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St. Catharines · A CLOSER LOOK

The Locks
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

The Locks location:
St. Catharines.

Located within the St. Catharines - Niagara metropolitan area, Port Dalhousie is a neighbourhood within St. Catharines, Ontario.

12 Lock St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 5B5, 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

12 Lock St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 5B5, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Port Dalhousie

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Port Dalhousie is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. It is easy to access green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy. This part of the city is also very quiet, as the streets tend to be especially peaceful.

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Getting around

Cars are a great transportation option in Port Dalhousie. It is very easy to come across a parking spot, and many properties for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Queen Elizabeth Way. In contrast, public transit users may have few choices in Port Dalhousie by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. This part of the city is not very well-suited for people who get around by walking since running daily errands is impractical without a car. The bicycle is a somewhat poor method of transportation in this neighbourhood because travelling by bicycle is made difficult by the often steep terrain, and there are a limited number of bike lanes.

Everyday essentials

Schools and daycares are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from any location in this part of St. Catharines. Concerning eating, it is occasionally an option for property owners in Port Dalhousie to do their groceries by foot. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Local character

The character of Port Dalhousie is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. It is easy to access green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy. This part of the city is also very quiet, as the streets tend to be especially peaceful.

Surrounding homes

In Port Dalhousie, the vast majority of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings are the main alternative in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the dwellings in Port Dalhousie whereas renters occupy the remainder. Roughly one third of homes in this part of St. Catharines were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Locks
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

4.5/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

St. Catharines: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-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

1.6/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

St. Catharines: 2.1 / 5

Restaurants

3.2/ 5

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

St. Catharines: 3.2 / 5

Walking

2.6/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

St. Catharines: 2.7 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 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

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

St. Catharines: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.0/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

St. Catharines: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

3.3/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

St. Catharines: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

2.1/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

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

3.0/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

St. Catharines: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.3/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

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

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

The Locks 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.

114 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school / High school596 m

Brock Academy

3050 Confederation Parkway

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school599 m

Terra Viva Montessori Bilingual

92 Main Street

site based

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Elementary school1.1 km

Pine Grove Public School

690 Lake St

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.5 km

Gracefield Public School

117 Bayview Dr

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school1.5 km

Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School

541 Lake St

9-12 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

St Ann Catholic Elementary School

218 Main St

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

École Élémentaire l'Héritage

35 Prince Charles promenade

JK-8 · french · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school1.6 km

Eden High School

535 Lake St

9-12 · alternative · District School Board of Niagara

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High school1.6 km

Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School

34 Catherine St

9-12 · alternative · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.7 km

William Hamilton Merritt Public School

114 Linwell Rd

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school1.9 km

St James Catholic Elementary School

615 Geneva St

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

Parnall Public School

507 Geneva St

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school2.2 km

Dalewood Public School

61 Duncan Dr

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

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High school2.7 km

Governor Simcoe Secondary School

15 Glenview Ave

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.9 km

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

460 Linwell Rd

9-12 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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High school3.9 km

Laura Secord Secondary School

349 Niagara St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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High school4.1 km

Wheatley School of Montessori Education

497 Scott Street

site based

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High school4.3 km

St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School

34 Catherine St

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

27 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

8 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Port Dalhousie
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 The Locks. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$152,529

Residents in the study area

560

Owner households

78.1%

Commute on foot

3.2%

Population age

0 to 4
2.7%
5 to 9
4.2%
10 to 14
5.5%
15 to 19
5.4%
20 to 34
12.5%
35 to 49
16.7%
50 to 64
22.8%
65 to 79
22.9%
80 and over
7.1%

Housing type

Single detached
63.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
19.0%
Row houses
7.3%
Semi detached
7.2%
Duplex
3.5%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
34.0%
Multi person
2.2%
Single family
63.8%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
92.1%
Other
4.5%
Foot
3.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$152,529
Average individual income
$68,410

Total

Total individuals
560

Owners vs Renters

Owners
78.1%
Renters
21.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.2%
English and French
7.5%
Other
0.3%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.6%
High school
27.8%
Trade certificate
4.0%
College certificate
23.4%
University certificate
2.1%
Bachelor degree
24.4%
Post graduate degree
7.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
87.4%
German
2.2%
French
2.0%
English and non-official language(s)
1.7%
Spanish
1.6%
Polish
1.3%
Italian
1.0%
Arabic
0.9%
Mandarin
0.6%
Armenian
0.5%
Dutch
0.4%
Greek
0.2%
Croatian
0.2%

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 The Locks:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

The Locks 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

12 Lock St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 5B5, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 43.2023221, -79.26611. 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.