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Brickworks
Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2026 09:37 AM
As St. Catharines grew in population and wealth through the second half of the 19th century, larger and more elaborate brick homes became more common. In order to build these buildings, local access to bricks was essential.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th anniversary of being officially incorporated as a City with a weekly look back into our rich history from a diverse range of perspectives.
Prior to 1832, a brickyard was operated by the William...
City’s delivery record of clean, safe water continues
Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:17 AM
The City of St. Catharines continues to demonstrate a strong track record in providing safe, reliable drinking water to the community.
At Monday’s (March 23, 2026) City Council meeting, Council received a report on the City’s drinking water system outlining the analysis results for over 8,000 water samples collected by staff over the course of 2025. The samples were tested by accredited laboratories for various microbiological parameters, chlorine residue and/or other chemicals, with results...
Notice of Hearing: 423 Lakeshore Road
Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 08:30 AM
An application for a Minor Variance has been received from 423 Lakeshore Road Inc for the property at 423 Lakeshore Road and will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment for the City of St. Catharines on April 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Application Location- 423 Lakeshore Road
- South side of Lakeshore Road, west of Read Road
- CP 5 PT LOT 31 RP 30R4196 PART 5 AND RP 30R9762 PART 1
Application A-17/26 seeks relief from the City of St Catharines Zoning By-law...
Tanning
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 02:51 PM
Another important industry in early 19th century Canada was tanning. In other words, the processing of animal hides into leather and for manufacture of items such as belts, straps, laces, shoes, and clothing.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th anniversary of being officially incorporated as a City with a weekly look back into our rich history from a diverse range of perspectives.
In the 1851 census, St. Catharines was noted as the location of one...
Blacksmithing
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2026 04:42 PM
In the early development of 19th century Canadian communities, having access to tools and a way to repair them was of vital importance. You couldn’t just run out to the hardware store to get a new one if something broke. The first task of early settlers was to clear land and build homes and farms. But, to do that, you needed tools such as axes, plows, and wagons. If a piece of equipment broke, finding a way to replace or repair it required the skill of a blacksmith and / or a carpenter.
The 1851...
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