4 C in 1875
Greatest Annual Total Precipitation: 1191.5 mm in 1942
Least Annual Total Precipitation: 614.9 mm in 1934
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CLIMATIC DATA
Month
Avg.
Temp
C
Avg.
Temp
F
Monthly
Rainfall
mm
Monthly
Rainfall
inches
Monthly
Snowfall
cm
Monthly
Snowfall
inches
Daylight
hours
January
-4.7
23.5
35
1.4
42
16.5
288
February
-4.3
24.4
30
1.2
36
14.1
304
March
0.7
33.2
58
2.3
20
7.9
369
April
6.9
44.5
72
2.8
5
2.0
403
May
13.4
56.2
77
3.0
0
0.2
457
June
18.6
65.5
92
3.6
0
0
463
July
21.4
70.5
70
2.8
0
0
454
August
20.6
69.0
83
3.3
0
0
434
September
16.3
61.3
98
3.9
0
0
376
October
10.0
50.0
84
3.3
0
0.1
341
November
4.3
39.7
82
3.2
9
3.7
290
December
-1.5
29.3
58
2.3
40
15.8
277
--
--
838
33.1
152
60.3
--
TOTAL
Source: The Weather Network
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REAL ESTATE VALUES – MAY 2015
Average Sale Price - $212,921
Price increase of 3.5% from 2014
Source: Niagara Association of Realtors 2015
NIAGARA MARKET ACTIVITY – MAY 2015
Number of
New Listings
Number of
Sales
Average Sale
Price ($)
234,045
Average Days
on Market
105
Fort Erie
128
89
Fonthill/Pelham
50
35
430,297
66
Lincoln
60
45
354,101
47
Niagara Falls
278
175
256,761
45
Niagara on the Lake
67
49
485,406
108
Port Colborne/Wainfleet
78
44
176,452
75
St. Catharines
368
250
259,616
35
Thorold
53
45
255,708
33
Welland
162
88
212,921
36
Total
1204
820
272,445
53
Source: Niagara Association of Realtors 2015
APARTMENT VACANCY RATES AND AVERAGE RENT RATES – 2015
Apartment Type
# of Units
Average Rent ($)
Vacancy Rates (%)
Bachelor
55
530
N/A
One Bedroom
991
710
3.5
Two Bedroom
1,378
823
2.8
273
852
N/A
Three Bedroom
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Fall 2015 Rental Market Report
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS 2015
Number
Employed
Employer
Canadian Tire Financial Services Ltd.
1458
Niagara Health System - Welland Hospital Site
900
District School Board of Niagara
595
Niagara College Canada
526
Convergys CMG Canada Limited Partnership
500
Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc.
430
Corporation of the City of Welland
376
Niagara Catholic District School Board
250
Bosch Rexroth Canada
220
Zehr’s Food Plus
172
PowerBlades
140
Wal-Mart Canada Inc.
150
E.D. Products Limited
125
McDonald's Restaurant
125
Vesuvius Canada Inc.
110
Global Architectural Metals
100
Welland Forge Division
100
Penfinancial
94
Harvey’s
88
Food Basics
80
ASW Steel
79
Welded Tube of Canada
75
Procon
75
Stelcrete
75
Canada Forgings Inc.
75
Source: 2015 Business Directory
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DEMOGRAPHICS
The City’s population characteristics, including: age, gender, and mother tongues, are
presented in the following pages. The characteristics have also been categorized
according to households and neighbourhoods. A general trend for the Regional
Municipality of Niagara has been a steady population growth, which is expected to
continue, as illustrated by the included population forecast.
The information also illustrates Welland’s population by language. There is a diverse
ethnic mix, including a significant French-Canadian population. Educational
achievement and housing style statistics are also presented.
These statistics were gathered from the Statistics Canada 2006 and 2011 Census.
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POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Population Statistics
Area
Population Growth (Welland)
Population 2011
Welland
50,631
Niagara Region
431,346
Population
2006
2011
50,331
50,631
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0.6
% change in population
Ontario
12,851,821
Land Area in sq. km
81.09
81.09
Canada
33,476,688
Pop. Density per sq. km
620.7
624.4
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Niagara Region (including Welland)
Age Group
2011 (#)
Province of Ontario
2011 (%)
Age Group
2011 (#)
2011 (%)
0-14
66,765
15.5
0-14
2,180,770
17.0
15-24
55,715
12.9
15-24
1,716,545
13.4
25-34
45,635
10.6
25-34
1,615,485
12.6
35-44
52,685
12.2
35-44
1,768,410
13.8
2,062,020
16.0
45-54
68,330
15.8
45-54
55-64
61,165
14.2
55-64
1,630,275
12.7
65+
81,060
18.8
65+
1,878,325
14.6
431,345
100.0
12,851,821
100.0
TOTAL
TOTAL
Niagara Region Population Forecasts
Year
Population
Rate of Change
2021
510,100
9.6%
2031
545,400
6.9%
Niagara Region Planning and Development, 2010
Welland Population Forecasts
Year
Population
Rate of Change
2016
53,900
5.4%
2021
57,200
5.8%
2026
60,600
5.6%
2031
63,900
5.2%
Regional Municipality of Niagara, Niagara 2031,2009. Population figures includes undercount.
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Age Structure of Welland
Age
Group
2001
2006
% Change
% of Total
2001 -2006
2011
% Change
% of Total
2006 - 2011
0-4
2,395
2,565
6.6
5.1
2,465
-4.1
4.9
5-14
6,175
5,860
-5.4
11.6
5,300
-10.6
10.5
15-19
3,045
3,220
5.4
6.4
3,185
-1.1
6.3
20-24
3,025
3,070
1.5
6.1
3,050
-1.0
6.0
25-44
13,470
13,260
-1.6
26.3
12,075
-9.8
23.8
45-54
7,020
7,665
8.4
15.2
8,040
4.7
15.9
55-64
5,075
6,230
18.5
12.4
7,170
13.1
14.2
65-74
4,190
4,185
-0.1
8.3
4,905
14.7
9.7
75+
4,010
4,275
6.2
8.5
4,435
3.6
8.8
Total
48,405
50,330
3.8
100.00
50,630
0.6
100
Median Ages
2011
2006
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Canada
40.6
39.6
41.5
39.5
38.6
40.4
Ontario
40.4
39.4
41.3
39.0
38.1
39.9
Niagara
Region
44.1
42.7
45.3
41.9
40.7
42.9
Welland
43.9
42.2
45.2
41.5
40.2
42.6
Population by Education
Education Level
Population 2006
Population 15 Years +
42,325
Persons with a secondary certificate
9,475
Persons without a secondary certificate
13,650
Persons with a Non-university or Trade certificate/diploma
9,750
Persons with a University degree
4,390
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Housing Population in Welland – 2011
Average Number of Persons per Private Household
2.3
Total number of occupied Private Dwellings
21,485
Housing Styles – 2011
Welland
Niagara Region
Ontario
Canada
Single detached house
14,125
119,790
2,718,880
7,329,150
Semi-detached house
1,540
8,995
279,470
646,245
Row house
780
10,735
415,225
791,600
Duplex
935
5,955
160,460
704,485
4,035
28,285
1,288,130
3,632,320
Other single-attached house
65
570
9,540
33,310
Movable dwelling
---
340
15,800
183,510
Apartment
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Population by Mother Tongue
Mother
Tongue
Welland
#
(%)
Niagara Region
#
(%)
#
Ontario
(%)
#
Canada
(%)
Single
Responses
49,465
100.0
419,995
100.0
12,434,770
100.0
32,481,635
100.0
English
39,260
79.4
348,610
83.0
8,677,040
69.7
18,858,980
58.1
French
5,215
10.5
13,285
3.2
493,300
4.0
7,054,975
21.7
Non-official
Language
4,985
10.1
58,100
13.8
3,264,435
26.2
6,567,680
20.2
Italian
1,595
3.2
11,695
2.8
251,330
2.0
407,485
1.3
Chinese
60
0.1
1,735
0.4
195,120
1.6
425,210
1.3
German
290
0.6
6,965
1.7
140,315
1.1
409,200
1.3
Portuguese
50
0.1
775
0.2
147,725
1.2
211,335
0.7
Polish
310
0.6
4,015
1.0
128,440
1.0
191,645
0.6
Other
2,690
5.4
32,845
7.8
2,385,915
19.2
4,745,435
14.6
Multi
Responses
765
100.0
5,490
100.0
287,290
100.0
639,540
100.0
English &
French
390
51.0
1,390
25.3
46,605
16.2
144,685
22.6
English & Nonofficial
330
43.1
3,730
67.9
219,425
76.4
396,330
62.0
French & Nonofficial
45
5.9
270
4.9
13,645
4.7
74,430
11.6
English, French
& Non-official
10
1.3
100
1.8
7,615
2.7
24,095
3.8
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Population by Language – English and French 2011
Area
Population
English
Population
%
English
French
Population
Cornwall
46,340
30,490
65.7
11,220
Hamilton
519,949
378,590
72.8
London
366,151
281,995
Oshawa
149,607
Ottawa
%
French
English & French
Population
% English
& French
24.2
945
2.0
6,765
1.3
1,055
0.2
77.0
4,780
1.3
870
0.2
128,555
86.0
3,205
2.1
430
0.3
883,391
544,045
61.6
123,925
14.0
10,755
1.2
Toronto
2,615,060
1,317,025
50.4
32,665
1.2
6,345
0.2
Welland
50,631
39,260
77.5
5,215
10.3
390
0.8
Windsor
210,891
142,795
67.7
5,407
2.6
865
0.4
Ontario
12,851,821
8,677,040
67.5
493,300
3.8
46,605
0.4
Fredericton
56,224
47,130
83.8
3,850
6.8
415
0.7
New
Brunswick
751,171
479,930
63.9
233,530
31.1
6,580
0.9
Vancouver
603,502
299,290
49.6
8,905
1.5
1,500
0.2
British
Columbia
4,440,057
3,062,435
69.6
57,275
1.3
8,600
0.2
Winnipeg
663,617
468,305
70.6
23,455
3.5
2,565
0.4
Manitoba
1,208,268
869,990
72.0
42,090
3.5
3,795
0.3
Canada
33,121,175
18,858,980
57.0
7,054,975
21.3
144,685
0.4
French Canadian Population 2011
Welland
Niagara Region
10.3% of population
5,215 People
3.2% of population
13,285 People
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NEIGHBOURHOOD DEMOGRAPHICS
Statistics Canada
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AREA ONE
Population Characteristics
2011
1,371
2006
1,274
% change 2006-2011
7.6 %
Land Area in sq. km.
