St. Catharines, Ontario

St. Catharines (2001 population 129,170; metropolitan population 377,009) is the largest city in the Regional Municipality of Niagara in southern Ontario, Canada. It carries the name of The Garden City due to its 1,000 acres (4 km²) of meticulously groomed parks, gardens and trails. It is the northern entrance of the Welland Canal.

Notable figures

Musicians

Rush drummer Neil Peart was raised in St. Catharines. The song "Lakeside Park" is based on the area of Port Dalhousie where he lived.

Related Topics:
Rush - Neil Peart - Port Dalhousie

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Singer and songwriter Ron Sexsmith was also born and raised here, and now lives in Toronto.

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Ron Sexsmith - Toronto

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Grammy Award-winning musician Walter Ostanek, Canada's Polka King, is a St. Catharines resident. His store, Ostanek's Music Shop, is located on Geneva Street in the city's downtown area.

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Grammy Award - Walter Ostanek

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James McCollum of The Philosopher Kings and Prozzak is a native of St. Catharines.

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James McCollum - The Philosopher Kings - Prozzak

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The Trews spent a significant time in St. Catharines, before recently re-locating to nearbyNiagara Falls.

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The Trews - Niagara Falls

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Alexisonfire also come from St. Catharines.

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