Reviews of Saint John City Market (Fish Shop)

Marwa Hasan

It's always great and refreshing to take a walk in city market, its ambience, and the mixed smell of all kinds of food is just great.

Haniyfa Scott

My friends and I were looking for last-minute souvenirs. One of us noticed this place on the tourist map. Even though it was Sunday, many of the vendors we're open to accommodate the passengers of a docked cruise ???? ship. It is worth the experience.

Dave Finch

Lots of fantastic food options and fresh groceries. A great place to go to find gifts or unique items.

Melissa Arsenault

Nice old market, always alot of amazing deals and things to see. Downside while I was there , many of the long time table have closed and are sitting empty. I hope they fill up again soon

Mohammed Zaheer Uddin Haneef

I don't have words to say systematic arrangements inside like a dream of paradise

Andrea Keirstead

Always bright in this beautiful old space. I love to see what new vendors are here. There are several really nice, small restaurants you can get lunch from as well!

pousXB

Pricier groceries in exchange for convenience, food's overpriced and average. It's a lovely place structurally otherwise. Great place for preventing frostbite!

Monika D

The market was much smaller than I had hoped. Most items can be found in a regular super market. Quaint and fun, but I expected more unique items.

Anthony Nolletti

This City Market is a must-see. It is Canada's oldest and is filled with wonderful food and history. This an excellent spot for great lunches.

Joan MacDonald

Love the City Market. Great selection of vendors. So much history attached to this building. It's a "must see" for anyone visiting Saint John.

Jonathan Jagt

Fun place to visit, very interesting history. Neat shopping, and unique finds. (we enjoyed the butchers daughter, pottery store)

J Cline

I love the Saint John City Market especially around Christmas time. It has old fashioned in its very roots. The sights and smells. Fresh balsam fir boughs, wreaths, fresh seafood and meat, old historical favorite deli's and new coffee counters. Its a magical spot.

Kathy McKay

I enjoyed my salad and chowmein noodle cookie. Many booths are not in use currently.

Paul Wickens

All sorts of vendors who has a variety of merchandise to meet your needs. Quite the historic building. A place worth visiting.

Edi Patricia Nava Quintero

I felt like in my country. Small but cozy.

Ryan Milone

Great place to have lunch, went to a small place called “Naan-ya Business” which was great for having vegan options. Probably due to COVID there weren’t as many vendors, but it is a fun place to look around for 20-30 minutes.

Nari Mei

Love it. They had several freash vegetables and fruits and local sea food restaurant.

Fran Menton

One of my favourite places to grab a bite to eat or to get grocery items. I always go to Slocum & Ferris for their breakfast sandwich, North Market Seafood for their organic salmon, Pete's Frootique for their fresh smoothies, Jeremiah's Deli for samosas and sandwiches or Kim's Korean Food for their bibimbap. There is so much that you can enjoy at this market. Also CHECK OUT THE AWESOME OUTDOOR NIGHT MARKET! They started it in the spring of 2019. Every Thursday 5-10 pm.

Dr. Patrick

I visited the Saint John City Market last year around the end of November and loved seeing all of the Christmas decor in the market. it still has the old feel of the original, but with modern restaurants and vendors. Definitely worth checking out!

Nick Fagnoni

Stopped here during a shore excursion. They said it was the longest operating market in Canada. Not bad, but it is just a market and wasn't very large. Did get a coffee at the Java Moose in the back, which was good. Unfortunately, the exterior of the building was being restored during our visit and we couldn't see the pretty brick exterior.

JoAnne Dubeau

One of my favourite markets. Happy to see they are getting busier now that Covid restrictions are lifted.

Ralph “RJ” Hudson

Very cool place with local crafts and foods. A must-see when visiting Saint John!

Sage Xavier

I always find wonderful people here. Everyone is super helpful and kind. I enjoy going to get vegetables at Pete's Fruitique. There are always veggies on sale and it makes for a quick and easy dinner.

Jim Munroe

My Grandfather and I would take the train to Saint John on the 70's and we would visit the City Market. 40 years later...I still enjoy going.

Chris Briand

Smells delicious, and for the very vendors that are open you have lots of things to choose from. Whether it's artisan crafts, ethnic foods or even European candy and soda pops. Just wish they had more vendors with a larger variety of things and stuff.

james dingwell

great spot to get fresh meat veggies and seafood and all kinds of nice spots to eat

Keith Dasrepmar

I went before noon so everything wasn't open. Not all businesses accept debit/credit so bring some cash with you.

Alexander Stone

This place is even more amazing than google maps or streetview is able to depict! Also, much steeper! The whole market is on a surprising incline! It only adds to its charm, though! Completely navigable for those in wheelchairs, walkers, or mobility machines - as I saw several with mobility enhancements happily shopping! Saint Johners may be a tougher breed though, I'm finding. The market itself is full of diversity both in atmosphere and goods! From historic artistic maps, to overseas (and under seas) food rarities, to local produce, this market is an iconic Canadian gem that everyone who visits the east coast should visit. It's also connected via tunnels and skywalks to about 7 other massive buildings/complexes with shopping, banking, library, museum, dining, etc, etc, which I'm looking forward to using this winter for the first time. I come from an Ontario town of mostly strip malls & I hate winter, so I find the interconnected buildings novel & actually exciting. I thoroughly love this city so far, and the people are indeed as nice as us Ontarians have heard in myths & legends. It's truly an underrated city, and the mass exodus from Ontario needs to commence. I mean, have you seen the home prices here?! Immediately go look. See you soon!

