Not open to the public, the Port Dalhousie Range Front Lighthouse stands at the far end of the east…read morepier of Port Dalhousie. As part of the improvements made during the construction of the second version of the Welland Canal, a new harbor (harbour?) was built at Port Dalhousie that provided a depth of twelve feet instead of eight-and-a-half feet. Parallel piers were carried roughly 2,000 feet out into Lake Ontario In 1878, a square, wooden tower was built at the end of a new pier, about 300 feet north of the existing main lighthouse, to form a set of range lights for entering the canal. It is a sturdy, square, wooden lighthouse with a substantial bracketed platform enclosed by a pipe railing and crowned by an octagonal metal lantern. At the end of the pier, you can walk completely around the lighthouse though I think my favorite picture is from the west side of the canal inlet. I was here in the morning - I'll bet the sunsets here are fantastic. [Review 1481 of 2024 - 158 in Ontario - 22504 overall]

We stopped in while visiting to check out their beer as we were told it's a good local brewery. The…read morenight was winding down and it wasn't busy. This spot is located in a cute little village and there were a few other local bars and restaurants within walking distance. We sat at the bar and ordered a Jealous Mistress and 13th Street Pinot Grigio. Both drinks were just ok, I don't think we would order them again. There was nothing wrong with them, just our preference. Service was fine.

We had other other plans for dinner. It when we got I r eh area and drove by this brewery we…read moredecided to eat here instead. All of the tables inside (first and second floors) are high tops, which I do not prefer. Outside, in the back, they have picnic tables. Perfect! We sat outside there and it was so nice! Our waitress was great! Friendly and professional! We decided on splitting the poutine. I had a ball park hotdog (comes with fries) and my boyfriend has the Philly cheesesteak. He had to try it since we are down Philly! We said overall it was good. We enjoyed a few beers as well. We are glad we stopped in and might be in again while here for the week!

The St. Catharines Cenotaph is located in Memorial Park and is a memorial to the brave men and…read morewomen from the Niagara region who served in various conflicts. It was unveiled on August 7, 1927 by Brigadier General W.B.M King, who commanded the 10th Brigade of the third Canadian Field Artillery Battery during the struggle for St. Julien at the second battle of Ypres in 1915. The monument is the centerpiece of a small park just north of the bridge on Saint Paul Street. It is comprised of a large column constructed out of brick and granite, mounted atop a concrete plinth, set on terrace level steps. In includes inscriptions and bronze plaques commemorating the sacrifices of local soldiers that recognize the Second World War, Korean War, Peacekeeping (2006) and the Merchant Navy were added later. At the top, front of the column is the St. Catharines crest and on the reverse side is a maple leaf. A scroll-like ornamentation is at the base of the column. A furled flag and maple leaf grace each side of the cenotaph, and the symbols of the different units that fought in the Great War are found encircling the structure. On the bottom plinth are two carved crosses. Originally there was a large reflecting pool at terrace level in front of the cenotaph, but it was removed in late 1930. There is a historical marker nearby that points out the heroism of Lance Corporal Fred Fisher, V.C., 1894-1915 [Yes, he was just barely 20 years old.]. It reads, "Born in St, Catharines, Fred Fisher abandoned his studies at McGill University when World War I broke out and served with the 13th Battalion, First Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Fisher was awarded the Victoria Cross for his exceptional courage in action near St. Julien, Belgium, on April 23, 1915, during the second battle of Ypres. Under very heavy fire he led a machine-gun detachment covering the withdrawal of an artillery battery. Though his crew fell to enemy attack, Fisher held their position. He then returned to the garrison for more men and advanced again to the firing line. Killed in action the next day, Fisher has no known grave." The park is a focal point for Remembrance Day ceremonies. [Review 2079 of 2024 - 190 in Ontario - 23098 overall]

Went there for the First Time this past Summer and we received 5 Star Treatment. We bought a…read morepackage with a one night stay at the White Oaks hotel. Upon arriving we received our Swag bags full of Goodies with coupons for the outlet stores, dinner for two, free drinks, wine tasting tickets for a few of the Best Wineries. The Dixie Land Band Brunch on Sunday was absolutely Incredible, Great Buffet Food, Free Mimosa and incredible Music. We were so wowed with the experience, listened to some of the most beautiful talented musicians. We have decided to make this an Annual Event, except next time we will make it a Full weekend and will be taking a couple of friends along. This is one of those Festivals that you will be Wowed even if you are not that into Jazz.

From the owner: The TD Niagara Jazz Festival will take place this July 19th-22nd and July 27th-29th 2018 in the…read morebeautiful Niagara Region of Canada. Please join us for our 5th annual festival, which will include an incredible lineup of musical talent at stunning venues from the wine vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines.

This statue and monument are located next to the bridge in Merritt Park. of William Hamilton…read moreMerritt in St. Catharines, Ontario, stands as a tribute to this influential figure in Canadian history. Merritt, known as the "Father of Canadian Transportation," played a pivotal role in the development of the Welland Canal, which was crucial for bypassing the Niagara Falls and facilitating navigation between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The statue captures Merritt's legacy and the inscription highlights his contributions to the region's infrastructure and his service as a member of Parliament and the Legislative Council. The nearby marker reads in English, "A pioneer in the field of transportation, Merritt was born in Bedford, New York and settled at Twelve Mile Creek (St. Catharines) with his Loyalist family in 1796. He served with the provincial cavalry during the War of 1812, then operated mercantile and milling enterprises here. Primarily responsible for the construction of the first Welland Canal (1824-33). Merritt worked tirelessly to promote this ambitious venture, both by raising funds and by enlisting government support. During his long tenure in the Legislative Assembly (1832-60) he championed freer trade policies and various transportation projects. In particular he advocated building a comprehensive system of canals and railways linking inland waters with the ocean, a scheme which foreshadowed the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway over 100 years later." It is in French on the reverse. The inscription on the statue reads, "This Statue of the Honourable William Hamilton Merritt has been erected by his grandson William Hamilton Merritt of the City of Toronto, son of William Hamilton Merritt Jr. of St. Catharines, as a tribute to the father of Canadian transportation who through initiatory steps in first waterways and railways earned that title." [Review 2078 of 2024 - 189 in Ontario - 23097 overall]