Uptown Saint John

06/18/2026

When you choose local, we all win. ❤️
Recently, 24 Uptown Saint John BIA businesses and initiatives were recognized across food & drink, retail, services, arts & culture, hospitality, and community building. That's a lot of talent packed into 26 walkable blocks.

❤️ 25 Excellence NB People's Choice Awards
❤️ A 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for Chipman Hill Suites
❤️ A Downtowns Atlantic Canada award for our Local Love initiative

Behind every award is a local business owner, a staff member, a customer, a volunteer, and a community that continues to show up for one another.
We're incredibly proud of what our Uptown businesses contribute every day: award-winning food, shops, and services, along with the energy, character, and connections that make Uptown what it is.

Congratulations to all of the winners, nominees, and businesses that help make Uptown special.

❤️ Always happy to see you here.

06/17/2026

Ringing in a fresh new Saint John City Market branding featuring its iconic bell that is rung every morning and every evening. This historic bell was extra shiny for the occasion, having been restored in time for the unveiling. The celebrations of its 150th continue throughout the year!

❤️Always Happy to See you Here

06/16/2026

📣 New Uptown Neighbour – Georgia’s Glam is a new business member of the Uptown Saint John BIA!

Located at 76 King Street, Georgia’s Glam offers hair, nail, and beauty services in a welcoming space filled with Uptown character. We especially loved learning the story behind the name. Owner Carla named the salon after her energetic two-year-old granddaughter, Georgia.

Please join us in welcoming Georgia’s Glam to the neighbourhood!

❤Click here to learn more about them https://uptownsj.com/2026/06/16/welcome-georgias-glam-new-business-uptown-saint-john/

06/15/2026

🌞 GIVEAWAY | Your Summer Starts Uptown. Patio hangs. Sunset strolls. Sweet treats after dinner. Running into people you know while wandering around Uptown.
Summer memories happen here

We’re giving away a $150 Uptown Saint John Gift Card to help you start checking off your Uptown summer bucket list.

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Tag your summer crew
3️⃣ Comment with your Uptown summer bucket list picks

Patio afternoons, waterfront walks, iced drinks, live music, favourite shops… What's making your list this year?

& with Father’s Day just around the corner, consider this your reminder to plan a little Uptown time with that dad or father figure in your life.

✨ Bonus: Save this post for your next summer day Uptown

The first days of summer are made for wandering, staying out a little longer, and making plans with your favourite people.

Contest closes June 21 at midnight AST. One $150 prize total. Winner drawn at random from eligible entries across Facebook and Instagram. Open to those able to pick up the prize from the Uptown Saint John office. Winner must respond within 24 hours of direct message notification or a new winner will be chosen. Comments may be featured in future Uptown Saint John Inc. promotions. Not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta. We will never request credit card information.

06/12/2026

🚧 Uptown is loading... City of Saint John's construction means smoother roads, improved sidewalks, and investments in our community are on the way!

While some routes may look a little different, our Uptown businesses are open and ready to welcome you. Planning a visit? Plan ahead (see the links below), check your route, park once, and enjoy a stroll. Grab a coffee, browse a local shop, and take the opportunity to slow down and explore.

With warmer weather here, it's the perfect time to wander our historic streets, discover a hidden gem, and enjoy all that our local businesses have to offer.

📍Find parking lots & parking garages: https://share.google/WzMfB2oyJW2LUl47D

Want to stay in the know?

📍 Community Dashboard: https://saintjohn.ca/en/community-dashboard

📍 Sign up for City news & notifications: https://saintjohn.ca/en/news-and-notices/subscribe-news-and-notifications

📍 Follow the City of Saint John on social media for updates.

📍 Questions about construction or other City of Saint John topics? Contact the City at 506-658-4455.

❤️ We appreciate your patience and your continued support of our locally owned Uptown businesses. We're always happy to see you here!

06/11/2026

The bell is coming back!❤️

🔔 A piece of history is ready to ring again!

Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 11 a.m. for the unveiling of the Saint John City Market's refinished bell, a fresh new brand and a look ahead at upcoming building renos.

06/10/2026

📣Neighbourhood news! Together Designs By Lynn Rice has relocated and joined the Germain Street community.

We love seeing local businesses grow, evolve, and find new homes Uptown. If you're out for a stroll, be sure to stop in and check out their new location.

Looking for more places to eat, shop, and explore Uptown?
📍 Find them all on our Uptown Map → https://uptownsj.com/visitors/
❤️ Always happy to see you here.

06/09/2026

This month’s Let’s Meet Uptown: Photo Walk is all about doors. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the doors and entryway details that give Uptown Saint John BIA streets their character.

If you’ve ever wandered through the old residential streets nearby, you already know Saint John has a thing for beautiful doors.

Think you know where these are? 👉 Make your guesses, then come back and check out the comments on each photo for the reveal.

📸 Tag us next time you're on a photo walk

06/08/2026

📣Neighbourhood news from inside the City Market! Fiddling Ferns has just reopened in its new space in the Saint John City Market in front of the old Slocum & Ferris sign. Stop in and see her delightful screen-printed designs on T-shirts and more!

Looking for more places to eat, shop, and explore in the City Market & Uptown?
📍 Find them all on our Uptown Map → https://uptownsj.com/visitors/
❤️ Always happy to see you here.

06/04/2026

Hello June ☀️ warm sidewalks and live music drifting out of open doors. Summer's starting to peek around the corners of Uptown. Art shows, trivia nights, theatre, and more are filling the calendar this month.

❤️ See what’s happening Uptown → https://uptownsj.com/events-calendar/

❤️ Uptown businesses - hosting an event, special, or summer series? Add it to the calendar so people can discover it.

❤️ Photos reposted from our Uptown community - thank you for capturing these hidden corners, alleyways, and in-between moments that make Uptown feel like Uptown.