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  PORT DALHOUSIE - ST CATHARINES - ONTARIO CRUISING CANADA canadian boating,cruising navigation harbors
CAUTION an area of boulders and shoal waters lies along the westerly approach to Port Dalhousie 0.3 miles to the west of the piers with a depth of 5 feet extending 0.4 miles offshore.
Port Dalhousie Light (539_ is located close to the end of the east pier from a square wooden tower with a green upper portion.
Port Dalhousies history is blended with that of the Welland Canal.
www.cruising.ca /guide/docs/gd-dalhou.html   (800 words)

  
 Port Dalhousie Range Lights
Port Dalhousie was the northern terminus of the Welland Canal from 1829 to 1932.
By the turn of the century, the port was a popular destination for vacationers from Toronto, who enjoyed the beautiful parks and beaches of the area.
In 1932, the Welland Canal's northern terminus was moved to Port Weller, and the importance of Port Dalhousie diminished.
www.rudyalicelighthouse.net /OntLts/PtDlhous/PtDlhous.htm   (213 words)

  
 PORT WELLER WELLAND CANAL LOCK 1 CRUISING CANADA canadian boating,cruising navigation harbors
Proceeding eastward from Port Dalhousie to Port Weller the coastline is mostly clay bluffs of 39 feet height.
Port Weller Light Buoy W (541) is located 2.1 miles north of the Port Weller Harbor entrance.Port Weller Outer Light (543) is located on the outer end of the west break wall from a red skeleton tower 40 feet high.
Port Weller Harbor is the Lake Ontario entrance to the Welland Canal and is an artificial harbor.
www.cruising.ca /guide/o_docs/gd-weller.html   (771 words)

  
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Port Dalhousie has a rich heritage built on its association with the development of shipping on The Great Lakes, Agriculture, Commerce, Shipbuilding, Sports and The Park.
Port Dalhousie owes its existence and growth to the building of the First Welland Canal, begun in 1824 and completed in 1829.
The abundant growth of virgin timber at the water's edge and the proximity to the canal directly resulted in the birth and flourishment of this enterprise in Port Dalhousie and St. Catharines.
www.portmemories.com   (2470 words)

  
 All Other Things Dalhousie
Located in the northwest sector of Calgary, the community of Dalhousie is bounded by John Laurie Boulevard to the north, Shaganappi Trail to the east, Crowchild Trail to the south, and Sarcee Trail to the west.
Dalhousie was annexed to the city in 1961 and it was substantially developed by the late 1970s.
DALHOUSIE LODGE a secluded, comfortable and well equipped country house, is situated on the edge of Edzell Golf Course, overlooking a sheltered garden with fine views to the Grampian mountains to the North and West.
www.dalhousielodge.org /linksallotherdalhousie.htm   (1230 words)

  
 Dalhousienb.com
Located at the mouth of the Restigouche River on the Bay of Chaleur is the deep-water port of Dalhousie, the biggest in the area and an asset to the local economy.
The Port of Dalhousie is open year round offering services such as stevedoring, minor repairs, supplies, fresh water, fuel, a harbormaster, and a wharfinger.
The Dalhousie mill is involved in newsprint manufacturing which is a world-traded commodity used in the publication of newspapers and the printing of inserts and flyers.
www.dalhousienb.com /En/Industry/today.html   (535 words)

  
 Port of Dalhousie officially transferred to local interests - March 27, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
DALHOUSIE, NB — Today the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the transfer of ownership of the port of Dalhousie to the Port of Dalhousie Inc.
Under the transfer agreement, Port of Dalhousie Inc. acquired the site from Transport Canada, and is subject to operating conditions including the facility’s continued operation as a public port for a 4-year period.
The Port of Dalhousie was one of Transport Canada's Regional/Local ports, which range from large facilities that support significant local and regional commercial activity to very small facilities with little or no commercial traffic.
www.tc.gc.ca /mediaroom/releases/atl/2006/06-a003e.htm   (401 words)

  
 Tour St. Catharines' Old Town Walking Tour
Originally farmland, Port Dalhousie soon became a thriving maritime community, owing its existence to the First, Second, and Third Welland Canals and the shipping industry.
By 1862, Port Dalhousie was incorporated into a village and in 1961 was amalgamated with the City of St. Catharines.
Built in 1868, this is the oldest church in Port Dalhousie.
www.tourstcatharines.com /tours-portdalhousie.shtml   (1750 words)

