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Visiting our City

announcing Julie Lewis (centre) as muralist to commemorate Great Fire on retaining wall at McBride's Hill
Great Fire Mural for McBride's Hill
Artist Julie Lewis has been selected to design and paint the Great Fire of 1892 commemorative mural at McBride’s Hill in St. John’s.
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picture of Music at Harbourside taken from behind the band and showing the audience
Music @ Concert Series
Looking for a great way to spend your lunch breaks? The Music @ concert series started last week, so grab your co-workers and your lunch and enjoy some local entertainment.
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screenshot from Make a Splash commercial for Paul Reynolds Community Centre
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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detours around Military Road closure
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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  • 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.

Update: One Cruise Ship Visit Sept. 24
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 3:45pm
The Silver Whisper and the Disney Magic have cancelled their scheduled visit to the port of St. John’s due to weather in the Atlantic. The Saga Sapphire is scheduled to arrive at 8 a.m.
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Correction: Vote by Proxy not an Option Under Elections Act
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 2:30pm
Incorrect information was provided to the public regarding vote by proxy for registered voters who are out of the City and/or province during the election period.
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Humane Services Over Capacity: Cat Adoption Half Price
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 11:00am
The Animal Care and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgins Line is over capacity with 100 healthy cats and kittens who need a loving home, urgently.
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Sensational Playgroup- CANCELLED
2017/09/26 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Sensational Playgroup located at Paul Reynolds Community Centre will be cancelled on Tuesday, September 26 due to the Municipal Election.
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Lane Reduction
2017/09/25 - 7:00am to 2017/10/13 - 7:00pm
Residents are advised there will be a lane reduction east of 484 Southside Road to facilitate culvert repairs.  Motorists are advised traffic will be reduced to one lane and to yield to oncoming...
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Road Construction
2017/09/25 - 7:00am to 2017/09/29 - 7:00pm
Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 22nd to 29th under the City's annual streets rehab and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include street excavations,...
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Rezoning - 571 Empire Avenue
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 9:30am
The City of St. John's has received an application to rezone property located at 571 Empire Avenue from the Residential Low Density (R1) Zone to the Residential Medium Density (R2) Zone. The purpose...
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Notice of Vacancies - R.E.A.L. Program Fundraising and Promotion Committee
Friday, October 6, 2017 - 4:00pm
Notice of Vacancies - R.E.A.L. Program Fundraising and Promotion Committee   The R.E.A.L. (Recreational Experiences and Leisure) Program Fundraising and Promotion Committee provides information,...
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Application - 160 Patrick Street
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - 9:30am
A Discretionary Use (Restoration of Non-Conforming Use) application has been submitted to rebuild the townhouse dwelling at 160 Patrick Street. The proposed dwelling will be rebuilt on the same...
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Election Period
2017/09/25 (All day)
The City of St. John's is conducting its next municipal election with the vote by mail process, an efficient and convenient method allowing electors to vote in the...
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Compost Information Session
2017/09/25 - 10:00am to 11:15am
Learn how easy it is to compost in your backyard and get what gardeners call ‘black gold’.  Again this year we’ve teamed up with the MUN Botanical Garden and the...
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Cat Adoptions Reduced Cost
2017/09/25 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
The Animal Care and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgins Line is over capacity with 100 healthy cats and kittens who need a loving home, urgently. Adoption fees are reduced by 50 per cent until the end...
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