Search and discover all there is to love downtown.
From restaurants and bars to clothing boutiques, specialty food shops, professional services, beauty salons, art spaces, fitness studios and more—Downtown has something for everyone.
meet our membersEvery year we host signature events to celebrate everything we have to offer: the Burger Battle, Reel Downtown, the Busker’s Festival, Tax-Free Day, and the Christmas Parade.
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In a place like Downtown St. John’s, there’s something exciting happening every day! You can also submit your events to our calendar.
Monday July 6 @ 9:00 pm
Monday July 13 @ 9:00 pm
Monday July 20 @ 9:00 pm
Monday July 27 @ 9:00 pm
Sunday March 1 @ 8:00 am
Tuesday February 3 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday February 10 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday February 17 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday February 24 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday March 3 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday March 10 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday March 17 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday March 24 @ 7:00 pm
Downtown St. John’s is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply to the Nominating Committee is on or before Feb. 3, 2026. Representatives from the following sectors are strongly encouraged to apply: Financial, Legal, Industrial and Office.
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The 2026 Executive Committee for the Downtown St. John's Board of Directors was appointed at the first Board meeting for the New Year on January 13.
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Downtown Business District A parking ban is in place daily between 4 to 6 a.m. on the following streets in the downtown business district: Water Street, from Waldegrave Street to Prescott Str...
more infoLooking to work or invest in the heart of the city? Downtown St. John’s has an idyllic historic-urban vibe (and incredible views) to suit your business needs at every stage.
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Wondering where to park, which bus to take, and how to get around? We got you covered!
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Downtown St. John’s is a not-for-profit business improvement area association that strives to make the district a better place to live, work, shop, and visit through our events, programs, and projects.
Our member-based association connects you with all there is to love downtown.
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