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St. Catharines
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
St. Catharines, located in Niagara Region, is known as the "Garden City" thanks to its numerous parks, gardens, and proximity to Lake Ontario. It's a lively mid-sized city offering a mix of lively downtown life, historic sites, and scenic waterfronts. With easy access to Niagara Falls and a flourishing winery scene, it's ideal for both short visits and longer stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
136,803
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.17°, -79.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,900
Local Cost
$1,585
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
872 mm
Internet Speed
349 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
17
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YCM
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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