The Welland Canal opens for business today.
The first ship will arrive in Port Colborne around 8:30 this morning for the annual Top Hat ceremony.
Captain John Croucher of the M.V. Algoma Spirit will be presented with a top hat and scarf.
St Catharines will host its annual ceremony on Tuesday at 10 am at the Welland Canals Centre on Lock 3.
CKTB checks your Welland Canal bridges in every traffic report.