FROM NATURE TO URBAN ADVENTURE
What defines life at Legacy? It’s the experience of residing in a close-knit community enveloped by verdant forests and serene green fields. It’s about relishing the outdoor trails that encircle your residence and fully embracing the splendor of the Welland Canal, conveniently located in your own backyard.
And if you’re seeking another type of adventure, stroll around St. Catharines bustling and storied downtown core where you’ll find charming boutiques, quaint cafes, and restaurants perfect for cherished moments with loved ones. At Legacy, the possibilities for enjoyable activities within and around the community are abundant and diverse.
POPULATION GROWTH
Current Population: 27,466
Expected Growht (By 2031): +5,000
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
2022: 820 new homes
2041: +18,500 new homes
COST ADVANTAGE
Home Prices: 68% lower than the GTA
Average Price in GTA: $1.2M
Average Price in Thorold: $799,000
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EASY ACCESS TO TOP ATTRACTIONS
Thorold’s prime location makes it the perfect home base for adventure and relaxation in Niagara. With breathtaking Niagara Falls, award-winning wineries, and the charming streets of St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake, there’s always something new to explore. The Welland Canal adds to the appeal, offering year-round recreational opportunities, including cycling and walking trails. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike, fish, and boat, while Thorold’s vibrant culinary and arts scene features farm-to-table dining and local festivals.
NEIGHBOURING CITIES
Niagara Falls
St. Catharines
Welland
Niagara-on-the-Lake
SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
Seaway Mall
Thorold Stone Plaza
St. Catharines Factory Outlet Flea Market
Outlet Collection at Niagara
RESTAURANTS
Fat Rabbit
Twenty Kitchen & Bar
Coppola’s Ristorante
Pearl Morissette
The Blind Pig Niagara
oddBar
WINERIES
Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant
Between The Lines Winery
Bella Terra Vineyards
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Two Sisters Vineyards
BODIES OF WATER
Welland Canal
Lake Gibson
DeCew Falls
Lake Moodie
RECREATION
Welland Canal Parkway Trail
Short Hills Provincial Park
Thorold Community Arenas
Allanburg Community Centre
WORKING & BUSINESS IN THOROLD, ONTARIO
Thorold’s economy is driven by over 48 manufacturing businesses and 2,500+ jobs, with the Welland Canal playing a vital role in moving 37 million tonnes of freight each year. Growing sectors in sales, trades, and business position the city for continued expansion. The upcoming Honda lithium-ion separator plant in Port Colborne will further boost job opportunities, cementing Thorold’s role as a hub for business and employment.
To support this growth, the 202-hectare Thorold Multimodal Hub, located near the Welland Canal, is home to 25+ companies, benefiting from excellent transportation links and a skilled workforce. With shovel-ready lands and strategic infrastructure, it’s the ideal environment for businesses to establish, grow, and relocate.
EDUCATION IN
THOROLD, ONTARIO
Thorold offers a wide range of educational options for students of all ages. Families can choose between several school boards, with both French and English programs available, as well as Catholic and public schools. For higher education, nearby institutions like Niagara College and Brock University provide various career-focused programs and specialized training.
SUPPORTING HEALTH
ACROSS NIAGARA
Thorold’s new hospital, set to be completed by 2028, marks a significant investment in healthcare that will benefit communities across Niagara. Designed to provide essential services like emergency care, mental health support, dialysis, and wellness programs, this modern facility will address growing healthcare needs close to home. In addition to enhancing health services, the hospital is projected to generate numerous jobs, boosting Thorold’s economy and establishing it as a growing center for regional health and well-being.
