St. Catharines
There are countless reasons to come to St. Catharines for a day, a weekend, a week or a lifetime: Whether you come to visit one of the 60 wineries, sample fabulous dining, experience the vibrant nightlife, stroll the lush parks, gardens and friendly city streets, or explore the lakeside village of Port Dalhouse, this is a place not to be missed! For Group Travel enjoy special Garden, Home, Farm and Winery tours that can be specifically designed to accommodate your groups interests.
Centre for the Arts
Located on the Brock University campus, on the beautiful Niagara escarpment, the Centre for the Arts, Brock University showcases international and Canadian artists and touring companies each year from September to April.
Niagara Wine Festival
There truly is no better time to explore the 15,000 acres of vineyards in the Niagara Region than during the annual Grape & Wine Festival. More than 100 exciting events take place during our ten day celebration of the annual harvest of the grapes. Taste the award winning wines, sample the best of the regional cuisine, thrill to live concerts and enjoy the pageantry of two outstanding parades.
Welland Canals Centre @ Lock 3
See ships from around the world ‘climb the mountain’ from the elevated observation platform at Lock 3 St. Catharines on the Welland Canal. Through a series of eight locks, ships are lifted up 99.5 metres or 326.5 feet between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, taking an average transit time of 12 hours. Enjoy the Interactive Centre and traveling exhibits or tour the St. Catharines Museum. End your visit with a treat from the snack bar & peruse the Merritt's Mercantile Gift Shop. Picnic area, park & recreation trail on site.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
