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Passages on the Canal / Neighbourhood guide

St. Catharines · A CLOSER LOOK

Passages on the Canal
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

Passages on the Canal location:
St. Catharines.

Merritton is a neighbourhood within St. Catharines, Ontario, which is situated in the St. Catharines - Niagara metropolitan area.

Welland Canals Parkway & Wilfrid Laurier Crescent, St. Catharines, ON L2P 0A2, 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

Welland Canals Parkway & Wilfrid Laurier Crescent, St. Catharines, ON L2P 0A2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Merritton

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Merritton is a reasonably good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of St. Catharines finding one of the a few bars is occasionally hard as they are generally located within walking distance. Merritton is very good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are around 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, including Richard Pierpoint Park and Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site, and they are very well-spread out, resulting in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.

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Getting around

People who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly character of Merritton; many daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car. The bike is a fairly good means of transportation in this neighbourhood. The transit system in Merritton is sometimes poor. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. In contrast, the car is very often the preferred transportation option in Merritton. It is very easy to park, and many real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 406.

Everyday essentials

It is generally an option for property owners in this neighbourhood to shop for their groceries without a car. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and there are also a few cafes in this part of the city. Residents benefit from a good number of clothing stores within walking distance. Regarding education, families will welcome that wherever their house is located in Merritton, daycares and schools are nearby.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Merritton is a reasonably good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of St. Catharines finding one of the a few bars is occasionally hard as they are generally located within walking distance. Merritton is very good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are around 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, including Richard Pierpoint Park and Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site, and they are very well-spread out, resulting in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.

Surrounding homes

In Merritton, many dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining homes are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. About one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This area offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood whereas the remainder are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Passages on the Canal
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

0.6/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

St. Catharines: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

2.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

St. Catharines: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

1.4/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

St. Catharines: 2.5 / 5

Groceries

2.8/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

St. Catharines: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

2.1/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

St. Catharines: 2.1 / 5

Restaurants

2.9/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

St. Catharines: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.4/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

St. Catharines: 2.7 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

St. Catharines: 2.9 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

St. Catharines: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

0.8/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

St. Catharines: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.5/ 5

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

St. Catharines: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

2.3/ 5

At least one daycare within a short drive

St. Catharines: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

2.1/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

St. Catharines: 2.6 / 5

Cafés

1.9/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

St. Catharines: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

3.3/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

St. Catharines: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.9/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

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

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Passages on the Canal 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.

132 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school1.0 km

St Christopher Catholic Elementary School

33 Woodrow Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Jeanne Sauve Public School

91 Bunting Road

1-8 · french immersion · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.4 km

Applewood Public School

130 Woodrow St

JK-6 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.7 km

Ferndale Public School

35 Ferndale Ave

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.9 km

St Theresa Catholic Elementary School

58 Seymour Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.8 km

Connaught Public School

28 Prince St

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

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Elementary school2.9 km

Prince of Wales Public School

95 Facer St

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school3.0 km

E I McCulley Public School

16 Berkley Dr

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.3 km

Thorold Secondary School

50 Ormond St N

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school3.3 km

Ééc Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St. Cath

12 Burleigh Hill promenade

JK-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school3.4 km

Burleigh Hill Public School

15 Burleigh Hill Dr

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.5 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 school3.7 km

Laura Secord Secondary School

349 Niagara St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.8 km

Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School

25 Whyte Ave

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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High school3.9 km

Denis Morris Catholic High School

40 Glen Morris Dr

9-12 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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High school4.2 km

St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School

34 Catherine St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school4.2 km

Wheatley School of Montessori Education

497 Scott Street

site based

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

31 places
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Parks nearby

19 places
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Daily essentials nearby

33 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Merritton
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 Passages on the Canal. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$110,706

Residents in the study area

390

Owner households

68.8%

Commute on foot

1.5%

Population age

0 to 4
6.9%
5 to 9
7.7%
10 to 14
7.5%
15 to 19
7.3%
20 to 34
19.2%
35 to 49
20.6%
50 to 64
17.6%
65 to 79
11.7%
80 and over
1.6%

Housing type

Single detached
45.2%
Semi detached
24.9%
Row houses
14.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
12.4%
Duplex
3.1%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
19.4%
Multi person
5.7%
Single family
74.0%
Multi family
0.9%

Commute mode

Car
94.2%
Other
2.7%
Public transit
1.6%
Foot
1.5%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$110,706
Average individual income
$47,157

Total

Total individuals
390

Owners vs Renters

Owners
68.8%
Renters
31.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.6%
English and French
5.5%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
18.6%
High school
31.9%
Trade certificate
6.7%
College certificate
24.2%
University certificate
2.1%
Bachelor degree
12.5%
Post graduate degree
4.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
2

Mother tongue

English
83.1%
English and non-official language(s)
3.4%
Spanish
3.1%
Kurdish
1.7%
Arabic
1.5%
Polish
1.5%
Urdu
1.5%
Lao
1.5%
Mandarin
1.5%
French
1.2%
English and French
0.0%
German
0.0%
Vietnamese
0.0%

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 Passages on the Canal:
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 ↗District School Board of Niagara ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Passages on the Canal 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

Welland Canals Parkway & Wilfrid Laurier Crescent, St. Catharines, ON L2P 0A2, 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: 43.1587352, -79.1955831. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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