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SHOP & ENTER TO WIN DAILY DRAWS OF $200 PLUS 3 GRAND PRIZE DRAWS of $1500, $1000 & $500! page 3
2012 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Niagara Central Hobbiesa model of success
After 65 years in business, Niagara Central Hobbies’ customer service, welcomingstore environment and quality merchandise have made them a model of success. page 12
St. Catharines Downtown Association presents
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ST. CATHARINES’ GUIDE TO ALL THAT IS DOWNTOWN • ISSUE 12 • HOLIDAY 2012
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"This R&B take on Handel’s classic Messiah is one of our new favourite holiday traditions." (Toronto Life)
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this uplifting holiday spectacle that infuses tap, jazz, ballet, African-Caribbean and modern dance set to Quincy Jones’ Grammy-winning rendition of Messiah featuring Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin and more. Special pricing for children and students. Fun for the whole family!
Centre for the Arts, Brock University Arts.BrockU.ca
Happy Holidays
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See pages 14 & 15 for complete details and participating businesses.www.mydowntown.ca
DAYS OFCHRISTMASDECEMBER 4th TO 15th
DAYS OFCHRISTMASDECEMBER 2ND TO 13TH
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SHOP AT OvER 100 PARTICIPATING bUSINESSES IN
DOWNTOWN ST. CATHARINES TO WIN
a daily draw prize of $200 and automatically be entered into the
3 GRAND PRIZE DRAWS OF $1500, $1000 & $500
in gifts certificates redeemable at 12 Days of Christmas participating businesses.
he holiday shopping season, and all that comes with it, is almost upon us – the crowds, the line-ups, and the stresses of finding the ideal gift can take away from the
joy of the season. With all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to forget that there is an easier way. Downtown St. Catharines offers you an alternative shopping venue this season, with bright warm boutiques, cozy cafés and restaurants, and a variety of great gift ideas, products, and services that you won’t find in any single venue anywhere else in Niagara. The crowds are smaller, the pace is slower, the lines are shorter, and the hospitality is unsurpassed. Downtown St. Catharines invites you to visit anytime – you’re always welcome – but be sure to drop by between December 4 and December 15, during our 12 Days of Christmas promotion
and contest. Make a purchase at any of over 100 participating shops and restaurants, and you’ll be entered to win one of twelve $200 daily prizes, or one of three grand prizes of $1500, $1000 and $500 in Downtown Gift Certificates. The variety is exceptional: Top notch fashions for men and women, personal electronics and cellphones, home theatre systems, unique housewares and furnishings, designer jewellery, rings and watches, and a wide range of specialty boutiques for collectors, artists, and hobbyists of all kinds. Between the shops, enjoy a light lunch, a warming beverage, or stay for dinner in Niagara’s premier culinary neighbourhood. Take your time, explore Downtown St. Catharines, you’ll be impressed.
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We hope you’ll join us, and we wish you Happy Holidays, and Good Luck!
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12 days of activities & happenings
“It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness”
We kick off our 12 Days of Christmas downtown on Tuesday, December 4 at Noon with special activities at Market Square during the day, and our THIRD annual canDlelIgHT walk in the evening. Join us carolling from Silver Spire United Church (366 St. Paul Street) through downtown to the front steps of City Hall (50 Church Street) where music will be provided by Ryson’s Music Studio. Donations for the Out of the Cold program will be greatly appreciated. Warm up begins at Silver Spire Church in the early evening. Everyone welcome!
Gingerbread and the holidays go hand in hand. THe Home SweeT Home gIngeRbReaD compeTITIon is a fundraiser to support the homeless women’s shelters of the YWCA Niagara Region. The gingerbread houses will be on display for judging at Market Square in Downtown St. Catharines on Friday, December 7. Also on Dec. 7 at Market Square, a fundraiser luncheon and raffle. Our special guest, Santa Claus, will visit with families on December 8 at 80 King Street from 9 am to 1 pm, and a raffle will take place so you could win your favourite gingerbread house! Come out and join the fun.
