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What's Happening in St. John's - August 2025

From world-class athletes and unforgettable live music to vibrant markets, street performers, and pop-up entertainment, the city will be alive with energy all month long. Whether you're here to cheer on the 2025 Canada Games, rock out at the George Street Festival, or take in the buzz along the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, there’s something remarkable happening around every corner in St. John’s this summer. 

2025 Canada Games

From August 8 to 25, the 2025 Canada Games will bring together over 5,000...

Traffic Advisory - Canada Games Torch Relay

Date: Friday, August 1
Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2025 Canada Games Torch Relay will begin at the Orange Store at 694 Water Street and end with a community celebration in Bannerman Park. To facilitate this event, the following roads will be subject to rolling closures during the above-noted times: 

• Water Street (Blackhead Road to Temperance Street)
• Quidi Vidi Road
• Forest Road (Quidi Vidi Road to Lakeview Avenue)
• Lakeview Avenue
• Clancey Drive
• Carnell Drive
• The Boulevard (Carnell Drive to King's Bridge Road)

Canada Games Traffic Impacts

The City of St. John’s is excited to host the 2025 Canada Games! With events unfolding city-wide and visitors arriving from across the country, it's important to stay informed on traffic impacts. 

To avoid delays, residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to arrange a ride with friends or family, use taxis or ride-sharing services, or use public transit. If choosing to drive, arriving early is strongly recommended, as motorists should expect delays, road closures, and limited parking...

Southside Trail Closure

Southside Trail, from 632 Southside Road to Blackhead Road, will be closed to the public from Wednesday, July 30 to Friday, August 1, and again on Monday, August 4, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. The closure is necessary to allow Newfoundland Power to perform planned maintenance on a transmission line that runs alongside the trail.

Please obey all posted signage.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Cruise Ship Azamara Quest arrives July 30

The Azamara Quest with 694 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, and depart at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship...

Regatta Day Holiday City Schedule - July 30, 2025

The Royal St. John’s Regatta is set to occur on Wednesday, July 30. If the weather is not suitable on July 30 and the Regatta Committee postpones the event, the following list pertains to whichever day the Royal St. John’s Regatta occurs.

All City offices and facilities are closed on Regatta Day.

Please note:

• Curbside waste collection will occur as normal and is not affected by the holiday.
• All recreation facilities and community centres will be closed on Regatta Day.
• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management...