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CITY OF ST.CATHARINES
BY-LAW NO.
035
A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-137 entitled "A By-law to impose certain rates and
fees charged by The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines with respect to certain
administrative matters."
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST.
CATHARINES enacts as follows:
1.
That By-law No. 2023-137, as amended, be and the same is hereby further
amended by deleting fees listed under "Community, Recreation and Culture
Services" and replacing them with the fees listed in the "Schedule "A" attached
hereto.
2.
That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of its passing.
Read and passed this "75^ '' day of
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2024.
clerk
MAYOR
A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Community, Recreation and Culture Services
Department Policies
- All facility rentals are subject to insurance rates varied by age, group size and activity.
- Non-resident program registration will commence 48 hours after online registration for residents.
- No refunds or transfers will be issued after the third class. If the program has started, registration fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. A program
withdrawal refund request form must be completed and approved.
- All aquatic registered programs are subject to a $2.30 facility surcharge (HST included).
- All aquatic registered programs, except for the Leadership Classes, are subject to 3% Lifeguard Recruitment Surcharge
- Replacement receipts are subject to a $6.40 fee (HST included).
- The cancellation of scheduled rentals with less than three (3) business days notice are subject to a Non-Rental Fee.
- Scheduled rentals with no one in attendance (no-show) is subject to the Non-Rental Fee.
- Program withdrawals are subject to an Administration Fee.
- A volunteer/caregiver/personal support worker accompanying a paying person with a disability enters free of charge.
Non-Rental Fee
Per Rental
$
59.35
$
61.15
$
62.70
Administration Fee
Per Withdrawal
$
13.25
$
13.65
$
14.00
Replacement Receipt Fee
Per Receipt
$
6.60
$
6.80
$
6.95
Play Cards (Valid for 12 Entries) - Public Swimming
- Valid for public swimming.
- All Play Cards for public swimming are subject to 3% Lifeguard Recruitment Surcharge.
« Family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Children
Per Card
$
31.50
$
32.45
$
33.25
Youth
Per Card
$
35.25
$
36.30
$
37.20
Older Adult
Per Card
$
36.85
$
37.95
$
38.90
Adult
Per Card
$
48.60
$
50.05
$
51.30
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Family
Per Card
$
128.20
$
132.05
$
135.35
Play Cards (Valid for 12 Entries) - Public Skating and drop-in recreation programs
- Valid for public skating programs and drop-in recreation programs.
- Family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Children
Per Card
$
31.50
$
32.45
$
33.25
Youth
Per Card
$
35.25
$
36.30
$
37.20
Older Adult
Per Card
$
36.85
$
37.95
$
38.90
Adult
Per Card
$
48.60
$
50.05
$
51.30
Family
Per Card
$
128.20
$
132.05
$
135.35
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Aquatics
Division Policies
- Non-resident program registration will commence 48 hours after online registration for residents.
- Non-resident waiting period will be applied to all Lifesaving Society Preschool and Swimmer swim lessons, Swim All Year, Canadian Swim Patrol, private and
semi-private lessons.
- No refunds or transfers will be issued after the third class. If the program has started, registration fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. A program
withdrawal refund request form must be completed and approved.
- All registered programs and rentals are subject to a $2.30 facility surcharge (HST included).
- All registered programs (except for Leadership Classes) and rentals are subject to 3% Lifeguard Recruitment Surcharge.
- A volunteer/caregiver/personal support worker accompanying a paying person with a disability enters free of charge.
Registered Programs
Dynamite Drop-in Lessons
Per Lesson
$
5.70
$
5.85
$
6.00
Dynamite Drop-in Play Card
Per Card
$
28.35
$
29.20
$
29.95
Adult Water Safety Lessons
Per Lesson
$
10.30
$
10.60
$
10.85
Teen Water Safety Lessons
Per Lesson
$
9.40
$
9.70
$
9.95
Child Water Safety Lessons
Lifesaving Preschool and Swimmer Level 1-4
Per Lesson
$
7.75
$
8.00
$
8.20
Lifesaving Swimmer 5-6
Per Lesson
$
8.25
$
8.50
$
8.70
Swim Patrol and Jr. Lifeguard Club at Kiwanis Aquatics
Per Lesson
$
8.55
$
8.80
$
9.00
Private Instruction
Child
Per Lesson
$
27.40
$
28.20
$
28.90
Semi Private Instruction
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Pa'd by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Child
Per Lesson
$
19.25
$
19.85
$
20.35
Leadership Classes
- For all aquatics leadership programs, refunds will only be issued for withdrawals com pleted 14 days prior to the start of the program.
