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88 James / Neighbourhood guide

St. Catharines · A CLOSER LOOK

88 James
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

88 James location:
St. Catharines.

The neighbourhood of Downtown St. Catharines can be found in the city of St. Catharines, Ontario, which is located in the St. Catharines - Niagara metropolitan area.

88 James St, St. Catharines, ON L2R, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

St. Catharines

88 James St, St. Catharines, ON L2R, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Downtown St. Catharines

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Downtown St. Catharines is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. St Paul Street in particular offers a broad selection of nightlife. Downtown St. Catharines is reasonably quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case closer to Highway 406 or the airport (St. Catharines (Hotel Dieu Hospital) Heliport). There are around 20 parks close by for residents to discover and they are especially well-situated, which results in them being easy to access from most locations within the neighbourhood.

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Getting around

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is very easy to travel in Downtown St. Catharines. Downtown St. Catharines features very good public transit infrastructure. House owners can rely on the St. Catharines with access to the Lakeshore West. The neighbourhood is linked by around 30 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. People who value residing in a compact community will also welcome the very pedestrian-friendly character of Downtown St. Catharines; carrying out daily needs is convenient without the use of a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bicycle is reasonably prevalent in Downtown St. Catharines as the cycling infrastructure is moderately extensive.

Everyday essentials

Daycares and schools are especially easy to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in Downtown St. Catharines. Regarding food, it is easy to access the closest supermarket without the need for a car from most properties for sale in this area. Moreover, owing to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Downtown St. Catharines, there is typically a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents can find many clothing stores within walking distance.

Local character

Downtown St. Catharines is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. St Paul Street in particular offers a broad selection of nightlife. Downtown St. Catharines is reasonably quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case closer to Highway 406 or the airport (St. Catharines (Hotel Dieu Hospital) Heliport). There are around 20 parks close by for residents to discover and they are especially well-situated, which results in them being easy to access from most locations within the neighbourhood.

Surrounding homes

In Downtown St. Catharines, about 40% of buildings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 85% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and owners occupy the remainder. About half of homes in this part of the city were constructed prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

88 James
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

St. Catharines: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

St. Catharines: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.8/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

St. Catharines: 2.5 / 5

Groceries

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

St. Catharines: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

3.3/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

St. Catharines: 2.1 / 5

Restaurants

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

St. Catharines: 3.2 / 5

Walking

4.2/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

St. Catharines: 2.7 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

St. Catharines: 2.9 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

St. Catharines: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.2/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

St. Catharines: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

St. Catharines: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

St. Catharines: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

St. Catharines: 2.6 / 5

Cafés

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

St. Catharines: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

3.1/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

St. Catharines: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.6/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

St. Catharines: 3.5 / 5
Project referenceSt. Catharines comparison, where suppliedSources & notes ↗

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

88 James nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

162 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
High school / Elementary school421 m

Ridley College

#2 Ridley Road

online/site based

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Elementary school534 m

St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School

149 Church St

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school586 m

Ééc Immaculée-Conception

153 Church rue

JK-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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High school820 m

St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School

34 Catherine St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school / Elementary school902 m

Agate Private School

43 Chaplin Ave

online/site based

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Elementary school1.0 km

Harriet Tubman Public School

84 Henry Street

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.4 km

Edith Cavell Public School

1 Monck St

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.5 km

St Denis Catholic Elementary School

175 Carlton St

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Connaught Public School

28 Prince St

JK-8 · esl, regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school2.3 km

Mac Niagara Islamic School

140 Haig Street

site based

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High school2.4 km

Denis Morris Catholic High School

40 Glen Morris Dr

9-12 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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High school2.5 km

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School

101 Glen Morris Dr

9-12 · french immersion, regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school2.6 km

Dsbn Academy

130 Louth Street

9-12 · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.1 km

Laura Secord Secondary School

349 Niagara St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.6 km

Eden High School

535 Lake St

9-12 · alternative · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.6 km

Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School

34 Catherine St

9-12 · alternative · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.8 km

Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School

541 Lake St

9-12 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

32 places
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Dining nearby

40 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

42 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Downtown St. Catharines
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 88 James. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$86,447

Residents in the study area

1,508

Owner households

26.7%

Commute on foot

12.3%

Population age

0 to 4
3.9%
5 to 9
2.8%
10 to 14
2.8%
15 to 19
3.5%
20 to 34
32.7%
35 to 49
16.8%
50 to 64
19.0%
65 to 79
14.0%
80 and over
4.5%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
38.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
27.8%
Single detached
21.2%
Duplex
7.1%
Row houses
3.1%
Semi detached
2.1%

Household composition

Single person
54.6%
Multi person
8.5%
Single family
36.8%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
73.9%
Foot
12.3%
Public transit
8.7%
Other
4.4%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$86,447
Average individual income
$41,609

Total

Total individuals
1,508

Owners vs Renters

Renters
73.3%
Owners
26.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.0%
English and French
8.0%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.3%
High school
32.9%
Trade certificate
5.5%
College certificate
20.5%
University certificate
1.2%
Bachelor degree
19.1%
Post graduate degree
6.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
87.2%
Spanish
2.4%
English and non-official language(s)
2.4%
French
2.3%
Arabic
1.5%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Korean
0.8%
German
0.5%
Polish
0.4%
English and French
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 88 James:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Niagara Catholic District School Board ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗District School Board of Niagara ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

88 James address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

88 James St, St. Catharines, ON L2R, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.1595647, -79.24598859999999. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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