It was a packed house this weekend, as thousands of Niagara residents took advantage of the chance to get a preview of the new St. Catharines hospital.

But some walked away disappointed, when NHS officials had to stop admitting people later in the afternoon.

NHS spokesman Brady Wood  says about eight thousand people took the tour.

He says unfortunately,  they had to stop letting cars in the parking lot around 3:30 because it was full to capacity.

For those who missed the tour, they will have to wait until after the hospital opens March 24th for a look at the state of the art facility.