It's the time of year ship watchers love, and some drivers in Niagara hate.
The Welland Canal will re-open following the winter months on Friday to shipping traffic.
A Top Hat Ceremony will be held this Friday in Port Colborne at the pavilion at Lock 8 Gateway Park starting at 8am with a pancake breakfast.
The Welland Canal is opening Friday to allow ships to start moving in response to customer demands for cargo delivery.
Another ceremony will be held on Tuesday at Lock 3 in St.Catharines to coincide the opening of the Montreal/Lake Ontario portion of the Seaway.
CKTB News will be there.