
194 ST. PAUL Street
St. Catharines, Ontario
3,794 sqft • Other
An exceptional leasing opportunity in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, offering unmatched character, visibility, and flexibility in a well-maintained historic two-storey commercial building. Originally constructed as a turn-of-the-century bank, the property features a striking open-concept main floor with high ceilings, excellent natural light, gas fireplace, bar and island area, ample cabinetry, appliances included, a two-piece washroom, and distinctive architectural details including the original bank vault. The space has previously operated as both a café and pizza restaurant and is well suited for food and beverage use, including the potential to open a restaurant or pizzeria, with a wood-burning oven in place and existing furniture such as tables and chairs. The second floor provides additional flexible usable space ideal for offices, meeting rooms, creative or event-style use and includes two two-piece washrooms, a separate shower room with sink, a kitchenette, and multiple storage areas. A full basement offers additional storage and utility space, one parking space is included at the rear, and the property is ideally located just steps from the Meridian Centre, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, and the downtown core's shops, restaurants, and amenities.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School0.7 km
Catholic · Niagara CDSB · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 78% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 18% met the provincial standard
- ÉÉC Immaculée-Conception0.7 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 140 students
Grade 3 reading: 82% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 31% met the provincial standard
- Edith Cavell Public School1.2 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 225 students
Grade 3 reading: 91% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 36% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School1 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 700 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School2.1 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 1025 students
Grade 10 literacy: 91% met the provincial standard
- Denis Morris Catholic High School2.2 km
Catholic · Niagara CDSB · 930 students
Grade 10 literacy: 92% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L2R
- Population
- 25,558
- Private dwellings
- 13,117
- Median age
- 40.4
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $61,200
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Retail in St. Catharines · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $540,000
- Homes sold
- 1,614
- Median days on market
- 26
- Sale-to-list price
- 96.6%
Based on 1,614 recorded sales of retail properties in St. Catharines over the last 12 months.
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