8.79
Average Income
$31,216 (2005)
(**For major streets refer to map on pg. 15)
Population by Age and Gender
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
1,355
Total
English
1,125
French
160
Male
Female
695
675
Ages 0-4
40
40
Ages 5-9
20
30
70
Ages 10-14
35
40
10
Ages 15-19
40
40
German
--
Ages 20-24
40
30
Dutch
--
Ages 25-29
45
45
Polish
15
Ages 30-34
50
40
Ukrainian
10
Ages 35-39
40
30
Hungarian
10
Ages 40-44
40
50
Slovak
--
Ages 45-49
70
55
Croatian
5
Ages 50-54
70
75
Other languages
15
Ages 55-59
55
50
Multiple Responses
20
Ages 60-64
45
40
15
Ages 65-74
70
70
75+
35
45
Non-official Languages
Italian
English and French
English & Non-official
5
French & Non-official
--
English, French, & Non-official
--
Source: Statistics Canada 2011 Census
18
Marital Status (15 yrs and older)
Single
250
Separated
35
Married
Widowed
665
Common-Law
55
Divorced
110
60
Dwelling and Household Characteristics
Total no. occupied private dwellings – 550
By Type of dwelling
Single detached
Total private households – 550
By size of
household
By no. of census families
475
1 person
115
Non-family household
130
Semi-detached
5
2 persons
220
1 census family
395
Row House
--
3 persons
90
2 or more census families
15
4 persons
95
No. persons in private
household
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
Apt bldg less than 5
storeys
--
45
Other single attached
5
Movable dwelling
--
5 persons
6 or more
persons
15
Avg. no. persons per
household
10
1,370
2.5
15
19
Census Family Characteristics
Total no. children at home
395 Total couple families
By age
Total married couples
Under 6 years of age
95
385 Total Common-law Families
55
330 Total without children at home
35
Total without children at home 165 Total with children at home
20
Total with children at home
1 child at home
10
10
6 – 14 years
110
15 –17 years
40
1 child at home
65
2 children at home
18 – 24 years
90
2 children at home
80
3 or more children at home
25 years or over
55
20
Avg. no. children at home
0.9
Total single parent
45
Male parent
10
1 child at home
5
3 children or more at home
--
1 child at home
--
10
2 children at home
Female parent
165
35
25
2 children at home
5
5
Persons in Private Households
By census family status & living arrangements
Total number of persons
Number of non-family persons
1,375 Total no. Persons 65 yrs. and over
220
165 Number of non-family persons 65+
60
Living with relatives
25
Living with non-relatives only
25
Living Alone
Number of family persons
110
Living Alone
10
5
45
1,205 Number of family persons 65 yrs. +
165
20
AREA TWO
2011
4,789
2006
4,815
% change 2006-2011
- 0.5%
4.81
Average Income
$27,094 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
4,640
Total
English
3,785
French
Female
2,210
2,580
Ages 0-4
150
95
360
Ages 5-9
110
135
500
Ages 10-14
130
130
150
Ages 15-19
145
160
German
15
Ages 20-24
140
150
Dutch
15
Ages 25-29
145
170
Polish
25
Ages 30-34
140
160
Ukrainian
20
Ages 35-39
140
160
Hungarian
35
Ages 40-44
120
145
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
160
200
Croatian
25
Ages 50-54
170
200
Other languages
195
Ages 55-59
155
190
Multiple Responses
80
Ages 60-64
145
165
English and French
35
Ages 65-74
200
270
40
75+
155
265
5
--
Italian
21
Marital Status (15 yrs. and older)
Single
Separated
1,070
200
Married
Widowed
1,660
375
Common-Law
410
Divorced
325
Total no. occupied private dwellings – 2,120
By Type of dwelling
Total no. private households – 2,120
By size of
household
Single detached
960
1 person
710
Non-family
household
Semi-detached
330
2 persons
760
1 census family
Row House
240
3 persons
290
2 or more census
families
90
4 persons
230
household
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
storeys
Other single
attached
Movable Dwelling
5 persons
90
365
125
6 or more
persons
household
770
1,255
30
4,715
2.2
35
10
-Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
22
Total no. children at home 1,395 Total couple families
By age
1,020 Total Common-law Families
205
120
300
Total without children at home
435 Total with children at home
85
6 – 14 years
445
385
1 child at home
35
15 –17 years
175
1 child at home
165
2 children at home
35
18 – 24 years
285
2 children at home
150
10
25 years and over
190
1.0
Total single parent
355
Male parent
65
1 child at home
50
2 children at home
15
70
5
Female parent
295
1 child at home
170
2 children at home
90
35
820
320
75
25
10
130
Living Alone
710
Living Alone
275
505
23
AREA THREE
Population Characteristic
2011
3,385
2006
3,363
% change 2006-2011
0.7%
3.15
Average Income
$28,023 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
3,330
Total
English
2,615
French
Male
Female
1,655
1,730
Ages 0-4
90
105
385
Ages 5-9
100
90
325
Ages 10-14
105
95
Italian
55
Ages 15-19
115
95
German
10
Ages 20-24
110
95
Dutch
5
Ages 25-29
105
110
Polish
40
Ages 30-34
115
115
Ukrainian
40
Ages 35-39
95
115
Hungarian
35
Ages 40-44
125
115
5
Ages 45-49
120
145
10
Ages 50-54
150
125
Other languages
115
Ages 55-59
105
125
Multiple Responses
50
Ages 60-64
100
130
English and French
25
Ages 65-74
135
140
20
75+
85
125
--
--
Slovak
Croatian
24
Single
750
Married
Separated
110
Widowed
1,220
170
Common-Law
350
Divorced
190
Total no. occupied private dwellings - 1,380
By Type of dwelling
Total no. private households - 1,380
By size of
household
By no. Of census families
Single detached
995
1 person
330
385
Semi-detached
175
2 persons
525
1 census family
895
5
3 persons
260
Apartment, duplex
90
4 persons
170
No. Persons in private
household
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
--
5 persons
70
Row House
storeys
115
Other single
attached
5
Movable Dwelling
--
6 or more
persons
Avg. no. Persons per
household
25
3,370
2.5
30
25
1,050 Total couple families
By age
780 Total Common-law families
170
80
90
6 – 14 years
280
1 child at home
45
15 –17 years
120 1 child at home
125
2 children at home
25
18 – 24 years
200 2 children at home
105
20
25 years and over
140 3 or more children at home
1.0
Total single parent
245
Male parent
40
1 child at home
30
2 children at home
15
50
5
Female parent
200
1 child at home
120
2 children at home
55
30
485
155
85
20
10
105
Living Alone
330
Living Alone
120
330
26
AREA FOUR
2011
1,534
2006
1,537
% change 2006-2011
-0.2%
32.97
Average Income
$37,168 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
1,510
Total
English
1,200
French
Male
Female
800
735
Ages 0-4
25
10
170
Ages 5-9
30
35
140
Ages 10-14
40
55
Italian
35
Ages 15-19
65
50
German
25
Ages 20-24
65
45
Dutch
10
Ages 25-29
35
15
Polish
5
Ages 30-34
35
25
Ukrainian
5
Ages 35-39
40
45
Hungarian
15
Ages 40-44
60
55
Slovak
5
Ages 45-49
80
80
Croatian
5
Ages 50-54
75
80
Other languages
30
Ages 55-59
85
75
Multiple Responses
15
Ages 60-64
50
45
5
Ages 65-74
85
65
75+
40
50
English and French
10
--
--
27
Single
330
Separated
Married
25
Widowed
800
55
Common-Law
80
Divorced
50
Total no. occupied private dwellings - 570
By Type of dwelling
Total no. private households - 570
By size of
household
100
235
1 census family
435
3 persons
100
2 or more census
families
10
4 persons
100
household
5
5 persons
40
6 or more
persons
15
--
Single detached
550
1 person
85
Semi-detached
10
2 persons
--
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
Row House
Apt bldg less than
5 Storeys
Other single
attached
--
Movable Dwelling
--
household
10
1,530
2.7
28
By age
50
6 – 14 years
145
15 –17 years
65
18 – 24 years
145
25 years and over
65
1.0
Total single parent
45
Male parent
15
1 child at home
5
--
1 child at home
40
30
210
10
1 child at home
5
1 child at home
85
2 children at home
5
2 children at home
90
--
35
10
2 children at home
Female parent
25
15
2 children at home
5
5
235
55
25
40
Living Alone
90
Living Alone
10
5
40
175
29
AREA FIVE
2011
3,784
2006
3,753
% change 2006-2011
0.8 %
2.12
Average Income
$27,142 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
3,710
Total
English
2,590
French
Male
Female
1,855
1,925
Ages 0-4
75
80
780
Ages 5-9
90
65
340
Ages 10-14
90
70
125
Ages 15-19
115
95
15
Ages 20-24
95
115
Dutch
5
Ages 25-29
100
120
Polish
30
Ages 30-34
115
115
Ukrainian
20
Ages 35-39
110
90
Hungarian
40
Ages 40-44
135
105
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
140
150
Croatian
20
Ages 50-54
150
170
Other languages
75
Ages 55-59
135
145
Multiple Responses
70
Ages 60-64
135
140
English and French
50
Ages 65-74
210
200
20
75+
165
265
Italian
German
5
--
30
Single
815
Married
Separated
160
Widowed
1,405
320
Common-Law
380
Divorced
245
By Type of dwelling
Single detached
By size of
household
1,350
1 person
510
Semi-detached
55
2 persons
655
1 census family
Row House
20
3 persons
280
Apartment, duplex
55
4 persons
170
household
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
storeys
Other single
attached
Movable Dwelling
--
190
5 persons
6 or more
persons
50
household
575
1,020
15
3,680
2.2
15
10
31
By age
190
105
190
90
6 – 14 years
275
15 –17 years
115
18 – 24 years
25 years and over
280
1 child at home
55
1 child at home
145
2 children at home
25
205
2 children at home
105
10
165
0.9
Total single parent
245
Male parent
60
1 child at home
45
2 children at home
15
Female parent
1 child at home
35
-185
110
2 children at home
60
15
735
250
75
25
15
140
Living Alone
510
Living Alone
210
490
32
AREA SIX
2011
2,055
2006
2,375
% change 2006-2011
-13.5%
0.93
Average Income
$22,391 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
1,875
Total
English
1,520
French
Female
985
1,070
Ages 0-4
40
50
190
Ages 5-9
70
45
165
Ages 10-14
55
60
50
Ages 15-19
70
55
German
5
Ages 20-24
60
65
Dutch
--
Ages 25-29
60
60
Polish
20
Ages 30-34
55
65
Ukrainian
--
Ages 35-39
60
65
Hungarian
35
Ages 40-44
65
85
Slovak
5
Ages 45-49
90
70
Croatian
5
Ages 50-54
85
80
Other languages
60
Ages 55-59
85
65
Multiple Responses
25
Ages 60-64
35
45
English and French
10
Ages 65-74
70
80
10
75+
80
170
Italian
10
--
33
Single
525
Married
490
Common-Law
220
Separated
120
Widowed
190
Divorced
195
By Type of dwelling
Total no. private households – 945
By size of
household
By no.
families
Of
census
Single detached
290
1 person
410
450
Semi-detached
65
2 persons
300
1 census family
455
Row House
45
3 persons
110
2 or more
families
Apartment, duplex
145
4 persons
75
household
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
105
5 persons
30
household
storeys
285
6 or more
persons
10
Other single
attached
Movable Dwelling
census
10
1,895
2.0
10
34
By age
6 – 14 years
115
70
45
90
1 child at home
20
15 –17 years
60
1 child at home
35
2 children at home
15
18 – 24 years
80
2 children at home
45
10
25 years and over
70
10
1.0
Total single parent
170
Male parent
30
1 child at home
20
2 children at home
5
--
Female parent
135
1 child at home
80
2 children at home
35
20
255
140
40
5
80
5
Living Alone
415
Living Alone
130
120
35
AREA SEVEN
2011
2,148
2006
2,121
% change 2006-2011
1.3%
0.84
Average Income
$22, 446 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
2,100
Total
English
1,775
French
Female
1,045
1,100
Ages 0-4
60
55
165
Ages 5-9
65
60
160
Ages 10-14
50
50
Italian
30
Ages 15-19
60
60
German
10
Ages 20-24
95
90
Dutch
--
Ages 25-29
75
95
Polish
10
Ages 30-34
80
55
Ukrainian
--
Ages 35-39
60
80
Hungarian
20
Ages 40-44
70
95
Slovak
5
Ages 45-49
105
95
Croatian
--
Ages 50-54
95
95
Other languages
110
Ages 55-59
80
75
Multiple Responses
30
Ages 60-64
55
65
20
Ages 65-74
65
70
75+
35
65
English and French
5
5
--
36
Single
585
Married
Separated
125
Widowed
555
95
Common-Law
265
Divorced
195
By Type of dwelling
By size of
household
By no. of census
families
Single detached
340
1 person
425
Non-family
household
490
Semi detached
30
2 persons
350
1 census family
515
Row House
10
3 persons
140
2 or more census
families
125
4 persons
90
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
Storeys
Movable dwelling
100
425
5 persons
6 or more
persons
30
No. Persons in
private household
household
10
2,120
2.0
10
15
37
By age
400 Total Common-law families
135
75
60
6 – 14 years
125
1 child at home
35
20
15 –17 years
60
18 – 24 years
105
25 years and over
50
1.0
Total single parent
175
Male parent
1 child at home
60
2 children at home
2 children at home
50
20
5
30
1 child at home
25
2 children at home
5
--
Female parent
140
1 child at home
100
2 children at home
25
15
230
110
65
15
110
15
Living Alone
430
Living Alone
80
1,520 Number of family persons 65 yrs +
120
38
AREA EIGHT
2011
4,668
2006
4,630
% change 2006-2011
0.8 %
2.14
Average Income
$26,154 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
4,515
Total
English
3,105
French
Female
2,205
2,465
Ages 0-4
120
120
980
Ages 5-9
105
90
435
Ages 10-14
110
100
205
Ages 15-19
105
130
German
15
Ages 20-24
140
135
Dutch
10
Ages 25-29
150
155
Polish
20
Ages 30-34
140
125
Ukrainian
15
Ages 35-39
135
130
Hungarian
45
Ages 40-44
140
160
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
180
175
Croatian
15
Ages 50-54
190
175
Other languages
110
Ages 55-59
130
180
Multiple Responses
75
Ages 60-64
160
160
English and French
50
Ages 65-74
175
240
20
75+
210
385
Italian
--
--
39
Single
1,030
Separated
220
Married
Widowed
1,515
460
Common-Law
445
Divorced
345
Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
By Type of dwelling
Single detached
Semi detached
Row House
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
storeys
Total private households - 2,235
By size of
household
By no. of census
families
1,225
1 person
855
100
2 persons
805
1 census family
30
3 persons
305
170
4 persons
180
household
150
555
5
Movable Dwelling
5
5 persons
6 or more
persons
60
household
950
1,170
20
4,585
2.1
25
40
225
By age
125
100
6 – 14 years
295
1 child at home
55
15 –17 years
120
1 child at home
155
2 children at home
30
18 – 24 years
210
2 children at home
90
15
25 years and over
190
50
0.9
Total single parent
340
Male parent
80
1 child at home
60
2 children at home
20
5
Female parent
255
1 child at home
175
2 children at home
55
25
955
1,165 Number of non-family persons 65+
405
105
40
205
15
Living Alone
855
Living Alone
350
550
41
AREA NINE
2011
1,889
2006
1,801
% change 2006-2011
4.9 %
7.04
Average Income
$28,341 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
1,855
Total
English
1,515
French
Female
935
950
Ages 0-4
50
40
210
Ages 5-9
50
45
135
Ages 10-14
45
45
Italian
15
Ages 15-19
55
40
German
15
Ages 20-24
60
55
Dutch
5
Ages 25-29
60
50
Polish
10
Ages 30-34
65
60
Ukrainian
10
Ages 35-39
50
55
Hungarian
5
Ages 40-44
55
60
Slovak
--
Ages 45-49
75
75
Croatian
5
Ages 50-54
85
70
Other languages
70
Ages 55-59
60
80
Multiple Responses
30
Ages 60-64
70
75
English and French
20
Ages 65-74
100
115
10
75+
55
80
5
--
42
Single
365
Separated
65
Married
735
Common-Law
Widowed
120
Divorced
220
95
By Type of dwelling
Total no. private households – 830
By size of
household
Single detached
545
1 person
230
260
Semi detached
20
2 persons
355
1 census family
515
100
3 persons
110
2 or more
families
Apartment, duplex
75
4 persons
85
household
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
--
5 persons
25
household
Row House
storeys
80
Other single
attached
5
Movable Dwelling
--
6 or more
persons
census
10
1,890
2.3
20
43
By age
110
60
50
6 – 14 years
140
1 child at home
20
20
15 –17 years
60
1 child at home
60
2 children at home
18 – 24 years
85
2 children at home
50
25 years and over
65
25
0.9
Total single parent
105
Male parent
1 child at home
30
25
2 children at home
--
--
Female parent
5
75
1 child at home
45
2 children at home
20
10
1,890 Total no. persons 65 yrs. and over
350
110
55
65
Living Alone
230
Living Alone
15
5
80
245
44
AREA TEN
2011
2,597
2006
2,605
% change 2006-2011
-0.3%
1.24
Average Income
$33,947(2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Male
Female
2,560
Total
1,230
1,365
English
2,205
Ages 0-4
85
75
French
145
Ages 5-9
75
70
215
Ages 10-14
75
80
Italian
50
Ages 15-19
80
70
German
15
Ages 20-24
55
65
Dutch
10
Ages 25-29
75
75
Polish
10
Ages 30-34
70
80
Ukrainian
10
Ages 35-39
80
75
Hungarian
20
Ages 40-44
90
95
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
85
105
5
Ages 50-54
85
100
Other languages
80
Ages 55-59
85
90
Multiple Responses
25
Ages 60-64
100
110
English and French
15
Ages 65-74
105
145
10
75+
85
135
5
--
Single Responses
Croatian
45
Single
535
Separated
Married
95
Widowed
1,040
145
Common-Law
160
Divorced
170
By Type of dwelling
By size of
household
By no.
