The City Market is the oldest market in Canada built in 1876. The building was made by sailors and…read morethe ceiling looks like the hull of a ship. It is full of vendors and markets selling meats and fish.

The Saint John City Market located across from King Square, is the oldest charter market in Canada…read moreis housed in an old historic building (built in 1874-1876), which is open daily Monday-Saturday year round. The roof of the City Market resembles the inverted keel of a ship to reflect the City's rich shipbuilding history. This long bright indoor market offers fresh produce (in the middle), meats, cheeses, fresh seafood, local & gourmet goods, arts & crafts, gift kiosks, and a good variety of eateries including takeout stands and full service restaurant. The City Market is a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner (Billy's Seafood Co) or a quick snack! Whether you're in the mood for fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh brewed coffee, bakery items, Korean food, Latin foods, salads, deli sandwiches, fish & chips, lobster, or ice cream, there's something to satisfy everyone's taste. The City Market Bell is rung each day at the opening and closing of the Market, pretty neat, eh. WEBSITE: http://www.sjcitymarket.ca/

Neat new little gift shop in the heart of downtown on the busiest strip for shopping…read more Interesting knick knacks and such. The store used to be a clothing store, and instead of demo'ing the change rooms, they decided to use them for showcasing different things. One is a local artists work, another is a tarot card reading room (frequented by a reader who has a residency here), and another pays homage to a neighbourhood bar famous for its green bathroom that patrons liked to take selfies in, local flavour that you would need to be a local to know about, or just be inquisitive like us! This business is a covid offspring, born out of possibilities, imagination and ingenuity. It shows the resiliency of the local business people and helps to inspire others. Worth a look-see when in the area!

I bought some really cute earrings here, and visited a few times to see all of the really cool…read moretaxidermy. They have some really fun fandom stuff and very unique things! I love the skulls and the enamel pins they have, the quality of them is amazing! And I really enjoyed how calm and inviting it is in the shop! I love that they change the window skeletons outfit!

Another appealing gift shop along Water Street, Marshalls is a bit larger than the others and sells…read morea greater variety of goods. Lots of Canada and Nova Scotia souvenirs, local products and some clothing item that drew our attention. We liked a certain hoodie but wanted a different "graphic" emblazoned across the front (one that read "Digby: World Famous Scallopsl"). No problem; we waited about 15 minutes while our helper did a neat heat transfer. The result was exactly what we wanted. And the shop can take any size hoodie or sweatshirt you desire and put any graphic you prefer on it. It's a neat thing for families.

A large indoor 4-floor mall with less than 10 stores open and a small, 4-5 restaurant food court…read more Not much here to see ...

Whenever we visited Saint John by cruise ship, we always ended up walking in here just to kill the…read moretime. This was one of those places that isn't too far from the cruise terminal. From the outside of the building, it looked like the mall was big. But inside was a whole different story. This mall does have three floors, but they were all quite small. So small, that you could walk on one floor without stopping and be done with that level in an extremely short period of time. The rest of the building consisted of numerous office units. Didn't there used to be a TV station here? Hmm... The mall looked clean, but there weren't a lot of decorations. I did notice the high amount of mirrors that were positioned around the escalator and elevator areas. I wonder if that was suppose to be a decoration. Most of the stores here focused on clothing and gifts. Other stores included a book store, an electronics store, a pharmacy, and a place for home decorations. All of them were just okay, even though the home decoration store (Decor 8) was a little more appealing to us. But a lot of them were quite pricey. They also had restaurants that focused on smoothies, pizza, breakfast, and coffee. Separate from the restaurants, a food court was available which served fried foods, Chinese, health foods, sushi, and coffee. If one didn't feel like entering the mall from the outside, then that person could have utilized the indoor pedestrian bridges. Those bridges provided convenience for those who came from Market Square and the City Market, as they were connected to those buildings. Not only did those bridges made it easier for those (including myself) to cross from one building to another, but they also provided a view of the areas below them, which looked nice. We actually entered this mall from Market Square via one bridge, and exited in favor of City Market by another bridge. Very convenient, especially since you didn't have to wait to cross the street! Take in the views below and you've got an enjoyable experience! Overall, I didn't see anything unique about this mall (compared to Market Square), but it's okay for stopping by and venturing through. If you know what you're looking for here, then you'll probably enjoy it. Just don't expect to see a lot while you're here.

