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1605-Family Fun - Canadian Bridge Federation
2003 VALUE VACATIONS GUIDE
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expect the unexpected
N I A G A R A ’ S L A R G E ST
S H O P P I N G D E ST I N AT I O N
With over 170 stores and services and 1 million square
feet of great shopping and entertainment, the Pen Centre
is home to the most popular national stores and brands.
www.thepencentre.com
Hwy.406 & Glendale Avenue • St. Catharines • 905-687-6622 1-800-582-8202
All good things
under one roof.
• Fine VQA & Fruit Wines
• Open 7 Days a Week Year Round
Visit our Wine Boutique and Gift Shop, conveniently located
at Harvest Barn, corner of Fourth Avenue and First Street.
W INE L OVER ’ S
PARADISE
• AWARD-WINNING VQA & FRUIT WINES
• DAILY TASTINGS • TOURS IN SEASON
• LICENSED WINE PATIO
• FULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN BARN
• OUR DOOR TO YOURS
HERNDER ’ S SELECT WINE CLUB
NIAGARA’S WINERY
1179 Fourth Ave., St. Catharines 905-682-0080
www.harvestwines.com
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YEAR
1607 8 TH AVENUE S T. C ATHARINES
O NTARIO , C ANADA L2R 6P7
905-684-3300
www.hernder.com
Welcome! St. Catharines is the ‘Heart of
Niagara’ and Ontario’s Garden City.
2003 St. Catharines Value Vacations Packages
Come celebrate our city’s rich heritage,
Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Arts and Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
vibrant culture and extraordinary
Port to Port Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quality Family Getaway . . . . . . . . . . 6
Affordable Family Holiday . . . . . . . . 7
Family Fun - Naturally!. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Welland Canals Centre . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Suite Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shaw Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Port Mansion Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Follow the North Star . . . . . . . . . . . 16
natural beauty. We take pride in our
colourful array of distinctive awardwinning commercial and residential
gardens. Our abundance of
greenspaces, trails and parks will
delight garden and nature enthusiasts
while nourishing the spirit. Relax,
unwind and enjoy the ‘Garden City’.
We’ve assembled some of the area’s
most popular attractions into
Value Vacation Packages to help
make your holiday planning easier!
Natural Niagara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Stay, Sniff & Swirl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Waterfalls & Waterways . . . . . . . . . 11
Flora & Fauna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Butterflies & Blossoms. . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Grape Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sweet Niagara Countryside . . . . . . . 13
Magical Mystery Adventure . . . . . . . 13
Shopping and Relaxation . . . . . . 17
Downtown Decadence. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shop & Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Divas Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Golf and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A Fisherman’s Paradise . . . . . . . . . . 21
Extreme Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Golf Royal Niagara . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Great Golf Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Whether you’re looking for family fun,
golf, arts and culture or wine country
getaways, there’s a package
sure to suit you!
And be sure to visit our Value Vacations
website at www.stcatharinesvacations.ca
For further information, please contact:
St. Catharines Economic Development & Tourism Services Dept.
City of St. Catharines, 50 Church St., P.O. Box 3012,
St. Catharines, ON Canada L2R 7C2
Tel. 905-688-5601 ext. 1722 or 1999 Fax 905-688-8994
Email [email protected]
Visit us online at www.stcatharinesvacations.ca and www.stcatharines.ca
Note: All prices in this Guide are in Canadian dollars.
for new packages being added seasonally!
Guide to Symbols:
Commissionable to Travel Agents
Package is Adaptable For Groups of 10 or More
Affordable, accessible attractions and accommodations are close by when you stay in the ‘Heart of
Niagara’. Niagara Falls is only 15 minutes away and Toronto is just a one hour drive! Cultural and
entertainment attractions are plentiful and family adventure awaits. Whatever your pace, St. Catharines
caters to families. Our Value Vacation Packages include: boat cruises, fishing, greenhouse/garden
tours, Niagara Falls attractions, the Welland Canals Centre and St. Catharines Museum,
butterfly conservatories, zoos, mini-putt, bowling and hiking trails.
Explore two ports and two lakes: Lake Ontario and Port Dalhousie and Lake Erie and Port Colborne.
