This is St. Catharines

Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday this year – so if there was ever a day to plan your dinner accordingly, IT`S TODAY. 💃

Here’s a quick roundup of a few local spots serving up some of the best tacos in St. Catharines:

🌮 @patio.andaluz (📍5 Lock St.)
A Port Dalhousie favourite bringing classic Spanish and Mexican cuisine lakeside.

🌮 @themulestcatharines (📍259 St. Paul St.)
A fresh downtown addition that’s already making a name for itself with creative tacos and a lively atmosphere ($5 fish tacos today!)

🌮 @chileandagave_ (📍 51 Hartzel Rd.)
Tacos and margaritas anyone? Psst… They`ve launched a new drink menu just in time for today`s celebrations!

Will you be celebrating?

We’ll just say it… you’re going to want a reservation.

Huge shoutout to @fatrabbit for landing at #48 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Fully deserved! 🔥👏🏻

And it doesn’t stop there for St. Catharines reppin’ the list… @barlesincompetents and @oddbird.niagara also earned spots on Canada’s 100 Best Recommends list.

Anyway… book the table. 🍽️

Step back in time and admire the craftsmanship of this beautifully preserved Looff carousel, hand-carved between 1898 and 1905 in Brooklyn New York, and still enchanting riders more than a century later.

From intricately carved horses with real horsehair tails to rare lions, giraffes, and chariots, every detail tells a story of artistry and tradition. 🎠

With the timeless sound of its antique band organ and lakeside charm all around, it’s a true St. Catharines experience you don’t want to miss.

📍 Lakeside Park Carousel, 1 Lakeport Rd., Port Dalhousie
👉 Re-opening May 16 on weekends and holidays, then daily from July 1st.

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@cafeamorestc has been named by @opentableca on the Top 100 Brunch & Lunch Restaurants of 2026 list, just in time for Mother’s Day!

From wood-fired pizza to house-made pastas and decadent desserts, it’s the perfect spot to treat Mom to something special. 💐

#LoveSTC #StCatharines #MothersDay #Brunch

It’s #CanadianIndependentBookstoreDay, and whether you’re into page-turning thrillers, cozy romances, or something a little off the beaten shelf, St. Catharines has a spot for you. 📚☕

Spend it getting lost in the stacks at @thistlebookshopandcafe (almost 15,000 followers can’t be wrong 😉)

📍 50 Lakeport Rd #103, St. Catharines
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As we close out National Tourism Week, we’re celebrating the makers, creators, and craftspeople who define the heart of St. Catharines. ❤️

Every handmade piece has a story. Every local product has a purpose.

That story begins at the St. Catharines Farmers Market, where growers, bakers, and artisans bring generations of passion to the table. It continues at NAC Studio Shop, where curated finds reflect the meeting point of vintage character and modern creativity.

And it extends across Niagara’s wineries and craft breweries, where every sip reflects the land it came from and the people who shape it.

This is a community built by makers, shaped by creativity, and shared through every experience. From market stalls to studio shelves to vineyard rows, these experiences reflect a shared commitment to craft, place, and community.

As National Tourism Week comes to a close, we celebrate the people who shape the identity of this place, one creation at a time. 🫴

Discover more at the link in our bio. 😍

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What does the @roadsideflowermarket, @thistlebookshopandcafe, and the @firstontpac all have in common?

They’re all part of a weekend well spent in St. Catharines. 🌷📚🎶

From strolling through rows of blooming tulips, to sipping something cozy between chapters, to experiencing live music that moves you, this is your sign to make the most what`s left of April.

A full itinerary is waiting at the link in our bio!

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