Thorold
Thorold is a city in Ontario, Canada, located on the Niagara Escarpment. It is also the seat of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The Welland Canal passes through the city, featuring lock 7 and the Twin Flight Locks.
Thorold | |
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| City of Thorold | |
The Keefer Mansion Inn, previously Maplehurst | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Thorold in the Niagara Region | |
Thorold Location in southern Ontario | |
| Coordinates: 43°07′N 79°12′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara |
| Incorporated | 1850 (village) |
| 1870 (town) | |
| 1975 (city) | |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Terry Ugulini |
| • Governing body | Thorold City Council |
| • MP | Vance Badawey |
| • MPP | Jeff Burch |
| Area | |
| • Land | 82.99 km2 (32.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 18,801 |
| • Density | 226.5/km2 (587/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal code | L2V, L2T, L0S |
| Area code(s) | 905, 289, 365, and 742 |
| Website | www.thorold.ca |
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