The beach at Old Port Dalhousie is a favorite with visiters from around the world.

St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3

Our region is known for its waterfalls, wineries, bed and breakfast lodgings and accommodations, but as you'll discover there's a whole world of vibrant culture, outstanding beauty and world-class recreation awaiting you in St. Catharines – all of which makes our city the place to visit when you need a little Niagara! A Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast, Bala Place B&B in St. Catharines is your home away from home. Plus just a short 10 to 15 minutes drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Niagara Falls.

St.Catharines the lovely "Garden City" is situated in the heart of the Niagara Fruit belt. The city is home to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and to the popular Niagara Grape and Wine Festival and much more. Whether it's your destination of choice or the home base for your Niagara getaway, St. Catharines is right where you want to be.
St. Catharines is a city with a rich past, exciting future and a spirit of wonder in the present. Lying between the shores of Lake Ontario and the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, St. Catharines is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and all that Niagara has to offer, whether a destination of choice or a home base to a Niagara Adventure, Ontario's Garden City St. Catharines is right where you want to be.

In St. Catharines you'll find a wide variety of excellent accommodations from economy motels and family inns to major hotels and quaint Bed and Breakfasts like Bala Place. From your comfortable accommodations or lodging you can explore the city at your leisure or take a short country drive around Niagara to Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Grimsby, or Long Beach.

Spend a morning in our historic Downtown Mercantile District exploring some of 120 unique boutiques and eclectic shops and Have lunch at one of over 50 culinary establishments that feature regional cuisine, ethnic and casual fare. Whether you are looking for family fun, romantic getaways, golf and recreation, gardens and green spaces, arts and culture, history and heritage, waterfronts and waterways, wine and cuisine or rural routes - there is something for everyone year-round!

St. Catharines offers conference and meeting facilities both traditional and unique. From meeting rooms and conference space in our hotels, to Brock University’s expansive facilities we are well equipped to host groups of all sizes. Call us at (905) 984-8882 ext. 244 or toll free
at 1-800-305-5134, email tourism@stcatharines.ca

The water and land that shape the physical profile of St. Catharines also provides the natural amenities for a fabulous variety of outdoor activities.

Whether it is sailing, swimming, beach fun, fishing, sunset cruises, splash parks or exploring the hidden waterfalls and waterways of Niagara, St. Catharines is a water-lovers’ paradise! St. Catharines and several other Niagara communities grew up around the Welland Canals. Lake Ontario, Twelve Mile Creek, Martindale Pond, Decew Falls and other tributaries embrace the community of St. Catharines, so you are never far from water.

Start with our Lakeside enclave Old Port Dalhousie - one of Niagara’s most popular destinations for outdoor recreation. Historic ‘Old Port’ offers boat-launching facilities, marinas, fishing charters, tour boats, beaches, picnic pavilions and more. The Port Dalhousie Harbour Walkway traces the shoreline winding past historical sites, quaint shops, gardens, and fully restored 19th century light- houses. A village rich in history, outdoor patios and a variety of restaurants, shops, theatre, B&Bs, inns and an antique carousel - rides still just 5¢ each! Surrounded by the harbour, beach and the world renowned Henley Rowing Course, ‘Old Port’ is the original site of the first three Welland Canals and home of the century-old Royal Henley Regatta. Historic walking tours are available. Easily accessible from the QEW, follow the signs at Lake and Ontario Streets.

Travel time from Toronto international airport is only an hour and 45 minutes, from Hamilton or Buffalo airports only 45 minutes to one hour by airport bus or rental car.