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Uptown Mugs #34 – Amy Allen
Uptown Saint John is very lucky to have Amy Allen working for us as our marketing intern for her Business Administration work practicum with NBCC. Amy not only has valuable advanced skills and experience in this field, but brings with her enthusiasm and personality plus. From St. Martins, Amy is a country girl, but definitely with city appeal. She is married to her high school sweetheart Rick, and is mom to two beautiful girls. She balances family and school/work with impressive ease.
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Barbour’s General Store Grand Reopening this Weekend
Barbour’s General Store Grand Reopening happens this Saturday August 22nd! The historic icon located at the foot of King Street at Market Slip on the waterfront in the city’s uptown was recently acquired by Gilliane Nadeau’s Uncorked Tours. On the New Brunswick Day holiday August 3rd, a group of Saint Johners who care about tourism and hospitality donated their time to help clean, sort and store the artifacts at the General Store in preparation for opening a Saint John experience hub for visitors and locals.
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Princess of Acadia
Gary Smith shared this photo on our Facebook Page last week. “Here is a photo I took last week on my walk, of the old Princess of Acadia. She was taken out of service and replaced with the other ferry,” Gary said. We love receiving photos and story submissions from people! You can submit your photos to…
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Live Entertainment on the Boardwalk – NB Talent Showcase
Do you have what it takes to be New Brunswick’s favourite performer? Every Tuesday evening, the Boardwalk will host sensational dancers, singers, jugglers and invited performers. From goosebump-generating opera to dancing dogs, there is something for everyone!
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Indulge your Crafty Side at Craftology
Jane and Sue welcome you to stop by their new gift shop at 177 Prince William Street. Craftology is our newest co-op boutique uptown, showcasing a plethora of hand-made goodness from local artists. Find clothing, accessories, unique jewelry, paintings, candy, candles, and various other
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Uptown Mugs #33 – Kylee Douglas, Sagrati’s
Some of the best lunchtime offerings uptown, especially if you are looking for casual and quality, are at the Saint John City Market. Sagrati’s is one of the most delicious of the food merchants. Specializing in gourmet wraps, baguettes, salads, gluten free products & catering, Sagrati’s feeds you well with quality ingredients, good, hearty amounts and friendly service. Kylee Douglas is the brains, brawn and beauty behind Sagrati’s and we truly appreciate what she brings to our uptown.
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Welcome to Uptown! Introducing Elwood’s Wood Lab
If you like upcycled furniture and decor and appreciate the unique feel of custom, handmade furnishings and fixtures, you will love Elwood’s Wood Lab! Tim and Eric use their craftsmanship and skill to turn various elements of Saint John history into usable and uncommon pieces. This unique space at 91 Princess Street is divided into two areas – their working space, ‘lab,’ as well as a showroom to display their recent pieces. The space is also home to two beautiful dogs, who seem very comfy amid the construction and goings on.
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10 Things you can Eat in Saint John that aren’t Dulse
It’s not that we hate dulse. In fact, we think it’s really awesome. But there are many other scrumptious (and more filling) delicacies in Saint John that you can brag to your friends back home about.
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Uptown Mugs #32 – Chris Grannan
Certainly one the most familiar faces in Uptown Saint John is that of Chris Grannan. The leader of Grannan Hospitality Group (owners of iconic uptown restaurants Grannan’s Seafood and Church Street Steakhouse), Chris can often be spotted on the streets bouncing between his establishments on any given night …
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O Vertigo: Les Petites Formes
Founded by choreographer Ginette Laurin in 1984, O Vertigo is one of Canada’s leading contemporary dance companies. Les Petites Formes captures five moments in the journey of a choreographer – solos, duets and a quartet culled from the classics of O Vertigo’s repertoire spanning the years between 1994 and 2007. The work is athletic (Laurin… Read More
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NB’s Premier Festival Place in Uptown Saint John
New Brunswick’s Festival Place welcomes you to enjoy a taste of Market Square’s finest as you shop, eat, play, and explore! Open from first coffee ’til last call, seven days a week, year round, they are proud to act as the cornerstone of Uptown Saint John! It’s the perfect place to shop, dine, relax or play.…
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Caught up in the Market
Open year-round, Monday to Saturday, the Saint John City Market offers a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. Nowhere else in Saint John can you experience a traditional “farmers market” while shopping for such a wide selection of goods and services, ranging from dulse to hand-made local crafts, and enjoy a delicious meal…
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