The park was named after H.H. Knoll, a prominent local business owner and former Port Colborne mayor.
The waterfront area offers a direct view of the West Breakwall, part of the extensive engineering required for the Welland Canal.
It is one of the few locations in Ontario where visitors can stand at the exact meeting point of a major international shipping canal and the Great Lakes.
The park's bandstand is a centerpiece for local music, designed with acoustic considerations for open-air performances.
The parkland was reclaimed and developed to stabilize the shoreline near the canal’s southern entrance.
H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park is a 33-acre waterfront recreational space situated at the confluence of Lake Erie and the Welland Canal. The park serves as a primary hub for Port Colborne's waterfront activities, featuring extensive paved pathways along the canal's entrance. Visitors can observe large lake freighters navigating the canal locks from various vantage points along the shoreline. The park grounds house the historic Port Colborne Lighthouse, a significant local maritime structure. Facilities include a bandstand for summer concerts, multiple picnic pavilions, and a specialized children’s playground area. The park layout incorporates gardens and open lawns that transition into a naturalized shoreline edge. It hosts large-scale municipal events throughout the year, including the annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival.
The shoreline near the lighthouse during sunset provides a clear view of the canal entrance and passing ships.
Bring binoculars to get a better view of the lakers and saltwater vessels entering the canal.
Check the Port Colborne shipping schedule online before visiting to time your trip with a vessel transit.
Utilize the paved paths for cycling; the terrain is flat and connects directly to the larger Friendship Trail.
Attempting to walk on the restricted breakwall structures, which are hazardous and prohibited.
Select park amenities, such as public washrooms, may be winterized and closed from late autumn to early spring.
Leash your dogs at all times and follow the 'carry-in, carry-out' policy for waste management.
