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Experience the Canada Games from the Downtown Pedestrian Mall

On Saturday, August 16, the Downtown Pedestrian Mall will take on a whole new energy as the 2025 Canada Games criterium cycling event races through the heart of our city from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grab a seat on a patio, enjoy great food and drinks, and cheer on the athletes as they speed by. Businesses on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall will be open as usual, so it’s the perfect chance to shop, dine, and be part of the excitement.

Some changes will be in place to accommodate the race, including adjustments...

City Council Meeting Recap: August 12, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on August 12, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by visiting the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Provincial Wildfire Update

At the meeting, the mayor forwent the go-around to focus on the ongoing wildfire situation, especially its impact on residents of CBS, Paradise, and St....

Island Princess Cruise Ship Cancelled - August 15, 2025

Island Princess cruise ship originally scheduled to arrive in St. John's Friday, August 15, 2025, has been cancelled.

For the full cruise ship schedule for 2025, click the green button below. The public can also call the Cruise Information Line at 709-576-8333 for schedule information. 

2025 Cruise Schedule

2025 Municipal Election Call for Nominations

On October 2, 2025, residents will elect a new City Council. The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election is August 28 to September 4 at 4 p.m. The last day to withdraw a nomination is Friday, September 5 at 4 p.m.

A person is qualified to be nominated as a candidate if they are:

• A Canadian Citizen, 18 years of age or older and eligible to vote in an election in the City of St. John’s
• Not in arrears of taxes or other charges payable to the municipality of St. John’s
• Ordinarily a resident...

Traffic Advisory – Downtown Area (Canada Games Cycling Event)

To facilitate the criterium cycling event for the 2025 Canada Games, please note the following road closures and parking restrictions on Saturday, August 16 from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed during the above-noted times: 

• Water Street (Adelaide Street to St. John's Lane)
• Harbour Drive (Bishop's Cove to Job's Cove)
• George Street (Adelaide Street to Water Street)
• Beck's Cove
• Ayre's Cove
• Clifts Baird's Cove
• Prescott Street (Duckworth Street to Water Street)

No Parking...

Rotary Sunshine Park Beach Closure - Aug 14 and 15

The City of St. John’s advises that Rotary Sunshine Park will be closed from noon on August 14 to 1 p.m. on August 15 to facilitate the 2025 Canada Games Open Water Swim.

On Thursday, August 14, the beach area will closed to the public to facilitate logistical preparations for race day.

On Friday, August 15, the park will be open to event spectators and officials, however no public swimming or boating will be allowed from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The main parking lot will be closed for event parking. 

We...