Both offer sunny beaches with plenty of ice cream shops, restaurants and live theatre. Take a boat
cruise or tour historic lighthouses and heritage maritime museums, or ride
on a vintage carousel in Port Dalhousie for just a nickel. The choice is yours.
Valuable discount vouchers for Niagara attractions included in all packages.
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njoy the rich maritime tradition of two ports in Niagara. Port Dalhousie
nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario boasts two restored heritage lighthouses, boardwalk and promenade of 19th Century shops, dinner theatre,
outdoor dining, boat cruises, vintage carousel, beach and marinas.
Port Colborne on Lake Erie offers Sugarloaf Harbour and the exit point
of the Welland Canal. Stroll down the West Street dining district or visit the
Port Colborne Maritime Museum.
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he NEW Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre offers affordable full
service amenities located minutes from any and all of the Region’s festivals and attractions. After a day of sightseeing and adventure, relax with a
swim in our indoor pool, enjoy a great meal in our family style restaurant or
challenge yourselves in our sport and entertainment centre complete
with 40 lanes of 10-pin bowling, billiards and video arcade.
Package Includes: Two nights stay at the Howard Johnson Hotel,
daily breakfast, Family Cruise aboard the Princess Dalhousie and discount
savings in both communities.
Package Includes: Two nights standard accommodation, daily breakfast
and Value Vacation discounts.
2 adults and 2 children:
from $225 two nights
Family of Four:
from $202 two nights
Rates apply to family of four. Extra person additional charges.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra. Cancellation fee may apply.
Subject to Availability.
Extra person additional charges. Applicable taxes/gratuities
extra. Children 16 and under stay free. Cancellation fee
may apply. Subject to Availability.
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 3
and ask for our
‘Port to Port Adventure Package’
Howard Johnson Hotel
89 Meadowvale Rd, QEW & Lake St., St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 1
and ask for our
‘Quality Family Getaway Package’
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Quality Hotel
327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
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njoy a family retreat at the Holiday Inn St. Catharines/Niagara. Our fullservice resort-like property puts you right in the heart of Niagara, mere
minutes from the Region’s attractions, festivals, history and recreation. After
a day of sightseeing and adventure, in Niagara Falls, take a dip in our indoor
or outdoor pool, enjoy the patio and childrens’ play area or just relax in the
hot tub. Enjoy a day on the beach at Lakeside Park in the quaint village of
Old Port Dalhousie, where a ride on the antique carousel still costs a nickel!
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Package Includes: Two nights accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner
vouchers as well as admission for the Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist boat tour,
Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Boardwalk and the Butterfly Conservatory.
Package Includes: Discount coupons for golf and information on other free family
attractions, one night accommodation with welcome gift and a Golden Griddle Family
Style Restaurant Gift Certificate. Package Dates: May to October
Double Occupancy:
from $99 99 one night
Family of Four:
from $350 two nights
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra.
Credit card guarantee required confirming reservation.
ST.CATHARINES / NIAGARA
Subject to availability. Cancellation fee may apply.
Kids 12 and under stay and eat free! Earn Priority Club Points.
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2
and ask for our
‘Affordable Family Holiday Package’
he historic lakeside village of Port Dalhousie will take you back in time with a ride on
our antique carousel. Bird-watchers and nature lovers will enjoy Malcomson EcoPark, a 36-acre naturalized greenspace featuring Carolinian forest, a wetland environment and more. Marvel at the engineering feats of the Welland Canal as you walk, cycle
or in-line skate along the 9 km Welland Canals Parkway Trail. Kids of all ages will love
Happy Rolph's Bird Sanctuary & Petting Zoo – a great place for a family picnic. End your
day with 18 holes of mini-putt or 9 holes of golf at Fairview Golf & Mini-Putt.
Holiday Inn - St. Catharines
2 North Service Rd, St. Catharines, QEW & Lake St.
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
Does not include applicable taxes.
Package is based on room and ticket availability.
24 Hour cancellation needed. Credit card is required to reserve.
Rates vary based on season.
