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St Catharines places to see St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
St Catharines places to see St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
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ST. CATHARINES MUSEUM & WELLAND CANALS CENTRE

(4.9 Score)
1932 Welland Canals Parkway,
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 Directions

Since 1967

Specialty:

✓ Educational and Public Programming ✓ Exhibits ✓ Observation Tower ✓ Guided Spirit Walks ✓ Memberships ✓ Events ✓ In-museum School Group Tours ✓ Viewing Platform ✓ Hall Of Fame ✓ Collections ✓ Heritage Fair Workshop ✓ Underground Railroad ✓ Historical Place and Self-guided Tour Programs

“St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre welcomes you to explore the history of St. Catharines. The Museum is dedicated to engaging visitors, telling the city's story through artifacts, and sharing, celebrating, and preserving the cultural history and identity of the town. The museum offers various interpretative programs for all ages, including award-winning experiences that feature local stories and objects from the collection. St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre displays several permanent and temporary exhibits with stories and objects showcasing varied and wide-ranging histories. The museum's collection has photographs and approximately 800,000 records, including archival documents, artifacts, and reference files.

2025 Update: Their eMuseum, which offers a virtual experience for viewing objects, exhibits, sites, and ships, biographies, libraries, and museum collections.”

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Contact:

(905) 984-8880 (800) 305-5134

Mon-Sun: 9am - 5pm

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St Catharines places to see Happy Rolph's Animal Farm
St Catharines places to see Happy Rolph's Animal Farm
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HAPPY ROLPH'S ANIMAL FARM

(4.8 Score)
650 Read Road,
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7K6 Directions

Since 2019

Specialty:

✓ Families or School Groups ✓ Grassy Banks and Willow Trees ✓ Native Birds ✓ Petting Farm ✓ Pigs ✓ Waterfowl ✓ Llamas ✓ Snackbar ✓ Children Programs ✓ Chickens ✓ Goats ✓ Rabbits ✓ Weddings ✓ Ducks ✓ Wildlife Areas ✓ Sheep ✓ Migratory Bird ✓ Sanctuary ✓ Pond ✓ Horses ✓ Geese ✓ Picnicking ✓ Special Events ✓ Annual Festivals ✓ Picnics ✓ Engagement and Wedding Photography

“Happy Rolph's Animal Farm covers more than 1.06 hectares. The animal park is cozy with an animal viewing area, playground, picnic pavilion, trails, ponds, and waterfowl. Happy Rolph's Animal Farm provides a fun, free viewing and park exploration experience for all ages. Visitors can enjoy seeing various farm animals up close and experience diverse birds and plants in an outdoor setting on the animal farm. You can relax in peaceful seating and viewing areas along the shores of Lake Ontario or beside two serene ponds. This place is especially famous for animal watching. The park also features a pavilion, playground, and walking trails. Happy Rolph's Animal Farm is open from dawn until dusk.

2025 Update: Happy Rolph's Animal Farm provides On-site parking and accessible public washrooms and has a large playground. Happy Rolph's Animal Farm offers a tranquil and unique setting.”

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Contact:

(905) 688-5600

SUMMER HOURS
Mon-Sun: 10am - 8pm
FALL HOURS
Mon-Sun: 10am - 7pm

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St Catharines places to see FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
St Catharines places to see FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
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FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

(4.8 Score)
250 St Paul Street,
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Movie Theatre ✓ Performing Arts Theater ✓ Shows ✓ Programs ✓ Concerts ✓ Venues and Events

“FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre plays a vital role in the city's renaissance. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is a 95,000-square-foot entertainment complex featuring four state-of-the-art performance stages for regional and international performances. The Arts Centre comprises four separate venues, including a 770-seat concert hall, a 300-seat recital hall, a 210-seat multi-purpose dance/theatre venue (Robertson Theatre), and the 199-seat Film House. The building is known for its unique design and architectural style. The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is a catalyst for the city's extensive modernization and enhances the vibrant cultural community of the Niagara region.