Bronze Medallion
Per Course
$
182.70
$
188.20
$
192.90
Bronze Star
Per Course
$
97.00
$
99.90
$
102.40
Bronze Cross
Per Course
$
131.30
$
135.25
$
138.65
National Lifeguard
Per Course
$
269.20
$
277.25
$
284.20
National Lifeguard Recertification
Per Course
$
91.30
$
94.05
$
96.40
Extended National Lifeguard Recertification
Per Course
$
119.85
$
123.45
$
126.55
Lifesaving Instructor - Lifesaving Society
Per Course
$
194.15
$
199.95
$
204.95
Swim Instructor - Lifesaving Society
Per Course
$
157.90
$
162.65
$
166.70
Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor
Per Course
$
327.45
$
337.25
$
345.70
Standard First Aid
Per Course
$
131.70
$
135.65
$
139.05
Standard First Aid Recertified
Per Course
$
79.90
$
82.30
$
84.35
Aquatic Supervisory Training
Per Course
$
97.00
$
99.90
$
102.40
Drop In Programs - Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Leisure Swim and Aquatic Activity
- Admittance fee per session includes Leisure Swim and Aquatic Activities
- Admittance fees are subject to 3% Lifeguard Recruitment Surcharge
- Family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Day Entry - Large Pool
Children
Per Day
$
3.15
$
3.25
$
3.35
Youth
Per Day
$
3.50
$
3.60
$
3.70
Older Adult
Per Day
$
3.65
$
3.75
$
3.85
Adult
Per Day
$
4.85
$
5.00
$
5.15
Family
Per Day
$
12.85
$
13.25
$
13.60
Day Camp Leisure Swim Child
Per Entry
$
2.35
$
2.40
$
2.45
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Day Camp Lesson Child
Per Lesson
$
5.70
$
5.85
$ 6.00
Day Entry - Large Pool (outdoor pools only)
Children
Per Day
$
2.90
$
3.00
$
3.05
Youth
Per Day
$
3.20
$
3.30
$
3.40
Older Adult
Per Day
$
3.40
$
3.50
$
3.60
Adult
Per Day
$
4.60
$
4.75
$
4.85
Family
Per Day
$
11.95
$
12.30
$ 12.60
Outdoor Wading and Small Pool Recreational Swim
Per Day
$
$
$
Passes
- The Child/Youth pass gains children and youth entry into Leisure Swims and Any Age Lengths.
- The Adult pass gains adults entry into Leisure Swims and Aquatic Activity Swims.
- The Family pass gains families entry into Leisure Swims and Aquatic Activity Swims (adult participants only).
- These passes cannot be used for Aqua Fitness classes or Therapeutic Aquatics.
- The family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Children
3 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
46.70
$
48.10
$
49.30
6 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
74.30
$
76.55
$
78.45
Youth
3 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
63.90
$
65.80
$
67.45
6 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
106.20
$
109.40
$
112.15
Older Adult
3 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
54.40
$
56.05
$
57.45
6 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
87.10
$
89.70
$
91.95
One Year
Per Year
$
109.50
$
112.80
$
115.60
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Adult
3 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
85.90
$
88.50
$
90.70
6 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
145.45
$
149.80
$
153.55
One Year
Per Year
$
183.40
$
188.90
$
193.60
Family
3 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
231.20
$
238.15
$
244.10
6 Month Pass
Per Pass
$
385.30
$
396.85
$
406.75
Summer Leisure Swim, and Swim Activity Pass
- Dated for the duration of summer pool (July/Aug) operation.
- The Child/Youth pass gains children and youth entry into Leisure Swims and Any Age Lengths.
- The Adult pass gains adults entry into Leisure Swims and Aquatic Activity Swims.
- The Family pass gains families entry into Leisure Swims and Aquatic Activity Swims (adult participants only).
- These passes cannot be used for Aqua Fitness classes or Therapeutic Aquatics.
- These fees are subject to 3% Lifeguard Recruitment Surcharge.
- The family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Children
Per Pass
$
35.05
$
36.10
$
37.00
Youth
Per Pass
$
45.65
$
47.00
$
48.15
Older Adult
Per Pass
$
39.90
$
41.10
$
42.15
Adult
Per Pass
$
60.00
$
61.80
$
63.35
Family
Per Pass
$
147.90
$
152.35
$
156.15
Summer Skate Pass
- The family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Children
Per Pass
$
35.05
$
36.10
$
37.00
Youth
Per Pass
$
45.65
$
47.00
$
48.15
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Pa'd by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Older Adult
Per Pass
$
39.90
$
41.10
$
42.15
Adult
Per Pass
$
60.00
$
61.80
$
63.35
Family
Per Pass
$
147.90
$
152.35
$
156.15
Fitness
-A Fitness Play Card is limited to Drop-In Aquatic Fitness Classes.
-A Fitness Play Card gains you 12 entries into the pool. The Fitness Play Card may be used for any Aquatic Fitness that does not require registration or for any
Leisure Swim or Aquatic Activity Swim.
