Guidebook for St. Catharines
Food Scene
The food is amazing Michelin Star worthy! This is probably one of the top 5 restaurants in the area and it's relatively unknown to most local residents. The food is simply amazing, and the prices are very good. It's not a big place, though and it's popular enough that you're going to want to call ahead. When they get busy, they get *really* busy.
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Karma Kameleon Gastropub
1 Front St NThe food is amazing Michelin Star worthy! This is probably one of the top 5 restaurants in the area and it's relatively unknown to most local residents. The food is simply amazing, and the prices are very good. It's not a big place, though and it's popular enough that you're going to want to call ahead. When they get busy, they get *really* busy.
This is a great little breakfast spot that is owned and operated by a really special family. It's a true family business - you'll see every member of the family in the kitchen or working the tables and front counter. The restaurant is themed around rowing and regattas, which fits since its the closest you can find to the Royal Henley Regatta course on the 12 Mile Creek. But it's not just for rowers - it's great food every day. Note that they are breakfast and lunch only, so get there early.
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Rozie's Breakfast Cafe
25 Main StThis is a great little breakfast spot that is owned and operated by a really special family. It's a true family business - you'll see every member of the family in the kitchen or working the tables and front counter. The restaurant is themed around rowing and regattas, which fits since its the closest you can find to the Royal Henley Regatta course on the 12 Mile Creek. But it's not just for rowers - it's great food every day. Note that they are breakfast and lunch only, so get there early.
One of our favourite restaurants. Swiss Chalet is known for their rotisserie chicken, but over the last few years, they've expanded their menu to include ribs, roast beef, and even perogies. Definitely worth trying.
Swiss Chalet
420 Fourth AveOne of our favourite restaurants. Swiss Chalet is known for their rotisserie chicken, but over the last few years, they've expanded their menu to include ribs, roast beef, and even perogies. Definitely worth trying.
One of our favourite restaurants. Swiss Chalet is known for their rotisserie chicken, but over the last few years, they've expanded their menu to include ribs, roast beef, and even perogies. Definitely worth trying.
Swiss Chalet
420 Fourth AveOne of our favourite restaurants. Swiss Chalet is known for their rotisserie chicken, but over the last few years, they've expanded their menu to include ribs, roast beef, and even perogies. Definitely worth trying.
Very nice all you can eat style Japanese/Thai restaurant. Service is fast, food is good, and the prices are reasonable.
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Wind Japanese and Thai
131 King StVery nice all you can eat style Japanese/Thai restaurant. Service is fast, food is good, and the prices are reasonable.
Sightseeing
The Museum is located at Lock 3 where you can watch the ships traverse the canal from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario and vice versa.
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Welland Canal
The Museum is located at Lock 3 where you can watch the ships traverse the canal from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario and vice versa.
The Table Rock Welcome Center is at the brink of Niagara Falls and is one of the best places to view the Falls. You'll also find the Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Thunder attractions here.
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Table Rock Welcome Centre
6650 Niagara PkwyThe Table Rock Welcome Center is at the brink of Niagara Falls and is one of the best places to view the Falls. You'll also find the Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Thunder attractions here.
Formerly the capital city of Upper Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake has been maintained as a historic village. The main street is lined with little shops and restaurants that you won't find anywhere else, and horse and buggy tours pass through the area on a regular schedule. If you're visiting the Niagara Region, this is a place to see before you leave.
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Niagara on the Lake
Formerly the capital city of Upper Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake has been maintained as a historic village. The main street is lined with little shops and restaurants that you won't find anywhere else, and horse and buggy tours pass through the area on a regular schedule. If you're visiting the Niagara Region, this is a place to see before you leave.
Arts & Culture
Historical legacy of the Niagara on the Lake area is told here.
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RiverBrink Art Museum
116 Queenston StHistorical legacy of the Niagara on the Lake area is told here.
Shopping
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Stephanie's Floral provides flower and gift delivery to the St Catharines, ON area.
Secret Spot for gifts when you go in ask to see the gift shop and Stephanie will turn on the lights for you and then spend hours looking through the treasures. You're sure to find something unique!