families
Of
census
Single detached
845
1 person
360
400
Semi detached
45
2 persons
400
1 census family
685
5
3 persons
155
2 or more
families
45
4 persons
140
household
Row House
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
Storeys
--
185
Other single
attached
--
Movable Dwelling
--
5 persons
6 or more
persons
55
census
household
10
2,580
2.3
15
46
By age
80
50
35
6 – 14 years
265
1 child at home
15
1 child at home
110
2 children at home
15
2 children at home
110
15 –17 years
90
18 – 24 years
130
25 years and over
85
Avg. No. children at home
1.0
Total single parent
145
Male parent
50
30
1 child at home
20
2 children at home
5
5
Female parent
115
1 child at home
75
2 children at home
20
15
465
185
50
80
Living Alone
365
Living Alone
10
5
170
280
47
5
AREA ELEVEN
2011
2,800
2006
2,676
% change 2006-2011
4.6 %
1.44
Average Income
$32,322 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Male
2,745
Total
1,285
1,515
English
2,230
Ages 0-4
45
60
French
160
Ages 5-9
55
50
360
Ages 10-14
60
55
Italian
80
Ages 15-19
80
60
German
30
Ages 20-24
80
70
Dutch
20
Ages 25-29
70
60
Polish
30
Ages 30-34
60
65
Ukrainian
15
Ages 35-39
55
70
Hungarian
75
Ages 40-44
90
75
Slovak
20
Ages 45-49
85
80
Croatian
20
Ages 50-54
95
115
Other languages
65
Ages 55-59
95
95
Multiple Responses
55
Ages 60-64
80
100
English and French
20
Ages 65-74
145
185
30
75+
190
365
--
--
Single Responses
Female
48
Single
515
Married
Separated
100
Widowed
1,170
370
Common-Law
170
Divorced
145
By Type of dwelling
Single detached
By size of
household
895
1 person
600
635
Semi-detached
--
2 persons
475
1 census family
720
Row House
--
3 persons
150
2 or more
families
15
4 persons
125
household
Apartment, duplex
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
280
storeys
220
--
Movable Dwelling
--
5 persons
6 or more
persons
30
census
Avg. No. persons per
household
10
2,795
2.0
20
49
640 Total couples families
By age
90
50
40
6 – 14 years
230
30
15 –17 years
70
18 – 24 years
155
25 years and over
85
Avg. No. children at home
0.8
Total single parent
115
Male parent
1 child at home
90
2 children at home
105
2 children at home
5
--
40
20
20
2 children at home
5
--
Female parent
1 child at home
1 child at home
90
1 child at home
70
2 children at home
20
10
885
415
40
20
70
15
Living Alone
605
Living Alone
385
465
50
AREA TWELVE
2011
6,035
2006
5,481
% change 2006-2011
10.1 %
5.50
Average Income
$33,349 (2005)
For major streets refer to map on pg. 15)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
5,935
Total
English
4,680
French
Male
Female
2,890
3,145
Ages 0-4
145
170
570
Ages 5-9
170
150
740
Ages 10-14
185
160
325
Ages 15-19
170
180
German
40
Ages 20-24
140
160
Dutch
35
Ages 25-29
160
175
Polish
30
Ages 30-34
145
160
Ukrainian
15
Ages 35-39
200
205
Hungarian
100
Ages 40-44
180
210
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
210
195
Croatian
40
Ages 50-54
215
250
Other languages
135
Ages 55-59
205
235
Multiple Responses
75
Ages 60-64
195
220
English and French
50
Ages 65-74
325
365
25
75+
245
320
--
--
Italian
51
Single
1,085
Separated
150
Married
Widowed
2,895
360
Common-Law
315
Divorced
240
By Type of dwelling
Single detached
By size of
household
1,750
1 person
545
165
2 persons
920
1 census family
Row House
30
3 persons
415
Apartment, duplex
35
4 persons
355
household
Semi-detached
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
240
storeys
185
5
Movable Dwelling
5
5 persons
6 or more
persons
140
household
595
1,710
25
6,000
2.5
40
52
By age
160
1,435 Total without children at home
90
70
6 – 14 years
730
1 child at home
30
15 –17 years
220
1 child at home
295
2 children at home
25
18 – 24 years
385
2 children at home
310
15
25 years and over
245
115
1.0
Total single parent
260
Male parent
50
1 child at home
35
2 children at home
20
--
Female parent
205
1 child at home
120
2 children at home
65
20
Living Alone
1,250
360
110
95
545
45
15
Living Alone
295
890
53
AREA THIRTEEN
2011
3,032
2006
3,161
% change 2006-2011
- 4.1 %
1.33
Average Income
$32,682 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
2,990
Total
English
2,500
French
Female
1,460
1,575
Ages 0-4
70
80
220
Ages 5-9
85
90
270
Ages 10-14
65
75
Italian
90
Ages 15-19
105
105
German
15
Ages 20-24
110
110
Dutch
15
Ages 25-29
80
80
Polish
10
Ages 30-34
95
95
Ukrainian
10
Ages 35-39
95
80
Hungarian
35
Ages 40-44
70
95
5
Ages 45-49
95
115
Croatian
20
Ages 50-54
95
120
Other languages
70
Ages 55-59
130
135
Multiple Responses
40
Ages 60-64
125
240
English and French
25
Ages 65-74
160
150
15
75+
85
95
5
--
Slovak
54
Single
665
Separated
85
Married
Widowed
1,340
135
Common-Law
205
Divorced
130
By Type of dwelling
By size of
household
Single detached
930
1 person
240
280
Semi-detached
125
2 persons
440
1 census family
905
Row House
35
3 persons
220
2or more census families
Apartment, duplex
10
4 persons
190
household
Apt bldg 5 or more
--
5 persons
75
storeys
storeys
6 or more
80
--
Movable Dwelling
--
3,030
household
15
2.6
20
persons
55
By age
100
50
180 Total without children at home 330 Total with children at home
55
6 – 14 years
335
1 child at home
25
15 –17 years
115
1 child at home
135
2 children at home
20
18 – 24 years
230
2 children at home
150
15
25 years and over
135
1.0
Total single parent
155
Male parent
30
1 child at home
20
2 children at home
5
5
Female parent
50
125
1 child at home
65
2 children at home
45
10
490
120
70
20
100
10
Living Alone
240
Living Alone
90
370
56
AREA FOURTEEN
2011
4,920
2006
4,877
% change 2006-2011
0.9 %
4.06
Average Income
$36,591 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Age
Single Responses
Male
4,835
Total
English
3,955
French
Female
2,420
2,495
Ages 0-4
125
110
315
Ages 5-9
170
155
560
Ages 10-14
205
160
220
Ages 15-19
240
225
German
20
Ages 20-24
155
135
Dutch
40
Ages 25-29
105
115
Polish
25
Ages 30-34
115
140
Ukrainian
15
Ages 35-39
135
150
Hungarian
35
Ages 40-44
160
220
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
215
255
Croatian
35
Ages 50-54
205
225
Other languages
175
Ages 55-59
175
155
Multiple Responses
60
Ages 60-64
140
140
English and French
20
Ages 65-74
180
180
40
75+
90
135
5
--
Italian
57
Single
1,070
Separated
115
Married
Widowed
2,245
Common-Law
230
Divorced
170
165
By structural
Type of dwelling
Single detached
By size of
household
1,380
1 person
275
235
2 persons
535
1 census family
Row House
85
3 persons
350
Apartment, duplex
15
4 persons
385
household
Semi-detached
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
Storeys
--
10
Other single
attached
--
Movable Dwelling
--
5 persons
6 or more
persons
140
household
305
1,315
20
4,895
2.8
45
58
By age
115
55
65
6 – 14 years
705
1 child at home
25
15 –17 years
275
1 child at home
240
2 children at home
25
18 – 24 years
420
2 children at home
345
10
25 years and over
175
125
1.2
Total single parent
210
Male parent
35
1 child at home
25
2 children at home
15
Female parent
-180
1 child at home
80
2 children at home
75
20
580
155
85
80
Living Alone
275
Living Alone
35
5
110
425
59
AREA FIFTEEN
2011
5,624
2006
5,865
% change 2006-2011
-4.1 %
4.73
Average Income
$34,410 (2005)
Mother Tongue
Single Responses
Age
5,505
Total
English
4,470
French
Male
Female
2,735
2,890
Ages 0-4
120
120
460
Ages 5-9
160
115
570
Ages 10-14
160
140
150
Ages 15-19
185
185
German
45
Ages 20-24
195
165
Dutch
20
Ages 25-29
145
150
Polish
35
Ages 30-34
160
150
Ukrainian
20
Ages 35-39
170
175
Hungarian
50
Ages 40-44
170
200
Slovak
10
Ages 45-49
190
230
Croatian
45
Ages 50-54
225
245
Other languages
185
Ages 55-59
195
255
Multiple Responses
110
Ages 60-64
210
215
English and French
40
Ages 65-74
290
315
60
75+
165
240
5
5
Italian
60
Single
1,170
Separated
140
Married
Widowed
2,635
Common-Law
290
Divorced
335
240
By structural
Type of dwelling
Single detached
By size of
household
1,595
1 person
515
Semi-detached
175
2 persons
910
1 census family
Row House
190
3 persons
365
Apartment, duplex
40
4 persons
330
household
Apt bldg 5 or more
storeys
160
5 persons
110
household
Storeys
115
5
Movable Dwelling
--
6 or more
persons
570
1,585
25
5,605
2.5
45
61
165
By age
110
60
6 – 14 years
630
1 child at home
25
15 –17 years
210
1 child at home
245
2 children at home
20
18 – 24 years
405
2 children at home
280
10
25 years and over
230
115
1.0
Total single parent
265
Male parent
65
1 child at home
50
2 children at home
5
5
Female parent
200
1 child at home
125
2 children at home
55
20
1,005
290
90
30
20
140
Living Alone
510
Living Alone
62
235
715
LABOUR FORCE
This section describes labour force characteristics for the City of Welland and the
Regional Municipality of Niagara. Statistics included in this section: number of persons
employed, unemployment rates, educational attainment, occupations, employment
insurance claims and payouts, and number of persons receiving social assistance.
The City of Welland lies in the centre of the Region, which provides easy
commuting to and from all corners of the Region via excellent highways.