  
 AAPA Advisory - VOL 41, No 12 - April 3, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
According to Transport Canada, the transfer of the port property is supported by the Town of Dalhousie and all major port users are supportive of the transfer of the port property.
Dalhousie was one of Transport Canada's Regional/Local ports, which range from large facilities that support significant local and regional commercial activity to very small facilities with little or no commercial traffic.
The 2006 commercial navigation season for the port of Hamilton began with the arrival of CSL Assiniboine on March 22 (Advisory, March 27, 2006).
www.aapa-ports.org /members/advisory/html/2006/advisory41_12.htm   (3797 words)

  
 Save Our Seaport
The Port Dalhousie Heritage Conservation District is bound by Port Dalhousie Harbour to the east, Lake Ontario and Martindale Pond on the north and south, and Shelley and Corbett Avenues on the west.
The Port Dalhousie Jail is unique due to its small size and its status as one of the oldest jails in Canada.
Prior to being dismantled and brought to Port Dalhousie by boat in 1921, the carousel was used at Hanlan’s Point on Toronto Island (1913-1921).
www.saveport.ca /heritage_buildings.htm   (2423 words)

  
 Dalhousienb.com
Dalhousie was made the shiretown of the Restigouche in 1837 and began to grow rapidly as a shipping port of lumber.
When the plot of the land in Dalhousie was laid out in 1826, many people secured lots and began to build then in 1827 three or four vessels arrived to load timber.
Canadian Industries LTD (CIL) came to Dalhousie in 1963, establishing a Chlor-alki plant to produce caustic soda and hydrochloric acid for the pulp and paper industry.
www.dalhousienb.com /En/Industry/history.html   (570 words)

  
 Land Tenure
The land extending between Port Weller and Port Dalhousie is owned and managed by the City of St. Catharines.
Port Weller Harbour and the lands adjacent to it are owned and managed by the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority.
These areas are to the east of the Port Dalhousie Harbour from Ann St to Colton Ave and between Lakebreeze Park and Spring Gardens Park.
www.brocku.ca /epi/3v23page/tenure.htm   (650 words)

  
 The Powertrio (Neil Peart)Articles and Interviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In 1956, we moved to a brand-new split-level on Dalhousie Avenue -- then Queen Street, before the imperialist forces of St. Catharines invaded Port Dalhousie, in 1961, and amalgamated it (like Saddam Hussein amalgamated Kuwait, it seems to me).
Port Dalhousie in the late '50s was a magical time and place, perfect for boyhood.
In any case, it wasn't the water in Port Dalhousie that nearly killed me -- it was other kids.
home.earthlink.net /~agsodfarmsinc/portboystory.htm   (4034 words)

  
 TheStar.com - Waterfront lessons from down the QEW
Rigby is referring to the controversy generated by the first Port Dalhousie development proposal, a 30-storey condo tower that would have been the landmark no one wanted.
According to a recent study done by Environics for PDVC, the plan is supported by 63 per cent of the population of Port Dalhousie and St. Catharines.
Regardless, wandering around the Port Dalhousie waterfront, one can't help but be struck by the enormous potential of the place.
www.thestar.com /NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1144619553429&call_pageid=968350130169&col=969483202845   (722 words)

  
 The Heritage Canada Foundation - Featured Heritage Buildings
In the Port Dalhousie Heritage Conservation District in St.
Spokesperson for PDVC, Grant Dobson, said the decision to reduce the height of the tower by nearly half is a “considerable compromise.” He said eliminating the tower is not feasible because each of the proposal’s components is vital if the project is to be economically viable.
Built with evenly spaced gun ports around its circumference and a central silo that doubled as a lookout tower the 20-metre-diameter barn could store 4,000 bushels of oats, 100 tons of hay, and housed an office.
www.heritagecanada.org /eng/featured/risk.html   (3045 words)

