Cicada Music and Arts Festival
Cicada Music and Arts Festival returns to Henley Island in St. Catharines October 5th and 6th, featuring performances by some of Canada’s most acclaimed acts: Half Moon Run, Big Wreck, Serena Ryder, Death From Above 1979, Andy Shauf, The Blue Stones, Dear Rouge, Born Ruffians, Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene, Lowest Of The Low and many more.
Niagara’s biggest independent music festival marks its 5th year in 2024, with musical artists and activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Michelin Guide restaurants in Niagara
One of St. Catharines best new restaurants is carving a niche in the Niagara food scene and beyond. Part restaurant, part butcher; Fat Rabbit in St. Catharines offers a unique dinning experience that’s been catching everyone’s attention since opening in September 2023, including the renowned Michelin Guide.
Photo courtesy of Tara O’Brady
The best fall festivals
From Canada’s largest wine festival to Canada’s largest celebration of arts, culture and heritage and everything in between, some of the best fall festivals in Niagara are here is St. Catharines. There’s something for everyone to enjoy featuring unique experiences and attractions that are totally worth a fall road trip to St. Catharines.
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Celebrate Locktoberfest with beer, brats, and live music at a historic craft brewery in Port Dalhousie. Join the festivities in Port Dalhousie for the ode to beer, with all the trappings of the original festival in Munich. Click our bio link at @lovestc_ for more details.
#lovestc #StCatharines #ocktoberfest #autumn #fallfestivals
Oct 10
Love seeing all the stunning fall colours coming out now in St. Catharines. Our bio link at @lovestc_ has some of our favourite spots for autumn hikes. Check it out and tag us in your posts #lovestc to show us your fall adventures.
📸 @o.connor.photography #StCatharines #autumn #hiking
Oct 9
The annual autumn show of ‘unbe-leaf-able’ colours is starting to happen in St. Catharines. From the vineyards and hiking trails out in the countryside to the tree-filled parks within the city, there’s no shortage of breathtaking views in St. Catharines that will have you felling all the fall vibes.
Not sure where to start your autumn adventure? Our bio link has some of our favourite spots.
📸 @o.connor.photography #StCatharines #autumn #hiking
Oct 7
Gather under the iconic leaves of Maple trees at the White Meadows Farm sugar bush for an “off-season” adventure like no other. Visit the sugar shack, enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride, explore the groomed walking trails through the forest with your guide and finish your tour with a maple syrup tasting.
Our bio link at @lovestc_ has some great farms and farmers markets ready to welcome you this this season.
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Oct 5
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and culture of the Indigenous community through captivating dance performances, soul-stirring music, and exquisite art at the Nurturing Our Roots Traditional Pow Wow. This year’s Pow Wow returns to the Meridian Centre in Downtown St. Catharines on October 5th. Our bio link at @lovestc_ has more details.
📸 @explore.ontario #StCatharines #powwow #autumn #fallfestivals
Oct 4
"A butcher shop that’s also a restaurant, that’s also a wine bar, that’s changing the game in St. Catharines." Yep, that pretty much sums it up for Fat Rabbit ✅
Read more about Fat Rabbit and Niagara`s two other @michelinguide restaurants in our bio link at @lovestc_
📸 Thanks @taraobrady for sharing your photos and experience at @fatrabbit with us!
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Oct 2
Port Dalhousie’s Henley Island isn`t just for world-class rowing crews! This fall’s Cicada Music and Arts Festival brings an incredible lineup of musicians to the shores of the renowned rowing course, including Half Moon Run, Big Wreck, Serena Ryder, Death From Above 1979, Andy Shauf, The Blue Stones, Dear Rouge, and more.
Click our bio link at @lovestc_ for more details.
📸 @cicadafest #StCatharines #cicadafestival #autumn #fallfestivals
Oct 1
Today is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day that honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
Join us in honouring, learning and reflecting their stories and cultures and committing to listening, understanding and healing as we move forward together.
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Sep 30
No better way to say goodbye to September than at @niagarawinefest! Join us in Montebello Park for local, VQA wine, food, music and games! Check out our new Wander Niagara activation for collector photos, old school ring toss and great prizes!
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Sep 28
