Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 08:43 PM
What's Happening in STC Beach Parking Applications Open
Beach Parking applications are being accepted.
St. Catharines residents who have obtained a Resident Beach Parking Permit can park without paying an hourly fee or observing a time limit.
Find out more at stcatharines.ca/BeachParking
Morningstar Mill closureThe Morningstar Mill will be closed from June 3 to Nov. 30, 2024 for a construction project.
No parking will be available on site, but the public will still be able to access the Bruce Trail,...
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 09:59 AM
Council adopted the Waterfront Access Master Plan (WAMP) at its May 27 meeting.
The City’s WAMP provides recommendations to improve access, connectivity, and enjoyment of the Lake Ontario waterfront at City-owned shoreline properties.
The project study area runs the entire shoreline, including the beaches, parks, trails, and other access points along the waterfront. Existing waterfront access is via either beach, boat launch, lookout, or stairs.
Since 2020, the City has had to either remove or...
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 03:36 PM
Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the beach. St. Catharines residents can once again apply for their residential beach parking permits for Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach.
St. Catharines residents can apply for a $15 beach parking permit, valid until Sept. 30, 2024, at both Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach. For those outside of St. Catharines, parking rates of $3 per hour at either lot or a $20 per day flat rate at Sunset Beach only will apply. Lakeside Park Beach parking lot has a...
Posted on Friday, April 19, 2024 04:37 PM
The City of St. Catharines wants to hear from residents on the establishment of a Municipal Development Corporation (MDC). This initiative aims to harness surplus real estate assets for community benefit and support the City's housing development goals.
Proposed as a strategic initiative under the City's successful application for funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund, the MDC seeks to unlock additional value from the City's surplus real estate...
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:28 AM
The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the launch of a new public engagement campaign to gather important feedback on the creation of a new heritage conservation district in the city’s downtown.
The City is pursuing a potential Downtown Heritage Conservation District (HCD) to help manage change in the downtown to ensure its character is maintained for future generations.
As part of the Study Phase, the City is gathering input from a range of stakeholders, including residents, downtown...