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Welcome to Stable House Studio

PORT DALHOUSIE HERITAGE DISTRICT
One of the best-preserved 19th century canal villages in the world

The village of Port Dalhousie (now part of St. Catharines) dates from 1826, and, between 1829 until 1930 was the northern terminus of the first three Welland Canals, linking Lake Ontario with Lake Erie and allowing ships to by-pass Niagara Falls. As the entry point to the Canals, Port Dalhousie is closely linked, through its transportation, services, and shipbuilding functions, to the historical and economic development of the Niagara Region, our province, our nation, and the international Great Lakes region.

Today the village’s commercial core, located alongside the old canal locks and harbour, still retains much of its original canal village streetscape; this streetscape includes many original mid-to-late 19th century and early 20th century buildings constructed to provide services like ship’s chandler, hotels, taverns, customs house, etc.to the ships and people travelling through the early canals. At the World Canals Conference held in St. Catharines in June 2004, delegates affirmed that Port Dalhousie is one of the few remaining 19th century canal villages in the world that is relatively intact.

With strong support from residents and the City of St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie was officially designated as a Heritage Conservation District under the Ontario Heritage Act in December, 2003. Ms. McMullen's work above celebrates the Heritage Designation of Port Dalhousie and provides a vivid and accurate representation of the historic commercial core of the canal village as it exists today. Fully conscious of the costs associated with preserving and enhancing the heritage buildings and streetscapes, she has generously donated a Limited Edition set of high quality prints of the original work, with the net proceeds to be used for raising funds for the preservation effort.

The 18" x 24" prints are high-quality, long-lasting Giclee images on art paper. They will each be individually signed and numbered by the artist. You can purchase one for only $150 total (please add $10 for shipping and handling within Ontario if you are unable to pick up at the studio). This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of historic Port Dalhousie while helping preserve its heritage. To order yours today, please contact:

Barbara McMullen
Stable House Studios
Phone 905-934-3289,

Cheques, Visa and Mastercard are accepted

Stable House Studio resides in a gracious home which was originally a stable house. Built in 1880 the home is nestled in a garden setting with 100 year old trees located on the shore of Lake Ontario in historic Port Dalhousie. The property is within minutes of Lakeside Park known for its antique carousel, sandy beach and double piers.

Resident artist Barbara McMullen's colourful and textured oil paintings and soft pastels reflect the lifestyle and classic elements of old Port Dalhousie. Her daughter, India Fowler, lends her creative touch to simplistic photographic art of the region.

In association with the Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stable House is a popular destination in the May Studio Tour. Port Dalhousie artists will participate in a weekend of fine art displayed throughout this historic home, alongside resident artist Barbara McMullen.

Each August, Stable House and two adjacent gardens hosts Art in an Old Port Garden, a weekend art festival showcasing Niagara artists. Fine art is displayed within Stable House and outside in the various garden setting.

All shows are free to the public and Art in an Old Port Garden encourages local artists and artists to be to participate.