Downtown St. Catharines Travel Guide

St. Catharines

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.
Sun acts as a spotlight on the top of the Courthouse Theatre in downtown St. Catharines, with the #blue sky set to go dark after sunset

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 riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its wineries.

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

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre during your stay in St. Catharines. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this walkable area.

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

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

Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts during your stay in St. Catharines.

Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

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 3.224.145 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.224.145 ₫
4.191.813 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (13,392 reviews)
Only complaint I had was the room was too hot. But great otherwise

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

4 out of 5
5875 Falls Ave Niagara Falls ON
The price is 3.086.948 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
3.086.948 ₫
4.462.623 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,827 reviews)
5 star across all boards

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

3.5 out of 5
6546 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 1.597.701 ₫ per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
1.597.701 ₫
2.401.725 ₫ total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (8,275 reviews)
The check in was excellent. We arrived early and they let us in the room. Unfortunately we had trouble with the toilet backing up constantly . They did send up maintenance quickly three times, however it couldn’t be resolved so they moved us to a new room the next morning. The manager comped us breakfast ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls
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 2.922.063 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
2.922.063 ₫
4.278.513 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (3,360 reviews)
When we arrived Edith and Georgette helped us settle in our rooms fast and efficiently. The rooms were overall clean and had a nice view. Staff was nice and helpful ready to answer any concerns. Lastly, the breakfast buffet they served good food and staff was very nice. Overall we enjoyed our stay ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls
The Tower Hotel Fallsview

The Tower Hotel Fallsview

3.5 out of 5
6732 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 2.052.217 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.052.217 ₫
3.112.794 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,065 reviews)
Great place to stay for couples. Boutique feel, has an Art Deco vibe and it’s close to everything. Easy walk to OLG stage.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel Fallsview
Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

4 out of 5
6455 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
The price is 2.490.061 ₫ per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
2.490.061 ₫
3.267.134 ₫ total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,630 reviews)
Staff is the best.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel
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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

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