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1605-Family Fun - Canadian Bridge Federation
2003 VALUE VACATIONS GUIDE w w w. s t c a t h a r i n e s v a c a t i o n s . c a 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 OF THE 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. w w w. s t c a t h a r i n e s v a c a t i o n s . c a Family Fun from $ from 225 $ f four family o 202 f four family o E 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. T 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’ 6 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Quality Hotel 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines www.heartofniagarahospitality.com $ Family Fun from from 350 $ 99 9 9 y ccupanc double o f four family o E 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! T 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 7 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Family Fun from $ from 99 149 $ f four family o y ccupanc double o S 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’ E 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 320 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’ 8 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca 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. w w w. s t c a t h a r i n e s v a c a t i o n s . c a NIAGARA GRAPE & WINE F E S T I VA L ’ S A N N U A L from Wine Country Celebrations $ 399 ple per cou 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 S 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 $ from 105 $ y ccupanc double o f four family o E 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 A 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’ 170 Natural Niagara from 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 11 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Natural Niagara from $ from 111 $ y ccupanc double o 261 y ccupanc double o F 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. T 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’ 12 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Holiday Inn - St. Catharines 2 North Service Rd., QEW & Lake St., St. Catharines www.heartofniagarahospitality.com www.grapeandwine.com $ from 109 $ f four family o 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’ 2519 Effingham St. www.whitemeadowsfarm.com 45 lt per adu E White Meadows Farms 905-682-0642 Natural Niagara from M 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’ www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Niagara Nature Tours R.R. #1, Vineland Station www.niagaranaturetours.com 13 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. w w w. s t c a t h a r i n e s v a c a t i o n s . c a $ Arts and Culture from from 99 179 $ y ccupanc double o 99 9 18 y ccupanc double o E L 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 15 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Arts and Culture from $ 92 y ccupanc double o N 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’ 16 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. w w w. s t c a t h a r i n e s v a c a t i o n s . c a TheMost Value for You in Niagara over $ Located at the end of Highway 405 100 gs ing savin in shopp 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. S 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 $ 147 $ N 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’ 220 y ccupanc double o y ccupanc double o R 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. Shopping and Relaxation from starting from 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 19 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca 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. w w w. s t c a t h a r i n e s v a c a t i o n s . c a $ from 155 $ A 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’ 275 y ccupanc double o on per pers R elax and enjoy a getaway in Niagara while sampling the picturesque 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. Golf and Recreation from 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 21 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Golf and Recreation from $ from 83 $ cy ble occupan single/dou y ccupanc double o N 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’ W Double Occupancy: from $231 two nights Single or Double Occupancy: from $83 one night Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 3 231 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’ 22 www.stcatharinesvacations.ca Quality Hotel 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines www.heartofniagarahospitality.com your Lakefront Playground O 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. 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