A hip back-lane bar, a new waterfront hub, a bucolic peninsula: What to do in and around Saint John, NB

September 09, 2024


"For a long time, Saint John, N.B., seemed like a rough-and-tumble port city that just kept getting tougher. But over the past decade, Canada’s oldest incorporated city has undergone a true renaissance, starting in the formerly neglected historic core, Uptown. First rebuilt by architects in the 19th century, after the devastating Great Fire of 1877, the district’s Greek revival, gothic and Italianate buildings have now been restored on the steep streets next to what was once one of the world’s busiest harbours.

The more recent influx of people moving back to Uptown has also re-energized the area, allowing for the flourishing of restaurants and bars in a compact radius — the locals keeping the businesses humming through the tourist off-season. And it’s not just Uptown. A high tide has swept across this city on the Bay of Fundy, and beyond, as I learned on a recent trip, which I spent exploring the food and drink scene, guided by advice from local friends. Here are five places to check out on your next visit."

To read the full Toronto Star article and learn more about Tim Johnson's visit to Saint John, click here.

Bad Words for a Good Cause

September 27


Address
36 Water Street
Wasted Day Brewing
Saint John, NB
E2L 2A5
WEB
PHONE

Fall Fishing in the Saint John Region

September 04, 2024


The Full Moon is here! This marks a change, not only in the season, but fish behaviour! Stronger tides signal fish to migrate and feed up in preparation for the change in seasons. With nights starting to cool off, the fishing is just starting to heat up and it's time to book your trip to the Saint John Region, cast your line and set your hook into the fish of a lifetime.

ECA

East Coast Angler (Steve Delaney) specializes in local custom-made and hard-to-find fishing tackle for all species. They also offer guided angling for a wide range of species - form trout, sturgeon, striped bass, and everything in between!

Discover Museums in the Saint John Region

September 11, 2024


Recently, as I walked through uptown Saint John admiring the architecture and enjoying the serenity of the Loyalist Burial Grounds, I realized I didn’t know as much about the history of the area as I would like.

As a native Saint Johner, I am familiar with the basics of our story: things like the landing of the Loyalists in the 1770’s and 80’s, the influx of Irish during the potato famine, the devastation of the great Saint John fire in 1877 and the tragedy of Fort La Tour but I certainly didn’t know the details. As the first incorporated city in Canada, there must be some great stories. So I decided to spend a couple of days visiting the museums in the area - I was not disappointed. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the tour guides and the sophisticated displays in the museums made for a fun and educational couple of days. For anybody interested in the history of the area, here is a possible two-day itinerary.

 

Doug Scott

Doug Scott is a proud booster of the Saint John Region.

Splatter Art Studio Pop-up

September 14


Address
85 Water Street
AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village
Saint John, NB
E2L 0B1
WEB

Emo Night @ Wasted Day

January 25


CONTACT
Address
36 Water Street
Wasted Day Brewing
Saint John, NB
E2L 2A5
WEB

Intermediate Baseball Provincial Championships

September 06 - September 14


CONTACT
Address
75 French Village Road
Rothesay, NB
E2S 1A1
WEB

Alpine Camo Launch Party

September 06


Address
89 Main Street West
Moosehead Taproom
Saint John, NB
E2M 3H2
WEB

Oktoberfest at Hampton Brewing Co.

September 28 - September 29


CONTACT
Address
64 Robertson Road
Hampton Brewing Company
Hampton, NB
E5N 7K5
WEB

JUNK-Live in Saint John NB

September 28


Address
1 Charlotte Street, Saint John NB
Mitote Art Gallery
Saint John, NB
E2L 2H3
WEB

Land acknowledgement

The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.

Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.