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Plan a memorable visit to Lock 3 and the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre.
Visit fascinating and engaging exhibits currently on display at the Museum.
Walking Tour
Yates Street Heritage Architecture
Guide: Brian
Take a guided stroll along the quiet streets of the Yates Street Heritage District, only steps from bustling downtown St. Catharines. This architectural heritage tour is led by Brian Narhi, chair of the City’s Heritage Advisory Committee.
Registration Required: Activity detail | ActiveSTC
Meet up details provided at registration.
Walking Tours
Downtown: Churches of Church Street
Guide: Sean
They didn’t call it Church Street for nothing! Visit six historical churches and one church cemetery along the downtown Church Street corridor. Hear stories of community, admire impressive architecture, and learn about some of St. Catharines early movers and shakers.
$11.70/person. Registration Required: Activity detail | ActiveSTC
Meet up details provided at registration.
Come to the museum on PD Days for seasonal selections of stories, songs, and an activity or craft. Each PD Day will feature one and a half hours of interactive and creative activities themed to the season. Activities are best suited for kids ages 5-9 and no registration is required. Watch our social media channels or call ahead for the program topic for each PD Day.
Each PD Day the museum provides interactive programming for kids and their guardians. Programs run from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm. Each PD Day will include a storytime, interactive music session, and an exciting craft or activity themed to the season.
Activities best suited for kids ages 5-9. No registration required. Participation is by donation. See below for this year's dates and themes:
January 16: Winter Sports
February 13: Music and St. Catharines History
June 5: The Great Outdoors
October 9: Harvest's Bounty
November 27: Winter Clothing
Walking Tours
Port Dalhousie and the Early Welland Canals
Guide: Sean
Explore the rich built heritage of Port Dalhousie, trace the routes of the early Welland Canals through its northern terminus, and hear the stories of the people who worked and lived in this little town with a big personality.
$11.70/person. Registration Required: Activity detail | ActiveSTC
Meet up details provided at registration.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is home to extraordinary historical collections and exhibits that feature local St. Catharines perspectives, artifacts and stories of the area against the vital backdrop of the historic Welland Canals. Individual and group experiences are available.
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