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St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is the most popular place to watch ships as they navigate one of the world's engineering marvels - the Welland Canal. Observe these giants from the observation deck or from the 2nd floor Lock View Lounge.

With 10 or more productions each year performed in three theatres for an audience of more than 250,000, the Shaw Festival has grown to become a major Canadian cultural icon, a gem in this country’s rich cultural heritage. Inspired by the wit and passion of Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival is a contemporary theatre that features a smart, provocative, potent and diverse mix of plays from the past and present, performed by our celebrated repertory theatre Ensemble.

Welland International Flatwater Centre is a significant water-based recreational area that combines international-standard competitive water sport facilities with recreational and social opportunities. Set in 411 acres of parkland and 272 acres of water, WIFC is the premiere calm water surface in the heart of the Niagara peninsula.

Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment & Lake Ontario is The Bench, a thriving wine region. This hidden gem has a rich history and is home to some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Niagara region. A short drive up the Escarpment delivers spectacular views. Smaller, boutique wineries are common in this region. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a vibrant town where tradition and innovation live in harmony. This close-knit community of VQA wineries is the largest wine producing region in Niagara.

A thrilling new way to experience Canada’s most spectacular wonder of the world. We’ll take you on the ride of your life! An intimate tour that gets you as close as possible to the breathtaking flow of water, power and mist that is the magnificent Niagara Falls. Within the Niagara Great Gorge we’ll journey past the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and into the very heart of the famous Horseshoe Falls.

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Heritage District offers beautiful shopping, where our visitors are often found strolling. Revisit the glamour of the 1920’s and 30’s and find your perfect hat at Beau Chapeau. Remember Christmas past and make new memories at Just Christmas, Canada’s oldest year-round holiday emporium. Pamper yourself by taking home luxury bath and body products from Maison Apothecare.

Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada. The crown jewel in Niagara's stunning array of wonders, Fallsview offers a world-class casino with over 3,500 slot machines and 130 gaming tables.

http://www.niagaraparks.com/garden-trail/butterfly-conservatory.html This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight! While visiting our beautiful Butterfly Conservatory, we encourage you to take lots of photographs.

This historic harbourfront village on the south shores of Lake Ontario is the terminus of the first three Welland canals. Discover a treasure of heritage structures and breathtaking sites;including two lighthouses dating from the late 1800's, an antique carousel hosting rides and the smallest jailhouse in Ontario, which was built in 1845. Be a part of our historical harbourfront village and rediscover natures beauty, as you walk, jog or run along the beach, the Harbour Walkway or in the parks

Since the "Henley" settled in St. Catharines in 1903, it has grown to become the largest of its kind in North America. In 2010, over 2,800 men and women from over 150 rowing clubs competed for Henley Gold.

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http://www.whirlpooljet.com/default.aspx Adventure...Wet or Dry? Soak it all up while on one of our 7 'Wet Jet' boats. Experience the adrenaline rush as the waters from the Niagara river embrace you in an unforgettable tour. If getting absolutely soaking wet isn't for you, then the 'Jet Dome' is. See all the Niagara River has to offer while remaining dry on our 'Jet Dome' tour.

http://www.thepencentre.com/ Niagara Pen Centre is Niagara's biggest shopping inspiration, featuring over 160 stores and services and over one million square feet of shopping fun.

The Outlet Collection at Niagara will be a shopping destination like no other. Located in the beautiful Niagara region, minutes from Niagara Falls, this refreshing new outlet concept combines brand name fashion and lifestyle retailers—all at outlet prices you can’t resist! Featuring 100+ irresistable outlet brands including Mountain Warehouse, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, J. Crew Factory, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger and much more! Open Sunday 10am-6pm, Monday to Saturday 10am-9pm