Call 905-687-8890
and ask for our
Family Fun Naturally Package’
Comfort Inn - St. Catharines
2 Dunlop Drive, St. Catharines
www.choicehotels.ca/cn303
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ee massive freighters up close on the viewing platform, explore the past in the
Welland Canal galleries, try on pioneer and marine costumes or try flag signals at the
hands-on discovery room. Grab a hotdog, ice cream or fudge at the snackbar and great
souvenirs at the gift shop onsite. Head to Port Dalhousie and the 5¢ vintage carousel in
the afternoon. Go for a cruise on Lake Ontario aboard the Dalhousie Princess. Try the
old-fashioned candy store and many restaurants along the waterfront promenade.
Package Includes: 2 for 1 admission vouchers for the St. Catharines Museum located
at the only cultural entertainment facility on the world famous Welland Canal at Lock
3, one night’s accommodation, welcome gift, tickets for the Dalhousie Princess Cruise,
and a Golden Griddle Family Style Restaurant Gift Certificate. Package Dates: May to
October
Family of Four:
from $149 99 one night
and ask for our
‘Welland Canal Centre Package’
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njoy the “suite life” and pamper yourself on your getaway to the Niagara
Region with the comfort of your family close-by.
Package Includes: Two nights accomodations in a Queen Deluxe or Standard
Suite, $50 dinner voucher for In Piazza Restaurant, breakfast each morning
and 2 pm check-out time.
Double occupancy:
from $320 two nights
Applicable taxes included and gratuities extra.
Credit card guarantee required confirming
reservation. Subject to availability. Cancellation
fee may apply. Cancellation Policy: No later
than 6 pm, 72 hours prior to arrival.
Does not include applicable taxes.
Package is based on room and ticket availability.
24 hour cancellation required. Credit card is required to reserve.
Boat Cruise is weather permitting. Rates vary based on season.
Call 905-687-8890
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Comfort Inn - St. Catharines
2 Dunlop Drive, St. Catharines
www.choicehotels.ca/cn303
Call 1-877-848-3782
and ask for our
‘Suite Getaway Package’
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Four Points by Sheraton
3530 Schmon Parkway, St. Catharines
www.fourpointsuites.com
From early spring to late fall, St. Catharines is surrounded by blossoming orchards, stately vineyards,
rose gardens, nurseries, century-old farms, farmers’ markets and roadside fruit stands. St. Catharines has
earned its reputation as Ontario’s Garden City. The city maintains more than 1,000 acres of meticulously
groomed parks, gardens and trails, all open to the public. The city lies at the centre of Canada’s largest wine
region. World-class award-winning wines, mature vineyards of premium vinifera grapes and spectacular estate
wineries including St. Catharines’ Hernder Estate Wines and Henry of Pelham have made Niagara and
St. Catharines a popular destination year round.
Celebrate with us during our classic food, wine and cultural festivals including Niagara
Folk Arts in May, New Vintage Niagara in June, Niagara Wine Festival in September and
Niagara Icewine Festival in January. St. Catharines delights nature lovers who want to explore
trails, flora and fauna, waterways, birds and hands-on farm experiences. Many packages include
new attractions like Niagara Under Glass, ZOOZ, butterflies and blossoms at Niagara Parks. Welcome
to ‘Natural Niagara’. Each package includes vouchers from Niagara’s natural attractions.
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New Vintage Niagara Festival
June 14 to 22, 2003
Nine days of tours, tasting and
special events in honour of the
2002 Vintage of Excellence.
52nd Niagara Wine Festival
September 19 to 28, 2003
Over 100 events along Niagara’s
famous wine route. Named
One of North America’s
Top 100 Events.
Niagara Icewine Festival
January 16 to 25, 2004
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urrounded by many of Ontario’s finest vineyards and wineries is the Holiday
Inn St. Catharines. After a day of discovering and tasting award-winning
wines and Icewines with ‘CRUSH ON NIAGARA WINE TOURS’ – retire to our
resort-like property for a swim in our in or outdoor pool and relax on the patio
before a fabulous dinner at our new Vecera Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Package Includes: Two nights accommodation, daily breakfast, $50 dinner
voucher, a tour of four wineries on the Niagara Escarpment and a $10
voucher towards a winery product.
