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Make a splash at Paul Reynolds Community Centre
The Paul Reynolds Community Centre at 35 Carrick Drive is open. Make a splash with family and friends in the Paula Kelly Aquatic Centre!
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Military Road Detour
A section of Military Road is closed for six weeks for upgrades to the concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, a section of sewer, and to the road structure itself.
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Downtown St. John's with Signal Hill and Cabot Tower with text Canada Day St. John's Celebrates Canada 150
St. John's Celebrates Canada 150
Come join us on Saturday, July 1 to celebrate Canada 150 with free events throughout the city.
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Music @ Quidi Vidi
The free Music @ concert series is suitable for all ages, and the Sunday, May 28 offering features Julia Bryant opening for headlining act Rozalind MacPhail.
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​Why Does the City Bag Parking Meters?
From time to time, parking meters operated by the City of St. John’s may be bagged with a bright, yellow bag. A yellow bag on a meter indicates that the parking space is not available.
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  • Lighthouse at Cape Spear
  • Cruise Ship docked in St. John's
  • Musician playing a trombone
  • Two kayakers in ocean around St. John's.
  • Distance sign markers

Visiting our City

People looking through the telescope on Signal Hill

Come discover one of the oldest cities in North America. A city unlike any other. Cradled in a harbour carved from 500 million year old rock. Surrounded by hills running down to the ocean. Charming side streets of a thousand colours. Friendly faces to greet you at every turn. Take a truly unforgettable journey to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. All the information you need to plan your visit is right here.

City Hall Parking Garage Upgrades Starting Monday
Friday, June 23, 2017 - 9:45am
Motorists are advised that construction will be ongoing at the City Hall parking garage starting Monday, June 26 and continuing until September 30.
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Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 4:45pm
Due to the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 26, most City offices and facilities will be closed.Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday.
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Watermain Rehabilitation Work to Begin Next Week
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 12:30pm
Next week the City of St. John's will begin rehabilitation work on watermains in several areas of the city in order to reduce maintenance issues and improve service.
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Road Construction (June 26 to June 30)
2017/06/26 - 7:00am to 2017/06/30 - 7:00pm
Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 26th to 30th under the City's annual streets rehab and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include street excavations,...
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St. John's Days - Family Fun in Bannerman Park
2017/06/25 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Due to inclement weather, the St. John's Days Family Fun in Bannerman Park has been postponed to Sunday June 25, from 2 to 4pm. The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.
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St. John's Days - Family Fun in Bannerman Park is CANCELLED
2017/06/25 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Due to anticipated inclement weather and unforeseen circumstances, the St. John's Days Family Fun in Bannerman Park, from 2 to 4pm has been cancelled. All other events, during St. John's Days can be...
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Public Meeting - 50 Bennett Avenue
Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 7:00pm
The City of St. John’s has received an application to rezone a portion of 50 Bennett Avenue (former I. J. Samson School) from the Institutional (INST) Zone to the Residential Medium Density (R2) Zone...
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Rezoning/Discretionary Use - 615 Empire Avenue
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 - 9:30am
The City of St. John’s has received an application to allow a Taxi Stand at 615 Empire Avenue (former Tommy’s Auto Tech).  In response, Council is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s...
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Rezoning - 75 Incinerator Road
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 - 9:30am
An application has been received by the City to rezone the property at 75 Incinerator Road from the Rural (R) Zone to the Mineral Working (MW) Zone. The purpose of the rezoning is to enable the...
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Nickel Film Festival
2017/06/24 (All day)
The Nickel Independent Film Festival returns June 17-24 with fantastic films, workshops and fun events at the LSPU Hall. There's something for everyone...Come see the incredible local...
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St. John's Days: Historic Sites & Trolley Line
2017/06/24 (All day)
Free admission to Commissariat House & Newman Wine Vault on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Admission to Railway Coastal Museum on Saturday, June 24 from 10...
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St. John's Days: Happy Birthday St. John's
2017/06/24 (All day)
Join the City of St. John's staff at the Visitors Information Centres, 348 Water Street from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Quidi Vidi Village Plantation, 10 Maple View Place from 11 a.m. to 5...
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