Between the old Welland Canal by-pass now known as the Welland Recreational Waterway and the current Welland Canal lies a park known as Merritt Island. The trail is located in the downtown of Welland. On the island visitors will find themselves on a long tree-lined path overlooking a the still-waters of the Welland Recreational Waterway, a scenic display of a once vital gateway for large ships.
There are public washrooms, rest areas, benches, boat docks, picnic facilities, parking areas, grassy areas. The paved trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Please bring your own pen.