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A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Adult
Pay As You Go Fitness
Per Class
$
7.75
$
8.00
$
8.20
Clip Card Fitness -12 Visits
Per Pass
$
77.40
$
79.70
$
81.70
3 Month Fitness Pass
Per Pass
$
180.65
$
186.05
$
190.70
6 Month Fitness Pass
Per Pass
$
335.15
$
345.20
$
353.85
Adult Private Fitness
Per Class
$
21.95
$
22.60
$
23.15
Adult Semi Private Fitness
Per Class
$
18.25
$
18.80
$
19.25
Older Adult
Pay As You Go Fitness
Per Class
$
5.10
$
5.25
$
5.40
Clip Card Fitness -12 Visits
Per Pass
$
51.30
$
52.85
$
54.15
3 Month Fitness Pass
Per Pass
$
110.55
$
113.85
$
116.70
6 Month Fitness Pass
Per Pass
$
206.50
$
212.70
$
218.00
Older Adult Private Fitness
Per Class
$
20.80
$
21.40
$
21.95
Older Adult Semi Private Fitness
Per Class
$
17.15
$
17.65
$
18.10
Masters Swim Program
Lost Swim Pass Replacement Fee (available only with proof
Per Card
$
7.00
$
7.20
$
7.40
of payment)
Pool Rentals
- Rentals two (2) hours or longer require an additional lifeguard. An additional lifeguard fee applies.
- Lifeguard requirements:
- for 1 to 30 participants two lifeguards are required
- for 31 to 125 participants three lifeguards are required
- for 126 to 400 participants four lifeguards are required
Additional Lifeguard Fee
Per Hour
$
22.60
$
23.25
$
23.85
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
City Pools
Warm Water Pool and Small Pool
Whole Pool Rental, 1-30 people
Per Hour
$
128.95
$
132.80
$
136.10
Whole Pool Rental, 31-109 people
Per Hour
$
161.55
$
166.40
$
170.55
Lane Pool
1 Lane Leisure Swim Rental, per hour, 10 people maximum
Per Hour
$
22.60
$
23.30
$
23.90
1 Lane Lanes Swim Rental, per hour, 10 people maximum
Per Hour
$
17.20
$
17.70
$
18.15
Outdoor Pools
Small Pool Rental, per hour, 1-30 people maximum
Per Hour
$
128.95
$
132.80
$
136.10
Small Pool Rental, per hour, 31-128 people maximum
Per Hour
$
161.55
$
166.40
$
170.55
Outdoor Pool 1 Lane, Leisure Swim Rental, 10 people
maximum
Per Hour
$
22.60
$
23.05
$
23.50
Outdoor Pool 1 Lane, Lane Swim Rental, 10 people
Per Hour
$
17.20
$
17.55
$
17.90
Swim to Survive Program (1 hour, 5 week session)
Per Instructor (1 instructor per 8 children)
Per Hour
$
21.20
$
21.85
$
22.40
School Lessons
1-20 children
Per Class
$
58.30
$
60.05
$
61.55
Additional child, per session, maximum 20 additional children
Per Program
$
14.65
$
15.10
$
15.50
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Affiliate Rental
Unit of Measure
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
1 Lane Rental, per hour, 10 people maximum
Per Hour
$
14.60
$
15.05
$
15.45
Special Olympics
1 Lane Rental, per hour, 10 people maximum
Per Hour
$
14.55
$
15.00
$
15.35
Arena Rentals
Ice Rental Fees
- Ice rental rates are subject to a $11.30 per hour facility surcharge (HST included).
- Ice rental rates on the Mini Rink are subject to a $3.40 per hour surcharge (HST included).
- Ice rental prices depend on the rental date and time of day:
- Prime Time: Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., weekends from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and statutory holidays.
- Non-Prime Time: Monday to Friday from midnight to 5 p.m., weekends from midnight to 7 a.m., and daily from 11 p.m. to midnight.
- Youth rates only apply to formal affiliated youth groups/associations. Adult fees apply to all private rentals.
- Adult and private groups are classified as 20 years of age and older.
- Youth groups are classified as 19 years of age and under.
- Rates become effective on April 1, for the appropriate year.
Adults/Private - Prime (20 years and older) all arenas
Per Hour
$
243.45
$
250.75
$
257.00
Affiliated Youth Groups - Prime (19 years and under)
Per Hour
$
198.80
$
204.75
$
209.85
Affiliated Youth Groups - Non-prime (19 years and under)
Per Hour
$
84.65
$
87.20
$
89.40
Adult/Private - Non-prime (20 years and older)
Per Hour
$
142.35
$
146.60
$
150.25
Ice Rentals Made under 72 hours in advance
Per Hour
$
184.35
$
189.90
$
194.65
Mini Practice Rink
Prime Time Rate
Per 1/2 Hour
$
29.00
$
29.85
$
30.60
Non-prime Time Rate
Per 1/2 Hour
$
22.70
$
23.40
$
24.00
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Drop In Programs - Public Skating
- Admittance fee per session includes Public Skating and all drop-in recreation programs.
- Family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household.
Day Entry - Arena
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Children
Per Day
$
3.15
$
3.25
$
3.35
Youth
Per Day
$
3.50
$
3.60
$
3.70
Older Adult
Per Day
$
3.65
$
3.75
$
3.85
Adult
Per Day
$
4.85
$
5.00
$
5.15
Family
Per Day
$
12.85
$
13.25
$
13.60
11
A
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Arena Dry Sports Floor Use (Lacrosse, Ball Hockey, Etc.)