2025 Update: Since opening, the FirstOntario PAC has hosted over 5,000 events and welcomed over 600,000 visitors. They showcase and host music, dance, theatre, film, comedy, speakers, meetings, and community gatherings ranging from 120-person capacity to 780. Their annual presentation season consists of over 70 curated events of the highest quality and variety, with a base of close to 600 dedicated annual members.”

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License #1000905585

Price:

Special Event Parking $5
Street Parking After 6Pm : Free

Contact:

(905) 688-0722 (855) 515-0722

Tue-Fri: 10pm - 6pm
Sat: 2pm - 7:30pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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ST. CATHARINES MUSEUM & WELLAND CANALS CENTRE REVIEWS

This was quite a surprise, it was a very nice museum. It’s got a very nice layout, I spent about an hour here, it has a very nice collection of various things. It has some amazing models of the ships that use to pass through the canal, it has some vintage cars and firetruck as well as some very cool antiques. There is also the Ontario lacrosse museum located inside. It really was very well displayed and preserved, I really enjoyed my time here. It’s on a donation basis, it has a very nice gift shop and a nice atmosphere all round. They also have an outdoor observation deck to see the canal as well as some really nice hiking trails to go on. I would definitely recommend checking out this hidden gem when in and around the St. Catherine’s / Welland area.

The visit to the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canal was truly remarkable. I was captivated by the rich array of artifacts and exhibits that have been carefully preserved there. From the historical displays showcasing the vibrant past of St. Catharines to the intricate engineering marvels of the Welland Canal, every corner was filled with fascinating insights into the region's heritage. The intricate models detailing the evolution of the canal's construction and its significance in facilitating trade left me in awe. Exploring the museum's collection, I gained a deeper appreciation for the cultural and industrial legacy that continues to shape the community.

The museum has so much from our past. This is a great place to take your family or your grandchildren. The observation deck outside has a great view of the boats coming through the lock. Even if you just choose to grab yourself a coffee and a snack there is various areas outside on the lower and upper decks with a great view to enjoy some downtime.

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HAPPY ROLPH'S ANIMAL FARM REVIEWS

If you want to relax, come and visit this place. Well-maintained grass, lots of picnic tables, a beautiful playground for kids, animals for them to see. A beautiful trail for kids and adults to enjoy. I love the view of lakes from the waterfront trails. The best is the no parking fee and no entrance fee. The Washroom is clean and available.

Wow! Such a great farm to visit. Perfect area with lots of shade. You can purchase duck food for $1, which is perfect as they can not eat bread! Nice nature walk which takes you down to the water front. We also had fun on the playground. Definitely a must see. Free parking and entrance.

Great place for family outing, full of Serenity… amazing waterfront, you can get to see goats, cows, horses, pigs, geese, ducks and a few other farm animals. No entry or parking fee.

FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE REVIEWS

We went to see two shows here and both were great. We saw “the police” orchestra and the Just For Laughs road show. Both shows were presented very well. The acoustics were great for both situations. We went to the bar to grab drinks and snacks, we were delighted to find out it’s not like a normal stadium where they completely rip you off. The prices were more than faire for drinks and snacks. If you are looking for something to do or have a night out, the PAC is a great spot to go. 5 of 5, would go again. P. S. I had issues with the one set of tickets and when I called in to get it sorted they more then willing to help accommodate and assist me with my issue. In the end they fixed it all and we had an amazing experience.

Have been to this theatre twice in the heart of downtown St. Catharine’s. Located in area with a variety of restaurants making it walkable to the theatre. First time was in the smaller lower theatre to hear a concert pianist. Acoustics were wonderful. Second time most recently to hear a comedy couple Darcy & Jer. They performed in the main theatre. Both were hilarious with nonstop laughter for 90 minutes. Our seats were in the balcony section and easy to get too. It was nice to see there were railings in the upper aisle making climbing the stairs manageable and safe.

This venue is so intimate there's not a bad seat in the theatre, the staff were super friendly. I forgot my phone in the bathroom, I really thought it was gone, but someone turned it in. Super nice.. The Beatles Tribute Band was amazing , overall a great venue.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ST. CATHARINES MUSEUM & WELLAND CANALS CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.7K: 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HAPPY ROLPH'S ANIMAL FARM Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 7
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.2K: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Experience: 7
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.3K: 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10

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