Sumaya Muhamed

It’s a good place to learn new things and busy stuff that u want ???? So you need to go and see what they have!!

Alexis-Jean Smith

The city market is amazing. It's one of the few buildings standing from before the great fire of 1887. There are tonnes of little shops and amazing eats. I highly recommend visiting.

ridzuan A

More hype than anything. Nothing interesting. More touristy. Not here if looking for authenticity.

Kathryn Wood

Found a great gift for expectant parents... custom-made by a local artisan. Plus reversible kids' raincoats. So cool. Checkout The Bakery Stone.... the cannolis!!!

Kamilla Petrosyan

Nothing special, regular market place, much smaller than I have expected. Worth going though . They sell nice souvenirs there.

P Grivon

Our walking tour started here with fresh lobster rolls! Beautiful building. Expensive Reno but wirth it. A must stop in Saint John

sonia chen

I am a big fan of markets like this and I wish I had gotten to explore all the others! Anyways...City Market kin dof reminds me of Quincy Market in Boston, except that CM is a little bit smaller and is more of a market than food court. I wish I lived here because I would buy my meat, cheeses, deli items and produce here. All of the prices were very decent as well, coming from a smart shopper who knows prices for everything!

Erick Murphy

Before covid it was the best! Family loved coming to the city to go there. Its slowed down considerably with conditions but hoping it picks up again soon :-)

timmy

Cozy place, similar to St. Lawrence market in Toronto, but cleaner and less crowded. Don't come if you have Bofa, the cats don't like it here.

Elle Sing

Such a cute spot to stop! Iots of variety for food, snacks and Arts and crafts. Cute spot in the middle of the city

James McCoy

Absolutely love this market. You get the market mojo as soon as you walk in. I was a little disappointed on my recent visit as there were many empty stalls, but i understand its probably because of covid,

Wendell Phipps

You must go there! Put it on your bucket list! Went in the morning for low tide, walked on the ocean floor. Then back at high tide to see the amazing transformation. Some folk think this kind of stuff "just happens."

Punit Saini

It's the perfect place to find local vendors

Richard Carroll (Armchair Ninja Podcast)

A great place for visitors and locals alike. I go there to grab pizza or a coffee usually, but have bought Xmas presents and steaks for supper. Everything you want and beautiful too.

A Giant Panda

Kim's Korean food is incredible and the schwarma hut is fantastic. It's all locally owned and operated small businesses. It's the greatest part of Saint John

Ken Faubel

Not like other city markets I have been to. It kind of struck me as a place for cruise ship visitors. It was interesting with some local art, crafts and specially foods.

Tommy Blackmore (Bricktop, Carrot Top)

Hadn't been there in years, was a lot different. A few mt stalls, not a great variety of shopping choices although all the ones there are of fine quality. Was looking forward to having a typical breakfast and there was none to be found, a bit disappointing. Seems to be a lack of marketing and advertising for the market. I imagine the economy is a major factor also.

Ann Burruss

Perfect place for coffee, pastry, lunch or fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't miss this small and charming market.

Deanna Whalen

Lots of fun. Not many vendors... Most of the place is filled with sell fruits and veggies, which is nice but that means that there isn"t much room for other vendors. A few dessert places, a few knickknack places. Fun overall!

Daniel Wilkin

Just purchased a home in the Uptown area and was exploring the market. Looks like an amazing resource for the area. Can't wait to get settled in.

Neil Mack

Beautiful old city market with all the charming offerings you would expect. Art, fresh produce, fantastic prepared food from multiple different vendors from different cultures as well as the traditional east coast flavour. Wonderful place to spend some time in the heart of uptown Saint John.

Tithi Dave

What a colourful sight!!!! I will visit again soon!!

Hannah Catherine DeGrace

Love shopping? Love local? Love great food? Well if you're like me and answered yes to all of these questions then the city market is the place for you, as long as its before 6pm because this placed is closed early and not open Sundays. Totally worth the trip.

Happymask Majora

Not a big fan of saint john, but man I love the market!! It is a great place to stop in when you're in the area.

Kelly Walsh

Nice looking market but unfortunately our tour arrived late so we were only able to look inside

Nathan Bertrand

What a great place people are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is a blast from the past. Looking at the products is just as good as looking at the architectural design

Shauna D

Always worth a stroll. A variety of local food and craft stalls, local artists work, etc. Fresh meat and seafood, bakery, veggies are available here.

Jeff Cook

This place is great for locals and visitors alike. All the groceries, takeout or trinkets you'd ever need.

Bruce Stearman

Returned to the market after several years absence and was very disappointed to discover it had become "sanitized". Unlike most "markets" when we arrived at 10AM most stalls where just opening, most of the produce was the same stuff you could buy at any grocery store, most of the souvenirs where not locally made. The ambience was just very sanitized or "corporate". Looked like they where set up to fleece the cruise ship passengers...

Doug Thomson

Great place. Loaded with history and al kinds of vendors. Excellent food if that is what you are looking for.