Small store in a nice…read moreplace The Sand Piper is a tiny, one room souvenir shop located right in the center of the village of St Martin. Obviously the location optimizes the amount of summer tourist traffic since many of the large tour buses from St John park right across the street from the Sand Piper. The one room is packed with stuff and I suspect the owners live upstairs in the quaint little house. The place is so small that much of the merchandise is placed outside in the nice weather. Much of the usual touristy stuff can be found here including jewelry, art, cute signs, books and of course the ubiquitous crummy t-shirts and other clothing. A few humorous items but nothing really in bad taste, this is one of the more artistic and enjoyable souvenir shop you will find. Most of the stuff is pretty cheap although some of the art and jewelry will set you back a few bucks. I ended up buying a couple of fun books on the local history and a nice crummy t-shirt. Yep, it's just a souvenir shop designed to catch the tourists visiting the area but it is a cool little place and it's difficult to walk out without finding at least something you will drag back home with you.

Enjoyed a nice visit at this little shop filled with many things, including locally-made items. My…read morehusband and I first had a nice lunch by the water not far from the shop, then decided to see where the road took us. We came upon this little village area, and stopped at the small tourist center across the road from the shop. While there, I saw a wonderful children's book and asked the center representative if the author was local. He said she was and when I asked if they sold any of her books, he said the Sandpiper did. That was our next stop, and it was a little treasure. Yes, they could use more room, but the quaintness is one of the things that makes it unique. While looking at their items (and sure, some are "tourist" things, but many others represent the area locals) and if you're interested in children's books, be sure to check those sold here written by Heidi Jardine Stoddart. Each has a short message and signature written by the author, making them especially nice for a keepsake gift for a child. Heidi and her husband live in Rothesbay, NB. She is an elementary school teacher, and a talented artist who illustrates her own books. My great-nephew is getting two for Christmas this year! I'd return to this shop in a heartbeat, and wish we live closer to the area! It's beautiful there.

I love the fact that the owner is taking great care to keep people safe from COVID-19! However the…read moreway she approaches people about her protocols when they enter the store is abrupt and comes across as rude. Also several times while visiting the store she commented sharply and dismissively almost making you feel like you are not welcome in her store. Irregardless of her mannerisms we still purchased three mugs during two visits. The pottery and everything in the store is lovely just a shame the owner doesn't treat her customers better:(

This is a small gift shop on Digby's Water Street that sells lots of locally produced items such as…read morepaintings, drinking mugs, wood carvings, baskets and other handmade goods. They are attractive and fairly priced, we thought, and some of the art work on the walls is especially well done. It's a friendly shop, and we happily came away with some mugs and a handful of small, colorful knick-knacks.

Beautiful location. They have everything and can get it if they don't. An important store for this…read moreremote location.

Meant to give 5 stars instead of 5 stars to this great place!! I still stand by my claim, of you…read morewant it, they have it or will get it for you.

Beautiful shop featuring a wide selection of locally made, handcrafted items. Perfect spot to find…read morea one-of-a-kind gift or a piece of art to enjoy in your home.

From the owner: The Artisan District is an artisan in Fredericton, NB. We offer locally made art like jewelry and…read morepainting. We are dedicated to providing handmade products that are sure to brighten the days of anyone who receives or sees them. We will help you find the perfect items for you and your loved ones. By maintaining a high-quality standard, we ensure that we exceed our customers' expectations and put beautiful smiles on their faces. We believe our products are simple yet functional and use quality materials to create fun and colorful fine craft.