Per Couple / Double Occupancy:
from $399 two nights
A celebration of Ontario’s
internationally acclaimed Icewine.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra.
Credit card guarantee required confirming reservation.
Subject to availability. Cancellation fee may apply.
Kids 12 and under stay and eat free!
Earn Priority Club Points.
For further information visit
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2
www.grapeandwine.com
and ask for our
‘Stay, Sniff & Swirl Package’
or call 905-688-0212
ST.CATHARINES / NIAGARA
Holiday Inn - St. Catharines
2 North Service Rd, St. Catharines, QEW & Lake St.
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
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xplore the hidden waterways in St. Catharines on a 9 kilometre trail
stretching from Port Weller to Port Dalhousie. Suitable for cyclists and
hikers, the trail includes the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta course,
Port Dalhousie’s Harbour Walkway, Lakeside Park, beaches and the Loof
Carousel. Experience an engineering marvel and watch the ships ‘climb the
mountain’ at the Welland Canals Centre or spy one of hundreds of native
and migratory birds at Happy Rolph’s Bird Sanctuary and petting farm. After
an invigorating day, take a journey back in time on North America’s oldest
wood burning steamship. The S.S. Pumper tours the lower Niagara River and
the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Package Includes: One night accommodation at the Howard Johnson Hotel &
Conference Centre and passes for the S.S. Pumper Steamship
Double Occupancy:
from $105 one night
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 3
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two-day overnight trip to Niagara with hands on activities for the entire
family. Start your day at the Niagara Under Glass Discovery Centre for a
guided greenhouse tour and “Grow Your Own” potting experience. Settle in
at the Quality Hotel in St. Catharines and enjoy three games of bowling with
pizza and wings for dinner in our on-site sport and entertainment centre and
relax in the pool and sauna. The following day, head to ZOOZ – a 110 acre
park with over 300 exotic and domestic animals and their NEW jungle
themed splash park.
Package Includes: Overnight accommodation and full Canadian breakfast,
bowling and pizza, passes to Niagara Under Glass and ZOOZ.
Family of Four:
from $170 one night
Rates apply to Family of Four. Extra person additional charges.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra. Cancellation fee may apply.
Subject to Availability.
Extra person additional charges.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra. Children 16 and under stay free.
Cancellation fee may apply. Subject to Availability.
and ask for our
‘Waterfalls & Waterways Package’
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Howard Johnson Hotel
89 Meadowvale Rd, QEW & Lake St., St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 1
and ask for our
‘Flora & Fauna Package’
Quality Hotel
327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
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rom the City’s commemorative rose garden with over 1,300 bushes and
25 varieties, to the Walker Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at Rodman
Hall Arts Centre with more than 1,500 spectacular rhododendrons and azaleas, 200 plants and shrubs, 15 types of magnolias, a cedar from North Africa
and one of the largest Empress trees in Canada, St. Catharines is Ontario’s
Garden City. Walk with the monarchs in the Butterfly Conservatory, admire
Niagara’s Floral Clock or marvel at thousands of living plants sculpted into
incredible larger than life creatures at Niagara Parks Greenhouse and the
new Mosaiculture Garden.
Package Includes: Overnight accommodation at the Quality Hotel Parkway
Convention Centre, full breakfast, passes to the Butterfly Conservatory and
Niagara Parks Greenhouses.
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he Holiday Inn St. Catharines / Niagara is the host hotel for all of the Niagara
Grape & Wine Festival's 2003 events. Join us in June for New Vintage Niagara featuring two wine tasting event packages; Spring Garden Party (June 14, $261 double
occupancy) and the New Vintage Niagara Gala (June 21, $339 double occupancy). In
addition to these special evenings, you'll enjoy spring in Niagara's wine country with
your Winery Touring Passport. And stay with us this September during the 52nd
Annual Niagara Wine Festival. Go to www.grapeandwine.com for festival event details
as they become available.