Marsha Montoya

This market is very authentic. Wide variety of fresh foods. Helpful vendors. Incredible variety of apples. Delicious breads, pastries and more. My only suggestions for improvements would be more alcoves with seating to enjoy the fresh foods and they should accept credit cards. The vendors are cash only.

John Walsh

Great place to find the little items you may be looking for. Wonderful coffee, even Irish sea miss. Dulce by the bag, incredible all the things for sale.

Steve Moses

Amazing market to visit and shop.

Ron Terpstra

Kind of sad what is happening to a staple our our society from just 20 years ago when everyone went to the indoor mall for so many things including socializing with others but since the cell phone has come along socializing in person is almost gone. The kids today don't know what they are missing out on.

Rohit Pathak

Great place to buy fresh vegetables. Eat your favourite food. We can get java moose coffee. Tandoori naan. Chinese , korean, and sea food here. People who work here work with a smile on their face and polite to help you always. I love visiting here to buy veggies and spend my time when free. You can even buy collectables for local shop. You can get canvas painting and show pieces for gifting your relatives here.

Mercedes Acuna

It was not clear which stalls were open and which closed. We bought some samosas in one of the stalls but they were cold!!! ????????????????

Michael Berthiaume

Always a great experience in the Market, regardless of where I take my business, be it prepared food, treats, grocery items or more.

Jason Poole

One of the few busy places in Saint John, there is a lot of vendors with a variety of items for sell. Kind of a farmers market feel, so it can be a little messy.

Luther V Diaz Yap

Plenty of interesting shops, vendors and a variety of things to see...

Linda Berry

Great market in downtown Saint John, NB. Lots of great places to eat as well as homemade foods and handmade crafts.

Aaron Hobbs

A great local market with a lot of history and interesting things to check out. The craftwork is interesting and definitely local in style and the food is excellent and diverse. This is the place it go to get truly local produce and the seafood available is just fantastic.

Therese O'Hara (Tess)

Visit the HEAPS booth for some creative and punny souvenirs. They have an online shop and can ship to you as well. The baby clothes from the vendor in the corner are great as well!

Kait S

Nothing in there really struck my fancy. I was looking for some nice gifts and it was a lot of chinzy stuff at a high price. The building's architecture was more interesting than what was actually inside.

Barclay Fallon

We always find time to visit the market when home for a visit. The sounds and smells are a must for anyone visiting uptown Saint John.

Ahmet Küçük

Went there when it was a lunch rush.Place is really small and during the lunch time it was packed and people had a long line.There are some spots for lease.It is little bit a pricey as well

Charlie Le

Cute market with a variety of vendors. Pretty empty in terms of customers though, considering we went on a Saturday morning. The banners hanging from the ceiling were nice.

kathleen

All businesses are back. Fun place to just look around, get some lunch, ect. Awesome food, some good deals. Beautiful building. Good space to sit and eat

Sandra Tucker

One of our most popular historical places to visit to shop and eat.Many varietiess of stalls to enjoy, although there has recently been a few stalls closing there are still many to choose from.The only market here.You will enjoy stroll through.

Noah Arbo

Historic market with a variety of local produce and seafood, antiques, and necessities. Boat ceiling is very cool!

Kim W

Wonderful food stands, gorgeous and adorable local art throughout! Everything from fresh produce, house plants & succulents, seafood, fresh bread to glass keepsakes, pottery, photography, etc. We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!

Robert Wolf

A nice market place. Good snack and washroom stop. Free street parking around the park.

Haydee Silva

Diversity of products, food, restaurants, arts, etc nice place to visit and enjoy.

Julien Jans

A must stop in St John, get this British atmosphere. Vendors very kind and chatty

Andrew N. Byrne

A great permanent market in the downtown core. Had a nice time strolling through here a couple of times today. Will definitely be back. You can find all sorts of crafts, but also many varieties of food. Deli, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, …

SeungYoon Kim

Tried to purchase a loaf of bread and the owner yelled at my mom because of her ‘bad english’. Very poor service. I did not expect to get yelled at someone when just trying to purchase a loaf of bread. Never come to this place, there will be plenty of other stores that can provide you with better service and price. Do not waste your time and money here.

Cathy Scott

Best Market in the City. Wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Great place to pick up trinkets and home made items. Also an awesome place to see some of the great talent of local artist.

dallas ning

Market is ok, local crafts and such, some vintage finds as well. Food vendors are the highlight, the Korean food is worth returning time and time again for.

acgushurst

I love the market... But was disappointed so many stalls are empty.

Harrison Fisher

Lots of great vendors. From art to fresh lunch options to ???? and ????, they have it all here.

Tom Pyne

Nice market. Lots of souvenirs and local products. Some nice jewelry in far end (back) of market seemed reasonably priced.

Ashan Wickramasinha

It was a nice Market not that big, unfortunately it was during closing time so shops were closing down, but would definitely take a look if in the area.

Ivan Lagace

This truely is a city treasure. Once you visit this building it will always be fondly in your memories. This is a good place for grabbing a bite to eat that's a step up from the usual, great produce, seafood, local artworks etc!

Lindsey Ross

Nice market with a good variety of vendors and offerings. Local art, food, produce. It was a nice stop passing through Saint John. Easy to find, nice layout and spacious.

