Public street events are a wonderful means of community building, but you will need to make sure you are a good neighbor. Because the flow of traffic could be blocked, residents and customers may not be able to access their usual parking lots, and businesses may have deliveries scheduled during your event set up times. You will need to give all surrounding businesses and residents ample opportunity to reschedule or plan for alternate parking. A great idea is to arrange with a nearby parking lot owner to allow residents spaces to park while their streets are closed.
Little River Reservoir, referred to locally as “The Res,” is located in the city’s east side off of Loch Lomond Road. The district park is home to a freshwater beach surrounded by a 1.6 km walking and biking trail, and it features a playground structure and an off-leash dog park.
Lifeguards on duty during the summer.
There is a lot to celebrate in the City, old and new. Here are a few notable milestones the corporation of the City of Saint John has achieved.
Please note this list is not exhaustive.
2019
Completion of the Safe Clean Drinking Water Project, bringing quality, award-winning drinking water to Saint John Water customers.
2014
Completion of the Harbour Clean-up project, ensuring the Saint John Harbour is 100 percent sewage free.
2012
City earns “Cultural Capital of Canada” designation.
1996
As an early adopter of implementing energy efficiency measures in relation to municipal facilities, the City of Saint John became one of the first Canadian municipalities to create a Municipal Energy Efficiency Program (MEEP).
1967
The District of Simonds (east), and the City of Lancaster (west) amalgamated with the City of Saint John. The sculpture ‘Progression” on the front of City Hall recognizes the amalgamation.
1908
Canada’s first public playground, the Allison Ground Playground, opened thanks to the work of Miss Mabel Peters.
Mid-1800s
Rockwood Park is constructed, designed by Calvert Vaux, one of the designers of New York City's Central Park. Today, the 2,200-acre regional park is the outdoor jewel to the city.
1880s
One of the North America’s first sewage systems is built.
1849
The Saint John Police Force was established.
1845
Saint John’s first street lights were lit.
1844
First gas works commenced.
1837
Lily Lake anchored the first municipal water supply.
1797
First City Hall building built on Market Square.
1786
Fire service established.
1785
The City of Saint John was established and named by Royal Charter amalgamating (The Town or District of Parr) Parrtown and Carleton. Only white inhabitants of the United States or Europe were granted all rights and privileges as stated in the Charter. Black Americans and people of colour could only be granted said privileges by the Mayor. They would then be known as “Freeman.” The Charter was amended in 1849 to read “Notwithstanding anything in the said Charter to the contrary contained, any black person or person of colour may become a free citizen of, and be admitted to the freedom of the said City.”
1604
Sieur de Monts and Samuel de Champlain arrived at the mouth of the present-day St. John River on June 24, 1604- and named the area in honour of Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
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Sealed tenders, hand delivered or couriered, properly marked as to contents and addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Supply Chain Management, City of Saint John, 1st Floor, 175 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John, NB, E2J 2B4, bearing the title of:
Tender No. 2022-09: Rockland Road (Paradise Row to Parks Street) and Burpee Avenue
(Rockland Road to Civic 99) - Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction
shall be received until 2:30 p.m. local time, Tuesday, on the 8th day of November, 2022.
Bidders should note that this procurement is subject to the following internal trade agreement(s):
The Agreement on Internal Trade
The Atlantic Procurement Agreement
The Procurement Agreement for New Brunswick and Quebec
The work is to be completed on or before September 1, 2023. A bid bond or certified cheque payable to the City of Saint John in the amount of ten percent of the tender price must accompany each tender.
Payment of $50 (non-refundable) is to be made through the City’s Customer Service Area (City Hall) or by contacting (506) 658-4455 (Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm).
Following payment, tender documents may be obtained from Utilities & Infrastructure Services, 1st floor, 175 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick (Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:15 pm). Tender documents will also be on display at the Construction Association Offices in Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton and Halifax.
For enquiries, contact Utilities & Infrastructure Services, Holly Young, P. Eng., Tel: (506) 658-4455.
Tenders will be opened publicly in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 175 Rothesay Avenue, immediately following tender closing time.
A Block Party (also known as a Play Street) is a great way to meet your neighbours, celebrate a special event in your community, and make new friends.
Be sure to review the City’s Block Party Planning Guide for more information.
If your neighbourhood would like to host a Block Party Event, you can apply using the City of Saint John’s Public Space Event and Street Event booking platform (see Organize an Event on a Street).
If you decide to host your event in a public park, see Organize an Event in a Park.
Discover urban energy. And outdoor rejuvenation.
Not every getaway offers everything you could dream of. But when you visit Saint John, you can dive into in every experience that makes vacations memorable and rewarding.
Saint John is a stunningly beautiful and historic city. Step back into the past—with every modern indulgence. When you explore our narrow and lovingly preserved uptown city streets, you’ll stumble upon charming boutiques, creative bistros, cozy cafés and cocktail bars, welcoming pubs, and locally-owned galleries. From your hotel or B&B, you’re likely just a short walk from the famously historic Saint John City Market, the delightful Market Square, the stunning Imperial Theatre, and the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area. This is urban adventure at its most cosmopolitan.
Of course, you’ll also be in awe of our natural wonders. Saint John is the only city on the powerful Bay of Fundy, whose tides are the highest in the world. Where the St. John River meets the Bay, you can get a feel for that power—at the Reversing Falls, the tides of the Bay of Fundy actually force the water at the mouth of the river to reverse its flow. Explore the trails of Rockwood Park, the seaside in Irving Nature Park, and the charming urban parks that dot the City’s landscape.
And the best part? Saint John isn’t far. We’re an easy drive from anywhere in the Maritimes, and a short flight from Montreal, Toronto, and Boston. Getting here is easy. And easy is what vacations should be, right?