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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 May 11 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday May 2 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday April 25 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday April 26 @ 2:30 pm
Gift Card winners announced for the #DTBurgerBattle Social Media Contest. Click Read More to see if you are a winner!
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Congrats to One Eared Goat! 2026 Downtown St. John's Burger Battle Champs! Two years in a row!!!
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The final phase of the project will begin in April and be completed by late spring 2026. The final phase involves installing a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner. Minimum traffic disruptions and some reduced on-street parking expected.
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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