Victoria Jodoin

It's lovely - tidy, clean, bright. Not many vendors though???? might get better as Covid restrictions continue to lift. We had lunch at Jeremiah's and it was amazing! We picked it due to the long line there.glad we did????

Kathleen Décosse

Quaint. Not as many different vendors as in previous years. We had a hard time finding a variety of souvenirs. East coast hospitality is always top notch.

Anne K

Smaller than we expected. You will find produce, meats, seafood and packaged food along with restaurants and some arts and crafts vendors. I found the fruits and vegetables were not the freshest and were overwrapped. Prices were not that great either. A little disappointed.

callum ewen

Alot of choice would go more times

Sabrina Davidson

One of the only places to get fresh and local food. Lots of fruits, veggies, seafood and meat cuts available for a good price. Along the sides are different restaurants, with sandwiches, pizzas or coffee. You can sit and enjoy your meal along the attached seating area. Closest market in the city you'll find to be similar to traditional style markets in eastern Europe or Asia.

K R

A very quaint little market. Mostly jewelry and standard farmers market fare, as well as some region specific cuisine such as Korean and Italian. On weekdays things only really kick off around 5 pm

Kellie Underhill

Lots of things to love about the market! So many options, food, art, take-out, toiletries etc. Lots of homemade goodies and all natural items.

Kevin Brooks

Fun market with good mix of shops. Try the cinnamon rolls. The big ones.

Alisha B

Lots to buy for tourist. Unique art work and lots of great food! Hidden gems in there, keep your eyes open :)

JL Northorp

Unique fooderies and boutiques to choose from along with fresh market meats and fresh produce. Great place all around.

Mista Jay

You cannot visit st John and not visit one of the oldest markets in operation in the country.. In the heart of downtown st john this little market is easy to get to and although yes it is small.. there are lots of unique things there that you won't find anywhere else.. Stop for lunch at the great Atlantic salmon company for a lobster roll, chowder or some amazing lobster poutine

Emily Parizeau

I always love going here sandwhichs Jeremiah's and salads wild carrot !

dmitry myzdrikov

I usually buy fresh fish at City market, good varieties and prices.

M C

The people here were very friendly. There was all kinds of fresh vegetables, places to get pastries or meals, and lots of beautiful artwork! But It was very crowded when we went

Peg Whitman

Lots of variety. Everything from food to clothing to arts and crafts as well as nifty little eateries. Very nice. Seems to be a place for socialization for many in the city. One of the best words to describe it is charming.

Kaylie Broome

Such a great atmosphere!! I love McGuinty time here. Every meal I've eaten had been delicious, although there haven't been many. Wish I could enjoy lunch at the market more often!

Alexander Zacharuk

Great selection of restaurants, most meals seem a bit on the pricy side, but you can always find a special worth your while.

B Ty

One of my favourite places to grab lunch in the city. I love sisters and the wild carrot, and seeing the mobiles change every season is exciting

Michael DeMellia

Lively and fun indoor market with lots of good food selections. The building looks like the inside of an old sailing ship and is quite unique. There is some shopping but go mostly for the food and the crowds.

Mostafa Aboelneil

A full city block in length, the Market runs downhill from the "head of the Market" on Charlotte Street, gently sloping to the Germain Street entrance, a full 20 feet below. At both entrances hang the same gates that have swung closed at the end of each business day since 1880. Crafted from heavy wrought-iron, their graceful design is a tribute to the skill and artistry of the local blacksmith who created them.

Jimmy yediaz

Awesome place. Lots of produce and art booths. Good eating places. Even has live music.

K. Danylchuk

Must see if you go to St. John. Look up, the roof trusses were constructed by craftsmen who made wooden sailing ships. Try the dulse.

Speckled Jim

Busy little indoor market, had a lovely ice cream cone while looking at the art and goods for sale.

Tracey Galbraith

Great place to stroll though , They sell unique different Jewerly, pottery , Essential oils!! _ Clothes- sweaters , socks , scarfs _ produce _ Meat _ Cheese _ Seafood _ Breads _ Coffee shop _ Paintings _ Stain glass _And a lot of other selection of stuff!!! *Great place to meet friends and have lunch!!

Audi & Ken Abbott

Fun to explore although not a lot of vendors at the time of our visit on a Wednesday afternoon.

Stephen Hargrove

The market has a lot of charm. You can move through it at your own speed, although it can be quite busy. The various sellers were friendly and more than happy to answer questions about their goods and the town in general.

Ron Mosocco

We visited the City Market when we stayed in a nearby AirBnB last year. Very historic, in the Center of Town not far from the waterfront. Full of vendors for your appetite from live lobsters to fresh vegetables or perhaps souvenirs or …

Johnny Chan

Very nice market in a beautiful city. I arrived here during a New England cruise; it was one of the ports we visited.

Brandon Gale

All of the vendors were really friendly. Each area was was closely supervised and there was always someone nearby to answer a question. I highly recommend this place.

Tilman Benecke

Beautiful market, many locally crafted goods and one of the few places in St John that have the vibes of a bigger city...

Daniel Paull

Quite an interesting market to visit. There were a lot of vendors. This was our first time, and one can only assume pre Coronavirus this place would have been packed. There's a lot of vendors here, ranging from food, to clothes and …

Nathalie Landry

That's a cute place but with covid, a lot is closed.

