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Full Moon History & Haunts Walks

Mar. 30, 2010 ~ Nov. 21, 2010 (19 days away)

Full Moon History & Haunts Walks |  each full moon in 2010

Did you know that lurking spirits cause the shivers one experiences when hearing ghost stories? Don’t believe it? Reserve your spot on one of the Full Moon History and Haunts Walking Tour and explore the history and haunted tales of Downtown St. Catharines, tours run each full moon at 7pm through the winter months (Oct - Apr) and at 9pm in summer months (May - Sept). 

These guided tours will delve into the haunted tales of the past and the present day while also sharing historic commentary about the unique buildings and happenings in Downtown St. Catharines: the mystery of the Merritt House, the haunting of the old Court House, the apparitions seen on Queen Street and many more...

Advance reservations or tickets are required: by phone (905) 685-8424 or e-mail ghost@stcathdowntown.com.

Tickets are $8.00 for adults and group bookings are available.

 

 

Heritage Corridor Walks

Apr. 05, 2010 ~ Sep. 05, 2010 (25 days away)

explore the UNIQUE HISTORY of Downtown St. Catharines

Downtown Heritage Walking Tour

     Take a stroll through Downtown St. Catharines, home to some of the most historical buildings in the region. Let our tour guides transport you back to when it was all just beginning, before two way traffic construction, before paved roads, when St. Catharines was not much more then a tavern, a hotel and some small shops. Learn about the building where in a dark corner, the concept for the Welland Canal was born, a concept that would forever change the landscape and economy of our city. Find out about how pigs aided in the discovery of natural salt springs running through our downtown, making it a world class health destination for jet setters from all over North America.

     On the 5th of April - September at 7pm, join us on a Heritage Walk of the Downtown Core where these stories, and many more, which detail how our city became what it is today, are told in a 90 minute, easy paced walk through the downtown core. 

      Tickets are $8.00 per person and group bookings and private tours are available.

      Tours are limited to 20 people and fill up quickly so be sure to book your reservation soon.

      Advance tickets and can be arranged by calling (905) 685-8424 or e-mail elizabeth@stcathdowntown.com.


 

 

 

Downtown Classic Car Show

Jul. 10, 2010 (121 days away)

mark you calander for next year...  Saturday July 10, 2010

from Saturday July 11, 2009

Have you seen a car jump over 50"?

Then don't miss the hop off at the 7th annual Downtown Classic Car Show.  

 

What's going on:

  • Over 400 Classic Cars line St. Paul Street
  • Sport Compact, Import & Low-rider area on Queen Street
  • Low-rider Hop Off competition @ 2:30 pm on Queen Street
  • Good Rockin’ Tonight : The Sun Records tribute show at 123 St. Paul Street Stage
  • Summer sidewalk sales at the downtown boutiques
  • Excellent patio’s and restaurants to grab a bite to eat
  • Niagara’s Second Fiddle Festival happening at 366 St. Paul Street Stage

     

Great things are happened Downtown on July 11. The Downtown Classic Car Show was in full swing for it’s seventh year. With over 200 Classic and Custom vehicles on display along St. Paul Street that Saturday, when the skies opened up and down came the rain. St. Paul Street is closed for pedestrian traffic only this day so that everyone can stroll along the street and take in the fantastic array of vehicles on display.

You’ll want to set aside the entire day, as there are more than just classic cars Downtown.The merchants have great summer sales and cool boutiques to browse around in, there’s a fabulous selection of restaurants and patio’s to kick up your feet and have a bite to eat. Plus there are 2 stages filled with entertainment to check out. The 123 Stage will have Good Rockin Tonight (tribute to Johnny Cash, Carl Perking and Jerry Lee Lewis) starting at 11am and playing throughout the day. The 366 Stage will be hosting Niagara’s Second Fiddle Festival, entertaining audience’s young and old all day.

Free public parking at all city parking garages (St. Paul Street & Carlisle Street), lots (Market Square & Garden Park) and meters (along King St. and over to Church St.). So you won’t have to worry about how long you are here or where to find a place to park.

Classic and Custom Vehicle Show N Shine information: no registration, admission or parking fee's. No registration this year. Goodie bags will be given out at the gate to the first 250 vehicles to arrive. Streets close at 8am and reopen at 5pm, please arrive between 8am and 12 noon for parking within the show area - we are usually full and have very limited parking left after 12noon. If you would like to park near/with your friends, please all arrive together as it is extremely difficult to save spots. Niagara Corvette Club will be on site helping out with parking this year...and taking donations for the Niagara Penninsula Children's Centre for thier efforts!  

To enquire about sponsorship, vending or any further information please contact Elizabeth Fritshaw at the St. Catharines Downtown Association: # 905-685-8424.

 

2009 Sponsors and Supporters of the Downtown Classic Car Show - please click on their logo to view thier website directly....

          

             

 

         

 

          

                           

 

 

 

 

Downtown Fiddle Fest

Jul. 10, 2010 (121 days away)

From July 11th, 2009,

Downtown St. Catharines will play host to the 7th Annual Downtown Classic Car Show and the 2nd Annual Fiddle Fest.

The main streets will be filled with hundreds of classic cars and a fiddle and step dancing competition will be taking place throughout the entire day on the lower end of St. Paul Street.

The Fiddle Fest will be happening in front of Silver Spire Church at 366 St. Paul Street, and the church will be hosting a BBQ, offering food and refreshments .

In addition to the many great fiddlers and step dancers that will be competing on the day of the show, the popular young rock group, The Golden Hammers, will also be making an appearance.

Draws and prize giveaways will be happening throughout the day from the Fiddle Fest stage.

The Fiddle Fest combined with the Classic Car Show makes for a very exciting and busy day in Downtown St. Catharines. Over 5000 people attended last year, and we hope to have even more this year. This will be a fun filled, free day for all ages.

For Fiddle Fest information, please call Anne at Ryson's at 905-682-6832.

Rules for the Fiddling and Step Dancing competition can be found by clicking here.

Applications for the Fiddle Fest are available for download, please click here. Applications are also available at Ryson's store which is located at 5 Court Street in Downtown St. Catharines. Entry fees for the competition are $12 each, $20 for entry in two categories, and $15 for a duet.

Sponsors are always welcome in the form of cash donations, which will be used as prize money in each of the categories. Any donations made will be noted in the Fiddle Fest brochure, and also on the award certificates. Receipts for donations are available.

 

Movies In Market Square

Oct. 07, 2010 (210 days away)

Movies In Market Square is back!

Thursday's: October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2010

 Starting at 7pm  bring your lawn chair and head over to Market Square for some classic halloween movies. 

Admission is FREE to all movies...

On site each night will be soft drinks, candy and popcorn for sale but please feel free to bring your own snacks.

Participation packs for ROCKY HORROR will be available night of the show too!

Movie lineup:

October 7, 14 & 21

  • 7pm show will be family friendly
  • 9pm show will be a classic horror film - typically rated R

October28th:

  • 7pm-  TBD  (rating PG-13)

  • 9pm- Rocky Horror Picture Show (dress to impress!) - full participation is encouraged!

Rocky Horror was a great sucess last year - and so much fun we thought ... let's do the time warp again!!!

For anyone who was there - and any that missed it - view our photo gallery from Rocky Horror at: