August 2019 Newsletter

AUGUST 2019 NEWSLETTER

ST. CATHARINES DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

Eclectic shopping, diverse dining, live entertainment and a leading edge arts and culture scene are just some of the reasons you'll want to DO IT ALL DOWNTOWN. Visit our Events Page frequently to see how you can DO MORE IN THE CORE in Downtown St. Catharines.

Shop, dine and play for less with Downtown Deals. Check back often as new deals are added throughout the month. These ready to redeem offers are refreshed regularly, so check back often for ways to save when you DO MORE IN THE CORE.

There will be road closures in Downtown St. Catharines on or about August 11 to 13 due to filming taking place. Once we have confirmed dates, times, and streets affected, we will post a notification on our website under Downtown Updates.

The next phase of renovations at the Ontario Street Parking Garage are set to begin this week and will temporarily close the north-east stairway on William Street. Renovations to the south-east stairway and elevator lobby, closest to the William Street entrance are complete and the stairway is open to the public. One elevator is available to the public. The other elevator will reopen in three weeks. Click here for further information.

Tisha and Carolyn from the Downtown Association recently spent a fun hour with Kathleen and Adrian from the St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre talking about sidewalks for their One Hour in the Past podcast. Listen here!

If you are a business located within our downtown BIA boundaries, please make sure that we have your email address as we are now sending an additional newsletter in the middle of every month specifically for our downtown business members. To confirm if you are on our email list for downtown business members, please contact Carolyn at carolyn@mydowntown.ca

Please note that the St. Catharines Downtown Association office will be closed on Monday August 5 for the Civic Holiday.

Business Announcements

Welcome New Businesses!

Heraki Middle Eastern Bakery is now open at 71 King Street

SASS Fitness Studio is now open at 401 St. Paul Street

Clek Staffing Services, 71 King Street, #206

Ruby Red Beautiful, runner-up in the Win This Space competition, is scheduled to open this summer at 28 James Street

Happy Anniversary!

Ryson's United Studios of Music is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Join them on Saturday August 17 for music, cake, conversation and information about music lessons, products and services at Ryson's.

Are you looking for delicious ribs, great music and fun for the whole family? Check out the St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest at Montebello Park in Downtown St. Catharines from Friday August 2 to Monday August 5. It’s Niagara’s biggest and best summer festival taking place every Civic Holiday Weekend in August. Admission to the park is free and there is continuous live music from noon until 11pm.

#domoreinthecore #downtownSTC

Do you dare? Come explore the history and haunted tales of our downtown.

Our 2019 Full Moon Ghost Walk season is underway with the next walk taking place on Thursday August 15, 2019.

Our guided Ghost Walks in Downtown St. Catharines are held every month from spring through fall under the glow of the full moon, and on multiple nights in late October. Visit our website for more information.

#domoreinthecore #ghostwalk

Multiple-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas brings his Chip Tooth Tour, supporting his fourth solo album Chip Tooth Smile, to the Meridian Centre in Downtown St. Catharines on Saturday August 24. Featuring special guest Max Frost.

Tickets still available at Ticketmaster or call the Meridian Centre Box Office.

#domoreinthecore

Summer's here and it's time again for Downtown D'Lish! From August 16 to 31, participating restaurants in Downtown St. Catharines are offering special fixed-price lunch and dinner menus. Tempt your tastebuds and try something new! Visit our website for a full list of participating restaurants (D'Lish menus coming in early August).

#DTDLish #domoreinthecore