All About Saint John
Rising from banks of the St. John River and Saint John Harbour, and built on top of some of the oldest geology in the world, Saint John, the first incorporated city in Canada (1785), is the largest city on the Bay of Fundy and the industrial backbone of New Brunswick.
The City proper has a population of over 69,895 (2021 Census) and the Saint John metro region’s population is 126,202.
Climate
The climate of Saint John is humid continental. The Bay of Fundy never fully freezes, thus moderating the winter temperatures compared with inland locations. Even so, with the prevailing wind blowing from the west (from land to sea), the average January temperature is about −8.2 °C (17.2 °F). Summers are cool to moderately warm, and daytime temperatures usually do not exceed 25 °C (77 °F). Saint John experiences a considerable amount of fog during the summer months, though the fog usually does not last throughout the entire day.
Up to date weather can be found online by visiting Environment Canada.
Transportation
The Saint John Transit Commission was established in 1979 to provide scheduled transit service to the city. It is the largest public transit system in New Brunswick in terms of both mileage and passengers. Ridership on Saint John Transit's system is about 2.5 million passengers per year and growing. Website
Saint John Airport is located 15 km northeast of the central business district of the city. Website
Government
Saint John Council consists of a Mayor and ten Councillors. Two councillors represent the city at large and the other 8 represent the city’s 4 wards (2 per ward). Council is voted in every four years.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Tele-Care New Brunswick
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
Tele-care is a free, bilingual, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. This is a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. They can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.
Waste & Recycling
Things to See
and DO
Saint John City Council
Hospital
and Clinics
Moving to
Saint John
Shopping
The main shopping areas in Saint John are:
East Point Shopping (off Westmorland Rd & Rothesay Ave)
Phone: 506-634-5711
East Point Shopping area has a number of big box stores including Costco, Home Depot, Moores, Roots, Fairweather, Indigo, and more.
McAllister Place
519 Westmorland Road
Saint John, NB E2J3W9
Phone: 506-649-4949
McAllister Place mall offers over 110 shops and services.
Parkway Mall
212 McAllister Drive
Saint John, NB E2J2S5
Phone: 506-649-4444
Over 22 shops and services
(Walmart) Westmorland Mall
Westmorland Road
This area offers a various shops, restaurants and services, including major chains such as Walmart, Pier 1, Winners, and Old Navy.
Brunswick Square
39 King Street Website
Saint John, NB
Phone: 506-658-1000
Brunswick Square offers over 70 shops and services.
Market Square
1 Market Square
Saint John, NB
Phone: 506-658-3600
Market Square is home to over 50 shops and services including many gift and specialty stores. The Square is also home to the New Brunswick Museum.
Saint John City Market
47 Charlotte Street
Saint John, NB
Phone: 506-658-4418
The Saint John City Market is open year-round, Monday to Saturday. The Market offers a unique shopping experience where you can experience a traditional "farmers market" while shopping for such a wide selection of goods and services, ranging from dulse to hand-made local crafts, and enjoy a delicious meal from one of the numerous restaurants, featuring local and international foods.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
TD Harbour Station
99 Station Street
Saint John, NB
Phone: 506-657-1234
TD Station is Atlantic Canada's most versatile multi-purpose facility. It plays host to a numerous performances/attractions from sporting events to exhibitions, to concerts and family entertainment.
Imperial Theatre
24 King Square South
Saint John, NB
Phone: 506-674-4111
This performing arts theatre, opened in April 1994, has been restored to its original 1913 splendor. Performances include everything from classical music to live theatre.
Saint John Theatre Company
112 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L1K4
Phone: 506-652-7582
This Theatre Company offers three annual main-stage productions at the Imperial Theatre. The Company also produces musical cabaret evenings, murder mysteries and theme nights for corporate events and special events.
Symphony New Brunswick
Brunswick Square
39 King Street
Saint John, NB
Phone: 506-634-8379
The musicians of symphony New Brunswick join forces with guest artists - both established international stars and young performers on the verge of breakthrough to present a full season of classical music from October to May each year.
Recreation
The City of Saint John maintains a variety of facilities to serve the recreation and leisure pursuits of citizens and visitors. Sports and Recreation Facilities Service includes the scheduling, booking and maintenance of sport fields, arenas, parks, playgrounds, and beaches. For more information, please contact:
Sports and Recreation Facilities Service Office
Leisure Services
Phone: 506-658-2908
Website: Sports and Recreation
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
50 Union Street
Saint John, NB E2L1A1
Phone: 506-658-4715
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is Saint John’s best location for all your aquatic, fitness and wellness needs. The centre offers a competition swimming pool, a leisure pool, tots pool and hot tub. There is also a state-of-the-art fitness centre and sports medicine clinic.
Public Library
There are four public libraries in Saint John.
Special Events
Saint John Events Calendar
To find out what’s going on in Saint John’s, please visit the online Events Calendar