Package Includes: Overnight accommodation, full breakfast, a $50 dinner voucher
for Vecera Restaurant & Wine Bar, two event tickets (for the package of your choice)
and two Winery Touring Passports.
Double Occupancy:
from $111 one night
Double Occupancy:
$261 per couple - Spring Garden Party Pkg
$339 per couple- New Vintage Niagara Gala Pkg
Rates apply to double occupancy. Extra person additional charges.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra. Children 16 and under stay free.
Cancellation fee may apply. Subject to Availability.
ST.CATHARINES / NIAGARA
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra. Credit card guarantee
required confirming reservation. Subject to availability. Cancellation
fee may apply. Kids 12 and under stay and eat free! Earn Priority Club Points.
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 1
and ask for our
‘Butterflies & Blossoms Package’
Quality Hotel
327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2
and ask for
‘The Grape Escape Package’
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Holiday Inn - St. Catharines
2 North Service Rd., QEW & Lake St., St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
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xplore the picturesque area of Pelham while staying in the heart of Niagara
at the Capri Inn. Just a short drive from Downtown you’ll find the wonders
of country life and White Meadows Farms Maple Syrup. The Sweet Shop and
viewing of the Sugar Shack are open year round. Enjoy a pancake breakfast or
a sugar bush tour on weekends during the ‘Sugaring Off ’season. Adjacent to
White Meadows Farms you can take in a leisurely stroll or an exhilarating hike
through Short Hills Provincial Park. Around the corner you’ll find the home of
the Comfort Maple, the oldest Maple Tree in Canada.
Package Includes: One night stay for a family of four at the recently
renovated Capri Inn, discount vouchers from White Meadows Farms.
Family of Four:
from $109 one night
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra.
Subject to availability. Cancellation fee may apply.
Call for more details including ‘Off Season Rates’
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www.whitemeadowsfarm.com
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905-682-0642
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agical, mystery adventure third weekend of every month at wineries,
farms, a forest glen or around a campfire circle. Seen through the eyes
of local naturalists and artists, Niagara still is a place of myths and magic!
Bus Tours Per Person:
from $30 per child
wheelchair
accessible bus
from $45 to $99 per adult
Call Us For Our THREE DAILY BUS TOURS
from St. Catharines Area Hotels:
Morning: What’s Up Niagara
Afternoon: Heart of Niagara Winery Tour
Evening: Niagara Night Light Illumination
Custom/Private Tours and Events available.
Prices and times subject to change.
Call Capri Inn - St. Catharines
1-866-77-CAPRI or 905-684-8515
391 Ontario St. at the QEW
www.capriinn.com
Call 1-888-889-8296 or 905-562-3746
and ask for our
‘Magical, Mystery Adventure Package’
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Niagara Nature Tours
R.R. #1, Vineland Station
www.niagaranaturetours.com
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St. Catharines is the entertainment capital of Niagara! From professional theatre, Canadian
performing artists, jazz, Motown, classical performances by the Niagara Symphony to contemporary
rock bands playing at major festivals, St. Catharines offers it all. Packages include hidden gems like
Rodman Hall National Art Gallery and self-guided heritage walking tours or escorted ghost tours.
Take in live theatre at the Shaw Festival theatre or the intimate cabaret-style theatre of Port Mansion
Dinner Theatre. For those interested in African American history follow the Underground Railroad
and Niagara’s Freedom Trail signs from Buffalo N.Y. to the B.M.E. (British Methodist Episcopal)
Church/Salem Chapel in St. Catharines.
Relive history with the award-winning “Follow the North Star” exhibit at
the St. Catharines Museum. Learn about famous Underground Railroad
conductors like Harriet Tubman. Each package includes vouchers
for some of Niagara’s important cultural and artistic attractions.
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ooking for the perfect getaway evening? Let George Bernard Shaw work
his magic and entertain you with theatre that has become an established
Canadian fixture.
xperience the ambiance of 19th century architecture, vintage stained glass,
tiffany lamps and a spectacular harbour view at Port Mansion Dinner
Theatre. Indulge in the excellent food and intimate cabaret-style theatre.