Youth Games/Practices or Non-Profit Event
Per Hour
$
83.05
$
85.55
$
87.70
Adult Games/Practices or Non-Profit Event
Per Hour
$
102.70
$
105.80
$
108.45
Event Rate - Commercial (dry or ice)
Per Hour
$
237.10
$
244.20
$
250.30
Arena Play Cards
Play Card - Shinny Hockey 18+ (12 visits)
Per Card
$
93.35
$
96.15
$
98.55
Play Card - Pond Hockey 65+ (12 visits)
Per Card
$
35.35
$
36.40
$
37.30
Play Card - Ticket Ice (12 visits)
Per Card
$
76.25
$
78.55
$
80.50
Play Card - Stick & Puck (12 visits)
Per Card
$
87.80
$
90.45
$
92.70
Other Rentals and Uses (Community and Non-Profit Groups)
Storage Areas
Per Square Foot
per Year
$
14.95
$
15.40
$
15.80
Arena vendor space (8 foot table)
Per Day
$
29.15
$
30.00
$
30.75
Public Skating Sponsor (includes staff costs)
Per Hour
$
250.95
$
258.50
$
264.95
Ticket Ice
Per Person
$
7.65
$
7.90
$ 8.10
Adult Shinny Hockey (per person)
Per Two Hour
Block
$
9.35
$
9.65
$
9.90
Older Adults' Pond Hockey
Per Person per
hour
$
3.50
$
3.60
$
3.70
Stick and Puck (One Youth and One Adult)
Per Hour
$
8.75
$
9.00
$
9.20
Stick and Puck Additional Child
Per Hour
$
2.95
$
3.05
$
3.15
Carousel
Carousel Ride
Per Ride
$
0.05
$
0.05
$
0.05
Carousel Rental (Private/Exclusive) - per 30 minutes
Per Event
$
91.30
$
94.05
$
96.40
Lakeside Park Carousel - Season Pass (per person)
Per Season
$
22.10
$
22.75
$
23.30
Courtesy Ride Sponsorship Program
Per Hour
$
159.80
$
164.60
$
168.70
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Community Rooms in Arenas, Centres, Museum and Pool
After Hours and Late Night Premium Rental Fee
Per Hour
$
31.40
$
32.35
$
33.15
Smallware Rental Fee for Small Meeting Rooms
Per Day
$
32.90
$
33.90
$
34.75
Smallware Rental Fee for Large Meeting Rooms
Per Day
$
65.85
$
67.85
$
69.55
Large Gym/Hall Rental (Capacity of Over 150)
Per Hour
$
57.10
$
58.80
$
60.25
- Rooms Include: Port Weller Gymnasium, Russell Ave Assembly Room, Dunlop
Lawrence Locke and Irene Room Combined (maximum capacity 54).
Drive Large Hall, Lockview Lounge - Museum, Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
Large Meeting Rooms (Capacity of 56 to 150)
Per Hour
$
39.95
$
41.15
$
42.20
- Rooms Include: Russell Avenue Meeting Room, Dunlop Drive Small Hall, Port Dalhousie Hall, Meridian Room - SH, West St. Catharines Main Hall, Burgoyne
Room - Museum, Kiwanis Aquatics Centre - Irene Room (max capacity 36).
Small Meeting Rooms (Capacity of 55 or less)
Per Hour
$
25.10
$
25.85
$
26.50
- Rooms Include: Dunlop Drive Craft, Port Weller Birthday Party Room, Russell Avenue Craft Room, 1/2 Meridian Room - SH, Kiwanis Aquatics Centre -
Lawrence Locke Room (max capacity 18) Kiwanis Aquatics Centre - Meeting Room (max capacity 8).
Vendor Space Rental Table Size Lobby Non-Profit
Per Event
$
28.50
$
29.35
$
30.10
Vendor Space Rental Table Size Lobby Profit
Per Event
$
57.10
$
58.80
$
60.25
Youth Arena Room Rental - Tournaments / Off-Ice Training
- No charge for purposes of a meeting in arena for a youth group who rents facilities regularly with the City of St. Catharines.
- One meeting per month per organization maximum.
Large Meeting Room
Per Hour
$
22.20
$
22.85
$
23.40
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Small Meeting Room
Per Hour
$
16.05
$
16.55
$
16.95
Tables and Chairs (Subject to Availability)
- Table and chair restrictions may apply where floor damage could occur.
Table and Chair Rental with Delivery
Per Day
$
26.40
$
27.20
$
27.90
Additional Table
Per Table
$
2.90
$
3.00
$
3.05
Additional Chair
Per Chair
$
1.35
$
1.40
$
1.45
Museum Room Specifics
- Additional equipment required for rentals will be charged the actual amount paid by the Museum, this could include linens, additional sound and lighting
equipment, catering services etc.
- Museum room rentals include use of: coffee maker, podium, LCD projector (Burgoyne Room only), chairs and tables, and flip charts.
Setup and Take Down (by Museum staff)
Per Hour
$
26.40
$
27.20
$
27.90
Market Square
- Discounts - multiday bookings per week 25%, MyPick Verified or Organic Certified 45%.
