St. Catharines City Hall
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 50 Church Street St. Catharines L2R 7C2
What the facility offers:
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Accessibility Features
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- Customer Service counter "Citizens First" is your centralized one-stop for answers, located on the 2nd floor
- City Hall is the administrative hub for the City of St. Catharines
- Location of Council meetings and most other public meetings
- Contact Citizens First for all inquiries or further details on City facilities at 905-688-5600
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking on site
- On-street parking also available in area
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Main/public entrance from James Street is accessible and close to parking
- Accessible exterior washrooms near Market Square
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operators at entry and doorways throughout public areas
- 2 elevators located at each end of building with Braille and the James Street elevator has audio features
- Courtesy wheelchair available from Citizens First
- Accessible customer service counters at Citizens First and all departments
- Evacuation chairs at stairway on second and third floors
- Accessible washrooms (FADS) on first and third floor
- Accessible family unisex washroom on second floor
- Accessible drinking fountains on second and third floor
- Assistive Listening Devices are available in Council Chambers
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
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250 St. Paul St. St. Catharines L2R 3M2
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route with the main bus terminal close by
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Drop-off and pick-up points on St. Paul and Carlisle Street
- Various public parking options in the area including parking garages, surfaces lots and on-street
Interior:
- Power door operators at main entry and all other alternate entries
- Accessible box office and customer service
- 2 elevators with Braille and audio features
- Tactile warnings at top of stairways
- Accessible washrooms (FADS), including family/accessible/unisex washrooms
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request at the box office
- Various accessible seating options in all theatres
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Meridian Centre
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1 IceDogs Way St. Catharines L2R 0B3
What the facility offers:
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Accessibility:
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- Event facility for concerts, entertainment, family events, sports, conventions and tradeshows
- Home sports venue to the
- Niagara Ice Dogs - Niagara River - Niagara Lock Monsters
The St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame is located on the Concourse level of this facility.
- 4 concession stands located on the main bowl concourse level
- Portable food carts available in various locations on the main bowl concourse level
- Club lounge located on the Suites level available for Club Seat Licensees and Luxury Suite holders
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- 26 accessible parking spaces on site during events (first come, first serve basis)
- Various public parking options in the area including parking garages, surfaces lots and on street
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- 2 sidewalk bridges connecting Meridian centre to St. Paul Street (1 open during business hours, both open during events)
- Drop-off at the main lower entry
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Auto-sliding door entry
- Power door operators throughout building
- 2 elevators with Braille and audio features
- Courtesy wheelchairs are available
- Accessible washrooms (FADS), including family/accessible/unisex washrooms
- Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request at the Box Office
- Accessible seating areas
- All locations with descriptions contain braille
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre
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240 St. Paul St. W. St. Catharines L2R 7L2
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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- Facility houses four NHL sized ice pads with an additional mini rink
- The Lookout Sports restaurant lounge
- Concession booth and vending machine
- A sports store and sports clinic are on site
- Meeting room available for rental
- Adjacent to Kiwanis artificial sports turf field
- Adjacent to skate board park
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking available on site
- Drop-off area at the main entry
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Auto-sliding door main entry and power door operator at event entry
- Accessible customer service counter
- Access to locker rooms and ice surfaces
- Elevator to spectator seating at main rink
- Main rink provides accessible seating areas
- Accessible washrooms (FADS), including family/accessible/unisex washrooms
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
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 425 Carlton Street St. Catharines L2M 4W5
What the facility offers:
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Accessibility
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Features 2 pools;
- A 25 metre rectangular pool with ramped entry, accommodates lane swimming, lessons and recreational swimming
- A warm leisure pool with ramped entry, features spray elements and accommodates passive programming for older adults, people with a disability, children and families
- Community and meeting rooms for programming or rental
- Snack bar and vending machine
- Home of St. Catharines Public Library branch Dr. Huq Library
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking on site
- Drop-off area at the main entry
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Auto-sliding door main entry
- Accessible customer service counter
- Courtesy wheelchair available
- Accessible washrooms (FADS), including several family/accessible/unisex washrooms
- Power door operators throughout building
- Meeting room; serving counter at kitchen is accessible
- Courtesy water wheel chairs available
- Accessible washrooms and change rooms (transfer lifts and adult change tables)
- Ramped entry into both pools
- Library offers adjustable research tables and various formats of books; large print, audio, e-magazines, book, music, DVD with descriptive audio, etc.