Package Includes: Two tickets for a performance at the Shaw Festival
Theatre, one night's accommodation for two with welcome gift and a Golden
Griddle Family Style Restaurant Gift Certificate.
Package Dates: April to November
Package Includes: Dinner for two at the Port Mansion Restaurant,
two tickets for a performance at the Port Mansion Theatre, one night
accommodations for two, ‘welcome gift’ and a Golden Griddle Family
Style Restaurant Gift Certificate.
Package Dates: Thursdays through Saturdays year round
Double Occupancy:
from $179 99 one night
Double Occupancy:
from $18999 one night
Does not include applicable taxes.
Theatre packages are based on room and ticket availability.
This package can not be cancelled and is non refundable.
Credit card is required to reserve. Rates vary based on season.
Call 905-687-8890
and ask for our
‘Shaw Festival Theatre Package’
Does not include applicable taxes.
Theatre packages are based on room and ticket availability.
This package can not be cancelled and is non refundable.
Credit card is required to reserve. Rates vary based on season.
Comfort Inn - St. Catharines
2 Dunlop Drive, St. Catharines
www.choicehotels.ca/cn303
Call 905-687-8890
and ask for our
‘Port Mansion Theatre Package’
Comfort Inn - St. Catharines
2 Dunlop Drive, St. Catharines
www.choicehotels.ca/cn303
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iagara’s Freedom Trail traces the perilous path of 19th Century blacks
as they fled to the sanctuary of the north along the silent tracks of the
famous Underground Railroad. Complete your tour with a visit to the
St. Catharines Museum for an exhibit that recounts the fascinating history
of the Underground Railroad and depicts the rich legacy African Canadians
have left on the community.
Package Includes: Overnight accommodation, full breakfast, a copy of
the ‘Ontario’s Follow the North Star’ booklet, entry to the St. Catharines
Museum and vouchers to some of Niagara’s black heritage sites.
Double Occupancy:
from $92 one night
Extra person additional charges.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra.
Children 16 and under stay free.
Cancellation fee may apply. Subject to Availability.
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 3
and ask for our
‘Follow the North Star Package’
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Howard Johnson Hotel
89 Meadowvale Rd, QEW & Lake St., St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
To receive your copy of the 64-page
2003 St. Catharines Visitors’ Guide,
please call 905-688-5601 ext. 1722
or e-mail your request to
[email protected].
If you like to shop, St. Catharines is your kind of city _ this is Niagara’s premiere shopping
destination. Whether you’re looking for major department stores, discount warehouses, upscale
boutiques, or unique one-of-a-kind shops like antique dealers you’ll find them all here. The city is
central to several malls including the region’s largest, the Pen Centre, and just 10 minutes from the
Queenston Lewiston Duty Free Shop. There are a number of interesting shopping areas including
the Downtown Mercantile District and Old Port Dalhousie, which are perfect for outdoor strolling.
Indulge in the authentic regional and cultural cuisine Niagara is known for, while searching
for that special something. Relax at one of our many spas and unwind after a full day
of shopping and dining. All shopping packages include valuable discount vouchers
and a choice of accommodations.
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just minutes from wine country, the
Queenston-Lewiston Duty Free offers
24 hour shopping every day of the year.
Imported and Domestic brand
name wines, liquor, beer, jewellery,
fragrances, figurines, crystal, chocolates,
Roots merchandise and souvenirs
all duty and tax free.
If connecting to the I-90 east, you will
save approximately 10 miles by taking
this route.
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hop, eat and stroll the heritage district. Unique boutiques, cafés, farmer’s
market, bookstores, vintage clothing, fine clothing, shoes, furniture, brew
pubs and more await for those who want the decadence of Downtown!
Beautiful gardens like Montebello Park, designed by the same designers of
New York’s Central Park, surround the Downtown core. Rodman Hall National
Art Gallery and 200 acres of gardens are located on the fringe of Downtown.
Package Includes: Shopping and/or dining vouchers for Downtown, discount
vouchers to Rodman Hall Art Gallery & Gift Store, maps, heritage walking
tour vouchers, a ghost tour (depending on the season) and a choice of accommodations.