  
 St. Catharines travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Port Dalhousie (pronounced Da-lou-sey) is, as the name suggests, located at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek on Lake Ontario.
There are two primary bar areas in the city: Port Dalhousie and downtown.
Generally, Port Dalhousie is the active bar scene during the warm summer months, and downtown is the prime location for nightlife in the winter.
wikitravel.org /en/St._Catharines   (389 words)

  
 Construction work completed -- protective wall at Port of Dalhousie - June 16, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
DALHOUSIE, NB — Jean-Claude D’Amours, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, on behalf of Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, announced today that work to repair and stabilize about 535 metres of shoreline embankment in the East Bay section of the Port of Dalhousie, in New Brunswick has been completed.
Until the port is transferred to local interests, under the Ports Divestiture Program announced as part of the National Marine Policy in 1995, Transport Canada will continue to undertake safety related maintenance work at the port.
"Transport Canada is committed to the transfer of the Port of Dalhousie to local management," said Minister Lapierre.
www.tc.gc.ca /mediaroom/releases/atl/2005/05-a006e.htm   (264 words)

  
 Dalhousie.net - Lord Dalhousie
He was born on April 22, 1812 at Dalhousie Castle in Scotland.
1848-1856: When, Lord Dalhousie arrived in India in January 1848 there was relative peace in the colony.
Lord Dalhousie was an able administrator, though aggressive and abrasive.
www.dalhousie.net /lorddalhousie.htm   (316 words)

  
 Dalhousie, New Brunswick
Dalhousie, the shire town of Restigouche County since 1837, is situated on the Bay of Chaleur, right at the mouth of the Restigouche River.
In 1826 the Village was named Dalhousie after the ninth Earl of Dalhousie, then governor of Upper and Lower Canada.
Dalhousie, chef-lieu du comté de Restigouche depuis 1837, est situé sur la Baie des Chaleurs à l'embouchure de la rivière Restigouche.
new-brunswick.net /new-brunswick/dalhousie   (415 words)

  
 The City of St. Catharines
It was in this area of Port Dalhousie that the first Welland Canal made its route, using what was once the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek.
Port Dalhousie Harbour: The walkway continues along the harbour, the former entrance point to the first, second and third Welland Canals, and winds its way towards the downtown core of Port Dalhousie.
Port Dalhousie hosts special events throughout the year including the Summer Solstice Festival in June, Canada Day Carnival and fireworks, Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in August, Niagara Grape and Wine Festival events in September, Hallowe’en Scarecrow Village, and the Candlelight Walk, December 1st.
www.stcatharines.ca /recreation/pt/port_dalhousie_harbour_walkway_waterfron_trail.asp   (1115 words)

  
 Stable House Studio --- Welcome
Built in 1880 the home is nestled in a garden setting with 100 year old trees located on the shore of Lake Ontario in historic Port Dalhousie.
Port Dalhousie artists will participate in a weekend of fine art displayed throughout this historic home, alongside resident artist Barbara McMullen.
All shows are free to the public and Art in an Old Port Garden encourages local artists and artists to be to participate.
www.stablehousestudio.ca   (194 words)

  
 The Harbours And Ports Of Lake Ontario, in a Series of Charts, Accompanied By A Description Of Each; Together With The ...
The Harbours And Ports Of Lake Ontario, in a Series of Charts, Accompanied By A Description Of Each; Together With The Lighthouses, Harbour Lights, Depth Of Water, Courses And Distances, &c.
It has been told me as a fact, that between three and four miles N. or N. by W. of the lighthouse, the compass dips, and for a short time becomes so disturbed as not to be relied upon.
From Port Dalhousie to Burlington Canal, W. 32 miles.
www.hhpl.on.ca /GreatLakes/documents/Hodder/default.asp?ID=s028   (413 words)

  
 Niagara Money Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In addition to his Advisor role at Port Dalhousie Financial, Bob is also an owner and director of Odyssey Capital Corporation, an Ontario mutual fund and limited market dealer.
Bob and his wife Janice are raising their four children in Port Dalhousie, and are very active in minor hockey.
Dwight is a resident of Port Dalhousie and is a volunteer with the Canadian Henley Regatta, the Friends of the Carousel, Adopt-a-Road, and the Rotary Skating Path.
www.niagaramoneyguide.com /port-dalhousie-financial/index.shtml   (289 words)

