Explore the City of St. Catharines' rich history and take one of our heritage tours. Whether you're travelling by foot, bicycle or car, our tours will take you to some major historic attractions. This is a great way to learn about the history of our community.
Self-guided walking tours
We have two self-guided walking tours. Review each of the tours and plan your route.
Victoria Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour |
Take a self-guided walking tour through Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Brochures are available at the cemetery office located at 431 Queenston St. The office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or, you can give us a call at 905.688.5601 ext. 1557 to pick up a brochure. During the tour, you'll learn more about the history and legacy of our community through the contributions of individuals such as:
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Downtown Heritage Corridor Walking Tour |
The Downtown Heritage Corridor Walking Tour is designed to give an overview of St. Catharines´ downtown and its rich history. You'll visit a series of interpretive plaques throughout the core. Review the tour maps at the following locations:
With our heritage walking tour, you can spend the afternoon exploring the City and learning about our history. |
Canal driving tours
The Canal Driving Tour in Merritton Ward gives visitors information about the history of Merritton and highlights some of the interesting sites along the Welland Canal. The tour starts at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre and there is interpretive signage installed along the route.