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Spring 2026 program registration begins March 24

With the approach of spring drawing closer, it’s the perfect time to get out of winter hibernation and get active. There are plenty of new recreational and swimming programs to keep those of all ages active throughout the season.

Registration for residents of St. Catharines will open online on ActiveSTC on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Residents can register in person at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre on Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. Everyone can sign up online for activities on...

Controlled burn approved for Malcolmson Eco-Park (2026)

The City of St. Catharines and the Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park are planning to hold their semi-annual controlled burn sometime in March or April.

St. Catharines Fire Services have given the green light for the four to six-hour burn to take place depending on temperatures and wind direction.

The controlled burn will promote the growth of native grass species by adding essential nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen from the ash back to the soil. It will also reduce invasive species which tend...

Things to do on March Break with the City of St. Catharines

The City of St. Catharines has swimming, skating and more free or low-cost fun family activities everyone will enjoy on March Break, March 16-20.

Swimming

Dive into family fun at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre with extra Leisure swims and aquatic programs, including drop-in swimming lessons, all week. Regular admission and supervision requirements apply. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve your spot in the pool.

Visit stcatharines.ca/swimming for more details, including rates,...

City of St. Catharines celebrates opening of new Fire and Emergency Services Training Tower

The City of St. Catharines today commissioned its new Fire and Emergency Services Training Tower ending a nearly decade-long chapter of City firefighters training in other municipalities and in City buildings.

The new $2.3-million training tower, with $1 million in financial support from the Ontario government, has been built on the footprint of the former tower decommissioned in 2017 on Renown Road overlooking Twelve Mile Creek and Hwy. 406.

The City has been without a training tower for several...