Port Colborne is a welcoming canal city at the southern terminus of the Welland Canal on Lake Erie. Known for its relaxed waterfront lifestyle, beautiful Nickel Beach, and annual Canal Days festival, the city features established residential neighbourhoods with solid mid-century homes and waterfront properties.
Port Colborne's location on the north shore of Lake Erie brings intense lake-effect snow and cold southwesterly winds off the lake, creating some of the heaviest snowfall totals in the Niagara Region.
Port Colborne's Lake Erie exposure subjects windows to harsh lake-effect conditions including driving snow, ice, and salt spray. Many canal-side and waterfront homes have aging windows that struggle against this weather. High-performance triple-pane windows with moisture-resistant frames are essential for lakeside living.
the Welland Canal Lock 8 Gateway Park and Nickel Beach
Our home near Nickel Beach in Port Colborne took a beating every winter from Lake Erie storms. Panes installed weather-rated triple-pane windows and the improvement is dramatic. No more drafts, no more condensation, just warmth and quiet. — Roger H., Nickel Beach