Abdul Basit

Good for visitor ..you see some historic photos of city of saint john ..give very ancient feelings ..indoor ..good food ..fresh vegetables and fruits ..

Maxim P

Just make sure not to accidentally walk into the mall after visiting here. So sad what COVID accomplished

Christopher Baker (Cordinia)

Nice market with a variety of food and craft stalls. You can get fresh produce here, and there are tourist oriented stalls too. It is a bit weird in that the whole market is on an incline which might make traversal difficult for wheelchairs. Definitely worth it to pop in.

Gourmet Traveler

Great marketplace. You can buy local specialties, nice souvenirs and restaurant takeout

Leigh Cameron

One of the best places in the city, well worth the visit. Great selection of stores and some of the best food in the city. A must visit if you are in town.

Jeff Pappas

Great service. Good food. Personable staff.

Mike Dickson

Have you ever tried Billy's? Had their battered haddock and honestly it is the best I have ever eaten!! I have eaten alot of fish and being catholic we had fish every Friday. Wish mom cooked like this. Sorry mom but maybe I will take you there.

Ryan Gagné

The market is always good spot for a lunch, love me an Italian meat and cheese from Sisters.

Carol Spain

Nice little market. Would be nice if they had more seating for the food areas.

Dewayne Clair

Unique market, we really enjoyed our visit . They offer a wide variety of food and gifts . A must see for all visitors to the city. The only drawback would be parking, as it's in the old part of the city. The new parking meters left a lot to be desired , however we found the commissioners in charge of them helpful .

Sean D

This place is pretty cool. This market has plenty of items from local vendors including a selection of hand made items. Well worth a visit.

Maud Vincent

Clean amenities, businesses available here are quite common, originalty is mostly absent. If you need mainstream things with the usual fake smile for services (like banking) it's got them.

Richard Seyeau

I looove this place. It's the closest thing to a grocery store in Uptown and you can really feel it's history when you shop.

J Walker

A little bit of everything from local artists to fresh seafood and produce. In the heart of uptown with plenty to see and do in Saint John. Have lunch and pick up dinner and a souvenir any day of the week.

Laptop Vagabonds

Nice place to get fresh and local food! Really appreciated the experience here!

Dominique Thériault

Loved this gem in the heart of the city of St John's New Brunswick . Doesn't look like much from outside but step inside and discover a world of smells and tastes that will make you wanting more. The products are super fresh and its a super nice outing to do when here.

Sean McKinley

A must visit in Saint John. This place has some amazing history. It's mostly full of food and gifts and such but is a must see. The roof looks like an upside down boat hull from the inside and the decor at Christmas is breath taking!

David Simkins

Enjoyed the market and the fresh food stalls. A great place to get lunch and sit outside and listen tonthe local entertainment.

Geoffrey Dalton

Nice market a short walk from the harbour.

Angela Russell

A vast array of the best of Saint John . Fresh fruits and vegetables, great butcher's, fabulous restaurants serving up daily greats! Wonderful gift ideas and home decor. You'll always find something unique at the market.

Danielle Hagen

Even though it's the off season there were many wonderful,fresh items and art work etc we had no trouble with parking and will definitely be back

Annette Chia

A colourful assortment of merchandise and artwork available. It's indoor space so there is no problem shopping even if weather is not ideal. Plenty of parking.

Ashley Carver

Beautiful market. Not enough of these left.

Ashley Allen Vandervort

The market has wonderful shops and several places to eat at. The ceiling had maple leaves to celebrate Canada's 150 anniversary they were painted by local school children and apparently they change the theme each year and eventually auction them off.

cathy b

What a great market. The vendors are pleasant and very helpful. It's a must see when in Saint John.

Robert McSweeney

Great lively spot with a variety of tasty food options. Vibe is very much a market opposed to a farmers market. Location is great next to parks.

Terry Aitcheson

Always a pleasure to come in for fresh food anytime of year. Someone had asked if this was year round and the answer is YES.. It only closes Sunday;s and holidays during the year. Just check out the hours drop list when you plan to go

Drew Garrett

Beautiful historic market. Lovely at Christmas time and lots of local and international food as well as hand made items for sale

Amy Conway

NEVER A DULL MOMENT! NEVER CHANGE????????

Evan Hunt

It's got that classic small townarket feel nailed down. I rember loving this place as a kid and still do to this day. Try out the food vendors and pick up some good gifts for people.

John Batchelder

I love this place. I do wish that some group or other would get together and make this a modern space with more local fare. Small local restaurants or a brewery. Something that brings after work and weekenders. However, it is a lovely spot and I hope that it eventually transforms into something more appealing to another generation.

Blair Brophy

The best place in all of Saint John

Joseph Doherty

The vendors there are wonderful, and you can never ever go wrong with a breakfast wrap from Jerimiah's to start your day, a soup and sandwich from sisters for lunch, and a stroll through in the afternoon for maybe a snack or just to stop and have a chat with someone

Dahlia Das

Oldest continuous Farmers market, rich in history and tradition, and a unique architecture. An interesting place to visit, and convenient to pick up groceries.

