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176 ST. PAUL Street

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 3M2

$179,900

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Listed 13 days ago · MLS® X13871104

About this home

Exceptional turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines' vibrant culinary and entertainment district. Located on St. Paul Street near James, surrounded by acclaimed restaurants and nightlife in a walkable downtown recently ranked #9 on Time Out's 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World for 2026. Major year-round traffic generators include the Meridian Centre, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, Brock University's Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts, downtown events and festivals, and Niagara's internationally recognized wine and culinary tourism industry. Purpose-designed for restaurant use and comprehensively rebuilt from the studs under permits and engineering, with Parker Architects involved from design through completion. Major infrastructure was upgraded, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas services and sprinkler system. The commercial kitchen and equipment package was professionally sourced through Advantage Restaurant Supply and selected specifically for the operation. The beautifully finished main level features an open commercial kitchen, dining room, custom bar, accessible washroom and seasonal front patio. A dedicated lower level provides private dining/event space, its own washrooms, prep and service areas, walk-in refrigeration and additional storage. Further lower-level space provides service/storage areas and a rear walkout. Currently licensed for 56 occupants on the main level plus 36 in the lower seating lounge, with a BYOW endorsement. Extensive commercial cooking, refrigeration, prep, bar and service equipment included. An outstanding opportunity to introduce a new concept without the substantial time and capital required to recreate a restaurant of this calibre. New lease to be negotiated with landlord. Liquor licensing subject to AGCO approval.

Details

Type
Sale Of Business
Lot
21 × 77.55 ft
Garage
None
Kitchens
0
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown
Municipality
St. Catharines

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Closed
Air conditioning
Yes

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Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Located on St. Paul St between Queen and James
Business type
Restaurant

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 58 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest park: Merritt Park (400 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • French Elite Montessori Private8 min walk
  • St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%    11 min walk
  • École élémentaire catholique Immaculée-Conception French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 31%    12 min walk
  • Ridley College Private17 min walk

Secondary

  • St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%    16 min walk
  • St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic1.6 km
  • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%    2.1 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

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Who lives here postal area L2R

Owners / renters
50% / 50%
Median household income
$61,200
Average age
42
Children under 15
14%
Homes
49% detached, 13% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
25,558

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.5%, Arabic 0.9%, Mandarin 0.4%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Niagara Peninsula Conservation’s mapping.

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Safety

Crime Severity Index for Niagara Region (St. Catharines) police: 54 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Niagara Peninsula Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 55 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 406200 m

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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