Market Square

Please note: As the City continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Market Square remains closed to the public with the exception of the St. Catharines Farmers Market. For more information on market hours and procedures visit the St. Catharines Farmers Market Page.

Market Square has been home to a variety of special events, and is available to rent. 

The St. Catharines landmark, known for its open-concept design, glass walls, skylights and towering ceilings is prominently located in the downtown core with plenty of on-site parking. Market Square offers 7,600-square-feet of event space ideally suited for events of 600 or less with additional outdoor space available for bigger festival activations.

Market Square is also home to the St. Catharines Farmers Market three days a week — operating on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday — which does impact its availability for private rental on market days.

Private Market Square Rental Rates

Commercial $411.46 + HST per day Blocking of parking spots per day (Monday to Friday) $12.70 + HST Festival booking (600+) $723.32 + HST Parking lot usage per hour $49.60 + HST Cancellation Fee - $50 per booking Surcharge: $23.72 to $47.48 + HST (for use beyond regular business hours) (subject to change) Not-For-Profit $206.64 + HST per day Blocking of parking spots per day (Monday to Friday) $12.70 + HST Festival booking (600+) $413.32 + HST Parking lot usage per hour $38.01 + HST Cancellation Fee - $50 per booking Surcharge: $24.72 to $49.48 + HST (for use beyond regular business hours) (subject to change)

Rental Application, By-laws and Resources

If you would like to rent the market square for a private occassion, please fill out the Market Square Private Rental Application Special Event Fee Waiving Regulation Summary Market Square Grid Layout Municipal Alcohol Policy Noise By-law