St. Catharines is the undisputed cultural and entertainment capital of Niagara. Featuring major sports arenas, world-class performing arts facilities, historic museums, and comprehensive community recreation centers, the city offers rich entertainment options for residents of all ages.
Civic Infrastructure & Entertainment Facilities Directory
Meridian Centre Arena (5,300-Seat Sports & Concert Venue): Located at 250 St. Paul St downtown. A state-of-the-art 5,300-seat sports and entertainment arena. Home to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Niagara IceDogs and the CEBL Niagara River Lions, while hosting major international concert tours and family shows. https://www.meridiancentre.com
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre: Located at 250 St. Paul St downtown. A world-class 4-venue cultural facility hosting national theatre productions, symphonies, live music, film screenings, and Brock University academic arts programs. https://www.firstontariopac.ca
St. Catharines Public Library System & Museum: Central Branch (54 Church St), Merritt Branch (149 Hartzel Rd), Port Dalhousie Branch (23 Brock St), and the St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canal Centre at Lock 3 (1932 Welland Canals Pkwy). https://www.myscpl.ca
Kiwanis Aquatics Centre & Community Facilities: Located at 425 Carlton St. A premier municipal recreation complex featuring two NHL-sized ice rinks, a competitive swimming pool, splash pad, indoor walking track, and senior activity centres.