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LABOUR FORCE BY AGE – ST. CATHARINES-NIAGARA CMA
Age
Number of Persons Employed 2013
Number of Persons Employed 2014
15+
193,500
195,400
15-24
26,300
29,500
25-54
125,000
123,400
55+
42,300
42,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2015
LABOUR FORCE BY MONTH (AGE 15+) – ST. CATHARINES-NIAGARA CMA
Labour Force
(x 1000)
Employed
(x 1000)
Unemployed
(x 1000)
Participation
Rate
Unemployment
Rate
Employment
Rate
Apr-14
213.1
193.4
19.6
62.3
9.2
56.6
May-14
213.8
195.7
18.1
62.5
8.5
57.2
Jun-14
213.2
197.1
16.1
62.3
7.6
52.6
Jul-14
213.6
197.9
15.7
62.4
7.4
57.8
Aug-14
212.8
196.7
16.2
62.1
7.6
57.4
Sep-14
211.7
196.3
15.4
61.8
7.7
57.3
Oct-14
210.8
197.1
13.6
61.5
6.5
57.5
Nov-14
209.3
197.2
12.1
61.1
5.7
57.6
Dec-14
209.5
196.0
13.4
61.2
6.4
57.2
Jan-15
208.0
193.5
14.5
60.7
7.0
56.5
Feb-15
208.6
192.8
15.8
60.9
7.6
56.3
Mar-15
211.0
195.8
16.0
61.6
7.6
56.9
Apr-15
213.5
198.1
15.3
62.3
7.2
57.8
LABOUR FORCE BY EDUCATION
Educational Attainment
Welland
St. Catharines
Niagara (CMA)
Ontario
Canada
Total population 15 yrs+
42,325
324,895
10,474,670
27,259,525
No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
9,475
67,345
1,954,520
5,485,400
High School Certificate or Equivalent
13,650
98,545
2,801,805
6,968,935
Apprenticeship, Trades Certificate or Diploma
4,030
30,710
771,140
2,950,685
College, CEGEP, Non-University Certificate or Diploma
9,750
71,255
2,070,875
4,970,020
University Certificate, or Diploma (below Bachelor level)
1,020
9,695
427,150
1,200,130
University Certificate, Diploma or Degree
4,390
47,350
2,448,175
5,684,360
Source: Statistics Canada NHS 2011 Profile
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LABOUR FORCE SECTORS – ST CATHARINES-NIAGARA CMA
2013
2014
Goods-Producing Sector
43,200
42,300
Agriculture
4,400
4,000
Construction
13,900
15,300
Manufacturing
22,500
20,800
Services-Producing Sector
151,300
153,200
Trade
31,100
31,100
Transportation and Warehousing
7,500
8,100
Finance, insurance, real estate, and leasing
7,400
10,100
Professional, scientific and technical services
7,400
9,100
Business, building and other support services
10,800
11,100
Educational Services
16,300
17,700
Health Care and Social Assistance
21,300
23,300
Information, culture, and recreation
8,800
8,400
Accommodation and Food Services
20,900
23,000
Other Services
9,800
6,800
Public Administration
9,800
8,400
194,400
195,400
Total Employed
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES – SEASONALLY ADJUSTED
2011
Niagara CMA
Ontario
Canada
2012
Niagara CMA
Ontario
Canada
2013
Niagara CMA
Ontario
Canada
2014
Niagara CMA
Ontario
Canada
2015
Niagara CMA
Ontario
Canada
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
9.6
8.1
7.7
9.4
8.1
7.7
9.4
8.0
7.7
9.0
8.0
7.6
8.9
7.9
7.5
8.6
7.8
7.5
8.4
7.7
7.3
8.2
7.6
7.3
8.2
7.6
7.2
8.0
7.8
7.3
7.6
7.9
7.3
7.4
7.9
7.4
7.3
7.9
7.5
7.6
7.8
7.5
7.5
7.7
7.4
7.7
7.6
7.3
7.7
7.7
7.3
8.1
7.8
7.2
8.2
7.8
7.3
8.5
7.8
7.3
8.5
7.9
7.3
8.7
8.0
7.4
8.2
8.0
7.3
7.8
8.0
7.3
7.1
7.8
7.1
7.1
7.8
7.0
7.9
7.7
7.1
8.6
7.7
7.1
8.5
7.5
7.2
8.3
7.5
7.1
8.3
7.5
7.1
8.6
7.5
7.1
8.6
7.5
7.1
8.4
7.4
7.0
8.7
7.4
6.9
8.9
7.5
7.0
8.8
7.6
7.0
8.5
7.6
7.1
8.3
7.4
7.0
8.2
7.4
7.0
7.7
7.3
7.0
7.7
7.3
7.0
7.5
7.3
7.0
7.8
7.4
7.0
7.4
7.4
7.0
7.1
7.1
6.8
6.8
7.0
6.7
7.0
6.9
6.7
6.9
7.0
6.6
6.9
6.9
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.7
6.4
6.9
6.8
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WELFARE CASELOAD – NIAGARA REGION
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Avg.
Year to Year
2005
7,092
7,212 7,315 7,212 6,984 6,893 6,707 6,774
6,809 6,669 6,887 7,053
6,967
+1.2%
2006
7,345
7,419 7,482 7,336 7,243 6,961 6,751 6,673
6,718 6,577 6,867 7,078
7,038
+1.0%
2007
7,522
7,503 7,533 7,484 7,469 7,288 7,066 7,064
7,028 6,864 6,995 7,090
7,242
+2.9%
2008
7,529
7,479 7,469 7,536 7,400 7,327 7,229 7,224
7,320 7,394 7,580 7,937
7,457
+3.0%
2009
8,434
8,489 8,755 8,802 8,832 8,960 8,965 9,048
9,119 9,030 9,109 9,277
8,902
+19.4%
2010
9,630
9,619 9,838 9,838 9,911 9,867 9,813 9,801
9,832 9,677 9,711 9,948
9,790
+10.0%
2011
10292
10238 10410 10320 10413 10377 10630 10176 10180 10003 10211 10370 10302
+5.2%
2012
10751
10736 10799 10699 10842 10812 10692 10719 10552 10229 10333 10417 10632
+3.2%
2013
10708
10672 10749 10892 10985 10804 10617 10568 10459 10314 10471 10547 10649
+0.17%
2014
10950
10869 10963 11059
10960
2015
Province (OW CMSM Expenditure Report)
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REGULAR CLAIMS – ST.CATHARINES-NIAGARACMA
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Oct
Nov
Dec
Avg.
2009 14,030 14,560 16,670 13,580 12,810 13,210 14,070 14,620 11,450
11,580
12,890
14,260
13,644
2010 15,990 15,850 15,570 13,560 11,690 10,610 11,490 12,130
9,520
9,360
10,340
11,850
12,330
2011 13,490 13,710 13,300 11,100 8,960 8,160
8,600 10,150
7,570
7,500
8,280
9,920
10,062
2012 11,850 12,080 11,740 9,450 8,160 7,670
9,580
9,810
7,140
7,110
8,190
9,490
9,366
2013 11,670 12,040 11,540 9,400 7,990 7,570
9,430
9,630
7,020
7,170
8,090
9,350
9,242
2014 10,955 11,130 11,040 9,140 7,400 6,390
8,920
9,150
6,440
6,710
7,410
8,650
8,653
2015 10,430 10,540 10,200
Aug
Sept
10,390
Source: Statistics Canada 2015
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COMMUTING PATTERN OF EMPLOYED LABOUR FORCE IN WELLAND 2006 AND 2011
* Based on an Employed Labour Force of 24,100 in 2006 and 26,130 in 2011.
Welland Residents that Commute out of Welland for Work
To Work in Municipality:
Leave Welland in 2006
Leave Welland in 2011
% change 2006 to 2011
Fort Erie
460
455
-1.1%
Port Colborne
960
810
-15.6%
Wainfleet
85
100
15%
Pelham
740
775
4.5%
Thorold
790
900
12.2%
2,170
1,995
-8.1%
400
335
-16.25%
3,165
2,485
-21.5%
315
260
-17.5%
1,455
1,030
-29.2%
145
85
-41.4%
Niagara Falls
Niagara-on-the-Lake
St. Catharines
Lincoln
Outside CMA
Outside Canada
Source: Statistics Canada NHS 2006 and 2011
Outside Residents that Commute into Welland for Work
Come from Municipality: Come to Welland in 2006
Come to Welland in 2011
% change 2006 to 2011
505
455
-9.9%
1,195
1,195
0
505
455
-9.9%
Pelham
1,350
1,220
-9.6%
Thorold
420
500
16%
Niagara Falls
900
1,275
29.4%
Niagara-on-the-Lake
145
185
21.6%
1,575
2,840
44.5%
Lincoln
135
265
49.1%
Outside CMA
630
390
38.1%
Outside Canada
n/a
n/a
Fort Erie
Port Colborne
Wainfleet
St. Catharines
n/a
Source: Statistics Canada NHS 2006 and 2011
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INCOME
The following section illustrates the City’s income range by: category, gender and
source of income. Comparisons between Welland and other Ontario and Canadian
cities are made.
In addition to income statistics, estimates of the average household expenditures
for 2010 and 2011, an income overview, and per capita income are given for Welland.
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INCOME RANGE – CITY OF WELLAND – 2010
Income Range
# of persons
Under $5,000
7,770
$5,000 to $9,999
6,635
$10,000 to $14,999
8,420
$15,000 to $19,999
8,565
$20,000 to $29,999
14,680
$30,000 to $39,999
12,300
$40,000 to $49,999
9,950
$50,000 to $59,999
6,400
$60,000 to $79,999
7,170
$80,000 to $99,999
3,700
$100,000 and over
3,140
$100,000 to $124,999
1,840
$125,000 and over
1,295
Average Income
$35,630
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 NHS
AVERAGE INCOME BY GENDER – CITY OF WELLAND – 2010
Average Income
Males
$42,252
Females
$29,345
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INCOME BY SOURCE – CITY OF WELLAND – 2010
Source
Total Income (%)
Employment
67.0
Investment
2.8
Retirement pensions,
superannuation and annuities
10.2
Other Money Income
1.8
Canada/Quebec Pension Plan
Benefits
5.5
Employment Insurance Benefits
2.0
Old Age Security pensions and
Guaranteed Income Supplement
Child Benefits
Other Income from government
sources
4.2
1.6
5.6
AVERAGE ANNUAL INCOME FOR CITIES THE SIZE OF WELLAND – 2009
City
Total Number of Income Tax
Average Personal Income In 2009
Filers in 2009
($)
Albion, British Columbia.
55,200
40,488
Barker’s Point, New Brunswick
44,180
38,953
Chatham, Ontario
86,430
34,133
Cornwall, Ontario
40,050
31,389
Granby, Quebec
51,980
32,129
Medicine Hat, Alberta
48,790
45,617
New Westminster, British Columbia
50,850
38,031
St. Albert, Alberta
44,800
62,864
Vernon, British Columbia
41,150
36,398
WELLAND, Ontario
42,630
33,558
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, 2013
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AVERAGE ANNUAL INCOME FOR CITIES ACROSS CANADA – 2009
City and Province/Territory
Average Income in 2009 ($)
Calgary, Alberta
59,139
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
35,726
Fredericton, New Brunswick
38,953
Ottawa, Ontario
50,844
Quebec, Quebec
38,649
St. John’s, Newfoundland
41,313
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
44,025
Sydney, Nova Scotia
31,183
Toronto, Ontario
44,458
Vancouver, British Columbia
43,910
WELLAND, Ontario
33,558
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
48,672
Winnipeg, Manitoba
38,878
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
60,890
Iqaluit, Nunavut
60,204
ONTARIO CITIES AVERAGE ANNUAL INCOME – 2009
City
Total Reported
Income (000s $)
Average
Personal
Income ($)
City
Total Reported
Income (000s $)
Average
Personal
Income ($)
Acton
2,225,865
50,496
Niagara Falls
2,222,036
33,847
Ajax
3,259,739
42,433
North Bay
1,655,613
37,903
Alton
2,346,369
52,593
Oakville
3,046,429
46,235
Aurora
2,243,369
58,254
Oshawa
4,313,167
38,645
Barrie
3,977,165
39,554
Owen Sound
833,659
36,136
Belleville
1,760,115
37,441
Peterborough
2,659,437
37,273
Bond Head
1,190,678
43,047
Richmond Hill
6,418,332
43,838
Bowmanville
2,762,950
45,153
Sarnia
2,483,032
43,086
Brampton
12,080,805
32,802
Sault Ste Marie
2,314,443
37,172
Brantford
2,699,672
35,517
Simcoe
1,745,807
35,694
Burlington
7,156,909
53,566
St. Catharines
3,809,921
36,585
Cambridge
3,838,743
39,107
Stratford
1,038,616
39,702
Concord
7,203,708
45,628
Sudbury
5,317,922
41,520
Guelph
4,126,868
42,620
Thunder Bay
3,601,753
38,938
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Hamilton
14,873,270
38,522
Tillsonburg
534,872
35,399
Kingston
3,945,194
42,943
Timmins
1,389,109
40,090
Kitchener
9,192,226
37,804
Toronto
88,391,206
44,458
London
11,072,691
39,765
Waterloo
3,695,127
49,499
Markham
12,652,282
42,851
WELLAND
1,430,586
33,558
Mississauga
88,391,206
44,458
Whitby
4,270,285
49,203
Newmarket
2,876,080
46,865
Windsor
6,064,419
34,956
ONTARIO
344,111,460
41,551
INCOME OVERVIEW – 2011 ESTIMATES
City
Population
Income %
(+ / -)
National Avg.
