History from Here: The Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

Home of the St. Catharines Rowing Club, Brock University Rowing, the Ridley Rowing Club, and the Ridley Graduate Boat Club; a training site for numerous school rowing teams, and a venue for rowing competitions of all levels, including the highly reputable Henley Regatta – the Royal Canadian Henley Course has welcomed and cultivated world-class rowers and coaches on its waters, since 1903.

On this episode of History from Here, Sara takes you to Rennie Park, across from the Henley Grandstand, to learn about the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St. Catharines, Ontario.

One Hour in the Past E102 – Rowing

Rowing has been a popular sport in the community for more than 100 years!  As host to the Royal Canadian Henley Race Course, the community has been lucky to host many world class regattas showcasing rowing’s best!  Our community has also trained some of the best rowers in the world.