City: St. Catharines
Top Things to do in St. Catharines
What to do and see in St. Catharines, Canada: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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.
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1. British Methodist Episcopal Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States
The British Methodist Episcopal Church National Historic Site of Canada is located in the heart of Old St. Catharines near the home of the friend I stayed with while visiting this area with friends from home. We visited in the morning on Sunday which was our free day from organized activities with the rest of the visiting group. As a historian and a visitor to the Harriet Tubman historic sites in Maryland and New York in the United Sates, I wanted to see this site, too. It is a quaint, small, picturesque church. The church has a long history connected early settlers of African descent in the Niagara Region. They began coming to the St. Catharines area around 1788. They brought their Methodist religion with them. Many were followers of Rev. John Wesley, founder of Methodism and an ardent abolitionist. They were also followers of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The church’s Salem Chapel was founded in 1820 by African-American freedom-seekers. The most famous member of the Salem Chapel was the illustrious Harriet Tubman, a runaway slave who became a leading Underground Railroad conductor for slaves escaping from Maryland. She moved to Canada after the United States Government passed the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. She lived in St. Catharines from 1851 to 1861. Construction of the present-day church began in 1853, so she was there to see it happen. We did not have a reservation so we were unable to get a guided tour, but we could look around before services started at 11:00 AM. It was a slightly different layout from a Methodist church in the United States. There was the usual communion table; however, the pulpit was in the center, not off to the left side. Most of the wood in the chancel area and rail was a lighter color, such as blond maple. The American and Canadian flags were standing in two corners. We enjoyed our visit to this hallowed ground. I did not take photos here. Outside, the front of the building was in dark shadows. Inside, services were beginning soon. For its important place in history, we rate the British Methodist Episcopal Church at 5.0. We recommend a visit for those interested in history. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
2. Robert S.k. Welch Courthouse
3. Queenston United Church of Canada
4. St.georges Anglican Church
5. Old Courthouse,st. Catharines
6. Rodman Hall Art Centre
7. City Hall St. Catharines
8. Port Dalhousie Range Lighthouses
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By L4804OInancys - Hubbard, United States
A great way to spend a relaxing day. Beautiful views and a nice sandy beach. Would love to return to this area in the summer.
9. Burgoyne Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I like the Burgoyne Bridge. Many people say that this is the best bridge in Sr.Catharines. Beautiful! My best bridge: The Burgoyne Bridge. A must see! Beautiful bridge!
10. Homer Lift Bridge / Welland Canal Bridge #4 / Queenston Street Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By DL48Ohio
We were vacationing in Niagara Falls, Ontario, with the family, including two grandsons. The operation of the canal and the "big boats" in the canal made a favorable impression on the boys.