Hydro Access
-
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Market Square -1/2 Day
Per Half Day
$
257.95
$
263.10
$
268.35
Special Event Rate (City Led Event - Vendor Stall)
Per Day
$
28.25
$ 28.80
$
29.40
Weekday Rate (Farmers Market - Vendor Stall)
Per Day
$
15.15
$
15.60
$ 16.00
Weekend Rate (Farmers Market - Vendor Stall)
Per Day
$
29.30
$
30.20
$
30.95
Private Rentals
- Additional hydro rates, electric service rates may apply.
Per Day Rental Rate
Per Day
$
513.65
$
529.05
$
542.30
Blocking of Parking Spots (Monday - Friday)
Per Permit per
Spot
$
14.00
$
14.40
$
14.75
Parking lot usage
Per Hour
$
61.90
$
63.75
$
65.35
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Per Hour Surcharge (for use beyond regular business hours, subject to change)
Monday to Saturday
Per Hour
$
40.00
$
41.20
$
42.25
Sunday
Per Hour
$
53.35
$
54.95
$
56.30
Parks and Playing Fields
City Tree Removal and Replacement
City Tree Removal and Replacement
Per Tree
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Permit to Injure or Destroy a City or shared tree (first tree)
Per Tree
$
112.05
$
115.40
$
118.30
Permit to Injure or Destroy a City or shared tree (each
additional tree after the first)
Per Tree
$
56.00
$
57.70
$
59.15
Tree Replacement (does not include costs of removal)
60mm caliper
Per Tree
$
438.35
$
451.50
$
462.80
70mm caliper
Per Tree
$
503.35
$
518.45
$
531.40
80mm caliper
Per Tree
$
568.40
$
585.45
$ 600.10
100mm caliper
Per Tree
$
698.45
$
712.40
$
726.65
120mm caliper
Per Tree
$
1,606.50
$
1,638.65
$
1,671.40
In excess of 120mm caliper (to be evaluated individually by
the staff)
Per Tree
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Clearing of Diseased Fruit Trees on Private Lots
(Administration fee 10% of overhead to a maximum of
$100.00)
Per Tree
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Memorial Tree
Per Tree
$
674.75
$
695.00
$
712.35
Memorial Benches (Including Required Concrete Pad)
Port Dalhousie Style
Per Bench
$
3,847.30
$
3,962.70
$
4,061.75
Parkway Style
Per Bench
$
2,871.10
$
2,957.25
$
3,031.20
Elizabethan Style
Per Bench
$
3,560.50
$
3,667.30
$
3,759.00
Maglin Bench
Per Bench
$
2,871.10
$
2,957.25
$
3,031.20
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Horticulture Display Rental
1 Pot
Per Pot
$
93.55
$
96.35
$
98.75
2 Pots
Per Pot
$
175.80
$
181.05
$
185.60
3 Pots
Per Pot
$
245.40
$
252.75
$
259.05
4 Pots
Per Pot
$
303.60
$
312.70
$
320.50
Each additional pot beyond four (4)
Per Pot
$
76.45
$
78.75
$
80.70
Park Access For Personal Use
Park Restoration Fee
Does Not Exist
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Park Permit (Small Picnics, Photos)
Photography/Small Picnic (20 people or less)
Per Hour
$
39.95
$
41.15
$
42.20
General/Basic Reservations
1/2 Day Basic Rental
Per Day
$
102.70
$
105.80
$
108.45
Full Day Basic Rental
Per Day
$
194.10
$
199.90
$
204.90
Pavillion Reservation Fee
Hydro usage in Pavillion during reservation (small events
under 149)
Per Day
$
40.10
$
41.30
$
42.35
Instructional Class - For Profit (fees charged)
Per Hour
$
28.50
$
29.35
$
30.10
Mobile Vending Cart Park Permit
Per Month
$
285.35
$
293.90
$
301.25
Pavilion Rental -1/2 Day
Per Day
$
128.25
$
130.80
$
133.40
Pavilion Rental - Full Day
Per Half Day
$
256.45
$
261.60
$
266.85
Service Club Sign
Per Location per
$
142.60
$
146.90
$
150.55
year
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Special Events (outdoor open spaces e.g. park, parking surfaces)
- Special events are defined as: renting three (3) or more amenities in a park and/or having an expected attendance of over 150 people and/or serve alcohol
and/or are public or private and/or include parades
- For large picnics, family reunions, and events with less than
50 people refer to General/Basic Reservations for details.
Special Event Permit Fee
(Daily rate, plus out-of-pocket expenses ie: extra staff
equipment, park reinstatement, garbage pickup, hydro at
cost.)
Per Day
$
747.15
$
769.55
$
788.80
Non-Profit Daycamp Rental Rates
Per Day
$
176.20
$
181.50
$
186.05
Bleacher Rental (subject to availability and approval)
Per Day
$
211.40
$
217.75
$
223.20
Bleacher delivery charge
Per Bleacher
$
845.25
$
870.60
$
892.35
Special Event Staffing Fee
Per Event
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Lock One Commons Stage Rental -1/2 Day
Per Half Day
$
128.25
$
130.80
$
133.40
Lock One Commons Stage Rental - Full Day
Per Day
$
256.45
$
261.60
$
266.85
Playing Fields - Seasonal Rentals
Type A Fields
- Fields include: Berkley Park, Grantham Lions Park, Lancaster Park, Lester B. Pearson Park, West Park, Community Park, Alex Mackenzie Park, Grapeview
Park, and Joseph McCaffery Park.