Accomodations starting at:
$99 (call for a choice of accomodations)
If you have never
stopped at a Duty Free,
you will be amazed
at the savings!
Hwy. 405 and the I-190 – 866 405-I190 • [email protected]
Call 905-685-8424
and ask for our
‘Downtown Decadence Package’
Downtown, St. Catharines
www.stcathdowntown.com
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iagara’s largest regional shopping mall and the Four Points Suites
bySheraton team up to give shoppers the best bang for their buck! Upon
check-in you will receive a Pen Centre Shopping bag and a special tourist card
that gives you an array of savings. If you’re American your dollar stretches
much further, so enjoy! Shop ’till you drop, then take in a show at Silver City
Cinemas or drop the bags in your room and start enjoying the ‘suite’ life.
Package Includes: One night accommodation in a luxury suite, breakfast
for two and one in-room movie
Double Occupancy:
from $147 one night
Applicable taxes included and gratuities extra.
Credit card guarantee required confirming
reservation. Subject to availability. Cancellation
fee may apply. Cancellation Policy: No later
than 6 pm, 72 hours prior to arrival.
Call 1-877-848-3782
and ask for our
‘Shop and Drop Package’
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elax with your best girlfriends while sipping world-class wines on the patio
at Hernder Estate Winery, overlooking rolling vineyards and the only covered
bridge in Niagara. After a tour and tasting of their unique fruit wines and award
winning VQA wines, wander through the gift store stocked with unique wine
accessories including wine jellies and chocolates. Enjoy lunch, shopping and
dining in the Downtown heritage district. After lunch unwind with a facial,
manicure or one hour body massage at one of Downtown’s many spas.
Package Includes: Deluxe wine tour and tasting for two people, overnight
accommodations in Springbank House, a historic B&B located in Yates Street
Heritage district, vouchers for shopping and dining in the Downtown core, spa
certificates for $100 of services (can be split or more ordered). Additional options
are: limousine, local theatre tickets including Centre for the Arts, Brock University.
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Double Occupancy:
from $220 one night
Extra person additional charges. Applicable taxes/gratuities
extra. Cancellation fee may apply. Subject to availability.
Four Points by Sheraton
3530 Schmon Parkway, St. Catharines
www.fourpointsuites.com
Springbank House B&B
Call 1-888-671-6506
68 Yates Street, St. Catharines
www.springbankhouse.com
Hernder Estates Winery
905-684-3300
1607 8th Avenue, St. Catharines
www.hernder.com
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Niagara is home to over 45 excellent public courses _ all within a half hour’s drive of St. Catharines,
including the city’s own Garden City Municipal Golf Course. Niagara’s landscape allows for a wide variety
of golfing experiences. St. Catharines’ trail system offers outdoor recreational opportunities in the form of
natural green space that provides an alternative to the traditional park. Trails that are maintained within these
green spaces are ideally suited for such popular outdoor activities as walking, jogging, biking and cross-country
skiing. Water activities are plentiful on Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and the Welland Canal. Those looking for a leisurely
boat cruise can book a package that includes either the ‘Dalhousie Princess’ or the ‘S.S. Pumper.’
If you want a more extreme water adventure, you can get wet on Whirlpool Jetboats.
If fishing is your passion, Niagara offers world class sport fishing year round with more
freshwater species available than any other waters in North America. Game fish include
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye,
Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Muskellunge. Each package
includes vouchers for some of Niagara’s best recreational options.
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member of the Kaneff Group of Companies and host site of the 2003
Telus Skins Game, this 27-hole championship facility is sure to excite,
challenge and please every level of golfer.
Package Includes: Overnight accommodation at our full-service, resort-like
Holiday Inn St. Catharines, made to order breakfast, shuttle from hotel,
18 holes of golf with cart and access to hotel fitness centre.
Per Person/Double Occupancy:
from $155 one night
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra.
Credit card guarantee required confirming reservation.
Subject to availability. Cancellation fee may apply.
Kids 12 and under stay and eat free!
Earn Priority Club Points.
