TOP 5 PROS & CONS of Moving to St. Catharines 2023 | Living in St. Catharines

[@silversparrow6656]

Born and raised there - left at the age of 33 back in 2008, and I've never moved back. St. Catharines is like the "Flint Michigan" of Canada: An economically depressed small city that used to be part of the auto manufacturing boom in that corner of the continent. Now it's a commuter town, and there's hardly a good job to be found in the city. It's been a long time since there ever was such prosperity there. I've only been back twice in 14 years, and both times it was enough to shock the homesickness out of me.

[@openshot]

I was born and raised in st catharines left 4 years ago to Edmonton alberta because I couldn't find work near by or couldn't afford a car to drive an hour to a job. I will never move back to st catharines or the niagara region only. Only way I would move back if I won the lottery and 30 minutes away from the city's on a farm land

[@ImTheBlade65]

I’m a Canadian registered nurse who’s been living & working in the USA for the past 27 years. I was thinking of returning to my home. I know I’ll find work as the nursing shortage is bad there. I’d like to live near or outside the city and work at the area hospitals. I have so many fond memories of drinking coffee in cafes & checking out the local bands etc. I actually used to live in Welland, but really preferred going to St. Cats & NOTL. Great video!

[@livinginniagara]

Hi John! Thanks for checking out my channel. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! There's no question that you can find work in your field here. We share the Welland connection, as I lived there for almost 25 years! Please feel free to reach out anytime if you'd like to chat further about your possible move. Happy to help!! 🤙🏻

[@ImTheBlade65]

@@livinginniagara Hey man thanks! I’m getting very excited! I thought it would be difficult but I’m finding it’s going to be very easy. Bring a copy of my drivers abstract from the DMV down here, renew my Ontario driver’s license, open a bank account and get an apartment! It’s actually much easier than all the immigration hoops that I have had to negotiate down here. Plus the great added benefit of no longer having to pay exorbitant fees for healthcare insurance! I’m fortunately very healthy so that’s a huge plus. I’ll be driving home from Arizona, probably in the late spring so I have about 3 or 4 months to liquidate everything and prepare for the big move. So exciting!

[@livinginniagara]

@@ImTheBlade65 That's awesome John! Keep me posted on your journey, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!

[@ImTheBlade65]

@@livinginniagara Thanks man, I really appreciate that. You’ll be a great information resource for me! Chat again soon! John.

[@arunchacko6177]

Your video has been very helpful. I am watching from Saskatchewan and looking to move to St Catharines in the coming months.

[@livinginniagara]

Thanks Arun, appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to connect with me anytime! [e-mail]

[@ryanz486]

Sadly the homeless and drug issue is something pretty much every city over 50,000 is dealing with now. I live closer to Port D. so you don't see it here, but pretty much whenever I ride down St Paul, I'll see people openly using and dealing. I'd also list as a pro, the city is fairly compact in size. Despite it becoming more congested over the last couple of years, it's quite easy and quick to bike/walk to places.

[@rohanabrahamshine1198]

cool informative video

[@mattblasioli1171]

There's a drug and homeless issue in St Catharines? Didn't notice... Great video Andrew!!

[@MindTravelsChannel]

Nice video. Can't say that the downtown is a pro for St. Catharines. It still needs vast improvements, especially in residential dwellings, ground level retail, commercial rent, facades, etc.

[@livinginniagara]

I agree, downtown certainly has its challenges. It takes progressive property owners to spend money improving old buildings to create great places to attract businesses! It’s definitely a work in progress!

[@MindTravelsChannel]

@@livinginniagara At least Brock University, the theatre, and Meridian Centre have lifted the downtown significantly.

[@livinginniagara]

@@MindTravelsChannel 100%!!! Absolute game changers for the downtown core.

[@waqaskhann91]

Hi I'm looking for some help buying a place in St ct and have some questions

[@livinginniagara]

Hi Waqas. Happy to help! Please email me your contact info, and let's schedule a call! [e-mail]

[@antonydharani7087]

Bro Im going to put my admission on Brock university so What about living cost and Can you tell me about that University...

[@vg3348]

Living in Niagara falls and paying for tourism is my absolute favorite part 🤮