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Keep watch for the HolIDay elveS roaming the streets of Downtown St. Catharines with information, coupons and treats. From December 4 to 15 visit dozens of participating downtown businesses (see list on page 15) and enter to win $200 in daily prizes as well as the grand prize draws for $1500, $1000 and $500. (Grand Prize Draws to take place on December 18.)
The St. Catharines Farmers’ Market is hosting fRee HoRSe DRawn caRRIage RIDeS this year from 10 am to 2 pm on Sat. December 8, 15 and 22. Head over to Market Square (91 King Street, Downtown St. Catharines) and enjoy a ride then stop by the vendors to pick up fresh produce, baked goods and a variety of tasty treats to take home with you. Carollers will add to the holiday cheer and complimentary hot apple cider will be available as well.
FROM DEC. 4
to DEC. 15
Sat. Dec 8, 15 & 22
10am - 2pm
Holiday Elves with Special Treats Have a safe & happy holiday season from everyone in downtown St. Catharines!
122 St. Paul Street, Downtown St. Catharines • (905) 988-9575HOLIDAY HOURS BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2012
Mon to Wed: 10 - 6pm, Thurs & Fri: 10 - 9pm, Sat: 10 - 5:30pm, Sun: 12 - 5pm
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Bring the whole family to visit with SanTa clauS on Saturday, December 8 at 80 King Street in Downtown St. Catharines. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend. Free coffee and hot chocolate will be served. If you want to make sure Santa Claus gets your wish list this year, this is your opportunity to visit with the jolly old elf! Bring your camera to capture a wonderful family experience.
Sat. December 8
9am - 1pmSanta Claus
is Coming To Town
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he holiday season is almost upon us, and Downtown St. Catharines is a wonderful destination to prepare for the celebrations. There are so many options
when it comes to shopping, dining, and being entertained. Great gifts for everyone on your list are available at the unique shops of Downtown St. Catharines. Visit our website at www.mydowntown.ca and view the business directory. You will see there are numerous stores and services, all ready to help you with your holiday shopping. Need a few new outfits for the parties and gatherings you will be attending this holiday season? There are many shops Downtown that offer fashions that simply cannot be found in the malls and big box stores. You can expect a high level of service from our Downtown retailers, most of which are owner operated stores. And don’t forget about the numerous hair and aesthetics options that are available Downtown to help you look your best for those holiday parties. For everyone on your shopping list, unique and sought after gifts can be found at our many gift and home accessory stores. Specialty retailers offer items from near and far, and let your loved ones know that you think they deserve the very best. And if you can’t find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list, consider buying Downtown Gift Cards which are redeemable at most downtown businesses including dining establishments. They are available in denominations of $10, $25 and $50, and can be purchased at the St. Catharines Downtown Association’s office at 80 King St., main floor, phone (905) 685-8424. Another great reason to come downtown is for the dining. A visit to a café is a nice way to unwind at the end of a day of shopping Downtown. Perhaps you and your special partner would like to share an intimate dinner for two amidst the bustle of the holiday season. Treat the whole family to a special meal at one of our great Downtown dining establishments. Or perhaps there are plans to take the whole office out to celebrate the holidays. There are so many choices downtown to accommodate any budget or taste. There will be plenty of events and entertainment happening in Downtown St. Catharines during the holiday season. The 10th Annual Santa Claus Parade takes place on Sunday, November 25 beginning at 2:30 pm. The parade begins on William Street, travels St. Paul Street, and then heads down James Street towards Market Square, where a post-parade party will be held. Visit with Santa and take
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part in free family activities. Please bring a non-perishable food item or hats or mittens for Community Care. Check out Downtown’s nightlife for plenty of choices to entertain. There are live music performances, plays, readings, exhibits, shows and other events. Watch our Facebook page www.facebook.com/scdta and our Twitter account www.twitter.com/scdowntownassoc for updates on happenings in Downtown St. Catharines. Bookmark our website www.mydowntown.ca and check back often for current information about all there is to offer in Downtown St. Catharines. Be sure to visit all the participating businesses in Downtown St. Catharines during our 12 Days of Christmas promotion (December 4 to 15). See our calendar on page 14 for details about special events during this promotion. See you Downtown!