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
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1932 Welland Canals Pkwy. St. Catharines L2R 7K6
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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- The facility is home to the Welland Canal Viewing Platform
- Museum exhibition galleries are located on site
- Merritt's Mercantile Gift shop
- Additional rooms are available for rental at the facility
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Exterior:
- Accessible parking on site
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Drop-off area at the main entry
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operators at main entry, on rental rooms and on public washrooms
- Customer Service counter in lobby
- Elevator with Braille and audio features
- Courtesy wheelchair available
- Evacuation chairs available
- Original accessible washrooms that meet Ontario Building Code include some upgrades
- Meeting room; serving counter at kitchen is accessible
- Museum and collection areas are accessible
- Audio tour guide system and large font exhibit guides available for some exhibits
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Dunlop Drive Older Adults Centre
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80 Dunlop Drive St. Catharines L2R 1A7
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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- The centre is used for older adult (50+) recreation drop in programs and general rentals
- The centre houses both a large and small hall
- Both halls are available for rental for meetings, social gatherings and general rentals
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking on site
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operators at 2 main entries
- Accessible washrooms (FADS), including family/accessible/unisex washrooms
- Serving counter at kitchen is accessible
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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West St. Catharines Older Adults Centre
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117 Chetwood St. St. Catharines L2S 3B1
What the facility offers:
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Accessibility:
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- The centre is used for older adult (50+) recreation drop in programs and general rentals
- The hall can be used for fitness activities, social events, meetings and group gatherings
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking on site
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operator (PDO) main entry
- Accessible washrooms (FADS) with PDO
- Serving counter at kitchen is accessible
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Russell Avenue Comunity Centre
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108 Russell Ave. St. Catharines L2R 7N5
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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- The centre houses meeting/activity rooms
- The facility is used for preschool, child, youth, adult and older adult programs
- Meeting rooms are available for rental for meetings, social gatherings and general rentals
- Adjacent to park, splash-pad, leash-free dog park
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking on site
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operators at main entry
- Accessible customer service counter
- Serving counter at kitchen is accessible
- Elevator
- Courtesy wheelchair available
- Evacuation chair at stairway on second floor
- Original accessible washrooms that meets Ontario Building Code
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Port Weller Community Centre
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1 Bogart Street St. Catharines L2R 1E7
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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- The centre houses a gymnasium and a meeting room
- The facility is used for preschool, child, youth and adult recreation programs
- Both the gymnasium and meeting room are available for rent for meetings, social gatherings, parties and general rental
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking available on site
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Ramped entry to manual doors
- Original accessible washrooms / changerooms that meet Ontario Building Code
- Gymnasium is connected to the lobby and changerooms
- Serving counter at kitchen is accessible
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Garden City Arena Complex
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8 Gale Crescent St. Catharines L2R 7M8
What the facility has to offer:
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Accessibility Features:
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- A single ice rink on concrete flooring
- Seating for 3000 spectators
- Both hockey and indoor lacrosse use the facility
- Also attached is a smaller arena with an ice rink on concrete flooring named Jack Gatecliff Arena
- Vending machines are available on site
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking available on site
- Various public parking options in the area including surfaces lots
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operators at main entry
- Lobby box office and customer service
- Elevator
- Accessible seating areas
- Original accessible washrooms that meet Ontario Building Code, including family washrooms
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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Bill Burgoyne Arena
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129 Linwell Rd. St. Catharines L2N 1R6
What the facility offers:
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Accessibilty:
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- A single ice rink on concrete flooring
- Seating for 800 spectators with 1 raised viewing platform
- Also used for indoor lacrosse
- Concession stand and vending machine
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Exterior:
- Located on a public transit route
- Accessible parking on site
- Sidewalk and pedestrian access to building
- Lit parking lot
Interior:
- Power door operator main entry
- Original accessible washrooms that meet Ontario Building Code
- Audio-visual fire alarms
- Service animals are welcome in the facility
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