- Type A fields are lighted diamonds or fields that are fenced, may have washrooms, bleachers and are lined as per schedules.
- Prime time hours are from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends During non-prime hours, users pay Type B Rates.
Adults
Per Hour
$
39.40
$
40.60
$
41.60
Minors
Per Hour
$
13.15
$
13.55
$
13.90
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2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Type B Fields
- Fields include: Bermuda Park, Bogart Street Park, Grantham Avenue Park, Guy Road Park, Kernahan Park, Realty Park, Trapper Leo Park, West Park,
Cambria Drive Park, Catherine Street Park, Myles W. Pic Leeson Park, Linlake Park, Woodgale Park, Fitzgerlad Park, John Dempsey Park, Walkinshaw Park,
Cameron Park, Douglas Park, and St. Patrick's Park.
- Type B fields are maintained on a regular basis, have bleachers and are lined as per schedules.
Adults
Per Hour
$
36.65
$
37.75
$
38.70
Minors
Per Hour
$
9.30
$
9.60
$
9.85
Type C Fields
- Fields include: Eastport Park, Fairhaven Park, Lakeview Park, Secord Woods Park, and Shauna Park.
- Type C fields are not lined and suitable for practice.
Adults
Per Hour
$
18.35
$
18.90
$
19.35
Minors (minimum 3 hours per night)
Per Hour
$
2.95
$
3.05
$
3.15
Playing Fields - Tournament Use
Type A Fields
- Type A fields are lighted diamonds or fields that are fenced, may have washrooms, bleachers and are lined as per schedules.
Adults
Per Hour
$
56.60
$
58.30
$
59.75
Minors
Per Hour
$
16.50
$
17.00
$
17.40
Type B Fields
- Type B fields are maintained on a regular basis, have bleachers and are lined as per schedules.
Adults
Per Hour
$
52.15
$
53.70
$
55.05
Minors
Per Hour
$
13.40
$
13.80
$
14.15
Other - Tournament Use
Tournament Additional Lining
Per Hour
$
15.50
$
15.95
$
16.35
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Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Artificial Turf
- Artificial Turf rental prices depend on the rental date and time of week.
- Prime-Time Hours: Monday to Friday (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
- Non-Prime Hours: Monday to Friday (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
- Kiwanis Field is the only artificial turf field.
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
-Staff overtime charges may apply to any scheduled changes adding time with less than 72 hours notice.
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Youth Group Prime
Per Hour
$
80.00
$
82.40
$
84.45
Youth Group Non-Prime
Per Hour
$
63.95
$
65.85
$
67.50
Adults Prime
Per Hour
$
123.00
$
126.70
$
129.85
Adults Non-Prime
Per Hour
$
91.30
$
94.05
$
96.40
Commercial, Private Clubs, For Profit - Prime
Per Hour
$
210.65
$
216.95
$
222.35
Commercial, Private Clubs, For Profit - Non-Prime
Per Hour
$
144.90
$
149.25
$
153.00
Scoreboard
Per Hour
$
6.95
$
7.15
$
7.35
Soccer Dressing Room - (Half Football/A or B)
Per Booking per
day
$
20.25
$
20.85
$
21.35
Football Dressing Room - (Half Football/A or B)
Per Booking per
day
$
29.60
$
30.50
$
31.25
Miscellaneous Field Fees
Lighting
Per Hour
$
20.10
$
20.70
$
21.20
Use of Dressing Rooms - Casual Use
Per Season - Adults
Per Season
$
185.05
$
190.60
$
195.35
Per Season - Minors
Per Season
$
109.70
$
113.00
$
115.80
Exclusive Seasonal Use/Location/Room
Per Season
$
726.30
$
748.10
$
766.80
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Concession Booth
Fee Per Hour
Per Hour
$
27.45
$
28.25
$
28.95
Fee Per Day
Per Day
$
103.55
$
106.65
$
109.30
Licensed (SOP) Event / Tournament
Per Hour
$
56.10
$
57.80
$
59.25
Licensed (SOP) Event / Tournament
Per Day
$
212.45
$
218.80
$
224.25
Food and Beverage Park Permit
Food Truck and Mobile Vending Cart Park Permit
Per Month
$
432.25
$
445.20
$
456.35
Environmental Fee
Per Location
$
517.50
$
533.00
$
546.30
Special Occasion Permit
Liquor Licence Server with Food and Beverage Server
Per Day
$
119.85
$
123.45
$
126.55
Party Rates and Fees
Facility Cleaning Fee
Per Event
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Port Daihousie Harbour
- These rates and fees represent municipal Port Daihousie Harbour rates and fees. These services are currently provided by the Port Daihousie Yacht Club, as
such, municipal rates may differ from posted rates.
