Rowing has been a popular sport in the community for more than 100 years! As host to the Royal Canadian Henley Race Course, the community has been lucky to host many world class regattas showcasing rowing’s best! Our community has also trained some of the best rowers in the world.
Museum Chat Live! E204 – Spooky Halloween Episode
It’s the spookiest time of year! In the haunted spirit of Halloween, we’ve dedicate this episode of Museum Chat Live! to some of the creepiest and eeriest stories in St. Catharines’ history. You might want to listen with the lights on…
Museum Chat Live E108 – The Fallen Workers
A staggering 137 men lost their lives as a result of accidents that occurred during the construction of the Welland Ship Canal. This number is shockingly high. To our knowledge, it is the largest loss of life in the history of Canadian government infrastructure projects.
A Day in Collections – St. Catharines Standard Photographs
This week, Snowflake and Sven travel through a vibrant visual history of St. Catharines with a sneak peak of the […]
Betty Lampard: St. Catharines’ first drama critic
Born in New York City, Betty’s interest in all things entertainment began at a young age. She was the daughter […]
Know Your Neighbours – Mary Cameron Burgoyne
Mary C. Burgoyne, daughter of William Bartlett Camerom Burgoyne, was born in 1920. She attended St. Hilda’s School in Toronto, […]