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Ryson’s United Studios of Music 5 Court St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 4R3(905) 682-6832 • Email: [email protected] • www.rysonsmusic.com
CALL NOW TO BOOK AN INTERVIEW TO DISCUSS YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL INTERESTS AND NEEDS• Call now to register for music lessons. Still no registration fees!• Children’s classes in piano, singing and now ....Boomwhackers!• Introductory group lessons.• Royal Conservatory of Music exam preparation.• Rentals now available for violin lessons• Instrument sales, service and instruction.• Home of the two year warranty.
“Serving the Niagara Peninsula Since 1938”
Ryson’s UnitedStudios of Music“The richest child is poor without a musical education”
2013 DOWNTOWN CLASSIC CAR SHOW
CALENDARDelivereD in your local newspaper
the week of December 3, 2012.2013 CAR SHOW IS ON SATuRDAy, juLy 6
HolidaycHristmas idol
contestTo benefiT The niagara children’s cenTre
decemBer 15silver spire church366 st. Paul streetdowntown st. catharines
PriZes For tHe toP contest Winners!aPPlicaTion deadline: november 26.
therapy and support to help kids shinethérapie et soutien pour aider les enfants à briller
for more information, contact ryson’s United studios of Music at
905-682-6832 or visit www.rysonsmusic.com
look for your copy of thest. catharines Downtown association’s
38 James St. • Downtown • St. Catharines • [email protected]
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Williams Jewellers
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HolidaySavings!
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50 James street, st. Catharines • 905-685-0452
mon & tues: 7am - 4pmWed to Fri: 7am - 5pmsaturday: 8am - 3pmSunday: CLOSED*closed on all statutory holidays
hOurS Of OpEratiOn
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this year, send your holiday wishes to friends and family with a festive, delicious, gourmet helen’s Deli holiday Gift basket*. these holiday Gift baskets are sure to please any recipient on your holiday gift-giving list. filled with gourmet groceries, treats and fresh produce, each gift basket is a labour of
love and the superior craftsmanship is evident in every detail — from only the best, quality ingredients, to the bow, the wrapping and overall presentation. customize your own basket or have one of our talented staff create one for you. at helen’s Deli we don’t settle ,for anything less than the very best in our products.
*For large volume orders, sufficient advance notice is required. Single orders are preferred two days in advance.
HOLIDAY CATERINGthis holiday season, let us do all the work for you! helen’s Deli offer traditional styles and ingredients when preparing delicious and healthy meals for you to serve to your guests. fresh, homemade taste withbeautiful presentations.our food is prepared fresh daily, never frozen in our state-of-the-art kitchen. *Please allow at least 24 hours for preparation.
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Fine British imports
your uk connection
LARGE SELECTION OF FOODS & SWEETS
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM GREAT BRITAIN• Coronation Street Souvenirs• Sterling Silver Celtic Jewellery• Flags, DVD’s, Clothing, Souvenirs• Guinness Memorabilia and Clothing
CADbuRy SELECTION bOxES, hEROES TINS,
ROSES
MARkS & SpENCER ChRISTMAS CAkES
& puDDINGSChRISTMAS CARDS & bOxES FROM ThE u.k.
152 St. Paul St., downtown, St. CatharineS • 905-685-9801
Opies baked goods and Crawfords meats plus cheeses from around the U.K. Now carrying blood pudding, square sausage, asst. steak pies and more!ALSO!