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2
and ask for our
‘Golf Royal Niagara Package’
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world renowned golf courses the region has to offer! Four Points by
Sheraton has partnered with six great golf courses to offer a golf experience
that is perfect for you.
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Package Includes: One night stay in luxury suite, full breakfast, a complimentary golf gift for each golfer and 18 holes of golf with cart at the course
of your choice: Hunters Point, Peninsula Lakes, Royal Niagara, Legends on the
Niagara, Whirlpool Golf Club and Rockway Glen Golf Estates.
Double Occupancy:
from $275 one night
ST.CATHARINES / NIAGARA
Holiday Inn - St. Catharines
2 North Service Rd, St. Catharines, QEW & Lake St.
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
Applicable taxes included and gratuities extra.
Credit card guarantee required confirming reservation.
Subject to availability. Cancellation fee may apply.
Cancellation Policy: No later than 6 pm 72 hours prior to arrival.
Call 1-877-848-3782
and ask for our
‘Great Golf Getaway Package’
Four Points by Sheraton
3530 Schmon Parkway, St. Catharines
www.fourpointsuites.com
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iagara is an all-season sport fishing paradise with more freshwater species
available than any other waters in North America. Perfectly situated within
a ten minute drive from all the fishing hot spots and marinas is the Howard
Johnson Hotel & Conference Centre. After landing a lunker, celebrate in our onsite sports bar & grill before relaxing in a spacious well-appointed guest room.
Take advantage of the indoor pool and fitness room, a Perkins 24-hour family
style restaurant and ample free parking for your boat. Bagged lunch included.
Sport Fishing Niagara offers fully licensed and insured guides with all the
necessary tools to locate, hook and land the game fish of your choice.
Charter Packages from $570 Include: One night accommodation, bagged
lunch and the ultimate fishing adventure.
hether it’s jet boating on the Niagara River, your first tandem sky-diving
jump, indoor rock climbing or seeing the magnificent Falls “upside down”
in a thrilling aerobatic airplane, the Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre
invites you to enjoy two nights of extreme adventure. Our full-service hotel
offers affordable spacious accommodations, on-site casual dining, licensed
lounge and patio, Timothy’s World Coffee Café, indoor pool and fitness centre
and a 40 lane 10-pin bowling sport and entertainment centre, all in the heart
of the region.
Package Includes: Two nights accommodation, daily breakfast, preferred
rates on extreme adventures. Reservations required. Call for details.
Rates apply to double occupancy. Extra person additional charges.
Applicable taxes/gratuities extra. Children 16 and under stay free.
Cancellation fee may apply. Subject to Availability.
Extra person additional charges. Applicable taxes/gratuities
extra. Children 16 and under stay free. Cancellation fee
may apply. Subject to Availability.
and ask for our
‘Fisherman’s Paradise Package’
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Double Occupancy:
from $231 two nights
Single or Double Occupancy:
from $83 one night
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 3
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Howard Johnson Hotel
89 Meadowvale Rd, QEW & Lake St., St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 1
and ask for our
‘Extreme Adventures Package’
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Quality Hotel
327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
www.heartofniagarahospitality.com
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ur Lakeside enclave Port Dalhousie – one of Niagara’s most popular destinations
for outdoor recreation. Historic ‘Old Port’ offers boat-launching facilities,
marinas fishing charters, tour boats, beaches, picnic pavilions and more.
The Port Dalhousie Harbour Walkway traces the shoreline winding past historical sites,
quaint shops, gardens, and fully restored 19th Century lighthouses. A village rich
in history, outdoor patios and a variety of restaurants, shops, theatre, B&Bs,
inns and an antique carousel – rides still just 5¢ each! Surrounded by the
harbour, beach and the world renowned Henley Rowing Course, ‘Old Port’
is the original site of the first three Welland Canals and home of the
century-old Royal Henley Regatta. Historic walking tours are available.
Easily accessible from the QEW, take the Ontario Street exit
(St. Catharines) and travel north to Lakeport Road.
Turn left and follow Lakeport Road into
Port Dalhousie. Watch for the Old Port
For information
Dalhousie signs along the way.
call 905-935-7555 or visit
www.portdalhousie.com
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