Nicholas Berry

Love shopping? Love local? Love great food? Well if you're like me and answered yes to all of these questions then the city market is the place for you, as long as its before 6pm because this placed is closed early and not open Sundays. Totally worth the trip.

lisa pollard

Lovely mix of food, artisan art, homemade goodies. Warm, friendly feel.

郭沛然

Nice place to visit if you have some free time in the city. The only downside is that during COVID a lot of booths are empty, not as full as pre COVID time.

A Kropf

Great vendors, will be back to check out some of the food. Also be sure to come for the night Market. It's just unfortunate how much of the place is empty.

Christi Crawford

Clean market with plenty of food options. Delicious fresh fish consumed for lunch at one of the shops. The juice bar was awesome. He modified a drink per our request. Plenty of fresh produce.

Fabiano “Fabio” Barreto

A kind of place that you can't miss. Lots of parks , museums , attractions and the best food on NE ! Enjoy the obelisk at central park, great photos there. :-)

Andre Benoit

Absolutely a beautiful market that has been around for 100 plus years. Great place to buy local products.

Michael Sokolowski

A must when in Saint John!

Cassidy Collings

I love the SJ city market, especially the different varieties of foods! Some personal favorites are Kims Korean, Shawarma Hut and Jeremiah's !

Amber P

Because of covid everything was very quiet but I've been going here since I was a little girl every year, when my family vacations

Eric McCormack

The market is built over a short city street. The interior of the building, made by ship builders, is constructed like an ship that has capsized. An awesome sight. Not only will you find fesh seafood, a huge vegetable market and a large selection of textiles, but also a great selection of handmade items by local artisans and several local eateries. Worth a visit!

Iam Themis

Small market, a few nice vendors of seafood (expensive), Asian restaurant, art pieces and veggies, occasionally music band performance. Great salad bar though and relatively clean toilets but overall not a place I'd drive to visit on purpose.

Scott Likely

Great historic market with a variety of goods including fruit, produce, meat, fish, takeaway food, coffee, pastries, crafts and souvenirs. A fun stop.

kevin “Kevinder” nickerson

The City Market from the time I was a child , has been something special. The people are the best. Forget CostHo or WalFart, real shopping happens in markets like this one

Anthony Muljadi

The blueberries I bought were not fresh. Also this market is quite basic relative to other markets around the world (eg Pike Place in Seattle)

Bob Knipps

We very much enjoyed this market's intimate flash from the past where you can get supplies for dinner, art, clothing, St John souvenirs etc in a really cool indoor atmosphere.

Lorraine Staples

I was a little disappointed. It could be that we were there on a Saturday around 4 pm, but there didn't seem to be much to see. I was thinking of Reading Terminal Market in Philly when I saw this was a City market but it is nowhere near that level. We did get some gorgeous strawberries though.

Sheldon Poon

It's a cute a market in the middle of Uptown. It doesn't stay open late though so make sure to check the hours if you want to drop by. It's also not very big. You can see the entire thing in about ten minutes.

Villagemayor

One of the oldest farmers market in Canada. Lots of history here. Love the architecture and interior space. However when I visited in October 2021, there were only a few vegetable vendors. Mostly vendors selling arts and crafts. I assume it is due to the pandemic, and business has been slower than usual and it is the end of the growing season.

Preeti Schatzman

Great selection of produce and local goods. Would have been 5 stars if there was a meat market (it's under new ownership and being renovate.)

Larry McPhee

The vendors have adjusted well to working around a pandemic, we'll all be better once a few more customers adjust to our new reality!

Nathalie Morin

I love all the different vendors at the market. Something for everyone. Nice to see new businesses coming.

Brooks

Cool place for food, crafts, art, people watching.

acedast

Historic and quant, its a great place to eat or shop. Great atmosphere and delicious food. Check it out when you're in Saint John. You won't regret it!

Joel Aitken

Seems like a decent mix of vendors, not much in the way of fresh produce when we visited, the building is really fantastic.

Anthony Benson

A friendly face around every corner and passionate workers make this place very valuable to Saint John. Whether you are looking for something purely New Brunswick as a souvenir or just looking for quality food and service the Saint John City Market will keep you entertained and leave you satisfied.

Salvador “Chaba” Fdez.

This is a must if you visit Saint John, this City Market is a modest sized venue where you can find some fresh and excellent quality products. Shops I remember as a tourist with only a few visits are: section with Jarritos (Mexican pop), …

Les Gillet

Always a trip to the past. Love the vendors and merchants. Grab a dessert and a Java Moose coffee and watch the city go by.

Dennis Yi

It's not the biggest, the shiniest, or the cheapest, but it's a good place to get some lunch or do a bit of grocery shopping. Also available are ice cream and various souvenirs.

EDan

I have to say I was disappointed. There really was not anything here to see. I strolled from the entrance to the exit in minutes. Small art stands, some fruit and veg. A seafood place. All the eatery’s did not look clean to me. I actually couldn’t wait to get out. I guess after visiting Montréal farmers market, I expected large flower stands, a plethora of baking goods, tons of food and cafes. The pictures are deceiving.

Patricia Leininger

So much fun. There are lots of great vendors here. My husband left his cell phone in the restroom and someone actually turned it in to security! This was a great introduction to Canada.

113 Hierlihy

Great historic market in a nice historic city. Come to the market hungry, lots of food to sample. All appreciate the fully enclosed walkways from the Hilton all the way to the market.