  
 Port Dalhousie - A Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast, Ontario Vacation B&B, Niagara Falls Lodgings Accommodations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Port Dalhousie is a living museum of the 19th Century architecture, with the lighthouses on the pier, shops, restaurants, theatre and a 5 cent carousel along the restored waterfront promenade.
This historic building, overlooking Port Dalhousie Harbor, is the home of Theatre In Port and the renowned Port Mansion Restaurant.
Great care was and is still taken in the exterior and interior coordination of the Port Mansion to retain the period look of old Port Dalhousie and provide a truly unique atmosphere.
www.balaplace.com /morephotos-port.htm   (478 words)

  
 Save Our Seaport
If this proposal is approved, Port Dalhousie as we know it will be gone forever!....
PROUD Port Dalhousie has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information displayed on this website is accurate and responsible.
PROUD Port Dalhousie does not accept responsibility, or legal liability, for information that may have become incorrect, or misleading due to the passage of time, changes of ownership, or other conditions.
www.saveport.ca /home.htm   (289 words)

  
 Port Mansion Entertainment
More than a century ago, The Port Mansion began its reputation for fine food and drink, providing service to the sailors and crews who worked the Welland Canal.
Today the Port Mansion is home to three of Niagara's finest establishments — all under one roof in the historic waterfront village of Port Dalhousie.
The renowned Theatre in Port is one of Niagara's premiere cultural attractions, offering a full schedule of productions, including live theatre and musical performances.
www.portmansion.com   (154 words)

  
 PORT Program - Program Fellows
She holds a Special Masters in Philosophy from Dalhousie University and a First Class Honours BA (summa cum laude) in Psychology from Saint Mary's University.
Her research interests include distance treatment interventions for adolescent children who have a parent with cancer; the meaning of cancer; aspects of the illness experience; and the semantic underpinnings of cancer in North American society.
She is currently working on ways in which hope can be nurtured to develop both in the individual diagnosed with cancer and in those intimately involved.
www.port.mcgill.ca /dutchyn.htm   (301 words)

  
 Power Windows... A Port Boy's Story
In 1956, we moved to a brand-new split-level on Dalhousie Avenue - then Queen Street, before the imperialist forces of St. Catharines invaded Port Dalhousie, in 1961, and amalgamated it (like Saddam Hussein amalgamated Kuwait, it seems to me).
In any case, it wasn't the water in Port Dalhousie that nearly killed me - it was other kids.
IN ANY CASE, my childhood in Port Dalhousie was a good one, and all those later experiences certainly "built character." My life, then and now, might be summed up by Nietzsche's motto: "That which does not kill me makes me stronger."
www.2112.net /powerwindows/transcripts/peartportboy.htm   (4271 words)

  
 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Niagara Falls, New York, Niagara Region & Niagara Frontier Nearby Communities and Attractions: ...
Port Colborne was built around the fishing and marine industry.
When the First Welland Canal was completed in 1833, major land-owner William Hamilton Merritt re-named the port in honour of the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (Ontario), Sir John Colborne, who also led the infantry at the Battle of Waterloo.
Lock #8 in Port Colborne is the longest lift lock in the entire St. Lawrence Seaway System.
www.foundlocally.com /Niagara/Travel/Near-PortColborne.htm   (300 words)

  
 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Niagara Falls, New York, Niagara Region & Niagara Frontier Travel In-Town Attractions: About ...
In 1841, the canal (the "Second Welland Canal") was widened and deepened to handle the new and larger steamboats on the Great Lakes, with locks 150 feet (45 m) long, 26 feet (8m) wide, and a dept of 9 ft (2.7m).
The Thirds Welland Canal bypassed 12 Mile Creek and Port Dalhousie, taking a more direct path down the Escarpment, with lock that were 270 ft (82m) 45 ftt (13.7m) wide and 14 ft (4.3 m) deep.
In the early 1970's the route was straightened between Port Robinson (NE of Welland) and Port Colborne, not only eliminating several curves but bypassed the City of Welland and eliminated bridges, by using tunnels for cross-trafic by road or rail.
www.foundlocally.com /Niagara/Travel/Attr-WellandCanal.htm   (613 words)

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