Twin Flight Locks
Locks 4, 5 and 6 are built as twin flights, two parallel stairways of chambers climbing the escarpment. On the poster they form a distinctive doubled line.
Minimalist map poster · Canada
Thorold Map Poster & Print
43.1168° N / 79.1996° W
A Niagara city on the escarpment, split by the Welland Canal and its doubled stair of locks carrying ships between two lakes.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Thorold in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Thorold, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Thorold at home
The map
About this Thorold map poster
Thorold sits on the Niagara Peninsula between St. Catharines and Welland and calls itself the City Above the Escarpment. Its map is dominated by the Welland Canal, which crosses the city from north to south. The canal carries ships between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, lifting them over the Niagara Escarpment through a series of locks.
The most striking section is the Twin Flight Locks, where paired chambers step up the escarpment side by side, a rare arrangement that appears on the map as a doubled, ladder-like channel. Reservoirs such as Lake Gibson and Lake Moodie, traces of earlier canal alignments and the older downtown streets add further layers.
A Thorold map poster brings industrial waterways, residential grids and the long straight lines of Niagara's highways into one frame. Watching a lake freighter move through the locks is a local pastime. The Thorold Tunnel, which carries a road beneath the canal, is one of the few places where traffic passes under a working shipping route.
- Population
- 19,000
- Coordinates
- 43.1168° N / 79.1996° W
- Elevation
- 178 m
- Time zone
- Toronto
- Region
- Thorold, Ontario
Canal through the city
The Welland Canal runs straight through Thorold, dividing it into east and west and giving the map a strong vertical axis that everything else responds to.
Reservoirs and old channels
Lake Gibson, Lake Moodie and fragments of earlier canals appear as irregular water shapes beside the modern channel, showing how water here has been engineered over nearly two centuries.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Thorold
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Thorold
A map that means something
Thorold is one of the few places where a map shows ships and streets side by side. For residents, canal enthusiasts or anyone who has watched a freighter pass through the flight locks, it is an unusual and personal piece to hang.
Add a title and subtitle, set the coordinates line, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the engineering story well. Download six sizes for $9, or order a matte print from a partner close to you.
Order the Thorold posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Thorold map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Thorold poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Thorold poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Thorold poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Thorold poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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