EXPLORE AREA
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Parks and Trails
Places of Worship
Recreation
Schools
Restaurants and Cafes
Health Care
Services
Shopping
Entertainment
PORT ROBINSON PARK
2 River St, Thorold, ON L0S
HAROLD BLACK PARK
Harold Black Park, Pelham, ON, Canada
CHIPPAWA PARK
128 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4V3
MERRITT ISLAND PARK
Welland Canal Trail, Welland, ON
LATHROP NATURE PRESERVE
Lathrop Nature Preserve, Pelham, ON, Canada
LEASH FREE PELHAM DOG PARK
1671 Centre St, Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0
ROSS STEPHENSON CENTENNIAL PARK
Ross Stephenson Centennial Park, Lundy’s Lane, Thorold, ON, Canada
SHORT HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK
Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada
JOHN N. ALLAN PARK
6910-6950 Kalar Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2T6, Canada
RICE ROAD COMMUNITY CHURCH
305 Rice Rd, Welland, ON L3C 2V8, Canada
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
1557 Pelham St, Pelham, ON L0S 1E3
CONGREGATION B’NAI TIKVAH
5328 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L8
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF NIAGARA PENINSULA
6768 Lyons Creek Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6
KIRK-ON-THE-HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1344 Haist St, Pelham, ON L0S 1E5
BISSELL’S HIDEAWAY RESORT
205 Metler Road, R.R. #1, Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0
WAVES INDOOR WATERPARK
8444 Lundy’s Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4
YOUNGS SPORTSPLEX
570 River Rd, Welland, ON L3B 5N4
HOWELL FAMILY PUMPKIN FARM
2878 Holland Rd, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1
Niagara College
100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland, ON L3C 7L3
Niagara College Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
GLYNN A GREEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
1353 Pelham St, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
A.K. WIGG PUBLIC SCHOOL
1337 Haist St, Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0
WELLAND CENTENNIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
240 Thorold Rd, Welland, ON L3C 3W1
E.L. CROSSLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
350 Hwy 20 W, Pelham, ON L0S 1E0
ST. ALEXANDER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
26 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
ST. CHARLES SECONDARY SCHOOL
St. Charles Secondary School, thorold
DENIS MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Denis Morris Catholic High School, Glen Morris Drive, Saint Catharines, ON, Canada
EASTDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Eastdale Secondary School, Wellington Street, Welland, ON, Canada
FITCH STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL
Fitch Street Public School, Fitch Street, Welland, ON, Canada
GORDON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Gordon Public School, Welland, ON, Canada
QUAKER ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL
Quaker Road Public School, Quaker Road, Welland, ON, Canada
MOKU’S RESTAURANT
1440 Pelham St, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
LUNG KONG RESTAURANT
2291 RR 20, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
INDIAN FLAME BAR & GRILL
13330 Lundy’s Ln, Allanburg, ON L0S 1A0
THE URBAN STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE
200 Hwy 20 East , Unit 6 Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
MCDONALD’S
124 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
SUBWAY
121 RR 20, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E2
BOSTON PIZZA
934 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3
WELLAND COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
65 Third St, Welland, ON L3B 4W6
PELHAM MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
2 Pancake Ln, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E2
PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA
6150 Valley Way #104, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1Y3
PEACE PARK DENTAL
29 Pelham Town Square, Thorold, ON L0S
SHOPPERS DRUG MART
20 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE – 1 DIVISION
68 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario
THOROLD FIRE STATION 4
2189 Highway 20 RR#1, Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E6
THOROLD PUBLIC LIBRARY
14 Ormond St N, Thorold, ON, Canada
RBC ROYAL BANK
33-35 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
CIBC
CIBC Branch & ATM, Fonthill, Pelham, ON, Canada
TD CANADA TRUST
1439 Pelham St, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
BMO
800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3
SEAWAY MALL
800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4
CANADA ONE FACTORY OUTLETS
7500 Lundy’s Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
WALMART SUPERCENTRE
102 Primeway Dr, Welland, ON L3B 0A1
MARK’S
102 Primeway Drive, Unit R8, Welland, ON L3B 0A1
BUCKNER’S SOURCE FOR SPORTS
545 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1L8
CANADIAN TIRE
158 Primeway Dr, Welland, ON L3B 0A1
LEON’S FURNITURE
803 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M4
STAPLES
800 Niagara St North, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4
FOOD BASICS
130 Hwy 20 E, Welland, ON L3B 5N5
SOBEYS
110 Highway 20 East, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0, Canada
ZEHRS
821 Niagara St. North, Welland, ON L3C 1M4
M&M FOOD MARKET
30 Rice Rd, Welland, ON L3C 5Y6
LCBO
114 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
CINEPLEX ODEON SEAWAY MALL CINEMAS
800 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C 1M3
CAN-VIEW DRIVE-IN
Can-View Drive-In, Pelham, ON, Canada
WELLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
140 King St, Welland, ON L3B 3J3
MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY
2371 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold, ON L2V 3Y9
REPTILE KINGDOM
1874 RR 20, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
1874 RR 20, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7X5
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