Arts and Entertainment
The city offers a wide variety of choice of arts and entertainment. From sculpture to theatre, music to dance, the arts express the character of St. Catharines.
As Niagara leads Canada's food and wine revolution, the dining experience in St. Catharines has become an exciting mix of regional, ethnic and traditional cuisine. Attracted by Niagara's bounty, some of Canada's most honoured chefs are defining our region as the country's premier agri-hospitality centre - a unique experience of touring and tasting that is the true flavour of the land.
Exhibits, concerts, performances - there's always something happening at Rodman Hall Arts Centre, Brock Centre for the Arts, Niagara Artists' Company, and Montebello Park. Whether you prefer the Niagara Symphony or the beat of the local music scene, the sounds of St. Catharines are yours to enjoy. There is also an amateur theatre at Ridley College and several quartets, barbershop choirs, brass ensembles, and Niagara Children's Chorus.
Enjoy live performances of music in an intimate atmosphere. St. Catharines' local pubs and bars offer live bands from around the region. Featuring a variety of music, including jazz, blues and even Celtic music. Experience the music sensation and fun at any local pub or bar, located downtown, St. Catharines.
Whether you crave theatre or regional cuisine - The Port Mansion Theatre Restaurant in Port Dalhousie offers both. A beautiful and uniquely intimate 80 seat theatre with no seat further than 15 feet from the stage. This theatre is housed in the Port Mansion, an historic building over-looking the Port Dalhousie harbour.
St. Catharines is Niagara's premier shopping destination. Featuring several malls, including the region's largest mall, the Niagara Pen Centre. Shop from a dazzling selection of international merchandise from more than 160 stores and services, including an eight-cinema complex. The Fairview mall is another one of St.Catharines' shopping destinations. Recently renovated, this mall has more than 50 retail shops and services, including additions such as Chapters, Future Shop, Cineplex Odeon, Zellers and Zehrs which makes for a pleasurable shopping experience.