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Doing our part to keep Downtown St. Catharines clean and beautiful.
Please do your part by using these recently installed cigarette butt receptacles.
BUTT OUT!
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Support the HomelessWomen’s Shelters of the
YWCA Niagara Region
10GIFTDOLLARSCARD
St. Paul Street
The Courthouse
50GIFTDOLLARSCARD
25GIFTDOLLARSCARD
CITY HALL
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The Courthouse
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Give the Gift of With hundreds of choices for shopping, dining and services, a Downtown St. Catharines Gift Card is the perfect gift idea foreverybody on your gift list.
Visit The St. Catharines Downtown Association office at 80 King Street, main floor, to purchase $10, $25 or $50 gift cards. Cards are redeemable at most downtown businesses. Call (905) 685-8424 or visit www.mydowntown.ca for a complete Downtown St. Catharines business directory.
The NEW Carlisle sT. Parking garage has FREE ONE HOUR PARKING for 2012.
FREE one hoUrParking
REMEMBER!! FREE PARKING at all on-street meters weekdays after 6pm and all day saturdays & sundays.
Friday,December7,2012•MarketSquare•11am–2pm:Luncheon fundraiser. Gingerbread Houses
on display for judging and raffle. Saturday,December8,2012•Corbloc80KingSt.•9am–1pm:
Family day with Santa Claus. Gingerbread houses on display and winners announced.
Complimentary coffee and Hot Chocolate.
Toenteragingerbreadhousecall905-988-3528ext.246byNov.23,2012.Prizeswillbeawardedineachcategory.
Visitwww.mydowntown.cafordetails.
Frederick’sJewellers
211 St. Paul St., St. Catharines, ON • 905-684-8901
High PRICES Paid For
GOLD & SILVER
Jewellery Repairs
Custom and Unique Jewellery Made To Your Designs
LARGE Selection of Estate, Gold & Silver Jewellery
All Work Done On Premises
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Join us for the post parade party at market square for some free family fun.
Collections Along the Route Include:•Non – Perishable Foods, Hats &
Mittens for Community Care•Your Letters to Santa
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City of St. Catharines, PO Box 3012, 50 Church St., St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2Twitter@St_Catharines | www.stcatharines.ca Tel: 905.688.5600 | TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889) | Search City of St. Catharines on Facebook
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t is not unusual to have people hang around until 9 pm on a Friday night talking about model trains and RC’s with our employees,” comments Mark Lounsbury, who
currently operates the store with his wife Cheryl, “Since the beginning, Niagara Central Hobbies has just been that kind of place.” Niagara Central Hobbies first opened its doors in 1947 on King Street. Jack Stewart, Mark’s grandfather, and his friend Henry Bartel actually began it as a retirement project. Both worked at McKinnon’s (now GM) and would work at the shop after their shifts and on the weekends. Jack’s wife Billie and their daughter Marie ran the business during the week. Marie’s husband Ray Lounsbury joined the business and the two partners retired shortly after. The couple moved the business to 395 St. Paul Street in 1974 and eventually expanded to include the building next door. Marie and Ray owned and operated the store until 2010 when they sold the business to their son Mark and his wife Cheryl. Luckily for those who have made Niagara Central Hobbies their “go-to” for hobby and art supplies, Mark and Cheryl have kept many of the store’s unique features alive. Where else can you sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee while browsing the merchandise? Ray’s tradition of starting the first pot of coffee every morning for employees and customers alike
lives on. Many of St.Catharines’ children fondly remember the Thomas & Friends display and play table. Kids, both big and small, still look forward to putting their hand to a very particular spot on the storefront’s display window, making the model train move! The hand and the train have been around since 1967. “When I was a kid, my siblings and I would run over to the store whenever we could to make that train move,” says Cheryl fondly. Of course, it is not just fond memories that keep customers coming. The select stock of high-quality art supplies also means Niagara Central Hobbies is the place where local artists come to replenish their paints, brushes, canvas and more.The store also carries a wide range of model train and RC (radio controlled) supplies. In fact, an entire side of the store is dedicated to all of the items a model train or RC hobbyist could ever require. The central downtown location is also a plus as it is convenient for hobby enthusiasts from St. Catharines and across the globe from all walks of life and professions to visit. In fact, it is this group of loyal customers, coupled with longstanding service excellence and outstanding products, that have made Niagara Central Hobbies what it is today.