Unemployment Rate
Male / Female
(%)
Per Capita
Income
($)
North Bay
65,385
-15
9.8 / 8.2
28,087
Sault Ste. Marie
81,917
-13
11.5 / 7.7
28,823
Welland
53,072
-20
9.5 / 8.7
26,508
Cornwall
60,206
-25
10.2 / 7.2
24,887
St. Catharines
136,698
-14
9.3 / 7.5
28,440
Niagara Falls
86,907
-18
9.2 / 6.8
26,947
Brantford
96,363
-13
9.4 / 7.3
28,647
Guelph
128,209
+3
7.6 / 5.8
34,186
Grimsby
27,415
+17
8.6 / 6.0
38,784
Toronto
5,834,408
+8
9.8 / 7.8
35, 612
ONTARIO
13,415,750
+1
9.3 / 7.3
33,417
Source: FP Markets, Canadian Demographics, 2011
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES, WELLAND
Service
Cost in dollars 2010 (estimates)
Cost in dollars 2011 (estimates)
Clothing
2,672
2,646
Food
7,380
7,308
Health & Personal Care
2,652
2,626
Recreation, Reading & Education
5,008
4,957
Shelter costs
12,500
12,377
Taxes & Security
15,597
15,445
Transportation
8,437
8,351
Other
9,673
9,578
Total Expenditures
63,919
63,287
Source: F.P Markets, Canadian Demographics, 2011
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RETAIL
With an abundance of shopping facilities, Welland offers shoppers a wide variety
and great selection to meet their shopping needs! Following is the information of the
local major retail stores and shopping malls in Welland.
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RETAIL ACTIVITY
Downtown Retail Space
Prices range from $4.00 to $13.50 per square foot; triple net depending upon area, landlord, age and condition of the
building. Tenants must pay all other costs, such as heat, hydro, water and taxes.
Seaway Mall Retail Space
The Seaway Mall is a 500,000 square foot shopping centre anchored by Sears, Cineplex Entertainment, Winners and
Shoppers Drug Mart. Rent ranges from $20.00 per square foot within the mall, to $65.00 per square foot in the food court.
Tenants must pay all other costs, such as heat, hydro, water, taxes, common area Maintenance and Promotion Fund fees.
Shopping Malls
Plaza
Address
Year
Opened
1995
Store
Count
11
Parking
Spaces
165
Gross Retail
Area
28,000 sq. ft.
Distance to
competition
across the
street
Chelwood Gate
Plaza
440 Niagara
Street
Lincoln Centre
300 Lincoln
Street
1972
24
1,130
170,815 sq. ft.
1.5 miles
Convergy’s Call
Centre / Scotia Bank /
No Frills
Northtown
Shopping
Centre
325 Thorold
Road
1964
13
380
60,000 sq. ft.
across the
street
Food Basics / IDA
Pharmacy
Rose City Plaza
835 Ontario
Road
1981
15
600
106,044 sq. ft.
1.5 miles
FreshCo / Shoppers
Drug Mart / LCBO
Seaway Mall
800 Niagara
Street North
1975
125
2,800
500,000 sq. ft.
9 miles
Sears / Cineplex /
Winners/ Shoppers
South Pelham
Market Plaza
609 South
Pelham Road
1999
10
400
63,117 sq. ft.
1 mile
Sobey’s / Shopper’s
Drug Mart
Thorold Road
and Rice Road
30 Rice Road
N/A
10
150
16,037 sq. ft.
across the
street
M&M Meat Shops /
Tim Horton’s
Fitch Street
Plaza
200 Fitch
Street
1959
25
500
94,650 sq. ft.
1 mile
LCBO / Giant Tiger
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Anchors
Scotiabank / Beer
Store / Kimono’s
Buffet / CAA Niagara
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Welland Hospital Site of the Niagara Health System provides many services
to the citizens of Welland and surrounding communities. The 900 employees at the
hospital work hard to meet the health care needs of their patients. In-patient and outpatient health care information is included.
The New Niagara Emergency Services enhance the health care in the Regional
Municipality of Niagara by providing an ambulance service to the residents of its
communities.
The issue of safety in Welland is one well-recognized and attended to. The
Niagara Regional Police, Number 33 Division, is located in Welland. The Ontario
Provincial Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police also patrol areas in the City and
Regional Municipality of Niagara. The Welland Fire Department, with five local fire
stations, enforces the safety of the citizens of Welland.
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HEALTH
Hospital Care
The Welland Hospital site of the Niagara Health System has been providing hospital care to Welland and surrounding
communities since 1908. In 1960, a new hospital opened at the Third Avenue location. This community hospital provides
Inpatient and Day surgery, Complex Care, 24-hour Emergency service, an Ontario Breast Screening Program, and a number
of unique programs and clinics. An updated Emergency Department and renovated Ambulatory Care Centre opened in
2003. A new Dialysis Centre opened in 2008. The hospital also operates a Long Term Care facility. This site services a
catchment population of more than 70,000.
Welland Hospital Services
Ambulatory Clinics
Surgery
Complex Care
Satellite dialysis centre
Critical Care Services
Pharmacy
Diabetes Education Centre
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Ophthalmology Program
Laboratory
Ontario Breast Screening Clinic
Long-Term Care
Medicine
*This is not a full list of all services. Please contact the Welland Hospital main switchboard at 905-378-4647 for more
information.
Medical Services
There are over 20 General Practitioners and 30 Specialists that practice in Welland. MDS Laboratories operates a Regional
Laboratory and Patient Laboratory in Welland. In addition, there are approximately 20 dentists, 3 physiotherapy centers
and 10 chiropractors that practice in Welland along with 3 private emergency walk-in clinics.
Ambulance Services
Niagara Emergency Medical Services is made up of paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers who are committed to
promoting the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors to Niagara. There are 17 ambulances bases throughout the
region and have 37 emergency service vehicles which are staffed by dedicated and highly qualified paramedics. Our state of
the art Communication Centre is staffed with over 25 System Status Controllers who handle all 911 emergency and
scheduling of ambulance calls 24/7.
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SAFETY FACILITIES
Police Protection - Niagara Regional Police Service (N.R.P.S.)
The Niagara Regional Police Service provides policing to the Niagara Region’s residents and visitors. The Service has a
Central Region headquarters for Welland and Port Colborne, located on Lincoln Street in Welland. In addition to uniform
patrol officers, the Central Region also includes an investigative branch consisting of detectives who investigate major
incidents. The Niagara Regional Police Service maintains mobile and foot patrols and also has a number of specialized
units, including Canine, Auxiliary Police and Community Services. Some of the focus of the Service is on education on traffic
safety and drug awareness and these are provided to elementary and secondary schools.
Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.)
Ontario’s provincial highways (King’s Highway system) are patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police. King’s Highways in
Welland are 58A, 140 and 406.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.)
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) has an office located on Glendale Avenue in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The
Niagara R.C.M.P. detachment covers the entire Regional Municipality of Niagara. There are sixty-five members of the
R.C.M.P. stationed at the Niagara Detachment, as well as a support staff of five civil servants. The Niagara R.C.M.P. enforces
approximately 97 statures including The Narcotic Control Act, The Food and Drug Act, The Customs Act, The Excise Act and
The Immigration Act.
Fire and Emergency Services
The Fire and Emergency Services Department is a composite department made up of 48 career firefighters and 62
volunteer firefighters assigned to emergency response and working from five stations in the City. Additional career staff
work in fire prevention, firefighter training, and administration. The career firefighters work in 4 rotating shifts providing
24/7 availability while the volunteers are called as needed.
At fire Headquarters, the department has a Training Officer, a Director of Fire Prevention and two Fire Prevention Officers.
On the administrative side a Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and two Administrative Assistants. The staff generally works
regular office hours.
Firefighters deal with more than just fires. “Suppression” staff maintain many different skills to deal with all types of
emergencies including fires of all types, hazardous material spills, specialized rescue incidents, and medical assistance
calls.
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A big part of our emergency call volume is responding with ambulance on medical assistance calls. Medical call volumes
are increasing every year and the department’s role in this area is also increasing. In 1996, all department apparatus were
equipped with Defibrillators. Currently all Suppression staff are trained to First Responder-Level 3.
The Training Officer prepares and ensures that appropriate training is available and is provided to all firefighters in the
Department. Skill demands on firefighters are constantly evolving which creates a challenging task to ensure that our staff
are on top of their skills at all times.
“Fire Prevention” staff provides services including public safety education, Fire Code enforcement, and fire cause
investigation. These services are a vital part of providing fire protection to the public. The principal aim is threefold; 1) To
educate the public on how to prevent fires in their homes and at work. 2) To ensure that buildings are fire safe by design
and in their use. 3) To discover how fires happened and what can be done to prevent a reoccurrence. Ironically, it is public
attitude and individual actions (or inactions) that cause the vast majority of fires.
Fire safety is in your hands. Be a part of the solution!
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EDUCATION
Parents and students have many choices when it comes to education. The four
school boards which operate schools in Welland provide for a variety of options
including French or English language curriculums and Catholic or Public schools.
Post secondary institutions local to Welland include Niagara College, and Brock
University. There are also a variety of trade and skill schools for adults looking to
further their education and become skilled in a specific field or trade.
This section presents information regarding local day cares/nursery schools, locations
and principals for all elementary and secondary schools in Welland, enrollments for the
four school boards, program listings and enrollment numbers for the post secondary
institutions, and a list of skill and trade schools in Welland.
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EDUCATION FACILITIES
Licensed Day Cares and Nursery Schools in Welland
Name
Address
Phone #
Office Hours
Ages
Contact
ACW - Kids World Day
Care Centre
150 Plymouth Rd.
L3B 3C7
(905) 735-8312
Mon-Fri
6:45am–6:00pm
0.3 to 12 yr
Karen Beardwood
Supervisor
La Boite A Soleil - Empress 58 Empress Ave.
L3B 1K9
(905) 735-9537
Mon-Fri
7:00am–5:45pm
1.6 to 12 yr
Christine Gagnon
Supervisor
La Boite A Soleil – Fitch
310 Fitch St.
L3C 4W8
(905) 735-9944
Mon – Fri
7:00am–5:45pm
1.6 to 12 yr
Tammy Bibeau
Supervisor
La Boite A Soleil – Nouvel
Horizon
621 Quaker Road
(905) 735-9536
Mon – Fri
7:00am–5:45pm
0.3 to 12 yr
Ginette Secord
Supervisor
ACW – Woodlawn
300 Woodlawn Rd. (905) 714-7849
Niagara College,
Mon – Fri
7:30am–5:30pm
0.3 to10 yr
Quaker Before and After
School Care
73 Quaker Rd.
L3C 3G7
(905) 735-1465
Mon-Fri
8:00am-4:30pm
Sacred Heart Day Nursery
1 Edward St.
L3C 5H2
(905) 732-4542
Mon – Fri
8:00am-4:30pm
Sept.-June
2 to 7 yr
Sister Marian Limen
Supervisor
Seven C’s Christian Child
Care Centre
224 Division St.
L2B 4A2
(905) 732-7329
Mon – Fri
7:00am-6:00pm
1.5 to 5 yr
Jennifer Ballantyne
Interim Supervisor
ACW - St. Andrews Child
Care Centre
16 St. Andrew Ave. (905) 732-2112
L3B 1E1
Mon – Fri
7:00am-6:00pm
3.8 to 12 yr
St. David’s Co-op Nursery
School
369 Thorold Rd.
L3C 3W4
(905) 734-4440
Mon – Fri
8:45-11:30am
Mon – Wed
12:45-3:30pm
Sept.-June
2.6 to 5 yr
Welland Parent Child Care 285 East Main St.
Centre
L3B 3X1
(905) 735-1465
Mon – Fri
8:00am –4:30pm
Sept-June
Welland Regional Child
Care Centre
25 Bruce St.
L3B 3P9
(905) 735-2665
Mon – Fri
7:30am-6:00pm
YMCA Child Care
Alexander Kuska
333 Rice Rd.
L3C 2V9
(905) 714-3359
3.8 – 12 yr
YMCA Child Care Glendale 24 Farnham Ave.
