Saint John- Uptown and South End

The South End,is Saint John's city centre. Locals (and informed visitors such as yourself!) don't refer to the area as downtown, but rather Uptown. The area is perched on a hill overlooking the mouth of the river, and can be found by following the Saint John Centre signs from the Thruway. If you're on a cruise, this is where your ship will dock. Below, find a list of what you should check out while Uptown, and a few hints and tips as well. Saint John City Market: The City Market is hands down Saint John's best known landmark.One of the downsides with travelling for work is that attractions such as the market are never open when I'm free, and thus, alas, I can't give any advice personally about the market. What I do know is that it's located on Germain Street, between King and Union, and is rumored to have fresh food and produce. New Brunswick Museum: The NB Museum is located in a small shopping complex along the Market Square Boardwalk. Although this is another attraction I've yet to visit, I encourage all visitors to take the time to explore it. If I've learned anything from my travels, it's that getting to know the story of a place and its peoples is a prerequisite to getting the most out of your experience. If you want to understand the context behind what you're seeing and doing, the New Brunswick Museum is a great place to start. Market Square Boardwalk: The Boardwalk hugs the harbour near Market Square Mall (not to be confused with the City Market, which is a few blocks away). Work has recently been done to make the area more enjoyable for visitors, and you can also often find ample parking here. Architecture: I love the architecture of Saint John's South End. A stroll down Union Street and Prince William Street, or a drive through the various residential streets in the area provides the perfect opportunity to appreciate it. Restaurants: You'll find reviews of Sense of Tokyo Sushi, and Taste of Egypt restaurants here on my blog. Relish also has a location near the City Market. I can also highly recommend Big Tide Brewing Company- a local microbrewery with some of the best beer battered fish and chips I've ever had. Visitors in the area during the day would be remiss not to grab some lunch at the City Market. Best Views: The best view of uptown area and the port is undoubtedly from the Harbour Bridge. If you're looking for a spot from which you can take photos a little easier than a highway, check out the Lower West Side below the bridge, or the Reversing Falls.