St. Catharines is situated on Lake Ontario, at the northern end of the Welland Ship Canal. St. Catharines is a port city, as well as a commercial and manufacturing center. It is located in a fertile fruit-growing area. Major products include transportation equipment, fabricated metal, paper, ships, processed food, and wine. Emerging areas of economic importance in St. Catharines include medical, computer, and call center services. A 2006 real estate survey has estimated the population of St. Catharines, Ontario at 390,317.