a modelof successFor 65 years, Niagara Central Hobbies has been doing business in St.Catharines by providing customers with a combination of superb customer service, a welcoming retail environment and an excellent selection of hobby, art and craft supplies.
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DOWNTOWN ST. CATHARINES
Past Ornaments still available at the St. Catharines Downtown Association office, 80 King Street, main floor, phone (905) 685-8424.
ST. CATHARINES CLUBSILVER SPIRE
THE MANSION HOUSETHE OLD COURTHOUSE ST. THOMAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH CITY HALL
MONTEBELLO PARKMERRITT HOUSE
st. catharines Downtown associationwill be celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2013.
Please send us your favourite downtown memories of the past 40 years to [email protected] to be included in special 40th anniversary coverage in the coming year.
$15eaCh,TwoFor$25,ThreeFor$30.
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DAYS OFCHRISTMAS
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DECEMBER 4th to 15th
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DAILY DRAW of $200
FIRST DAY OF CONTEST
Noon: Kick off ceremony at
Market Square, • Farmers’ Market at Market Square
Evening: Candlelight Walk from Silver Spire
Church to City Hall
DAILY DRAW of $200
11am-2pm: Gingerbread contest
Day 1 at Market Square -Live Music,
Demonstrations, Gingerbread Houses on display, Judging • Downtown Elves deliver holiday gifts
to shoppers
december
DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 15Visit participating businesses to enter to win!
DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 16Daily $200 contest winners announced.
DECEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 14Daily Downtown Gift certificate giveaways on
97.7 Htz FM, 105.7 EZ Rock, & News Talk 610 CKTB.
*Shop at participating merchants in the downtown core during the 12 Days of Christmas (December 4 to December 15, 2012) and enter a ballot for a chance to win a daily draw prize of $200 in downtown gift certificates and automatically be entered into the grand prize draws for a chance to win $1500, $1000 and $500 in downtown gift certificates. Gift certificates can ONLY BE REDEEMED AT PARTICIPATING 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BUSINESSES. RULES: you may enter once per store, per day during the 12 Days of Christmas promotion dates. All daily ballot entries will be re-entered for the GRAND PRIZE DRAWS to be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. All winners will be contacted by the St. Catharines Downtown Association.
Visit www.mydowntown.ca or call 905-685-8424 for a complete listing of daily events! FOR A LIST OF PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS SEE PAGE 15.
SHOP AT OvER 100 PARTICIPATING bUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN ST. CATHARINES TO WIN a daily draw prize of $200 and automatically be entered into the
3 GRAND PRIZE DRAWS OF $1500, $1000 & $500in gifts certificates redeemable at 12 Days of Christmas participating businesses
DAILY DRAW of $200
DAILY DRAW of $200
Farmers’ Marketat Market Square
DAILY DRAW of $200
9am-1pm: Gingerbread contest
Day 2 at Corbloc- meet Santa, free coffee
& hot chocolate10am-2pm:
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
• Downtown Elves• Farmers’ Market
DAILY DRAW of $200
• Twelve Days workshops
at Market Square• Farmers’ Marketat Market Square
DAILY DRAW of $200
Farmers’ Marketat Market Square
DAILY DRAW of $200
DAILY DRAW of $200
DAILY DRAW of $200
DAILY DRAW of $200
Downtown Elves deliver holiday
gifts to shoppers
DAILY DRAW of $200
FINAL DAY OF CONTEST • Downtown Elves
deliver holiday gifts to shoppers
• Farmers’ Market 10am-2pm:
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Evening:Christmas Idol Contest
Noon: Closing ceremonies at Market Square
• 12 Days contest Grand Prize Winners
announced• Facebook Contest winner announced• Christmas Idol winners perform
• Farmers’ Market
LOOk FOR A FULL CALENDAR OF DAILY MERCHANT ACTIVITIES, SALES & SPECIALS FROM DEC. 4 TO DEC. 15. VISIT WWW.MYDOWNTOWN.CA FOR FULL LISTING STARTING NOV.19.
