Live Cam Welland Canal, Ontario Lock 7
Live streaming webcam of Welland Canal Lock 7 Niagara Peninsula Branch Ontario Ancestors Lock located in Ontario, Canada. The Welland Canal is a 27 mile ship canal in Ontario, Canada, connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. It forms a key section of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes Waterway.
The Welland Canal is a 43 km (27 mile) ship canal in Ontario, Canada, connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. It forms a key section of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes Waterway. Traversing the Niagara Peninsula from Port Weller to Port Colborne, its eight locks enable ships to ascend and descend the 99.5 meter (326 feet) elevation difference between the lakes, and bypass the 51 meter (167 ft.) Niagara Falls. Lock 7 in Thorold, Ontario, shown above, is the highest point of the canal system at 174.3 metres (572 feet) above sea level.
Welland Canal Lock 7 plays a crucial role in connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. This lock, part of the Welland Canal system, enables ships to navigate the elevation changes between the lakes. Standing at 150 feet wide and 1,200 feet long, it’s designed to accommodate large vessels. Thus, allowing them to rise or descend approximately 12.2 meters. Surrounded by lush landscapes, Lock 7 is not only vital for maritime transport but also a popular spot for visitors interested in observing the intricate locking process.
