City Guide 2011 - City of St.Catharines

downtown & shopping
offer than in Market Square, open all
year round. Sample foods from around
the world and our own backyards all
under one roof. Pick up fresh flowers,
pastries, cheeses and veggies; there’s
always something new to try!
Downtown St. Catharines is the hub
of the city, and the starting point for a
boutique shopping experience. Tailored
boutiques abound, with those offering
handmade jewellery, fashionable
clothing and shoes, home accessories
and unique gifts. Try Honey’s or
Verity for clothing, or the Boot Shop,
a cornerstone for high-quality, well
designed shoes and accessories.
Heritage buildings line the streets in
the core, making for a picturesque
shopping experience. Pick up a copy of
the St. Catharines Tour and Trail Guide
for a shopping map of the downtown.
Home to a newly energized arts and
culture district, our city centre offers art
galleries, art festivals and live theatre.
Take a trip downtown and immerse
yourself in the cultural revolution! From
singing to dancing, music to theatre,
there’s something for every artistic taste.
Downtown is home to the Yates Street
Heritage District, some of the oldest
buildings in the city. For architecture
enthusiasts, a tour of the area is a must.
Running along the banks of the Twelve
Mile Creek, this area was first developed
in the late 1800’s-early 1900’s.
We know food in St. Catharines, and
there’s no better place to experience all
our local farmers and artisans have to
Grab a picnic lunch and soak up the
atmosphere in Montebello Park, a
green retreat within the walls of our
city. In 1887, the park was designed
by Frederick Law Olmstead, one of
the designers of New York’s Central
Park. The park is home to group fitness
classes, pick-up sports games, and a
rose garden featuring 1300 bushes.
Stop by for one of many Festivals held
in the park including the Niagara Grape
& Wine Festival, The Niagara Folk Arts
Festival or The Rotary Rib Fest.
When the sun goes down, our
downtown plays host to fun seekers
looking to enjoy live music from jazz
to alternative in many of our clubs
and restaurants. Visit the Merchant Ale
House to enjoy a fresh and unique brew
like apricot, pumpkin or strawberry,
while you listen to an acoustic guitar
set. Or check out Stella’s, an upscale
lounge with an extensive martini menu
and intimate private seating.
For those seeking a more relaxed
experience, our quiet piano bars and
lounges will provide the right balance
for you…it’s all in St. Catharines.
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