School
L3C 3R1
(905) 734-1209
3.8 – 12 yr
Jane Maddalena
Supervisor
YMCA Child Care
Holy Name
290 Fitch St.
L3C 4W5
(905) 714-9622
Mon – Fri
7:00am-9:00am
11:30am-6:00pm
3.8 to 12 yr
Meredith Ramella
Supervisor
YMCA Child Care Father
Fogarty
269 Thorold Rd.
L3C 3W1
(905) 788-3505
Mon – Fri
7:00am-6:00pm
3.8 to 12 yr
Nicole Robbins
Supervisor
Stacy Wilcox
Supervisor
Nancy Ingrao
Supervisor
Stacy Wilcox
Supervisor
1.6 to 5 yr
Julie Bellows
Supervisor
Source: Early Childhood Community Development Centre, 2015
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Home Child Care Providers in Welland
Caregiver ID
Major Intersection
Languages
Office Hours
RG-WE-17
Divison and King St
English
Mon – Fri
6:30am-6:30pm
RG-WE-20
Ontario and Southworth,
Lincoln ahnd Southworth
N/A
Mon – Fri
7:00am-5:30pm
RG-WE-23
Niagara Street
English and French
Mon – Fri
7:00am-5:00pm
RG-WE-24
Port Robinson Road and
Merritt Road
English, some sign
language
Mon – Fri
8:00am-5:00pm
RG-WE-31
Lincoln and Wellington
English, some French
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:00pm
RG-WE-34
Woodlawn and Rice Road
English, some sign
language
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:30pm
RG-WE-35
First Avenue and Rolling
Acres Drive
N/A
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:15pm
RG-WE-36
Thorold Road and Niagara
Street
English
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:30pm
RG-WE-38
Prince Charles Drive and
Fitch Street
N/A
Mon – Fri
7:00am - 5:30pm
RG-WE-4
Ontario and Southworth
Street
English and French
Mon – Fri
8:30am-5:00pm
RG-WE-40
N/A
N/A
Any
RG-WE-41
South Pelham Road and
Thorold Road
N/A
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:30pm
RG-WE-43
Niagara Street and Quaker
Road
N/A
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:00pm
RG-WE-44
South Pelham and
Woodlawn Road
English and French
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:30pm
RG-WE-45
Lincoln and Prince Charles
English and Russian
Mon – Fri
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
RG-WE-7
Niagara Street and
Woodlawn Road
English
Mon – Fri
7:30am-5:30pm
Source: Early Childhood Community Development Centre, 2014
*For other Niagara Region Day Care and Nursery School Programs, please call (905) 682-6611
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District School Board of Niagara
191 Carlton St.
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7P4
Phone: (905) 641-1550 or (905) 563-0909
Fax: (905) 685-8511
www.dsbn.edu.on.ca
Elementary Schools
School
Fitch Street
Glendale
Gordon
Diamond Trail
Plymouth
Princess Elizabeth
Quaker Road
Ross
Address
164 Fitch Street,
L3C 4V5
24 Farnham Avenue,
L3C 3R1
468 Thorold Road West,
L3C 3W6
315 Southworth Street,
L3B 1Z8
111 First Street,
L3B 4S1
330 Scholfield Avenue,
L3B 1P2
333 Quaker Road,
L3C 3G7
358 Niagara Street,
L3C 1K9
Phone Number
(905) 732-3683
Principal
Bill Hadfield
(905) 735-5213
Robyn Mortley
(905) 734-3730
Tony D’Alessandro
(905) 734-3208
Pam Spero
(905) 732-4110
Nikki Train
(905) 734-3460
Shellee Niznik
(905) 732-5412
Mark Leduc
(905) 734-4273
Patti Lott
240 Thorold Road,
L3C 3W2
170 Wellington Street,
L3B 1B3
(905) 735-0700
Nigel Evans
(905) 734-7458
Erin Lotherington
Secondary Schools
Centennial
Eastdale
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Niagara Catholic District School Board
427 Rice Rd.
Welland, ON, L3C 7C1
Phone: (905) 735-0240
Fax: (905) 735-0247
www.niagararcatholic.ca
Elementary Schools
Alexander Kuska
Holy Name
St. Andrew
St. Augustine
St. Kevin
St. Mary
333 Rice Road,
L3C 2V9
290 Fitch Street,
L3C 4W5
16 St. Andrew Avenue,
L3B 1E1
300 Santone Avenue,
L3B 2J8
182 Aqueduct Street,
L3C 1C4
120 Plymouth Road,
L3B 3C7
(905) 735-4471
Mary Lou Vescio
(905) 732-4992
Terry Antoniou
(905) 732-5663
Carla Bianco
(905) 734-4659
Mary Kay Kalagian
(905) 734-7709
Enrico Schirru
(905) 734-7326
Scott Root
64 Smith Street,
L3C 4H4
(905) 788-3060
Ralph DeFazio
269 Thorold Road
L3C 3W1
(905) 734-4495
Robert DiPersio
Secondary School
Notre Dame
Continuing Education
Father Fogarty Centre
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
116 Cornelius Parkway,
Toronto, ON, M6L 2K5
Phone: (416) 614-0844 or 1-888-538-1702
Fax: (416) 397-2012
http://csviamonde.ca/
1 Vanier Parkway
Welland, ON, L3B 1A1
Phone: 905 732-4280
Fax: 905 732-1628
Elementary Schools
e
Champlain (Mat/6 )
Nouvel Horizon (Mat/6
e)
101 Afton Avenue,
L3B 1W1
621 Quaker Road,
L3C 3H1
(905) 732-3113
Stacey Savignac
(905) 734-7693
Stacy Savignac
670 Tanguay Avenue,
L3B 4G2
(905) 732-1361
Benoit Dussault
Secondary Schools
e
e
Confédération (7 -12 )
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Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud
110 Drewry Avenue,
Toronto, ON, M2M 1C8
Phone: 416-397-6564
Fax: (416) 397-6576
www.csdccs.edu.on.ca
Elementary Schools
Sacré Coeur
Saint-Francois-d’Assise
310 Fitch Street,
L3C 4W5
58 Empress Avenue,
L3B 1K9
(905) 734-8133
Paul Lafontaine
(905) 735-0837
Roxanne Camirande
621 River Road
L3B 5N6
(905) 714-7882
Marcel St-Onge
Secondary School
Jean Vanier
ENROLLMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN WELLAND
School Board
District School Board of
Niagara
Niagara Catholic District
School Board
Conseil Scolaire de
District Catholique
Centre-Sud
Conseil Scolaire de
District du Centre
Sud-Ouest
Language
Level
Number of
Schools
Elementary
8
Secondary
2
Elementary
6
English
Total Enrollment
4,021
English
3,074
Secondary
1
Elementary
2
French
927
Secondary
1
Elementary
2
Secondary
1
French
335
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POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
Niagara College Canada - Welland Campus
300 Woodlawn Road
Welland, ON, L3C 7L3
(905) 735-2211
www.niagaracollege.ca
Info Centre ext. 7559, E-mail: infocentre@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College is a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada. Niagara
College offers more than 90 post-secondary diploma and post-graduate certificate programs, skills and
apprenticeship training programs and two bachelor’s degree programs. The programs range from one to four years
in length. The College is bilingual and accommodates over 9,021 full-time and 1,209 continuing education
students, including more than 500 international students from over 60 countries.
Niagara College is home to the world-renowned Niagara Culinary Institute, the award-winning Niagara College
Teaching Winery - Canada’s first and only commercial teaching winery – and Canada’s first fully-operational
teaching brewery.
Niagara College has transformed its main campuses through a $90 million capital project – the largest expansion in
Niagara College history. At the Welland Campus, five new buildings opened in fall 2010, including a new student
centre, athletic centre, academic wing, technology skills expansion and learning commons, and in spring 2011 the
$40 million Applied Health Institute will open its doors. At the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, the Wine Visitor +
Education Centre opened in 2009, and in fall 2010 an expansion of the Niagara Culinary Institute and construction
of the Niagara College Teaching Brewery were complete. The project incorporates the latest in green technologies
resulting in some of the most sustainable buildings in Niagara.
Niagara College enrolment totals over 9,000 full-time and 1,200 part-time students. Both the Welland and Niagaraon-the-Lake Campuses feature student residences and facilities and offer a variety of College services, such as the
library, cafeteria, open access computer labs, Job Centre, Campus Store, athletic facilities and student pub and
eatery. Extensive off-campus housing is also available.
More than 90 diploma, bachelor degree, graduate certificate, skills and apprenticeship training programs are
offered in the divisions of:
Academic Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business, Hospitality & Tourism
Community & Health Studies
Environment, Media & Technology
Food & Wine Sciences
Workforce & Business Development
Continuing Education
International Education
*For more information, visit www.NiagaraCollege.ca*
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Brock University
500 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1
(905) 688-5550
www.brocku.ca
Brock University is a post-secondary institution granting degrees in Arts, Mathematics, Science, Business, Education
and Applied Health Sciences.
Enrollment:
17,154 Undergraduate Students
1,670 Graduate Students
Headcount Enrollments, by Level and Gender, Fall 2014
Students
Full-time
Part-time
Total
Undergraduate
14,911
2,243
17,154
Graduate
1,259
411
1,670
Total
Percent
16,170
2,654
18,824
86%
14%
100%
Headcount Enrollments as at November 2014
Headcount Enrollments, Graduate and Undergraduate, by Faculty, Fall 2014
Faculty
Business
Education
Humanities
Math & Sciences
Applied Health Sciences
Social Sciences
Undeclared
Total
# Students
3,333.5
1,819.0
2,072.5
1,785.5
3,424.5
5,232.0
1,157.0
18,824
Percent
18%
10%
11%
9%
18%
28%
6%
100%
Full time and Part time as at November 2014
Headcount Enrollments, Undergraduate, by Faculty, Fall 2014
Faculty
Business
Education
Humanities
Math & Sciences
Applied Health Sciences
Social Sciences
Undeclared
Total
# Students
2,805.5
1,458.0
2,002.5
1,628.5
3,282.5
4,820.5
1,157.0
17,154.0
Percent
16%
9%
12%
9%
19%
28%
7%
100%
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Headcount Enrollments, Graduate, by Faculty, Fall 2014
Faculty
Applied Health Science
Business
Education
Humanities
Math & Sciences
Social Sciences
Total
# Students
142
538
361
70
157
412
1,670
Percent
8%
32%
22%
4%
9%
25%
100%
Collège Boréal
TRADE AND SKILLS SCHOOLS
In Welland, there are Trade and Technique schools aimed towards adults. They help adults to either obtain their
high school diplomas or expand their education to allow them to become skilled in a specific trade. These schools
include: Niagara Women’s Enterprise Centre, Professional Academy of Hair Design, Alexandria Professional Body
Sugaring, and Father Fogarty, an adult Learning school. There are also four driving schools and three music schools
located within the city.
To further enhance the learning opportunities of visitors and residents of the City of Welland, there is a public
library located in the Civic Square at City Hall.
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TRANSPORTATION
Transportation modes discussed in this section include: bus, rail, water and
air. Welland is served by a primary provincial highway, the King’s Highway 406, a
freeway linked to the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) freeway. The QEW links
Toronto and the Peace Bridge, which serves as a border between the United
States and Canada. Welland is also served by two lesser volume highways, the
King’s Highways 58 and 140, and several regional arterial highways that link the
City with other Regional centres.
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WELLAND TRANSIT
Regular Bus Service
Welland’s Transit operates nine bus routes departing from the Downtown Terminal at 15 and 45 minutes after the
hour, from 7:15 am to 6:45 pm, Monday to Friday. Saturday service operates from 10:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
West & East Community Bus
Follows a fixed route that links major residential areas with all popular destinations in the city
East Community travels the route in the morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and every half hour from 7:00
p.m. until 11:15 p.m., Monday to Friday.
West Community operates morning service from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and half hour service from 6:45 p.m. to
11:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Will stop to pick you up at any corner along the route—simply signal the driver!
Is equipped with a lift, to be able to serve all Welland residents, including persons with mobility impairments
Saturday – Community service operates from 6:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on East Community and from 6:30 a.m. to
10:15 a.m. on West Community.
These two accessible routes provide extended bus service during off-peak times, from Monday to Saturday
mornings before regular bus service begins, and Monday to Friday evenings after regular service ends.
WellTrans
WellTrans provides public transportation to individuals who are unable to use the regular Welland Transit service
and who are registered with WellTrans. This service provides accessible door transportation using lift equipped
vehicles. Request for service must be made at least 24 hours in advance of required pick up time. If you wish to use
WellTrans, your doctor must first complete a registration form stating that you are unable to use regular transit
service. Once the application is approved, you can start using WellTrans service immediately.
WellTrans Service Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Trans-Cab
Welland Transit Trans-Cab service is provided for areas of the city not serviced by regular transit buses – Daimler
and St. Lawrence (north of Quaker Road) in the city’s north end, Cooks Mills in the east end, and Dain City/Vaughan
Rd. in the south. Trans-Cab allows you to book your trip in advance, be picked up at your door by taxi and connect
you with the regular Welland Transit buses headed for downtown – all for only $1.25 more than the regular bus
fare!
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Niagara Specialized Service
Inter-Municipal Specialized Service, is provided by the Niagara Regional Municipality. Please call (905) 680-2052;
ext. 231.
Brock Link
Operates Monday to Friday (excluding Holidays), providing service between Niagara College in Welland and Brock
University in St. Catharines. At Brock, bus connections are available to St. Catharines, Thorold and Niagara Falls
(transfer fee might apply). Full time eligible Brock University and Niagara College Students travel at no charge with
a current photo I.D. and sticker, from September to the end of April. There is no service on Statutory Holidays.
Limited service will be provided during Christmas Break.
This service operates Monday to Friday at 7:15am (Downtown Terminal departure) and runs until 7:25pm (Niagara
College arrival). Then service resumes from 8:15pm (Niagara College departure) to 10:15pm (Niagara College
arrival).
Port Colborne Community and Link Services
The City of Port Colborne has contracted with Welland Transit to operate their transit system. Port Colborne’s
transit service is comprised of a local community bus which operates within Port Colborne from 7:15 -7:25 Monday
to Friday and the link service to Welland which provides 6 trips Monday to Saturday between the two
communities.
The link service, which started in October 2007, has been enhanced to include stops at the Seaway Mall and the
Welland Transit Terminal. Another enhancement to the service is a revamped fare structure that will allow riders
to use Welland Transit Econo and monthly passes for both systems. This will make for a more seamless system that
will encourage ridership, provide for more affordable access to employment in both communities and help both
cities with their commitment to help the environment.
