Known as The Garden City, St Catharines is home to thousands of acres of parks, gardens and trails. It also happens to be the largest city in Canada’s Niagara Region. The St Catharines real estate market is growing and growing. Situated between the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the Fort Erie – US Border, the city has begun focusing on its service industries.
The City of St. Catharines has a large selection of attractions that allow visitors or residents to enjoy rich heritage, culture and amazing natural beauty. With Niagara’s wine route and the shores of Lake Ontario on the city’s doorstep, you can enjoy a wonderful picnic or visit one of the many breathtaking wineries.
The quaint harbour front village of Port Dalhousie offers walks along the pier, showcasing the two lighthouses built in the late 1800’s. Downtown St. Catharines, with its 120 shops, boutiques and restaurants, is a popular area for residents. It also features one of the oldest farmers markets in Ontario. Brock University acts as a hub for young adults, with over a decade of having the second-highest growth of students of any Ontario university.