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.
Friday June 26 @ 7:00 am
Tuesday June 16 @ 8:00 am
Thursday June 25 @ 8:00 am
Wednesday August 26 @ 7:00 am
Monday September 7 @ 8:00 am
Friday June 5 @ 8:00 am
Thursday May 21 @ 8:00 am
Sunday May 10 @ 1:30 pm
Monday July 6 @ 9:00 pm
Monday July 13 @ 9:00 pm
Monday July 20 @ 9:00 pm
Monday July 27 @ 9:00 pm
Monday May 11 @ 7:00 pm
St. John’s remains the most visited cruise port in Newfoundland and Labrador, forecasting 39 cruise ship calls during the 2026 season. As the province’s capital city and a key gateway in the Nort...
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Are you part of a group looking to connect with the community? Do you have something you'd love to showcase or celebrate? Bring it to the heart of downtown! Whether you’re dancing, performing, h...
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Gift Card winners announced for the #DTBurgerBattle Social Media Contest. Click Read More to see if you are a winner!
Read moreLooking 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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