Source: Welland Transit, 2015
***For more information on any Transit services, please visit: www.welland.ca/Transit***
NOTL Link: Welland Transit provides service between Niagara College, Welland Campus to
Niagara College, NOTL Campus. At Niagara College, Woodlawn Campus bus connections are
available onto conventional service. From Labour Day to April 30 th, full time eligible Niagara
College students travel at no charge with a photo I.D. and current “U” Pass sticker. This
service operates Monday to Friday at 7:50 a.m. and runs hourly until 10:00 p.m.
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Niagara Region Transit:
Fixed bus service for the transportation of passengers between the Cities of Welland, St.
Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne and Fort Erie.
RAIL SERVICES
Canadian National Railways
This railway services to the East side of the Welland Canal through its Stamford Subdivision.
Port Colborne Harbour Railway (division of the Trillium Railway Co. Ltd.)
The Port Colborne Harbour Railway (PCHR), servicing the West side of the Welland Canal from Port Colborne to St.
Catharines, Ontario, is a short line committed to and focused on customer service. It is a full service company,
which provides five (5) day per week service (Monday-Friday) to all rail clients and facilities on the line. In the City
of Welland, the PCHR services such companies as:
Vesuvius Canada Refractories
Atlantic Biodiesel
ASW Steel
The City of Welland is serviced by two Class 1 rail carriers. The Canadian National Railways and the Canadian
Pacific Railway, which interchange directly with the Port Colborne Harbour Railway for switching services to and/or
from various industries.
CPR routed traffic has access to this facility through switching services by the Port Colborne Harbour Railway.
www.trilliumrailway.com
St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway Co.
Eastern Canadian operations and marketing are of CP Rail, they interchange all traffic to CNR or PCHR delivery
directly to clients in Welland, Ontario who are located on the east side of the Welland Canal.
WATER SERVICES
Welland Ship Canal
To transit the Welland Canal, a ship cannot exceed 225.5m (740 ft) long, 23.8m (78 ft) wide or exceed 35.5 meters
(116.5 feet) in height above the water. Also, the maximum draft allowed in the canal is 8.08m (26.6ft). The canal is
8.23m (27 ft) deep.
Docking Availability: Wharf 10 is located within the City of Welland. This dock accommodates maximum Seaway
size vessels with only one vessel berthing at one time.
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AIRPORT SERVICES
Distance from Welland
Service
Kilometers
Miles
8
5
Niagara District Airport
30
19
Greater Buffalo International
48
30
Hamilton Civic Airport
70
44
135
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Welland – Port Colborne
Lester B. Pearson International
Niagara Central Airport
Located at 435 River Road in Pelham, The Niagara Central Airport is a community airport operated by a Commission.
Strategically located in the centre of the Niagara Peninsula, services include an FBO, flight training, float plane
service, aircraft rentals, 100LL fuel, maintenance, and more. Visitors may tie down free of charge for the day to take
advantage of the many attractions the area has to offer. The Commission is moving the airport into the next stage
of development, and would like to hear from business or individuals with an interest in building hangars, aircraft
storage space, on-site businesses (aviation & non-aviation supportive), residences, or other unique opportunities.
Multiple golf courses and dining options only minutes away. For further information, contact Airport Manager:
David Devine, 905-714-1000, manager@centralairport.ca. Visit the new website at www.centralairport.ca.
General Information:
Available Services:
- Convenient Executive Charters
- Fast Reliable Air Cargo Services
- Pilot Training, Flight Training
- Sight Seeing Flights Arranged
- Aerial Advertising
- Instrument Training/ Simulator
- Development Land Available
- Aerial Photography
- Airport flight operations and conditions
subject to change. Always check first.
- Field Elevation: 580 ASL
- Latitude: 42 58 45”N
- Longitude: 79 19 30”
- Runway: Rwy 05/23 3500 x 100 asphalt
Rwy 15/33 2670 x 50 asphalt
- Runway Lights: ARCAL 123.5
APAPIRWY 05-23
- Radio: Unicom: 123.5
- Fuel: 100LL
- Flight Planning Available
- Aircraft Deicing Service
- Parts, Accessories, Maintenance, Inspection, Repairs
- Open 7 days a week, Terminal and services open
8:00-17:00
- Weather briefing service 1-866-WX-BRIEF (London
FSS)
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COMMUNICATIONS
The telecommunications infrastructure in Welland is provided by several
companies, some of which provide business and public sector organizations with
a new choice of data communication services.
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BELL CANADA
As Canada’s largest communications company, Bell provides consumers, businesses and organizations of all sizes
with solutions to all their communications needs:
Wireless through Bell Mobility, SOLO and Virgin Mobile Canada
High-speed Internet and Bell Fiber Internet
Bell Satellite TV and Bell Fiber TV
Bell Home Phone, local and long distance
Connectivity, Internet Protocol broadband services and information and communications technology
(ICT) solutions including cloud computing through Bell Business Markets
The media content Canadians most want through Bell Media, the country’s premier multimedia
company which offers radio, digital media and television, including CTV – Canada’s #1 television
network, and the country’s most watched specialty channels
Residential services:
Fully featured local access and simple, affordable long distance
Bell operates Canada’s most extensive local access network, providing virtually failsafe local and long distance
calling for home and business. Customers not only get great sound quality, simple and affordable long distance,
and the peace of mind of reliable connections to emergency services. They also have unmatched control over
their calls with a wide range of features – from voice dialing and voice mail to visual call waiting and call
blocking.
Reliably fast and secure Internet services
Thanks to the largest fibre optic network in the country, Bell delivers download speeds up to 25 Mbps to millions
of Canadian homes, enabling customers to share videos up to twice as fast as cable. Bell’s Internet packages also
include the latest security services to safeguard against the latest viruses, spyware, malware and other threats
to your PC.
Canada’s leading digital television provider
Through Bell Satellite TV and Bell Fibe TV – a new service delivered on Canada’s largest broadband fibre optic
network – Bell serves almost 2.1 million customers with stunning HD picture and audio quality on more than 500
channels, over 100 in high definition. The services include the country’s best HD PVRs, on-demand movies, TV
online and flexible programming.
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A leader in Wireless:
Bell offers consumer and business customers across Canada blazing fast speeds, high quality coast-to-coast
coverage and global roaming to more than 200 countries on a full range of wireless voice and data
communications products.
Those services are delivered across the most extensive wireless networks in the Canadian industry. Bell’s 4G
High-speed Packet Access (HSPA+) network is as good as any in the world, with a footprint that covers 97% of
the population. We continue to improve it with HSPA+ Dual Cell technology which doubles the network’s data
transfer speed up to 42 Mbps. Dual cell is available to 70% of the HSPA+ footprint.
An established leader of Canadian wireless, Bell continues to innovate, most recently with the launch of an even
faster network – 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) – which will eventually support speeds approaching 150 Mbps.
Bell leverages the power and reach of those networks with an unmatched line-up of superphones, smartphones,
tablets, Turbo Sticks and Turbo Hubs, enabling us to provide subscribers with everything from mobile email and
messaging to music downloads and television coverage of popular shows and live major sports events.
Bell Mobility Inc. provides wireless communications services across Canada under the Bell Mobility and Solo
Mobile brands. Bell also owns 100% of Virgin Mobile Canada and offers wireless services under the Virgin brand
nationally
Solutions scaled for small business:
As Canada's most trusted technology advisor, Bell delivers end-to-end solutions designed to fit the needs of our
small business customers. These customers are looking for service providers to play a bigger role in delivering
integrated IT and telecom products and services. Bell’s response is to offer them everything from network design
and integration, to servers, desktop management and business applications that increase their productivity.
Our solutions and services to support the financial, mobility and security needs of our small business customers
also include:
Cloud computing applications
Fast, efficient, and affordable Internet access
Web hosting
Business applications that automate business processes, improve online presence, secure networks and
support employees
Wireless voice and data solutions
A range of end-to-end WAN/LAN and cabling solutions
Local and long-distance telephone services and systems
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Large and medium businesses, organizations and governments
Bell is Canada’s leading provider of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. With strong
business communications expertise and networks that are unrivalled in the industry, Bell designs, builds and
operates the critical infrastructures that power many of the largest networked organizations in Canada and
around the globe.
Bell collaborates closely with clients to define solutions that help them maximize the full advantage of our
networks, delivering the integrated solutions Canadian businesses need to increase productivity, sustain
profitable growth, maximize service differentiation and minimize risk in today’s challenging environment.
With the unmatched expertise that comes from over a century of industry-leading innovation, we offer a
comprehensive portfolio of reliable and secure products and services covering:
Cloud computing
Data centre solutions, including managed hosting, virtual data centre and co-location
Unified communications
Customer experience
Network (voice, data, wireless, video)
Security
Professional services covering all the client’s ICT needs
Managed services
Business customers choosing Bell can expect high quality, network-based, real-time services and solutions that:
Have the highest degree of reliability and security
Are flexible, adaptable and scalable to grow with their changing needs
Deliver measurable value
Source: Bell Gateway
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WIFI WELLAND
Welland has gone wireless with the launching of free wireless internet access in five designated locations
throughout the city. These current locations consist of the City Hall Plaza, Council Chambers and Public Library,
the Welland Transit Terminal, the Community Wellness Complex, the Welland Main Arena and finally the Jack
Ballantyne Memorial Arena (Youth). These hotspots make it possible for people with laptops and wireless devices
to access the internet free of charge. A pilot project, funded by the municipality, will eventually provide a total of
10 public area WiFi hotspots. Access, though free, will have some restrictions to protect the network and the
users. For more information please visit the following website – www.wifiwelland.com.
NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK
Niagara Region introduces a new Broadband Fibre Optic Network that provides business and public sector
organizations with a new choice of data communication services. NRBN is owned by a group of Niagara Region
Utilities committed to providing high performance low cost solutions for all your communication needs. For
communication services at an affordable rate, consider the Niagara Regional Broadband Network. For more
information, please visit www.nrbn.ca or call 1-877-331-6726.
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UTILITIES
This section presents utility services available to households and
businesses in Welland and the Niagara Region. Information regarding water
supply to the City, water rates, locations, and contact numbers for natural gas
and hydro electricity companies are included in this section.
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MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICES
Water Supply
Source: Recreational Canal (Old Welland Canal)
Annual Average Pressure: 460 kPa
Daily Average Pumpage: 20.714ml/d
Temperature: Varies with the season 2.36°C to 26.88°C
Analysis: 117mg/L or 8.22 grains/gallon (Imperial)
or 6.85 grains/gallon (US)
Source: Welland Water Filtration Plant, 2015
2015 Water Rates
Water Portion:
Sanitary Portion:
Fixed Cost per unit
Consumption per m
3
$122.14/yr
Fixed Cost per unit
$1.6460m³
Consumption per m
$178.85/yr
3
$2.3652/m
3
Source: City of Welland Water Department, 2015
Natural Gas
Enbridge Home Services Welland
3401 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 5A8
Phone: 1 (800) 461-0998
www.enbridge.com
Hydro Electricity
Welland Hydro Electric System Corporation
Main Office and Service Centre
950 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3B 5P6
Phone: (905) 732-1381
Fax: (905) 732-0123
www.wellandhydro.com
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BUILDING ACTIVITY
The number, types and value of permits issued for 2014 is represented in
the following section.
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BUILDING ACTIVITY, CITY OF WELLAND 2014
# Permits
Issued
(2014)
Value of Permits Issued
(2014)
Agricultural
0
0
Commercial
65
4,614,100.00
Industrial
16
19,370,500.00
Institutional
26
11,996,800.00
Accessory
56
2,134,400.00
Residential
473
42,014,950.00
636
$80,130,750.00
Total
Source: City of Welland Integrated Services Department , Annual Building Report 2014
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RECREATION AND CULTURE
The City of Welland prides itself on the availability of facilities and leisure
activities offered to families and individuals visiting and/or living in this
community. Additionally, outdoor recreation is available in the hundreds of
hectares/acres of city parks, sports fields, and recreational facilities found
throughout the city. Nearby, abundant water recreation activities may be
enjoyed on the Welland Recreational Canal and the Great Lakes of Erie and
Ontario.
A discussion of the facilities, sports venues, special events that occur
during the year, and information about community parks and highlights about a
few of the local tourist and visitor attractions are included in this section.
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FACILITIES
Welland prides itself on the recreational opportunities and facilities it has to offer to families and individuals
visiting or living in this community. There are a number of facilities available for community use, with a strong
emphasis on sports venues. Welland is the home to over forty recreational and competitive sports organizations.
Outstanding contributions to these sports organizations are honoured by the Welland Sports Promotion
Committee during the annual Sports Awards Banquet and by Inductions to the Sports Wall of Fame, a
permanent display located in the Seaway Mall.