Sydni Jardine

The Saint John City Market is a must see if you are in Saint John! Local crafts are sold and delicious food to eat. I recommend to everyone!

Jamie Seper

Really Great market, been around for so many decades. Too bad none of the stores inside and around it can stay in business. Sooo many empty locations, it's a sad thing. AND us visiting all this, see this as well.

Don Miller

Lots of cool stuff you need.

William “Ray” Drysdale

Always try to make it to the City Market when visiting the city.

Mandy Marchand

I'm not from Canada went to visit family, did research what to check out. This market was on the must check out. Was able to gift shop and eat esp tried poutine I am addicted.

Greg Forret

The market has lots of different shops and places to eat and the roof looks like the bottom of a ship. Very nice but the view is usually obscured by things hanging from the ceiling.

Alex Langille

The Market it's self was rather nice, lots of vendors with local art, fresh produce, locally made food. I really enjoyed it However, my problem was with Management itself. They where very rude and snotty. We had a few questions for them and they acted like we where beneath them. I would have expected a location that was meant to showcase and represent the heart and spirit of Saint John to be a lot more friendlier for an approachable. I might consider going back sometime in the future. Although after my experience, it has really soured my opinion of the Market as a whole.

Teresa Justason

It's a wonderful market. Lots of diverse culture, fresh meat and vegetables. Lots of good food to eat. Lots of local artist and crafts people. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Ryan Reed

I loved this place. Many vendors. It's obviously tourist-y but there's a lot to see and check out and we had a great time!

Steve P. Mackin

A historical staple in the uptown for decades. One of the main things that makes the City Market special is that it remains open daily, year round unlike many other "markets" that are only open on the weekends or at certain seasonal times throughout the year. It remains a huge tourist attraction, especially in during the cruise ship season. Recent renovations have significantly improved the exterior of the building.

Anne Darrah

I'm always able to find a variety of different choices for lunch. So many yummy things. Then there are fresh fruit and vegetables and a great butcher. Even stores to get a quick birthday present. Don't hesitate to come and explore.

Fletcher Ritcey

Such a great selection of fresh produce. And so many great restaurants. I go here almost everyday for lunch. I love the market!

Amanda Henderson

City Market is a staple in our city. I highly recommend that you go visit and take your time to absorb all there is to see from each vendor. There are some unique fixtures there and a lot of history.

GWoo

Really enjoyed the market, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Evgeniy Chernyshov

Awesome artisanal market with deep history!

Natalie

What I liked most about it was that none of the businesses belonged to a chain. Instead they are small entrepreneurs, with a variety of local products and food.Especially liked Naan-of-Your-Business.

Ram Selvarajah

Historical place. Must visit. Learnt a lot. Overall a great place to visit

Fyrespirit Ontario

Must visit this historical site.

Gerry Graves

I shop daily there since it's the only uptown place/store to get anything fresh.ie meat,fruit and vegetables.However I've always found it a bit high-priced on many things.We locals,however,must realize it's a phenomenal tourist must-see!

Ms Eve Smartnik

Maybe because we came here off season (first day of Fall) the place was not that exciting and things seemed pricy. The food did look good and fresh but we did not eat there.

Shannon Manger

Cool open market of various indepent vendors and Restaurants. Parking is a little difficult but within walking distance of most everything in the area and public parking areas

Frank Wang

BE WARE OF SCAMMERS! There are these two people posing as tourists asking you to take a photo, and then asks you for money. I am honestly sad seeing how COVID has destroyed legitimate local businesses. I hope you all can support local businesses but please please be aware of scammers.

Guylaine Cyr

This market has been in operation since the 1700 s it s great for food to eat on the spot at a table or to go as well as pick up some groceries.

Yeva Mattson

Amazing place! Good produce and meats if you have a place to cook but also has lots of little food stands!

Kaushalya Rathnayake

Great place to shop local products. I took some nice photos to add my social media. I am uploading here too..

Flor De Bregel

Favorite Saint John spot to visit for breakfast or Lunch; souvenirs or a unique piece of Craft.

YOURBIGDAYDJ

A fun place to visit when you are in uptown saintjohn.. With limits to see and great food and merchandise to buy. Building has a rustic old school feel about it.

W. Andrew Powell

One of my favorite market experience in Canada. A wonderful place, and one of my favorite places to buy dulse in Saint John, if you're looking for the treat.

Liam Carey

I love SJ city market because the history would be spectacular and they would not going to food stalls except fish and chip stall

Karen Kennedy

Great selection to choose from and friendly vendors

Andrew Mann

Waste of time. Small and very expensive. Worst market u have ever been to. Waste of time. Nice park across the street though.

emily tibbet

Cute and quaint city market. Fresh seafood, lunches and local crafts for sale. Great local natural bath & body store in the middle of the market. Lobster rolls are excellent! A must see when visiting!

Cassidy Molloy

Lots of lunch options and a lovely market! Be sure to check hours of specific businesses as some are closed on certain days of the week!

Patrick Frigault

Cool. Great food, great crafts

crystal wright

Always love a stroll through the market

Brad Wilson

Many vendors and love how you can get to nearby destinations through pedways.

