TBlackwell600

I'll be in the Niagara Falls area this August and will be looking to bike the Greater Niagara Circle Route, starting at the falls and going counter-clockwise. I'm looking for overnight lodging recommendations in Welland. Thanks in advance.

WGB

@TBlackwell600 - Welland was a blue collar steel works town based around the old Welland Canal. Due to mill closures and others, there isn't a lot there. I live near there and when I saw your post, I was struck by the fact that I didn't know anything I could recommend. There are a coupe of B&B's and travel lodge that look reasonable. I suspect that the B&B;'s might be better.

Altair 4

I'm thinking about the Circle Route, but am aiming more towards September. Here's a pretty good website for info, maps, and other helpful things: Niagara Cycling Tourism

It lists a Best Western in Welland: Circle Route Accommodations

Best Western: Best Western in Welland

Google Maps shows that it's literally connected to the trail.

Ollie62

There is also a fairly new Holiday Inn that was built for the 2022 Canada Summer Games, it is also close to the Seaway Trail. Another option would be The Inn at Lock Seven in Thorold, they have rooms that overlook the Canal and have great views of Lakers going through a Lock.

bertinjim 

TBlackwell600-

The Best Western was quite good when my late wife and I stayed there several years ago. It is adjacent to the old canal and there are restaurants and services nearby. The new Holiday Inn is on the East side of town near the 406 Highway and traffic density is high and fast in that area. Big Box stores are nearby and draw a lot of traffic. The Inn at Lock Seven is in an excellent location at the very edge of the escarpment and directly overlooks the canal locks. It is in a quiet side street area a couple of blocks away from the main street of Thorold and it has shopping and restaurants in the downtown core.

Shotgumwillie

Depending on when you are coming through, I might have a place for you here! By the time you come through, we will have a brewery (hopefully) [Bridgewater brewing]. Also, check out Black Sheep For a coffee. It's right off the canal path, just North of Bridge 13! If you would like any brewery or grub recommendations for the GNCR, let me know. Love the loop, and a proud Wellander.

Will echo the inn ar lock 7 as well as the new holiday Inn express. Both are comfy stays, with the inn being a but more scenic. Plus, you'll get some rest after the biggest climb on the route (assuming you are headed north out of the falls).

TBlackwell600

Thank you all so much!! Currently, I have a room reserved at the Residence & Conference Center at or near the college. Looking forward to stopping in at the brewery - hopefully you're open by early August.

Altair 4

TBlackwell600,

Please post something about your ride experiences afterward. I'm especially interested in your dining and drinking recommendations and any other room accommodations that you use. I'm still aiming for September for our ride. I'm thinking two nights out for our ride, still trying to figure out our starting point. Kinda thinking about using Chippawa/Niagara Falls as our start, heading north to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Not a lot of miles the first day, but there's so much to see and do. From NOTL, I was thinking our next stop would be Port Colborne. The last day would be the Friendship Trail and back down the Upper Niagara river to our car and then head home. Can't wait to hear more of your plans and final experience!