Transient Dockage - Per Foot, Per 24 Hours, Without Hydro
Per Day
$
2.05
$
2.10
$
2.15
Transient Dockage - Per Foot, Per 24 Hours, With Hydro
Per Day
$
2.40
$
2.45
$
2.50
Flat Rate 3 Hours Maximum
Per Permit
$
8.20
$
8.45
$
8.65
Dock Reservation Fee/Cancellation Charge
Per Permit
$
13.20
$
13.60
$
13.95
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Commercial Passenger Vessel
Per Foot/Per Season (April 1 to October 15)
Per Foot per
season
$
110.50
$
113.80
$
116.65
Per Foot of Dockage Leased
Per Foot per
Month
$ 18.80
$
19.35
$
19.85
Per Day of Dockage Leased (Off Season)
Per Day
$
26.40
$
27.20
$
27.90
Per Day of Dockage (April 1 to October 15)
Per Day
$
125.50
$
129.25
$
132.50
Use of Hydro
Per Season
$
244.85
$
252.20
$
258.50
Cross Lake Passenger Service
Per Lineal Foot of Dockage Leased
Per Month
$
9.30
$
9.60
$
9.85
Recreation Programs
» Program costs may vary.
Adult Program 18 years + (per hour, per class)
Per Hour
$
10.30
$
10.60
$
10.85
Adult Single Entry
Per Class
$
4.85
$
5.00
$
5.15
Children's Program
Children's Program, (0-14 years) (per hour, per class)
Per Hour
$
6.85
$
7.05
$
7.25
Child Single Entry
Per Class
$
3.15
$
3.25
$
3.35
Youth Programs
Youth Program, (15-17 years) (per hour, per class)
Per Hour
$
8.00
$
8.25
$
8.45
Youth Single Entry
Per Class
$
-
$
-
$
-
Older Adult Programs
Older Adults' Centre Card * (January - December)
Per Person per
$
60.75
$
62.55
$
64.10
season
- For individuals 50 + years, valid only at Older Adults' Centres and Community Centres Older Adults' Drop-in Programs.
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Purchased January 1 to March 31
Per Person per
season
$
60.75
$
62.55
$
64.10
Purchased April 1 to June 30
Per Person per
season
$
45.65
$
47.00
$
48.15
Purchased July 1 to September 31
Per Person per
season
$
30.55
$
31.45
$
32.25
Purchased October 1 to December 31
Per Person per
season
$
15.35
$
15.80
$ 16.20
Older Adult Membership-over 90 years of age, corresponding
fee is no charge.
Per Person per
season
$
$
$
Older Adult (with membership)
Per Class
$
2.30
$
2.35
$
2.40
Older Adult (non-member)
Per Class
$
3.65
$
3.75
$
3.85
Family Programs
Family - Single Entry
Per Class
$
12.85
$
13.25
$
13.60
Volleyball and Tennis Courts
Court Rate
Per Hour
$
9.75
$
10.05
$
10.30
Tennis Court Rentals
Adult Lessons Per Hour (Permit Required)
Per Hour
$
15.40
$
15.85
$
16.25
Children Lessons Per Hour (Permit Required)
Per Hour
$
7.30
$
7.50
$
7.70
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2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
St Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Centre
- Prices may vary by age group. The age groups are as follows unless specified otherwise:
- Adults: 20 to 59 years old.
- Older Adults: 60 years and older.
- Students: 14 to 19 years old, including post-secondary students who can present a valid student card.
- Children: 6 to 13 years old and accompanied by a guardian (either a student, adult or Older Adult).
- Prices may vary based on an individuals residence. A local resident is defined as someone having a local mailing address within the City of St. Catharines.
- Prices may vary based on the type of organization. The organization types are:
- Non-Profit: a recognized charitable organization, including museums, or for private study or personal use.
- Commercial: a for-profit organization or activities relating to promotion, publicity, or distribution.
Museum Gallery Admission Fee (donations accepted)
Per Person
$
$
$
Curatorial Services
- Includes Conservation Services, Consultation and Search Fees, Research Fees, and Filming and Videography etc. (1 hour minimum charge plus cost of
Archival Supplies as applicable).
Curatorial Services
Per Hour
$
35.05
$
36.10
$
37.00
Digital Reproductions and Photo Orders
* Photos are 8" x 10" or JPEGs (at 300 dpi) on CD, for rush orders add 50%.
Digital Reproductions and Photo Orders
Per Image
$
40.75
$
41.95
$
43.00
Special orders
Per Order
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Reproduction of high resolution digital image of an existing
scan
Per Image
$
19.80
$
20.40
$
20.90
- Up to 12 images per year from the St. Catharines Standard Collection at no cosl for the St. Catharines Standard.
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Pa'd by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Reproduction and Exhibition License
- Discounts will be applied to consultation and search fees, curatorial services, digital reproductions and photo orders, filming and videography as follows:
- 10% to all museum membership holders, volunteers and staff.
- 10% to donors for reproductions of artifacts donated.
