Segway Tour In Port Dalhousie Ontario

History And Fun On A Segway Tour In Port Dalhousie Ontario

Our Segway tour of Port Dalhousie, Ontario was a great way to learn about history and have fun.  We were on our first Segway, but we quickly learned how to use it.  We enjoyed the pace of moving and seeing more in the area.  We were inspired to take a Segway Tour of other areas during our future travels.

Learn to Speak English “Cruise” On A Segway

Guillaume from Niagara Segway was waiting for us at the Jaycee Gardens Park parking lot in St Catherines.  He unloaded and we got a close-up.  We spent the next 20 minutes learning how to ride the Segways.  

We found riding the Segway easier than we expected.  It took some practice to stop and stay in one spot while Guillaume told us about the local history.  We were lucky to have done our Segway tour at Port Dalhousie during the week when there weren’t many people on the walkways.  We were still cautious when other people came into view.

A few tips ….

Segway – How to Move the Segway

We learned to move (forwards and backwards), to stop, to turn, to stand still, and to get on and to get off the Segway.  The parking lot provided a great open space for practice.

Staying Stable

We were reminded always to keep our hands firmly on the Segway.  Both feet had to be set apart.  We always put our things in our backpacks, and never tried to move with anything in one hand.  We stopped at every stop to take photos.  

Dress Properly

We were glad we chose good running shoes.  It gave us a solid base and helped absorb some of the bumps on the longer ride.  

4) Staying Safe

We stayed on even and solid ground.  We learned to avoid sudden maneuvers that could tip the Segway.  We walked our Segways when we crossed the road.  

Always stay alert, think ahead and look forward.  We kept an eye out for others on the path, and knew that we needed to give them way.  We were also aware that our wheels stick out and we were wider then we thought.  Nobody was in our way!  

Our Segway tour in Port Dalhousie was based on historical facts

The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other: Welland CanalIn Ontario, the Great Lakes Lake Ontario and Lake Erie are separated by 44.4 km (27.2 miles).  Eight locks are used to move ships down the 100 metre (327 foot) difference in elevation that exists between the two lakes. 

Port Dalhousie, originally, was the terminus of three routes (built in the 19th century: 1820 and 1845) of the Welland Canal.  At the time, the locks were small and made of wood.  The original 26 Welland Canal locks were replaced in 1930 by the current Welland Canal.  The locks at Port Dalhousie were rendered obsolete.  Today, there is a small park where the 3rd Lock once stood and some abandoned mechanical features and locks.

Martindale Pond was formed during the original dam construction.   Martindale Pond, today, is the Henley course.  The pond is used as a rowing training ground for local clubs and school teams.  It is also the site of the Royal Henley Regatta.

Our Segway tour in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, taught us all about the history of the area. 

Riding in the Parks and Along the Waterfront

We rented Segways from Jaycee Gardens Park.  The park had multiple paths.  We played single file with Guillaume.

We arrived at the long pedestrian bridge crossing the Martindale Park.  We made certain the bridge was empty, and then proceeded in single file.

We took the path to Lakeport Road.  After dismounting, we crossed the intersection at the traffic lights and followed the path that was on the other end.  We turned back at the pier, and headed towards the Inner Range and Outer Range Lighthouses.  The Inner Range Lighthouses featured a unique octangle-shaped design and cedar-shingled roofs.  We stopped to admire the view and rested.

Segway tours in Port Dalhousie are a great way to explore the parks and waterways.

Lakeside Park: See the iconic sightsThe following are some of the ways to get in touch with us. Segway Tour In Port Dalhousie

We headed to Lakeside Park after returning from the waterfront.  This area was once a large amusement center that welcomed more than one million visitors per year.  We passed the open-air Neil Peart Pavillion.  This was dedicated in honour of Canadian drummer Neil Peart, lyricist for the rock band Rush.  His song lyrics mention growing up in Port Dalhousie.

Our second stop was the Lakeside Park Carousel.  This iconic carousel, carved by Charles I. D. Looff, was installed in St. Catharines 1921.  The colourful horses that went around the carousel brought a smile to our faces.  

We continued on our ride to the beach.  We got a second view of the Inner and Outer Range Lighthouses.

We learned a lot about the history of Port Dalhousie when we stopped at Lakeside Park during our Segway Tour.

Other Sights on Our Route

We made several stops on the way back to the parking lot.  We laughed when we realized that we were once again travelling on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.  This trail travelled along the Great Lakes for over 3,600km (2,235miles) in Ontario.  On many of our daytrips in Ontario, We also did other sections. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.  But never on a Segway! 

We passed a brick building.  This was an extremely old jail.  When Port Dalhousie used to be a major port there was a requirement for a local prison.

We walked back into Rennie Park to see the Benevolence of Hiroshima monument.  Then we found two statues commemorating the history of rowing at Martindale Pond.  The Spirit of St Catharines is a rower.  The Heavy Eight Sculpture was a representation of the rowing format. “an eight with its coxswain”.

On our Segway tour of Port Dalhousie, we were able to discover a new side of the area’s history.

An Interesting Segway Tour In Port Dalhousie Ontario

We were glad we booked Segway tours in Port Dalhousie.  On our tour, we learned a great deal about this part of Ontario.  We had a great time on the Segway.  We were happy we learned how to ride the Segway.  We were confident that we would be able to do it again during another tour.

Have you ever done a Segway Tour?  Would you be interested in the Segway tour at Port Dalhousie?

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