Post on : November 7, 2025

Every November, Tax-Free Day is your chance to explore and support local downtown businesses — without paying any tax! With a wide range of shops, boutiques, and specialty stores, the district comes alive with holiday shoppers searching for one-of-a-kind gifts and goods.

Saturday, November 15th, 2025 is Tax Free Day Downtown. Here are the 70+ shops and services participating!

Duckworth Street, New Gower Street, and Other

  • Elaine’s Books/Doug Bird Gallery 208 Duckworth St.
  • Breakwater Books 263 Duckworth St.
  • Solitude 183B Duckworth St.
  • Ethereal Boutique 199 New Gower St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Heritage Shop of NL 158 Duckworth St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Model Citizens 245 Duckworth St. 11 am to 5 pm
  • The Tickle Trunk 245 Duckworth St. 11 am to 5 pm
  • Downtown Comics 141 Duckworth St 11 am to 7 pm
  • Posie Row/ Posie Row & Co. 210-214 Duckworth St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Dear Dawcy & Ritual Botanicals – Posie Row & Co. building 3rd flr. 210-214 Duckworth St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Doghouse 204 Duckworth St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Red Ochre Gallery 96 Duckworth St. 10:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Fred’s Records 198 Duckworth St. 9:30 am to 9 pm.
  • Hempware 98 Duckworth St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Crafted Treasures 162 Duckworth St. 9 am to 6 pm.
  • Mandy Lee Dawe Clothing 267 Duckworth St. 12 pm to 6 pm
  • Hillhead House Prescott St. 10 am to 6 pm

Water Street & Coves

  • First Western Boutique 140 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm. *Restrictions apply
  • Freeride Mountain Sports 153 Water St. 11 am to 5:30 pm
  • Freak Lunchbox 308 Water St. 10 am to 9 pm
  • Johnny Ruth 181 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • The Outfitters Adventure Gear & Apparel 220 Water St. 9 am to 6 pm
  • Home on Water 156 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Maverick Sports Collectibles 250 Water St. 9 am to 8 pm
  • Unicornio Studio 176 Water St 10 am to 6 pm
  • The Bees Knees 199 Water St 10 am to 6 pm
  • The Travel Bug 197 Water St 10 am to 6 pm
  • Irene’s 324 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wild Things 124 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Byron’s Clothing for Men 188 Water St 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Soul Studio 351 Water St. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • O’Brien’s Music 278 Water St. 10 am to 5 pm
  • Craft Council of NL – The Pantry 155 Water St. 10 am to 5 pm
  • NONIA 286 Water St. 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Benjamin’s Menswear 277 Water St. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Leyton Gallery of Fine Art Clift’s-Baird’s Cove 11 am to 5 pm
  • East Coast Quilt Co. 343 Water St 10 am to 6 pm
  • Le Boudoir 256 Water St. 10 am to 5 pm
  • Gail’s Clothing Store Bowring Building 277 Water St. 10 am to 5:30 pm
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate 282 Water St. 9 am to 10 pm.
  • Sound Salon & Spa 301 Water St. 9 am to 5 pm
  • Island Design & Gifts 170 Water St. 10 am to 7 pm
  • *The Golden Tulip 295 Water St. 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • The Natural Vibe Wellness Market 272 Water St. 9 am to 6 pm
  • *Newfoundland Canabis co. 270 Water St. 10 am to 10 pm
  • WM. L. Chafe Menswear 326 Water St. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Fogtown The Side Shop 134 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Downhome Shoppe & Gallery 303 Water St. 9 am to 7 pm.
  • Legend Tours & Gallery 284 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Twisted Sisters Boutik 177 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Relic 181 Water St. 10 am to 8 pm.
  • Sooley Designs 179 Water St. 10 am to 8 pm.
  • Wooly Tops 309 Water St. 2nd Floor
  • I Fix N Mark 216 Water St.
  • *Yellow Belly Brewery & Public House 288 Water St. *Gift Shop products only.
  • *One Eared Goat 318 Water St. *Gift Shop products only.
  • Natural Boutique 191 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • R.O.W.  Rock on Water Gift Shop 202 Water St. 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sweet Rock Ice Cream & Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Shop 174 Water St. 10 am to 9 pm
  • Dildo Brewing Company 332 Water St. 12 pm to 6 pm
  • *Pedego Electric Bikes St. John’s 172 Water St.  9 am to 5 pm
  • 709 Exclusive 364 Water St. 11 am to 7 pm
  • The Artisan Loft 166 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • The Heritage Shop 309 Water St. 10 am to 6 pm
  • Doodle Palooza  155B Water St. 10 am to 5 pm
  • The Shop, SALT 151 Water St.
  • July’s Studio 152 Water St.

*Some restrictions may apply. Inquire at your favorite shop for details. Some information may change.

Check back often for an updated list of participating businesses.

This event is organized and financially supported by the Downtown St. John’s Business Commission.

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