Downtown St. Catharines Travel Guide

St. Catharines

Aerial of St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Aerial of St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Port Dalhousie ✨
Lighthouse 💫
Welland Canals Centre Lock 3. is part of the Lock system Among the most critical components of the waterway are the 15 locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway. These locks not only allow ships to navigate the St. Lawrence River from Montreal to Lake Ontario, they also enable vessels to bypass Niagara Falls. Of the Seaway's 15 locks, two are in the United States and 13 are in Canada. We were able to watch this ship being lowered through this lock. We then drove off to visited Niagara on the Lake and saw this exact ship out on Lake Ontario about an hour after it left this lock.

Popular places to visit

The T. Roy Adams Bandshell in Montebello Park after a rain shower in downtown St. Catherines Ontario Canada

Montebello Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Montebello Park and enjoy the boating in St. Catharines. Visit the casinos and wineries in this walkable area.

Montebello Park
Port Dalhousie harbor in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Port Dalhousie Pier Marina

Explore the waterfront in St. Catharines with a trip to Port Dalhousie Pier Marina. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Port Dalhousie Pier Marina
Aerial over Lakeside Park Beach in the Port Dalhousie area of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, with Martindale Pond. Shot on a summer afternoon in July, 2024.

Lakeside Park Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lakeside Park Beach during your travels in St. Catharines? Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lakeside Park Beach

Meridian Centre

You can take time to visit Meridian Centre during your travels to St. Catharines. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

Meridian Centre

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

You can enjoy a show at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on your trip to St. Catharines. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Brock University

Walk around the campus at Brock University as part of your travels around Glenridge. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and wineries in this walkable area.

Brock University

Top hotels in Downtown St. Catharines

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
6361 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 3.207.360 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
3.207.360 ₫
4.169.992 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (13,143 reviews)
Staff was courteous, room was spotless and view was spectacular

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

4 out of 5
6455 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 2.477.097 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.477.097 ₫
3.250.125 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,423 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel
Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa

Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
6740 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 3.062.298 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
3.062.298 ₫
4.429.696 ₫ total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,556 reviews)
Spa - it is necessarily previous reservation.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa
Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

3.5 out of 5
6546 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 1.720.335 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
1.720.335 ₫
2.511.768 ₫ total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy a sauna, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (8,185 reviews)
Amazing customer service

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls
Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

3.5 out of 5
6700 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 3.385.398 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
3.385.398 ₫
4.293.280 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (13,549 reviews)
Yes everything was great

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls

Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls

4 out of 5
6755 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 2.900.272 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.900.272 ₫
4.246.606 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy 2 coffee shops/cafes, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,347 reviews)
Rm was clean

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Catharines

Decew Falls from the gorge below Morningstar Mill turbine shed St Catharines Niagara Region

Haig

3/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Haig, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Montebello Park and FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.

Haig
Eye level view of Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls from Canada with mist surrounded tourist ship

Glenridge

While visiting Glenridge, you might make a stop by sights like The Pen Centre and Landmark Cinemas Pen Centre.

Glenridge
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Lakeport

4/5(2 area reviews)

When in Lakeport, you can plan a visit to Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course and Lakeside Park Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lakeport
Morning Star Mill St. Catharines Niagara Region Canada

Merritton

If you're spending some time in Merritton, St. Catharine's Museum and Welland Canals Parkway Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Merritton
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Louth

While visiting Louth, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ontario and Rockway Conservation Area.

Louth
Decew Falls from the gorge below Morningstar Mill turbine shed St Catharines Niagara Region

Grantham

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grantham and surrounding area, you can visit FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Meridian Centre.

Grantham

Downtown St. Catharines Travel Guide

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