167 Queenston St
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Stephanie's Floral provides flower and gift delivery to the St Catharines, ON area.
Secret Spot for gifts when you go in ask to see the gift shop and Stephanie will turn on the lights for you and then spend hours looking through the treasures. You're sure to find something unique!
Fabulous bakery and Salad Bar - where you can find the rainbow bagels we serve at breakfast and the daily made croissants.
Mitchell’s Buns Master Bakery & Market Place
209 Carlton StFabulous bakery and Salad Bar - where you can find the rainbow bagels we serve at breakfast and the daily made croissants.
Our newest mall, the Outlet Collection at Niagara is apparently the largest open-air outlet mall in Canada.
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Outlet Collection bij Niagara
300 Taylor RdOur newest mall, the Outlet Collection at Niagara is apparently the largest open-air outlet mall in Canada.
Pen Centre station
Glendale AvenueThe largest enclosed mall in the area.
Getting Around
We're a 15-minute walk from the Downtown Bus Terminal and a 5-minute walk from any of 3 different bus routes. St Catharines buses run on a 30-minute schedule during their daytime schedule and hourly after 6 pm. Sundays and Holidays are a more limited schedule.
Downtown Terminal station
We're a 15-minute walk from the Downtown Bus Terminal and a 5-minute walk from any of 3 different bus routes. St Catharines buses run on a 30-minute schedule during their daytime schedule and hourly after 6 pm. Sundays and Holidays are a more limited schedule.
219 Ontario St
219 Ontario StreetNearest bus stop for the Ontario St (302/402) route to the Downtown Terminal.
Nearest bus stop for the Lake St (306/406) route to the Downtown Terminal.
There is a northbound stop on the opposite side of the street.
117 Lake St
117 Lake StreetNearest bus stop for the Lake St (306/406) route to the Downtown Terminal.
There is a northbound stop on the opposite side of the street.
Nearest bus stop for the Hospital/ Port Dalhousie (301/401) route outbound from the Downtown Terminal. There is a stop for the inbound bus on the opposite side of the street.
17 Welland Ave
17 Welland AvenueNearest bus stop for the Hospital/ Port Dalhousie (301/401) route outbound from the Downtown Terminal. There is a stop for the inbound bus on the opposite side of the street.
Fairview Mall bus terminal. This is the St. Catharines Go Transit terminal as well as a city bus sub-terminal. Best way to get to Toronto or Niagara Falls.
YMCA Drive
YMCA DriveFairview Mall bus terminal. This is the St. Catharines Go Transit terminal as well as a city bus sub-terminal. Best way to get to Toronto or Niagara Falls.
This is the St. Catharines terminal for the GO train. GO train service is seasonal, so in the winter time the GO bus at the Fairview Mall is a better option.
VIA Rail Canada Station
This is the St. Catharines terminal for the GO train. GO train service is seasonal, so in the winter time the GO bus at the Fairview Mall is a better option.
Essentials
One of several convenience stores near us. They are not the most inexpensive, but they usually have anything you need. And they're open 24-7.
7-Eleven
17 Claremont StOne of several convenience stores near us. They are not the most inexpensive, but they usually have anything you need. And they're open 24-7.
One of several convenience stores near us. This one is a bit more budget friendly, open 24-7, and almost as well stocked as the nearby 7-Eleven.
Big Bee Convenience & Foodmart
5869 Main StOne of several convenience stores near us. This one is a bit more budget friendly, open 24-7, and almost as well stocked as the nearby 7-Eleven.
Parks & Nature
The Butterfly Conservatory and the gardens around it are a great way to spend a few hours. The conservatory allows you to walk through an indoor rainforest filled with butterflies from all over the world, that fly freely throughout the space. Dress colourfully and they'll even land on you. It's a cool place to visit.
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Vlindertuin
2565 Niagara PkwyThe Butterfly Conservatory and the gardens around it are a great way to spend a few hours. The conservatory allows you to walk through an indoor rainforest filled with butterflies from all over the world, that fly freely throughout the space. Dress colourfully and they'll even land on you. It's a cool place to visit.