In addition to sports venues, the City of Welland is the home of many beautiful parks and nature areas. With a
commitment to reinvesting in its community parks system, the City is currently in the process of replacing
playground equipment; a ten–year reinvestment project in community parks. The City also has:
Parks
Neighbourhood parks
25
Facilities
Outdoor pools
3
Sports Fields
Baseball diamonds
52
Community parks
11
Wading pools & sprayers
5
Concession stands
2
Community Wellness
Complex
1
Soccer pitches
8
Major city parks
6
Tot lots
10
Showmobile/stage
1
Soccer club
2
Beautification areas
13
Court House
1
Lawn bowling green
1
Pavilion areas
10
City Hall
1
Bocce court
1
Bush & natural area
1
Rowing course
1
Basketball courts
5
Floral beds & displays
6
Sports complex
2
Natural ice rink areas
5
Cemeteries
2
Farmers’ Market
1
Tennis clubs
2
Canal lands & Merritt
Island (Canal Parkway Trail)
1
Ice rink/ arena
(includes community room)
2
Recreational track/joint use
at Niagara College
1
Youth Centres
1
Meeting rooms
3
Skate Park
1
Welland International
Flatwater Centre
1
Sand Volleyball Courts
3
Cricket
1
Community Halls
3
Indoor Volleyball
1
Source: City of Welland Integrated Services, Recreation and Culture Division, 2011
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SPORTS VENUES
The Sports Complex
The Sports Complex is a state of the art baseball stadium with seating for 3,000 spectators and a ball field that
meets the requirements for major league play. The stadium is further enhanced by other amenities which
baseball players and fans would expect, ample parking and two softball diamonds, available for professional and
amateur play.
Arenas / Ice Rinks
The City has two arenas, located at 501 King Street, that operate year round with a variety of sports, recreation
and specials events. The arenas operate with ice mid-August to the end of April with a full slate of ice-related
organizations including Jr. B Hockey, Welland Minor Hockey and the Niagara Centre Skating Club. During
summer months the arenas host a number of sports including minor lacrosse and Jr. B lacrosse. This facility is
available for special events such as wrestling and boxing matches, concerts, circuses, conventions, trade shows
as well as community events taking place in this venue.
The City encourages everyone to get active and stay fit throughout the year by offering the whole family the
opportunity to get some exercise and have some family fun! Some of the family activities include Family SK8’s;
FREE Holiday SK8’s - Christmas and March school breaks and SK8’s for adults and seniors!
Community Pools are Kool!
Try the City pools for free public swims! The City of Welland has three outdoor pools for your enjoyment, thanks
to the generosity of local business and service club sponsorships.
Maple Pool on South Pelham Road
905-732-3040
St. George/Rosie Smith Pool on St. George Street
905-732-9776
Memorial Pool on Memorial Park Drive
905-732-0684
Season: July 1 – September 1 (yearly) 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM weekdays
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM weekends
Youngs Sportplex
The New Sportsplex features a FIFA regulation sized soccer field, four indoor tennis courts as well as a Sport
performance centre and convenience food area. Surrounding the complex are five FIFA regulation soccer fields,
two of which are artificial turf field. The facility will offer numerous field oriented sports and provide a place
where people can train year round. With the nearest facility of this kind being in Hamilton, and having only one
indoor field, the new complex will be able to not only serve the residents of Welland but include the surrounding
Niagara Region sport communities.
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Niagara Sport and Social Club
Ontario’s Premier Volleyball Complex!
Features: 4 Extra Large Indoor Volleyball Courts, Batting Cage
Onsite Restaurant, Banquet Hall and Patio!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Welland is a community featuring many special events geared toward the family. The choices are numerous.
Here is a short list of the opportunities:
January
Tribune Basketball Tournament
February
Winter Carnival
March
Spring Soccer Tournaments, March Break Family FREE Skates
April
Welland Curling Club Tournaments & Easter Egg Hunt at Merritt Island, Easter at the
Market, Sports Awards Banquet
May
International Youth Week, Victoria Day Celebrations, South Niagara Rowing Club
Season Opens, Wall of Fame Inductions
June
Kids Arts Day, Rose Festival, International Luncheons, Festival of St. Jean & Senior’s
Month at the Wellness Complex, Dragon Boat Festival, Free Concert Series,
Strawberry Fest-ival at the Market, Welland Triathalon
July
Variety Nites Concert Series, Canada Day Celebrations, The Folklore Festival &
World Ball, Dirt Bike Racing at Welland Motorcycle, Raceway, Free Concert Series,
Ontario Provincial Masters and Junior Rowing Championships, Ontario Cup Canoe
Championships, Community Concert Series
August
Variety Nites, Welland Folklore Festival, Help a Child Smile Variety Extravaganza,
Regatta of the Americas, Rowing Regattas, and Cruise Nites at Seaway Mall, Family
Day at St. George Park, Free Concert Series, Welland Recreational Waterway Open
Swim, Paddle by Fire – Welland Dragonboat Challenge, Community Concert Series
September
Niagara Regional Exhibition – Fall Fair, Last Chance Car Show, United Way
Fundraising Campaign, Free Concert Series, Welland Wellness Expo, Head of the
Welland-Five Bridges Fall Classic, Cultural Days at the Welland Community Wellness
Complex, Niagara Food Festival
October
Halloween Party, Women’s Place Arts & Crafts and Antique Show and Sale
November
Toys For Tots Concert, Remembrance Day Ceremonies, National Child Day Free Skate
December
Christmas Special Event Week, Santa Claus Parade, Winter Lights Events & Tours,
Christmas Hockey Tournaments, Christmas Family FREE Skates & New Year Eve
Celebration
For additional information, including a comprehensive calendar, important telephone numbers and a leisure
directory, consult the City’s Community Wellness Guide. The Guide, published twice a year, is released to 20,000
homes in February and September and showcases many of the programs and services in the community. Copies
of the Guide are available at City Hall, Welland Community Wellness Complex, and Welland Public Library, as
well as on-line at www.welland.ca.
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TOURIST/VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Community Parks
Welland is indeed the “City of Roses” with many of the finest displays in the City parks. One of the premier
locations is the Chippawa Park rose garden. This floral garden is the site of many wedding pictures as it features
many varieties of roses with the City of Welland rose as a part of the display.
Other major parks with excellent facilities include Memorial Park, Cooks Mills Park, Maple Park and St. George
Park. Amenities do vary so contact Integrated Services, Recreation and Cultural Services. Looking for a place for
a family reunion, a City park might be the spot!
A Welland Downtown Tradition – City of Welland Farmers’ Market
The Welland Farmers’ Market operates year round in its historic downtown site. The Market is available for use
as a hall suitable for seating of 100 -150 people, ideal for small business meetings, workshops, community group
meetings and family gatherings. Furthermore, the Farmers’ Market is a place where local farmers provide
visitors and Welland residents alike with a wide variety of fresh produce for purchase. During peak season well
over seventy vendors are on site. The market is a full year operation with an indoor market in the two market
buildings on Saturdays only.
Every Saturday
6:00 AM to 12 NOON
50 Market Square
Canal Lands & Merritt Island
Looking to spend some time in the great outdoors? Discover the Canal Lands and Merritt Island, treasures in the
City of Welland. These lands are an outdoor paradise, now to be managed by the Welland Recreational Canal
Corporation. Suitable for family picnics, walking, hiking, biking and jogging, everyone is sure to enjoy the fresh
air and good times to be sought at the Canal Lands and Merritt Island!
For more details, contact:
Welland Recreational Canal Corporation
(905) 735-1700 ext. 2311
www.canalcorp.ca
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RECREATION AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
CITY OF WELLAND SERVICES
The Integrated Services Department is a combined parks, recreation, and arenas operation, providing both direct
and indirect services to the community. It serves as a clearinghouse for information on recreation, sports, parks,
facility rental, arts, heritage, culture and it offers a variety of programs and services to the community with
services for children, youth, adults and seniors. Volunteer and non-profit groups are provided with training and
educational opportunities such as workshops on board governance, coaching skills, volunteer recruitment,
marketing and other topics.
Welland Community Wellness Complex
One of the most scenic locations along the Recreational Waterway is the Welland Community Wellness
Complex. The centre, established twenty years ago to service the community, the young and the young at heart
has expanded: increased recreational facilities, more opportunities for social interaction, cultural engagement
and sport development for people of all ages and abilities.
Join the Wellness Complex to celebrate healthy and active lifestyle through participation in one or more of our
active living and general interest programs. Join friends for a game of cards or shinny hockey. If you are
musically inclined bring your guitar and jam with others who enjoy Country and Bluegrass. We also offer
personal service clinics including MTO driver education, income tax and much more.
Youth Innovations
Youth Innovation offers programs and services to tweens and teens. The Centre provides a safe and friendly
place that youth can call their own. The Centre is located at Seaway Mall and provides youth with leisure
activities, events, leadership training, health education, employment and volunteer information. For more
information on youth services and International Youth Week, contact the centre:
Youth Innovations
800 Niagara Street, Unit E7
Welland, Ontario
L3C 5Z4
Phone: (905) 735-9009
Fax: (905) 732-6187
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MUNICIPAL COMMITTEES
Arena Feasibility Study Steering Committee
Purpose: To facilitate the undertaking of a study that will lead to the development of a comprehensive business
plan for the current and future arena facilities.
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
Purpose: To serve in an advisory capacity to City Council and staff on the advancement of arts and culture in the
community.
Heritage Welland
Purpose:
To establish criteria for the evaluation of properties of architectural and /or historical value or interest.
To prepare and maintain a list of properties and areas worthy of conservation.
To advise Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas.
To advise Council on current heritage conservation legislation to conserve heritage property and areas.
To administer properties acquired by the municipality under Section 36 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Market Square Advisory Committee
Purpose: To serve in an advisory capacity to City Council and staff on matters pertaining to the facilities,
programs and services at the Market Square in the City of Welland.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Purpose: To serve in an advisory capacity to City Council and staff on matters that impact the quality of life of
senior citizens in the City of Welland.
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
Purpose:
To keep Council informed of important matters affecting youth.
To occasionally host workshops/forums, conduct surveys to address concerns or needs that affect
youth.
To act as a positive advocate for youth.
To actively seek input from youth on important matters.
To support events created by Council that relate to the mandate.
To provide leadership experience for youth.
To help enhance the image of youth in the City of Welland.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Welland / Pelham Chamber of Commerce
The Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce is comprised of businesses and professional people who believe in
a free enterprise and who wish to share their concerns, opinions and expertise for the overall benefit of the
community. The Chamber is an action agency designed to meet the community’s needs. It is a voluntary
organization of individuals and businesses who band together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial
and civic interests of the community. The Chamber of Commerce offers a program of activities and initiatives
designed to promote and advocate the interests of the contributing members.
Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce
32 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3B 3W3
Phone: (905) 732-7515
Fax: (905) 732-7175
www.wellandpelhamchamber.com
Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre
Welland is extremely diverse with respect to culture. The earliest settlers hailed from the European countries;
however, the newcomers in the past years came from South America, Africa, Asia and Russia. With this diversity
comes the need to create awareness and acceptance of the various cultures and people within our community.
The focus of the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre is in language and systemic education.
Expert immigration assistance, computer training, child-minding, emergency shelter and specialized employment
assistance programs for International Professionals are other services provided at the Centre. All newcomers to
Welland and Canada are offered a helping hand to make the transition in to the Canadian lifestyle a little easier.
The existing cultural halls that are a vital part of this community assist in creating the awareness of our diversity
by participating in our festival programs. Cultural sensitivity programs assist in developing mutual respect and
equality for all.
Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre
26 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3B 3W3
Phone: (905) 732-5337
Fax: (905) 732-0212
www.wellandheritagecouncil.com
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The Niagara Food Festival
The Niagara Food Festival is a three day food festival held in historic Downtown Welland, on the first weekend in
September. “The Peninsula’s Tastiest Party” welcomes more than 85,000 visitors to enjoy the fabulous food,
entertainment and scenic beauty that Welland has to offer.
Niagara Food Festival Office
60 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3B 3X4
Phone: (905) 735-1700 ext. 2133
www.niagarafoodfestival.com
YMCA
Programs at each Membership Branch of the YMCA of Niagara are tools that we use every day for one very
specific purpose: to 'Build Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities.' When you participate in a YMCA
program, you are making a commitment to improving your lifestyle. In turn, the YMCA helps and supports
children, families and communities to grow in spirit, mind and body.
The results are always powerful. At the YMCA we do a lot more than build strong bodies - we build strong
character by challenging our members to accept and demonstrate positive values.
Within the last few years, over 25,000 men, women and children chose the YMCA of Niagara as a vehicle
through which they enriched their spirit, mind and body.
YMCA of Niagara – Welland / Pelham
310 Woodlawn Road
Welland, Ontario
L3C 7N3
Phone: (905) 735-9622
Fax: (905) 735-2299
www.ymcaofniagara.org
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community groups offering recreation and leisure services for the community include:
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Family YMCA of Welland and Area
Welland Recreation Projects Association
Over 20 seniors clubs
2 neighbourhood recreation associations
Over 60 social service and non-profit organizations
Over 10 Minor Sports Associations
Partners in Community Pride
Over 10 private fitness and health clubs
Community websites to visit for community information & special events!
91.7 Giant FM
www.giantfm.com
City of Welland
www.welland.ca
Leadership Niagara
www.leadershipniagara.ca
Niagara Food Festival
www.niagarafoodfestival.com
Regional Niagara
www.niagararegion.ca
Seaway Mall
www.seawaymall.com
South Niagara Canoe Club
www.southniagaracanoeclub.ca
South Niagara Rowing Club
www.southniagararowingclub.ca
Venture Niagara
www.ventureniagara.com
Welland County Motorcycle Raceway
www.wellandmotorcycleclub.com
Welland Historical Museum
www.wellandmuseum.ca
Welland International Flatwater Centre
www.wifc.ca
Welland Public Library
www.welland.library.on.ca
Welland Tribune
www.wellandtribune.ca
YMCA of Niagara
www.ymcaofniagara.org
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