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What’s open in St. Catharines this long weekend

St. Catharines residents can plan their long weekend with the City’s guide to what's open and closed on the Civic Holiday, 2020.

On August 3, many facilities will remain open so individuals and families can make the most of their weekends. Plan ahead and enjoy with the following activities:

Outdoor pools and splash pads

Port Dalhousie and Lincoln Park outdoor pools and all City splash pads will be open for the Civic Holiday on Monday, with free admission. Please note, due to COVID-19, there are capacity...

City to undertake broad consultation on relocation of Pte. Alexander Watson statue

The City will take a broad, consultative approach, in determining the details of relocation for a monument that has stood in front of City Hall for over 134 years.

On Monday evening City Council voted unanimously to consult several organizations in the development of a relocation plan for the statue of Pte. Alexander Watson that currently stands in front of City Hall.

As a militia volunteer Watson died in 1885 from wounds sustained during the Battle of Batoche. He was one of 8,000 soldiers sent...

City beaches restricted to Niagara residents only

After another weekend of problematic behaviour at its beaches the City will move to restrict access to Niagara residents only, effective immediately.

The temporary restrictions in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency, will come into effect today, July 28. The move coincides with the introduction of stepped up seasonal fines for illegal parking in the areas surrounding beaches and Morningstar Mill. Fines will increase from $30 to $100.

“Since we opened our beaches earlier this summer we have...

St. Catharines outlines Stage 3 reopening timeline

With Niagara moving into the third stage of Provincial recovery efforts the City is setting dates for reopening of several facilities and amenities.

The gradual reopening of a wider array of City facilities, including City Hall, comes as the City prepares to enter Stage 3 of its STC Framework for Recovery.

As more City locations, and nearly all local businesses, reopen their doors the City is reminding residents that vigilance in the face of COVID-19 is more important than ever. Residents should continue...

St. Catharines prepares to open pools this weekend

St. Catharines residents can get ready to make a splash as outdoor public pools prepare to re-open as early as this weekend, with admission fees waived for 2020.

While other municipalities across Ontario have opened outdoor public pools, all pools in St. Catharines remained closed for much of phase two of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to keep them closed was based on safety of citizens, the costs associated with safely opening pools and whether or not opening them would have a...