Niagara - Your New Home
Niagara combines the conveniences of urban living, with the comforts of rural life.
Reasons to Locate to Niagara
Entertainment, Festivals, Shopping and Education
Within a 20 minute drive, you can access:
It's More Affordable in Niagara - Housing Costs
Niagara’s housing costs are very affordable compared to other locations within southern Ontario and the GTA market.
| House Type |
Sq. Ft |
Bedrooms |
Bathrooms |
Garages |
Price Range |
Townhouse |
1,000 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
$99,000 - $131,000 |
Detached Bungalow |
1,200 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
$155,000 - $170,000 |
Detached 2-Storey |
2,000 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
$230,000 - $251,000 |
Detached 2-Storey |
3,000 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
$325,000 - $355,000 |
Compare Niagara’s property taxes with other areas.
Quality of Life
Your decision to make Niagara your new home is based on more than finances.
Health Care
Health care facilities include six hospitals, (over 800 beds) and other medicine facilities for urgent-care and drop-in clinics. Other related health facilities in Niagara include the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre (124 beds) and the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (Grimsby).
Education
Niagara College and Brock University offer full and part-time studies at multiple campuses located in St. Catharines, Welland, Thorold and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Other publicly-funded post-secondary institutions are also located throughout the area.
Child Care
Over 200 licensed Child Care and Home Care Centres offer you many options for care for from newborn to 6 year-old children. By September 2012, over 60 public, catholic and French schools will over full-day learning for 4 and 5 year olds.
Festivals and Culture
Niagara is made up of 12 cities and towns, a mix of large-urban and country-rural environments.
View over 350 photos submitted by residents, showcasing Niagara’s parks, trails, heritage and festivities.
20% of our community speaks a second language, indicating a vibrant, diverse community who host festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
Many Wine Festivals take place throughout the year to celebrate our region’s growing award-winning wine industry.
The Folk Arts Council includes representatives from all of the ethno-cultural communities of Niagara. Since inception, the Council has grown to become a vital Multicultural Centre in the community.
Tourism Niagara provides more information about activities and upcoming events.
Entertainment and Recreation
See a play at Shaw Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake or attend a headline act at Niagara Falls’ two Casinos.
Enjoy a summer afternoon of music in many of our municipal parks and cultural centres.
Indoor water parks, Marineland, Executive Golf courses, Hobby farms, the Falls and War of 1812 sites offer residents a wide variety of options to satisfy akids and adults.
Shopping and Farmers Markets
St. Catharines’ Pen Centre is Niagara’s largest mall with over 170 shops, services and restaurants. Niagara Falls offers shopping and factory outlets for great deals.
There are nine farmer’s markets located in the region – opened year-round or seasonal during the summer months of harvest.