The St. Catharines Photographic Club organizes outings throughout the year, offering members opportunities to capture images, exchange photography tips, and build friendships through shared experiences.
We encourage everyone to join — whether to practice new techniques or simply enjoy a fun day out!
Upcoming Outings
Past Outings
Sunday – April 19 at 2:00 pm
Outing to the Floral Showhouse Orchid Display & Mount Carmel Winery
May 2nd
Friday to Sunday, October 17–19, 2025
Long Point Weekend & Saw-whet Owl Banding
Location: Long Point Provincial Park (Monarch’s Rest & Firefly Campgrounds)
Cathy has booked a new trip to Long Point for October 17–23. If you are interested in joining us on the weekend of October 17–19, please email president@stcphotoclub.ca. If you are camping, book directly with Parks Ontario as spots are limited. The Turtle Dunes campground (where we all camped previously) is closed Oct 1, but Monarch’s Rest & Firefly remain open.
Special Event – Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 6:00 PM
The Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) runs a Saw-whet Owl banding program open to the public in the evenings in October around the new moon when it is darkest. This year, the new moon begins on October 21, and our club will attend on October 18.
Fun fact: in 2024, LPBO banded 302 Northern Saw-whet Owls and 6 Eastern Screech Owls during October! Cathy plans on attending and encourages owl enthusiasts to join — this is a must-see experience. More details will follow when updated on their website.
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Niagara Falls Club Fall Seminar
Location: 2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls
Guest Speaker: Alyce Bender from Tamron
Registration is now open.
Cost: $70 per person.
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Wednesday and Thursday, November 5 + 6, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Profusion sponsored by Vistek in downtown Toronto
Location: MTCC Hall B, 255 Front St. W, Toronto
View the presenters here.
We will be going as a group on Thursday, Nov 6 – email members@stcphotoclub.ca if you plan to attend.
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Friday, September 19
Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey
Time: 11AM
Cost: $25 Adult, $22 Seniors
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Burlington
World-renowned flower show Fleurs de Villes arrives at Royal Botanical Gardens Canada with their stunning floral exhibition, Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey – a spectacular fresh floral celebration inspired by the famed period drama, created by talented floral artists from the GTA.
Royal Botanic Garden website: Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey
Please email president@stcphotoclub.ca if you plan to attend and we will send you location details.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 10:00 AM
Scavenger Hunt in Port Dalhousie
Leah will provide us with a list of clues on locations. We solve the clues and take a photo!
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Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Astro Shoot with Brad Wood
Location: Port Colborne with Brad Wood
Meetup in the late afternoon, have a pot luck, and then do an evening astro shoot. More details to follow! Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this outing.
Please email president@stcphotoclub.ca if you plan to attend and we will send you location details.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025 – 7:15 PM (Mother’s Day)
Moonrise Behind the Point Abino Lighthouse
Location: Centennial Park – Cedar Bay Beach, 2767 Vimy Rd, Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V3
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 7:30 to 8:30 PM
St. Barnabas Church Photography Evening
Location: 33 Queenston Street, St. Catharines
We’ll have full lighting access. Tripods are allowed. Please keep cameras bagged until inside the church out of respect for other groups. Bring a flash or battery lights if possible. Meetup at Tim Hortons afterward!
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Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 3:00 to 8:00 PM
Halton County Radial Railway – Christmas on the Rails
Location: Halton County Radial Railway Museum
Ride vintage streetcars through a winter wonderland! Festive decorations, Santa sightings, and hot drinks available. Weather permitting, tickets sold at the door.
- Adult: $24.00
- Senior (65+): $22.00
- Youth (10–17): $18.00
- Child (4–9): $12.00
- Under 4 or over 90: Free
RSVP: Please email president@stcphotoclub.ca if you plan to attend.