Thistle Bookshop and Cafe

Thistle Bookshop and Cafe Thistle Bookshop and Cafe is an independent bookstore and cafe located in Port Dalhousie (St.Catharines) Ontario, Canada.

We stock an exciting selection of books including fiction, non-fiction, children’s, local interests and more.

We haven’t properly introduced Mario on here, but today feels like the perfect day. 💛He’s helped build Thistle from the ...
10/02/2026

We haven’t properly introduced Mario on here, but today feels like the perfect day. 💛

He’s helped build Thistle from the ground up, putting his heart into every renovation, every shelf, and every little detail. He’s spent countless hours at our new store, building, fixing, and figuring things out to turn our ideas into the place we can’t wait to share with you.

So much of what you’ll see when you walk through our doors is thanks to his hard work. We couldn’t have done this without him, and we’re so grateful for everything he continues to pour into Thistle.

Need a light installed? Call Mario.
Need the espresso machine fixed? Call Mario.
Need shelves built? Call Mario.
Need your car fixed so you can get to work? Call Mario.

This guy can do it all. 💛

Happy birthday, Mario! We love you, and we hope you know how much you mean to all of us. 🎂💛

September reading wrapped 📚🍂A look at what the Thistle team read last month! Any of these on your TBR?Tell us your favou...
10/02/2026

September reading wrapped 📚🍂

A look at what the Thistle team read last month! Any of these on your TBR?

Tell us your favourite September read 👇

okayyyy… who wants to work behind the Thistle bar? 👀🍸📚We’re officially looking for ONE full-time + ONE part-time bartend...
09/30/2026

okayyyy… who wants to work behind the Thistle bar? 👀🍸📚

We’re officially looking for ONE full-time + ONE part-time bartender to join us as we get ready to open our new space.

If you know your way around a cocktail shaker and think you belong behind our bar… we want to hear from you.

Send your résumé + availability to
[email protected]

We’re temporarily closed while we move into our new home. We can’t wait to welcome you back in October! 💛If you have any...
09/29/2026

We’re temporarily closed while we move into our new home. We can’t wait to welcome you back in October! 💛

If you have any questions or a book preorder, please email us at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

We’re still taking in yesterday. Seeing so many of you show up to help move our books was something we’ll never forget. ...
09/28/2026

We’re still taking in yesterday. Seeing so many of you show up to help move our books was something we’ll never forget. Thank you for being part of such a special day and for filling the comments with so much love. 💛

We have more thank-yous and updates coming soon. Right now, we’re busy moving the rest of the store and getting everything ready for this next chapter. We can’t wait to share it with you.💛💛💛

Today’s the day! 📚💛Our community book move starts at 10 AM. Please arrive by 9:45 AM, find the line, and join in!As we m...
09/27/2026

Today’s the day! 📚💛

Our community book move starts at 10 AM. Please arrive by 9:45 AM, find the line, and join in!

As we move, please keep neighbouring business entrances clear and be respectful of everyone along the route. If you get the chance, show those businesses some love, too!

We can’t wait to carry this next chapter together. See you soon!

One last kick at the can. 🥹📚☕️Our final day at 50 Lakeport. One more day of books, coffee, familiar faces, and soaking i...
09/26/2026

One last kick at the can. 🥹📚☕️

Our final day at 50 Lakeport. One more day of books, coffee, familiar faces, and soaking in every last bit of this little shop we’ve called home. 💛

Come see us one last time. We’re here until 5PM. 🥹

Are you joining our Community Book Move? 📚💛If you’ve RSVPed, check your email for everything you need to know before Sun...
09/25/2026

Are you joining our Community Book Move? 📚💛

If you’ve RSVPed, check your email for everything you need to know before Sunday!

There’s still room in the book chain, and we’re looking for about 10 more people to help us pass our books from 50 Lakeport to their new home at 15 Lock Street. If you’d like to be part of it, RSVP at thistlebookshop.ca/events.

Thank you so much to everyone who’s signed up. We can’t wait to do this with you! 🥹

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50 Lakeport Road
Port Dalhousie, ON
L2N4P7

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