City: St. Catharines
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St. Catharines is the largest city in Canada's Niagara Region and the sixth largest urban area in Ontario, with 96.13 square kilometres (37.1 sq mi) of land and 133,113 residents in 2016. It lies in Southern Ontario, 51 kilometres (32 mi) south of Toronto across Lake Ontario, and is 19 kilometres (12 mi) inland from the international boundary with the United States along the Niagara River. It is the northern entrance of the Welland Canal. Residents of St. Catharines are known as St. Cathariners. St. Catharines carries the official nickname "The Garden City" due to its 1,000 acres (4 km) of parks, gardens and trails.
Restaurants in St. Catharines
1. Showtime Comedy and Entertainment
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
2. The Hour
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
**new Location: 400 St Paul Street, St Catharines**
3. The Crux Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
The Crux Escape Rooms offers clever and immersive escape game experiences. You and your friends must solve a series of puzzles and challenges in order to meet the rooms objective before the time runs out.
Reviewed By jacobvanz
While the price may seem a little high, it is definitely worth it. They make you feel at home when you walk in and the atmosphere is very nice. We did the cat lady room and it was very well made. After finishing the room the guy that designed it came and talked with us about the room design. Really nice to talk with the creator of the room after finishing. Overall a great experience, I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun hour activity!
4. Always The Best - Chocolates Etc.
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Family Business in Downtown St. Catharines located at 100 Welland Ave, Between Lake and Geneva. Come get your DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES, GELATO, COFFEE & DESSERTS. Live music Saturday nights all summer long! Check our website for more info.
Reviewed By Chopperone1929
We stumbled upon Chocolates, Etc on our way to Niagara--what an unexpected treasure of delectable treats! Between the four of us, we sampled them all. From gourmet Belgian chocolates and European pastries to specialty coffees and delicious Italian gelato--we thought we had died and gone to heaven! Not only were our tastebuds treated, but so were all our other senses, as the store, itself, makes you feel like you've stepped into old Europe. A family run business, we were made to feel right at home and appreciated the love and attention that went into everything that surrounded us. We then went out and enjoyed our desserts on a lovely patio--& because it was Saturday night, there was live music being performed! Needless to say, we got some goodies for the road. Thank you, Chocolates, Etc, for treating us not only to some of the most mouth-watering treats we've ever had--but for treating us like family! We would recommend you to anyone and will definitely be back! Grace Hardy
5. BPT Tours
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
A private luxury vehicle taking you to any Niagara destination you choose and getting a personal photographer to snap those candid moments while you enjoy your wine tastings, beer tours or whichever adventures you so choose to explore in our beautiful region, that are edited and sent to you - all inclusive for a flat rate of $135CAD per hr for up to 15 people! Choose your destinations, bring your sense of adventure and have your smile ready!
6. 13th Street Winery
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4.5 based on 209 reviews
13th Street Winery specializes in small lot estate grown, hand-crafted table and sparkling wines. Since 1998, 13th Street Winery has continued to establish itself as one of the top small producers in the area, winning praise for its Gamay, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and méthode traditionelle sparkling wines. Visit our tasting bar, art gallery and bakery boutique on Fourth Avenue in St. Catharines.
Reviewed By DarlaG74
A perfect place to stop and taste their wine. Nice shop and a great bakery!! Every Saturday of long weekends they have burgers! With amazing toppings, wine and dessert. They have live music - a real fun place to hang out!
7. Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Located in Niagara’s Shorthills Bench appellation, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery is owned and operated by brothers Paul, Matthew, and Daniel Speck. Visit our estate to taste iconic, award-winning wines in our historic tasting room, tour the underground barrel cellar, bring a picnic, or enjoy casual dining at the Coach House Cafe. Henry of Pelham is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint in the vineyard and winery and is certified by Sustainable Winemaking Ontario.
Reviewed By caba4blue - Toronto, Canada
We did a tasting and a tour - it was a really excellent experience. A great way to spend the afternoon with really knowledgeable staff and enthusiastic. The winery is in a beautiful setting with a lovely outside patio.
8. St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3
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4.5 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By operalover939 - Toronto, Canada
The museum offers interesting insight into the history of St Catharines and the role that the Welland Canal played in its development. The attached Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame is quirky but engaging, at least to someone who as a teenager watched box lacrosse in Victoria. An unexpected bonus that we were able to watch from the viewing platform as the CSL Assiniboia passed through Lock 3. It fit in well with our timed visit, 1 1/2 hours to allow for cleaning between time slots.
9. Rodman Hall Art Centre
10. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
The FirstOntario PAC is a 95,000 square foot cultural complex comprised of four state-of-the-art performance venues that host a signature presentation of international and local performing artists. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the PAC plays a vital role in the renaissance of Downtown St. Catharines, serving as the catalyst in thoroughly modernizing the area and reinforcing the brilliance of Niagara Region's diverse cultural cluster.
Reviewed By SteveB104 - Sun City Center, United States
We went to see a new Norm Foster play called Renovations for Six at FirstOntario PAC. Norm Foster is always good, but, this time he outdid himself with a very funny play that most of us can identify with. The acting was magnificent.......everyone was perfect in their parts. The theatre itself is modern and easy to navigate, with a very friendly volunteer staff, who go out of their way to make this event so pleasurable. Thank you FirstOntario, Norm Foster, the great actors on stage and everyone connected to this play, for making this a wonderful outing for the 4 of us, we all agreed it far surpassed our very high expectations! *One warning....parking is a bit tricky. Parking at Meridian and across St Pauls.
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