A historic city in the heart of the wine country and the Niagara fruit belt, where half of the province's entire output of fruit is grown. Originally a Loyalist settlement, St. Catharines had been a depot of the "Underground Railroad", the site of the first Welland Canal, and also had the first electric street car system in North America. For over 100 years the city has been home to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, second only in size to the famous English regatta.
Looking North on St. Paul Street
This
beautiful city has been nicknamed the ‘Garden City’ due to its many
gardens, parks and trails. There is at least 4 square km of green space
within city limits.
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival. A festival honouring the ripening of the grapes. Ten days of wine gardens, vineyard tours, ethnic concerts, dances, athletic events and a big parade with bands and colourful floats. (Late September.)