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* list of participating downtown businesses at the time of print. For the complete listing visit www.mydowntown.ca.
105.7 EZ Rock / 97.7 HTZ-FMNews Talk 610 CKTBRadio Stations12 Yates Street
Affordable Laser& Cosmetic Clinic Aesthetics 9 Court Street All About You Hair and Aesthetics 314 St. Paul Street
Annette’s Bridal Store Gowns and Accessories469 St. Paul Street
Auds ‘n EndsConsignment Clothing32 James Street
Bella Noella’s Pizza and Ice Cream Specialty Pizza11 Summer Street
Big KahunaFood Truck201 St. Paul Street
Blue Mermaid Seafood and Steakhouse Fine Dining - Lic. 10 Market Square
BMO Bank of Montreal Bank31 King Street
British Boutique Specialty Items and Gifts152 St. Paul Street
Café GaribaldiFine Dining375 St. Paul Street
CafesitoCafé and light fare 30 Church Street
Carlisle Café Café and dining 259 St. Paul Street
Carlos’ Cantina Authentic Mexican - Lic. 204 St. Paul Street
Chameleon Fitness Personal Training36 James Street, 3rd Floor
Christopher’s Smoke & Gift Shop Variety and Magazines26 James Street
CIBC Bank41-45 King Street
Coffee and Stuff Café and Grill 80 King Street, Main Floor
Coffee Culture Café and Baked Goods 196 St. Paul Street
Critelli’s Fine Furniture Home Furnishings126 King Street
Dani’s BistroBistro Dining - Lic. 176 St. Paul Street
Dom’s Pasta & Grill Italian Dining - Lic. 22 Academy Street
Dora’s GrillDiner and Café 22 King Street
Downtown Health Club for WomenFitness Facility 14 James Street
Dragon Chess Hybrid Chess Game 14 Ontario Street
Elena’s Tailor Studio Alterations 245 St. Paul Street
Fashion Alterations & Dry Cleaning Alterations & Dry Cleaning 71 King Street
Fringe Hair & Skin Group Hair & Aesthetics53 Queen Street
Fulton Fitness Health Club 5 Garden Park
George Coppel Jewellers Jeweller 261 St. Paul Street
Gibby’s Electronic Supermarket Electronics 55 Geneva Street
Girlification Fitness Studio Personal Training Entrance on Summer St.
