The heart of St. Catharines’ Waterfront Trail is Port Dalhousie with its antique carousel, sandy beach, busy harbour and exuberant patio scene. But the race for the crown in the Garden City is getting more contentious. Throughout St. Catharines you’ll find the Trail meandering along residential roads and off-road paths, connecting beaches at Port Weller and municipal parks as well as the unique family-oriented experience at Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm. Nearby you’ll find stunning wetlands and a scenic bridge on part of the Green Ribbon Trail, follow the 12 Mile Creek trail, or cruise the famous Welland Canal.
Along the Welland Canal, you can celebrate the history, scenery, and activity on working waterfront as vessels pass through the canal locks. Following the Canal even further, you can enjoy a 40km (each way) trip to Thorold, Welland to take in the popular eateries or Lake Erie beaches in Port Colborne.

Trail Attributes
Total distance: 20 km
Lakeshore Road from Gregory to Courtleigh is narrow road with no shoulders and ditches. (2 km)
Sections of off-road stone dust trail through Belmont Park, Cherie Road Park, Malcolmson Eco Park and 911 Memorial Park by Happy Rolph’s. Quiet residential roads.
- Set of stairs located on the west side of Lakeside Park. Cyclists may prefer to use Lock Street and Main to enter the Park.
- Bike lanes have been installed along Lakeshore from Read Road to Townline Road on the boundary with Niagara on the Lake (3.8 km).
- Lakeshore Rd is a busy Regional Road posted with speed limits between 60km/hr to 80 km/hr
Tips:
- Stock up on water and provisions in Port Dalhousie since Trail west through Lincoln and east toward NOTL has few amenity stops.