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Canal Valley

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👍👍 We had a wonderful time walking and training our dogs here.. it’s so peaceful.. People often mention walk, trail, walking, Nice, nice, area, good, Great, canal, park,


Address

166 Westchester Crescent, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2, Canada

Website

www.stcatharines.ca

Contact

+1 905-688-5601

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (135 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 11 pm

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  • 5/5 GCGRC 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We had a wonderful time walking and training our dogs here.. it’s so peaceful..
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omesh S. 3 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    These are small trail but beautiful view of flowing water and small connecting bridges. You can choose between the easy or moderate trails which goes across the grassland and uninhabited area. Peaceful trail.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 BradJane H. 2 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    It has so much potential if a good clean up would happen...but it is quite a fascinating walk
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle F. 8 months ago on Google • 202 reviews
    Great trails, some cool surprises as you walk through, clean environment

  • 5/5 louie c. 1 year ago on Google • 51 reviews
    It's a great place to walk the dogs and hike with the family nice view and a cool antique and historical canal runs throught lots of different species of wildlife and cool skate park that was once the old lifeworks factory I visit this place with my dog he especially loved the skate park lol😆🐕🛹
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chris 7 months ago on Google • 170 reviews
    It was ok, poor drainage in some areas so muddy, lots of graffiti and garbage around and it's not very clear where it starts, stops or puts you in a dead end

  • 4/5 Bob R. 6 years ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Myself and 3 of my closest friends like to take an annual hike at this time of year. We choose the fall because it's perfect weather for shutting the stresses of daily life off and just enjoy each other's company. We stumbled upon this place and ended up with a great experience. There's lots of interesting things to stop and just check out, stop and smell the flowers so too speak lol.

  • 5/5 mostafa b. 8 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Great place for hiking and dog walking And well maintained from the city
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gundham T. 3 years ago on Google
    I literally don't know why people are giving this place 5 stars I walked here with my friend from my house and there were needles on the ground and homeless people all over the place we ended up getting chased out of the area due to a crackhead chasing us, other than that I guess it was sorta pretty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Caleb 1 year ago on Google
    Nice trail but lots of sketchy people, I would bring kids here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arthur J M. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    A nice view for those hunting the old canal remnants

  • 4/5 Debb W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice trail undergoing improvements at this time. (Jan 2021) mostly maintained with a gentle hills, railway line. Nice to walk with company as there's so much to see along the way!

  • 2/5 Christopher M. 5 years ago on Google
    Park is like a swamp.

  • 4/5 TanoMations 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to explore in your own backyard. Good trail suitable for walking, hiking or walking dog.

  • 4/5 Larry V. 5 years ago on Google
    Wooded park with hood trails along both sides of the first Welland Canal. Parking at the Knifeworks Historic Area off Westchester.

  • 5/5 Pete R. 5 years ago on Google
    Robin nest

  • 4/5 Bruce L. 5 years ago on Google
    Its a large part of the history of not just the city but of the province as well. Its also just a good place for a long walk. .

  • 5/5 NORMAN m. 6 years ago on Google
    Wonderful walking path through a slice of history. The old canal is so peaceful.

  • 5/5 Naser A. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hike

  • 5/5 Mary B. 2 years ago on Google
    We come here alot. Good walk for a 3 year old. There is a skate park we run on. The walk is long enough to tucker him out and it does a loop back to the parkinglot. In the evening homeless people make camps. I am sure they are harmless, but if you are worried about it go before 6pm. 🙃

  • 5/5 Tommy T. 5 years ago on Google
    big carp roaming the old canal/creek shallow water and tonnes of trash could be turned into a sweet fishing spot

  • 5/5 Keirstons M. 2 years ago on Google
    Always do an incredible job! Love it

  • 2/5 Antonio H. 1 year ago on Google
    Go for a walk with the dog. I give it 2 stars because the city of St. Catharines doesn't do anything to clean up the park of all the people that are living there garbage build in those areas is just horrible and not hygienic. This can be a very nice trail once again

  • 4/5 Josh M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a beautiful park if it was cleaned up a bit ppl would come from all Over to walk it

  • 5/5 Chris F (. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely walk and amazing history to see. Especially 8f you love the canals

  • 3/5 Danny S. 2 years ago on Google
    Homeless clean up , as a few homeless were being relocated due to housing eligibility!

  • 4/5 Gord S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to enjoy the outdoors

  • 5/5 Shawn S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous place to walk. Love looking at the old second canal.

  • 4/5 Will L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to walk the dog

  • 3/5 athira j. 10 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    It's a great hiking trail, but it isn't well maintained! You will find the trial dirty , unused clothes cans plastics and bottles !

  • 5/5 Pete 3 years ago on Google
    Great, secluded trail for a walk. Please avoid coming here so it too doesn't get over run with crowds.

  • 5/5 S T. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely wooded area for long walks

  • 5/5 shane r. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome trail!

  • 4/5 Nick S. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice historic trail, great for hiking and dog walking year-round. It is easy to access from downtown with a parking lot and near bus routes. Con: it really needs to be cleaned up (garbage, graffiti, old rusty/broken fences, etc.)

  • 4/5 Tom G. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet place for lunch

  • 4/5 John A. 3 years ago on Google
    It was good

  • 4/5 Layne P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice hidden pathway which follows all the way over to Glendale Ave.

  • 5/5 Annie Mike m. 5 years ago on Google
    If you living in saint Catherine valley canal is Foo you is good place to relax, come to work there you will relax on the would , if you like nature is good place be # I love my tour in Canal Valley peaceful place

  • 4/5 Norm F. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiet and peaceful. Part of our past.

  • 5/5 dinesh u. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for walking my dog n hiking

  • 5/5 Todd M. 3 years ago on Google
    Part of our national heritage

  • 5/5 Peter K. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice walking trail in that area unfortunately there is a fair amount of construction and housing going in. All in the name of progress I guess.

  • 4/5 Bill William C. 3 years ago on Google
    Always lots of nature if you are willing to take your time. Water sounds nice.

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place to walk with you family and dog. And I love the skate spot that's being built. Clear out the riff-raff and let kids and families enjoy a historic spot

  • 5/5 Chantress T. 5 years ago on Google
    Canal loving

  • 2/5 Karen E. 4 years ago on Google
    To expensive

  • 5/5 Stephen E. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb views

  • 5/5 Brad 4 years ago on Google
    Nice trails with some scenic views!

  • 3/5 Tammera B. 4 years ago on Google
    clean safe marked and truthfully historical

  • 4/5 Maria Lucia O. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to go for a jog!

  • 3/5 Joseph R. 4 years ago on Google
    Junkie campsite off the end of the trail near highway

  • 5/5 Big L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nature

  • 5/5 Sheldon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful peaceful good place for a stroll with loved ones

  • 4/5 David C. 4 years ago on Google
    Picturesque and serene

  • 4/5 William W. 4 years ago on Google
    Seen Water

  • 4/5 Carly G. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a nice area right by the water, very pleasant walking area, theres quite a significant amount of garbage that could use to be cleaned up

  • 5/5 Keith I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot for a walk.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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