Reproductions and Exhibition Licence
Per Image
$
7.00
$
7.20
$
7.40
Photocopies
Per Page
$
0.50
$
0.50
$
0.50
Copies sent via electronic file transfer
Per Page for PDF
$
0.50
$
0.50
$
0.50
Curated Exhibit Program - frame/print rental
Per Image
$
11.05
$
11.40
$
11.70
Archival Supplies
- Includes acid free tissue paper, cotton gloves, packing boxes etc.)
Catalogue unit price, plus shipping and HST
-
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Public Programming
Educational Kit Rentals
- Only one kit may be rented at a time, and all kits must be pic ked up by the user as deliveries are not offered.
Large Kits
Per 1.5 Weeks
$
47.00
$
48.45
$
49.65
Medium Kits
Per 1.5 Weeks
$
29.00
$
29.95
$
30.70
Small Kits
Per 1.5 Weeks
$
22.50
$
23.00
$
23.50
Travelling Museum Outreach Program
In-School Outreach Program
Per Person
$
5.00
$
5.10
$
5.25
Looking Back St. Catharines Program
Per Program
$ 22.00
$
22.75
$
23.30
Travelling Museum Outreach Program for Schools with the
City of St. Catharines
-
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
For Outreach programmes outside St. Catharines
-
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
2024
2025
2026
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Pa'd by Customer Fee Paid by Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges before Surcharges
Membership Fees
- Membership entitles users to a monthly subscription to Tales of the Twelve Newsletter, a 10% savings on selected items in the gift shop, a 10% discount on
Curatorial Services and advance notice of upcoming special events and preferred rates for specials programs.
One Year Membership_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Adult
Per Year
$
29.00
$
29.95
$
30.70
Family
Per Year
$
35.00
$
36.10
$
37.00
Older Adults
Per Year
$
21.00
$
21.65
$
22.20
Students (full-time)
Per Year
$
20.00
$
20.50
$
21.00
Two Year Membership
Adult
Per Two Years
$
52.40
$
54.00
$
55.35
Family
Per Two Years
$
64.10
$
66.05
$
67.70
Older Adults
Per Two Years
$
35.05
$
36.10
$
37.00
Students (full-time)
Per Two Years
$
29.10
$
29.95
$
30.70
Kids
Museum Kids Subscription Box
Flat Fee
$
50.85
$
52.40
$
53.70
- Cultivate a love of history with this exciting history subscription box for kids. A new box comes every three months, filled with educational activities. Boxes are
designed for children aged 7-11. Each box includes: the Take & Create Magazine, instructions for activities, craft supplies and materials (except scissors).
Subscriptions are $42 + tax for a one-year, 4-box subscription. Shipping in Canada included. Please contact us to arrange for international shipping. Boxes will
ship mid-month beginning March, June, September, and December.
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2024
2025
Fee Title
Unit of Measure Fee Pa'd bY Customer Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges before Surcharges
Tours
- Mandatory chaperones policy is as follows:
- 1:8 for elementary groups.
- 1:12 for secondary groups.
- Bus drivers, tour operators and chaperones are entitled to complimentary passes.
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
- Regular hours of operation includes one Tour guide for each group of 20.
- Guided Tours (Docent Led Tours of the Museum Gallery).
- Tours of the gallery fall within three categories: Follow the North Star, Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum, Welland Canals.
Older Adults
Per Person
$
5.70
$
5.85
$
6.00
Adult
Per Person
$
5.70
$
5.85
$
6.00
Children Elementary
Per Person
$
5.00
$
5.15
$
5.30
Educational Programmes (per student)
- Includes a guided tour with a docent based on specific links to the Ontario Curriculum. These programs also include an additional activity based on the age
group of the students.______________
Students
Per Person
$
5.00
$
5.15
$
5.25
Day at the Museum (half day)
Per Person
$ 10.80
$
11.15
$
11.40
Day at the Museum (full day)
Per Person
$
16.25
$
16.75
$
17.15
Curated Exhibit Program
Per Group
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Job Specific Costing
Video Viewing
- Video viewing includes use of the Burgoyne Room for one hour.
Booking Per Group
Per Group
$
29.05
$
29.90
$
30.65
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Rates and Fees 2024 - 2026
Fee Title
2024
Unit of Measure Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2025
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
2026
Fee Paid by Customer
before Surcharges
Program Drop in Fee (Per Person Per Activity)
Adult
Per Person
$
11.00
$
11.40
$
11.70
Child
Per Person
$
5.50
$
5.70
$
5.85
Adult Membership Rate (No Charge)
Per Person
$
-
$
-
$
-
Child Membership Rate (No Charge)
Per Person
$
-
$
-
$
-
Museum School Program
Per Person
$
684.90
$
705.45
$
723.10
Guided Spirit Walks at Victoria Lawn Cemetery
Per Person
$
16.00
$
16.50
$
16.90
Family History Workshop
Per Person
$
55.00
$
56.65
$
58.00
Morning Star Mill
Morning Star Mill Drop in Program
Per Person
$
11.25
$
11.60
$
11.90
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