The Welland Canal Memorial monument was unveiled in 2002 to commemorate the hard working people from across Canada and around the world who came to Niagara to build the canal. The monument reminds us of the importance of multiculturalism to Welland's development in the past, present and future. The City of Welland, and the Niagara peninsula as a whole, has prospered thanks to the efforts of the canal builders.
Renowned artist and sculptor Bas Degroot designed the fountain and bronze statues, however, due to his untimely passing he was unable to see it come to fruition. Mylinda and Bill Jurgenson completed the five bronze statues.