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About Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
Welcome to the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course—a premier World Rowing class A venue located on Martindale Pond in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Ontario. Known for hosting the storied Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and prestigious international events, this course is set up to accommodate thousands of spectators with strong on-site amenities and easy access for athletes, fans, and families. Below you’ll find a practical overview to help you secure your seats, plan parking and transport, and discover nearby hotels and dining options.
Whether you’re following the annual regatta or visiting for a Megaworlds-style championship, we’ve got you covered with straightforward information and reliable recommendations to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Venue highlights: 2,200-metre eight-lane rowing course, water depth around 3.5 meters, and a modernized Henley Rowing Centre opened in 2022. The Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand seats about 2,500 spectators, providing great views of the action on the water. Free parking is available on Henley Island, with a shuttle service to the Grandstand during regattas. Access points include two spectator gates on Henley Island and a Grandstand gate on Main Street. For those traveling by public transit, St. Catharines Transit serves the area, though major events often feature spectator shuttles and defined access routes.
When you’re planning your visit, consider nearby hotels and dining to make the most of your trip. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotels and restaurants to help you secure comfortable stays and convenient meals during your event.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course sits on Martindale Pond in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Ontario (address for Henley Island is 70 Island Drive; Grandstand on Main Street).
- Course specs: 2,200 metres long, eight lanes (each 13.5 m wide), water depth ~3.5 m; World Rowing class A venue.
- Seating capacity: Craig Swayze Memorial Grandstand seats about 2,500 spectators.
- Parking and access: Free parking on Henley Island; shuttle service to the Grandstand during regattas; two spectator gates on Henley Island plus a Grandstand gate on Main Street.
- Transit: Public transit service to the site is limited; major events have spectator shuttles and defined access; local transit info is via St. Catharines Transit.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn by Hilton St. Catharines/Niagara, Best Western Niagara, Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines, plus options like Residence & Conference Centre – Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Notable events hosted: Royal Canadian Henley Regatta (annual), World Rowing Championships (1970, 1999, 2024 Mega Worlds), 2015 Pan American Games, 2022 Canada Games.
- Renamed/demolished: The site was modernized with a new Henley Rowing Centre opened in 2022; no demolition of the course has been reported.