Since 1976 the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre has assisted thousands of immigrants overcome barriers to integration and watched with pride as they build new lives for themselves here in Canada. Our greatest contribution to our community is in helping immigrants gain the necessary skills to live and work in Canada, so that they can become successful contributing members of our society.

We are the one-stop facility for newcomers to Niagara offering a diverse variety of essential services:

Settlement Counselling & Immigration Services
English as a Second Language (ESL)
HOST Program
HOST Youth Program
Emergency Shelter
Child-Minding Services
Canadian Access for International Professions & Skilled Trades (CAIPS)
Other Services & Programs