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Port Colborne

Ontario, Canada · North America

About Port Colborne

Port Colborne is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Welland, 24km from Niagara Falls (Canada).

Port Colborne is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 18,306, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Port Colborne sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Port Colborne to your route.

About Port Colborne

Port Colborne is a city in Ontario, Canada that is located on Lake Erie, at the southern end of the Welland Canal, in the Niagara Region of Southern Ontario. The original settlement, known as Gravelly Bay, dates from 1832 and was renamed after Sir John Colborne, a British war hero and the Lieutenant Governor of Upper

Read more Canada at the time of the opening of the (new) southern terminus of the First Welland Canal in 1833. The city's population in 2021 was 20,033.

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Port Colborne offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Port Colborne located?

Port Colborne is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 42.9001 latitude, -79.2329 longitude.

What is the population of Port Colborne?

Port Colborne has a population of approximately 18,306 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
18,306
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
42.9001, -79.2329

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Port Colborne

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Niagara Falls (Canada)

The Canadian side offers the most dramatic views of the Horseshoe Falls, with the Journey Behind the Falls experience and Niagara Parks botanical gardens.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Side)

The most powerful waterfall in North America, where 90 per cent of the Niagara River's flow plummets over the curved brink.

24 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Niagara Falls (New York)

One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Niagara-on-the-Lake

A charming heritage town at the mouth of the Niagara River with award-winning wineries, the Shaw Festival theatre, and beautiful 19th-century streetscapes.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Port Colborne.

Welland

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 52,293

Chippawa

🇨🇦 Canada

23 km awayPop. 6,077

Thorold

🇨🇦 Canada

24 km awayPop. 18,801

Fort Erie

🇨🇦 Canada

24 km awayPop. 30,710

Grandyle Village

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 4,629

Niagara Falls

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 48,916

Niagara Falls

🇨🇦 Canada

26 km awayPop. 99,818

Grand Island

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 20,813

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