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St. Catharines, Niagara, Canada.

Work. Life. Balanced.

In St. Catharines, life unfolds with ease. With its perfect harmony of urban sophistication and natural splendour, St. Catharines invites you to experience life at a different pace. Stress-free commutes, innovative businesses, excellent schools, gourmet bistros and cozy neighbourhoods are all set on a backdrop of lush landscapes and sun-kissed waterways.

With over 1,000 acres of parks, gardens, and trails, and nearly 5 km of shoreline, ours is a community that treasures natural beauty. St. Catharines has invested over $300 million in sports, arts, and entertainment amenities, and that's only the beginning. The city has committed to building 11,000 new housing units over the next 10 years, leveraging $28 million in government funding to achieve its goals.

Why choose between a dynamic career and a fulfilling lifestyle? In St. Catharines, you'll have both.

The Niagara Grape and Wine Festival's Grande Parade is an annual tradition in Downtown St. Catharines.

A man fishing near the lighthouse on the Port Dalhousie Pier

Surrounded by nature and nestled between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, St. Catharines is Niagara’s urban connection to the heart of wine country. More than vineyard vistas and renowned wineries, though, St. Catharines offers a treasure trove of experiences from a emerging foodie and craft beverage scene, a vibrant arts community, outdoor life that’s second to none and some of the most exciting festivals and events around.

Ideal Location and Market Place

St. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara Region and 16th largest in Ontario with a growing metropolitan population of nearly 145,000 and an energetic downtown. On the heel of Ontario’s 6-million strong Golden Horseshoe, St. Catharines is only about an hour away from the Greater Toronto Area itself. Three major U.S. border crossings are 15 to 30 minutes to the south and east.

Ten million people live within 100 miles (160 km) of St. Catharines and more than 130 million people live within 500 miles (800km).

High demand for St. Catharines

With more than 9,000 new residential units planned, consumer market demand in St. Catharines has never been higher.

From empty-nesters and big city migrants with disposable incomes to young families and new Canadians with robust and diverse purchasing habits, St. Catharines is attracting the perfect mix of residents and consumers for your business.

A map showing Canadian and U.S. cities within 800 kilometres from St. Catharines

Tepperman's and the Outlet at Tepperman's opened recently in St. Catharines.

A residential development under construction in St. Catharines.

Accenture opened a support centre in Downtown St. Catharines.

High demand for business

New and under-construction residential developments by location and number of units.

A map of St. Catharines showing new and planned housing construction throughout the city.

Port Dalhousie

The hidden gem of St. Catharines, this historic waterfront community is steeped in authenticity, heritage and is bustling with activity. Located along the Niagara Wine Route, Port Dalhousie offers dining, shopping and sipping nestled in a quaint neighbourhood. Seeing extraordinary residential development, Port Dalhousie is poised to welcome unique restaurants and retail to support the growing community.

Downtown

Downtown St. Catharines is rich with history, and is a significant cultural and entertainment destination, playing an important strategic role as Niagara’s only Urban Growth Centre. A mix of developments totaling over 3,000 new residential units and trendy retail. Prime office opportunities - nearly 200,000 sq. ft of Class A space available.

West St. Catharines

West St. Catharines has grown tremendously in the past decade. Anchored by a state-of-the-art hospital, this area has seen acres of investment, including restaurants, big-box retail and residential properties. Significant tenants in this commercial node include Walmart, Farm Boy, Best Buy, Tepperman's and more.

This neighbourhood is also home to the
St. Catharines GO Station.

Design District

The Design District includes more than 100 businesses that specialize in home design including flooring and roofing cabinetry, heating and air, home furnishing, appliances and more to service the needs of unprecedented development and construction in the city.

Merritton

As a former industrial centre on the Welland Canal, Merritton has undergone a significant amount of change in recent years including street realignments, a bridge replacement, and former brownfield areas being brought to life with new commercial plazas. The area is seeing a significant increase in residential density, to support the 452 businesses employing 4,787 people in the area.

Ontario Street Commercial Corridor

The Ontario Street Commercial Corridor is a major arterial road and gateway into the city and downtown St. Catharines, with several large commercial properties and opportunities in a hightraffic area. It is also the location of a significant investment and brownfield redevelopment opportunity at 282 and 285 Ontario Street, a 50-acre site.