Downtown St. Catharines is the historic centre of the City of St. Catharines. The City is known for its main street, St. Paul Street, which is one of the only curved main streets in Ontario. With buildings dating as far back as the early-19th century, there is historical architecture throughout the downtown, including over 100 heritage buildings. The downtown is also home to Montebello Park, one of the few Canadian examples of the work of famous landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted (who designed Central Park in NYC).
Historic Downtown St. Catharines
St. Catharines, Ontario
- Type
- Cultural Landscape
- Address
- 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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Fun Facts
- St. Catharines was originally known as “Shipman’s Corner”
- The City is home to the historic Welland Canals
- St. Paul Street was once and Indigenous trail that connected Queenston with the Hamilton area.
- St. Catharines was once home to Harriet Tubman
Location
50 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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Nearby Places
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The Brown Homestead
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Discover close to 240 years of rural Niagara history at The Brown Homestead.
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Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
Lincoln, Ontario
The site is home to a museum, the 1815 Fry House, the 1859 Schoolhouse, and more.
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Willowbank
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Preserving built and cultural heritage through teaching theory & craft.
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