 No visit
to the Niagara Peninsula would be complete without a visit to St. Catharines, ‘The
Garden City'. Here you will find the beginning of the Welland Canal, Martindale Pond where
the world renowned ‘Henley Regatta' is held, Regional and Provincial Government
offices and, Brock University.St. Catharines is the entertainment
capital of Niagara! From professional and amateur theatre, fine art and contemporary art
galleries, Canadian performing artists, Jazz, Motown, contemporary rock bands to major
festivals and events year round. Come join us for such popular events like the Niagara
Grape and Wine festival which produces such events such as New Vintage Niagara, the
Niagara Wine Festival and the Ice Wine Festival, Canada Day celebrations in historic
downtown and in Port Dalhousie or cultural festivals like May’s Niagara Folk Arts
Festival, August’s Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, free summer evening concerts
in Montebello Park and Ribfest - featuring the "Blues" and
Ribs!
Grab a pair of walking shoes, your bike, ice skates, boat, cross country
skis or hiking gear, because it's all in St. Catharines. Enjoy some of our magnificent
gardens, beautiful waterfront and over 1,000 acres of lush parkland. St. Catharines offers
trails, fishing charters, cycling tours, sky diving, wind surfing, beaches, boating,
marinas, sports fields, arenas, tobogganing, rowing, skating and cross country skiing
venues. |
"On behalf of the City of St.
Catharines, I would like to invite you to visit our community which is centrally located
in the Niagara Region.