Gord’s Place Dining - Lic. 84 James Street
Graves Richard Harris LLP Law Offices55 King Street, Suite 800
Gwen’s TeasSpecialty Teas & Accessories 163 St. Paul Street
Heelis Williams Little & Almas LLP Law Offices 14 Church Street
Herzog’s Men’s Store Menswear 449 St. Paul Street
Higher SocietyGlass Smokeware 17 King Street
Hollywood HairHair and Aesthetics 18 King Street
Honey’s Men’s, Women’s Fashion One St. Paul Street
HSBC Bank of CanadaBank 43 Church Street
Jewellery Design by Catherine Jeweller 35 James Street
Kloz Etc. Women’s Fashion 122 St. Paul Street
Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP Law Offices 80 King St., Suite 800
Liberty! BicyclesSales, Repairs, Accessories 2 Bond Street
Loud+Clear Marketing Solutions 20 Court Street
Lousje and BeanWomen’s Fashion 39 James Street
Mahtay CaféCafé and Baked Goods 241 St. Paul Street
Mama’s Pita WrapsAuthentic Mediterranean 200 St. Paul Street
Meridian Credit UnionCredit Union 106 King Street
Miki Wireless andElectronicsCell, Tablet Sales & Repair 306 St. Paul Street
Mostly ComicsComics and Collectibles 413 St. Paul Street
National Bank Financial Wealth MgmtInvestment Services 40 King Street Niagara Central HobbiesArtist, Craft & Hobby Supplies 401 St. Paul Street
Niagara College Employment & TrainingEmployment Services One St. Paul Street
Nini PaniniCafé & Sandwiches 259 St. Paul Street
Not Just Art Fashion Jewellery & Giftware One St. Paul Street
Ostanek’s Music Instruments & Repairs41 Geneva Street
Out of the Past Vintage Clothing340 St. Paul Street Park’s FurnitureHome Furnishings316 St. Paul Street
Paula’s Elegant BrideGowns and Accessories 73 Ontario Street
Phoenix RisingGames & SuppliesGames and Collectibles 325 St. Paul Street
Poni Mini MartVariety 321 St. Paul Street
Pow Wow - New World GrillDining - Lic. 165 St. Paul Street
Rizzardo’s Auto ServiceAutomotive Repairs & Sales 24 St. Paul Crescent
Royal Bank of Canada Bank 80 King Street
Ryson’s United Studios of MusicInstruments & Lessons 5 Court Street
Salon Oz Men’s & Women’s Hair 80 King Street
Sandercott & Evans Opticians 30 James Street
ScotiabankBank 185 St. Paul Street
Simply WhiteHome Décor and Giftware 5 James Street
St. Catharines Central LibraryLibrary 54 Church Street
St. Catharines Farmers’ MarketFresh Market Goods 91 King Street
Stella’s Dining LoungeDining - Lic. 45 James Street
Strega CaféHealthy Café Fare 19 King Street
Suite 108 CaféCafé and light fare 1 St. Paul Phase 2 Suite 108
Sushi AiSushi - Lic. 75 St. Paul Street
Tables Fine FurnitureHome Furnishings 104 St. Paul Street
TAG Art Gallery Art Gallery & Sales 214 King Street
Tammy’s Creative Cakes and TreatsCustom Baking 220 St. Paul Street
TD Canada TrustBank 31 Queen Street
The Boot Shop Footwear 46 James Street
The Classics Hair SalonHair and Aesthetics 75 King Street
The Freshmeat ShoppeRoller Skates & Accessories 433 St. Paul Street
The Irresistible BeanCafé and Baked Goods 108 St. Paul Street
The Office Tap and GrillDining - Lic. 22 James Street
The Printing House LtdPrinters 80 King Street, Main Floor
The Sartorium (The Tailor at Herzog’s)Tailoring and Alterations 449 St. Paul Street
The Toy TroveCollectibles and Games 2 St. Paul West
The Watering Can Flower MarketFloral Arrangements 28 James Street
Thre3 InteriorsHome Décor and Giftware 9 Queen Street
Tôi RestaurantUrban Vietnamese 12 Queen Street
Transitions New Lifestyle FurnitureHome Furnishings 169 St. Paul Street
Vaughan’s International CuisineDining - Lic. 239 St. Paul Street
VerityWomen’s Fashion 30 St. Paul Street
Walters Jewellers (Niagara) Ltd Jeweller 229 St. Paul Street
Williams JewellersJeweller 38 James Street
Worldwide Travel One Agency GroupTravel 40 King Street
Zoe Anti Aging SpaAesthetics & Spa 20 St. Paul Street
100 participating downtown businesses*DAYS OFCHRISTMASDECEMBER 4th TO 15th
DAYS OFCHRISTMASDECEMBER 2ND TO 13TH
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