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 Mays Niagara Folk Arts Festival, Augusts
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. |