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
Greetings from St. Catharines
Great experiences are just a short drive away.
Historic by nature and so much to do: it’s easy to find your next adventure in St. Catharines. The Toronto Star described St. Catharines as ‘full of surprises’ and we completely agree. Rediscover St. Catharines and see for yourself, all there is to love.
Welcome to the Official Tourism St. Catharines website. Dedicated to providing up-to-date tourism information including accommodations, dining, events and more for visitors, travel trade and other interested individuals.
This is St. Catharines
There is so much to do and to love in STC.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Things to Love
in #STC
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Check out our curated list of things to do this March Break. 📆🍃
1️⃣ Spend time at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
↳ Film screenings, comedy shows, musical performances, and more
2️⃣ Visit an Indoor Attraction
↳ Parkway Social, Playtopia, Aerosports Trampoline Park, Playtown Niagara, Cheeky Monkey’s
3️⃣ Enjoy Public Skating
↳ Available at the Bill Burgoyne Area & Seymour-Hannah
4️⃣ Go on a Sugar Bush Trek
↳ Offered daily during March Break at White Meadows Farms
5️⃣ Learn at the St. Catharines Museum
↳ Fun and educational experiences with hands-on activities for all ages are offered daily during March Break
6️⃣ Watch a Niagara IceDogs Game
↳ Grab a snack, drink and hang while watching an action-packed game of hockey at the Meridan Centre
What are you most looking forward to this week? 👇
#LoveSTC #MarchBreak #MarchBreakFun #ThingsToDoNiagara #FamilyActivities #StCatharinesOntario
Mar 10
Let’s Get Fizzical! 🍾
The Spring Sparkles Discovery Pass is your exclusive ticket to sip, savour, and sparkle your way through Niagara’s top VQA wineries, including some of St. Catharines very own! Indulge in perfectly paired sparkling wines and bold, chef-crafted bites.
📅 March 21 – 30 | Weekends Only
🥂 Discovery Pass – 6 sparkling & food pairings
🍾 Mini Pass – 3 sparkling & food pairings
💥 Flex Friday – 6 pairings at a discount (Fridays only!)
🚗 Driver’s Pass – Enjoy the bites + a mocktail or NA option
🍽️ No reservations needed (unless your group is 8+). Passes are available online at niagarawinefestival.com.
Tag your fizz-loving crew & get ready to ring in spring with @niagarawinefest! 🌷 ✨
#SpringSparkles #DiscoveryPass #SparkleAndShine
Mar 8
Seafood, anyone? 🍤
Discover oddBird in Downtown St. Catharines, voted as one of Canada’s best restaurants, offering a daily Raw Bar featuring Shiny Sea Oysters, Chilled Shrimp, and Acadian Sturgeon Caviar. 🦪✨
Check them out at @oddbird.niagara.
#LoveSTC #DowntownStCatharines #StCatharinesRestaurants #NiagaraRestaurants #NiagaraFoodie #SeafoodPlatter
Mar 7
Discover why St. Catharines and Niagara’s Wine Country is a next-level food and wine escape in the first travel themed edition of the @lcbofoodanddrink magazine 🥂
Mar 7
Unwind fireside at 13th Street Winery. 🍷🔥
Stop by for a glass of wine, one of their specialized wine-tasting experiences, or to check out their bakery—home to the best butter tarts in Niagara. 😍
Discover wineries by visiting the link in our bio.
#LoveSTC #NiagaraWinery #NiagaraWines #NiagaraWineCountry #WineTastings #WinterActivities #13thStreetWinery
Mar 5
Get ready for a flavourful summer in St. Catharines! 🍔🍕
We`re gearing up for an exciting summer, and we want YOU to be part of it! From June 1st to September 30th, our beautiful parks and public spaces will be buzzing with incredible food trucks and mobile vendors offering a variety of delicious flavors for locals and tourists alike. 🌞
Interested vendors can apply now until March 31st to bring their culinary creations to some of the city’s most popular outdoor destinations.
Tag your favorite local food truck or mobile beverage vendor below and let them know you`re excited to enjoy their tasty treats this summer! 🚚🍴🍹
📍 Apply today at stcatharines.ca/VendorPermit.
Mar 4
Visit White Meadows Farms this March to go on the ultimate Sugar Bush Trek. 🥾🍁
Hop aboard their Sugar Shuttle to enjoy a ride through the farmland followed by a 45-minute educational guided tour including a tasting of maple taffy on snow. After the tour, explore the rest of the forest or stop at their Sugar Shack—the hub of maple syrup production!
📆 Available on weekends until April 13th and offered daily during March Break!
Learn more by visiting @whitemeadowsfarms.
#LoveSTC #NiagaraBusiness #ThingsToDoNiagara #FamilyActivities #MapleSyrupSeason #StCatharinesOntario
Mar 3
Sip, snack, and enjoy the game. 🍻🏒
Tickets start at $17—an unbeatable value for date night or an outing with friends. ✨
Support the Niagara IceDogs by visiting @meridian_centre.
📸: @vivid_eye / @ohlicedogs
#LoveSTC #DowntownStCatharines #ThingsToDoInNiagara #FamilyOuting #NiagaraIceDogs #IceDogs
Feb 28
Winter is the perfect excuse for a coffee date. ☕️❄️
Cozy up with a warm drink, delicious sandwich, or baked good at one of these local cafés:
Italian Cafe
📍88 Facer St
↳ Authentic coffee, desserts, gelato, and food
Fine Grind Cafe
📍37 James St
↳ A comfortable cafe with coffee, milkshakes, and vegan options
Soban Sandwich Café
📍55 St Paul St W
↳ A quaint cafe with coffee, in-house baked goods and sandwiches
Mahtay Café & Lounge
📍241 St Paul St
↳ A community-oriented café designed to let you explore food, coffee and art
Thistle Bookshop & Cafe
📍50 Lakeport Rd #103
↳ Independent bookshop and cafe in Port Dalhousie
Explore St. Catharines by visiting lovestc.ca.
📸: @loveitalatte
#LoveSTC #NiagaraBusiness #NiagaraRestaurants #NiagaraCafe #CafeDate #StCatharinesOntario
Feb 26
The Port Dalhousie sunsets are just as good, if not better, in the winter. 🌅✨
📹: @pinaynextstop
#LoveSTC #WinterViews #SunsetViews #PortDalhousie #MyNiagara #StCatharines
Feb 21