Glenn Forrester

Neat old market ! Besides just shopping ask some of the locals about the history of that market ! Its amazing how long its been there and some of the things tht have happened there over the years ! Would loked to have seen it 80 years ago

Kelly Gray

Great place to shop for just about all your needs. Wonderful colourful local food and vendors.

Julie Lindemuth

Inside was closing, but they were having evening market. Wide variety of products available. Very friendly. Loved the older buildings and atmosphere.

YJ Kwon

Beautiful building, wonderful stores inside but currently not so many people due to covid, loved such a great historical place .

Austin proctor

Beautiful smells, wonderful food, well made products, and stunning art all in one place. The best place in the city.

Rosanne Dornan

Awesome experience! Many treasures to be found!

Robert Kilpatrick

Been waaaaay too long since me family and I have been there! H and S Meats was THE BEST! The woman and her daughter that served us was right cool ???? and it was nice seeing Vic again ????. Thanks again ???? CHEERS ????

Allison D

Meals were very good, lots of vendors there, prices were fair. Area for seating if you buy from the market.

Lynne Nash

The covered market epitomises the character of Saint John. A must visit every time I come over from the UK. If you are lucky there may even be live music.

Kathy Key

A nice trip down memory lane for me. My parents used to take me there when I was young. A nice variety of goods, food and handicrafts.

JIM D'ORSAY (JimmyD)

Quaint little market in the heart of downtown St. John. A little bit of everything

Rob Titcomb

Love the city market! Great local produce/ products.

Mary Storey

nice quiet market place. Interesting how some vendors have lock boxes for you to drop your money in for items purchased.

Steven Scott

Was disappointed. Thought it was a larger market with more variety

john doherty

This market holds so many great memories for me. Growing up in Saint John it was the heart beat of the downtown area. Whenever I come back it is the first place I go! A wide variety of shops and food stalls makes this a must for any visitor to this city. My favorite cozy spot is Ferris's near the center of the building. Please explore this vibrant historical building, you will be glad you did.

Jackie McDevitt

City market is not the same as it use to be since it's been renovated

Geneviève Brideau

I might be biased because I work here but I really think it's a beautiful place both to visit as a tourist and to run daily errands as a local. It has a pleasent atmosphere and a real historical vibe with fresh produce anf handmade craft items.

Murray O'Dell

Awesome place for all sorts of things, my only reservation is that they don't allow bartering like the gypsy markets do. 4 stars

Fiona Wilson

It's been quite a while since I was here.... So many empty stalls now

Jane Mealey

Love the Saint John City Market..try to visit every time I am on the city.

Cathi

A great place to get a snack, fresh produce, local trinkets, jewelry, t-shirts, shot glasses and I think coffee mugs. It's great because it's indoors. I understand it's closed Sundays unless a cruise ship is in town and then it will be open.

Elaine

It had been years since I had been to the market...it's not the bustling centre of local wares that I remember. At 10:00 on a Saturday morning, it was pretty deserted. There were some handcrafted items and fresh meat and fish, several eateries and an assortment of gift\souvenirs but lacked any novelty that would encourage a return visit.

Alia Nexis

Eat mostly at Kim's Korean

Beanie Taylor

Very good for a small town. Costly.

Sarah Urquhart

Love this place. Vendors are local, music is good. It can get crazy when there is a cruise ship in. Go early for lunch in May to October

Mandi Teagle

Coming back to life after lockdown! Our favourite things being the British foods!!!

Alan Morris

Maybe it's just me, but nothing stood out to me as unique.. A lot of the stuff vendors had were the same kitschy touristy you can get at any gift shop. The food looked decent judging by the long lines forming at those stalls.

Karen Moe

Super fun market to go through. Lots of different types of things to shop for, eat, handmade items. Really fun

T N

Fun place, tons of stuff. Kind of like nafaneuil hall in Boston except in Canada instead!

Fred Tracy

I found it interesting, bought a few British items. Also enjoyed butter chicken from Naan-ya Business.

Eduardo-Genaro De Jesus

Great Place to shop local. there's alot of different stores to choose from.

Don Warren

Quaint place to stroll through spoiled only by uncontrollable covid 19. All stores closed.

Kay Ge

Awesome place to see the beauty of Saint John lots of local and natural products and vendors. Best fish and chips in the city, and the best sandwich you can get.

John Casey

Lots of great foods to choose from. I also like the selection of arts and crafts. A great atmosphere there, especially at Christmas.

Ginger Rodriguez

Always a wonderful experience. An amazing asset to our city. Also I had a breakfast burrito and then cookies. That’s a win from me.

Tanesha Bourque

My favourite spot in all of Saint John. When they decorate the high ceilings it makes the place feel magical. If you are a fan of different kinds of food, homemade products, and hand made things you will love this place. Do not come to Saint John without checking this place out. It is the heart of Saint John and really gives you the old feel.

Colin Barfoot (Colin59)

Its the oldest continuously operating market in Canada. Look up and see the roof structure similar to the wooden sailing boats the area is famous for. Shop for meat and fish vegetables souvenirs and more. It's a nice place to eat with fresh seafood I tried Lord's fish and chips and Lobster rolls. Also available Italian Korean and other eateries like Slokum and Ferris.

pax man

Lacks some vendors however always a great place to have a stroll thru to beat our summers humidity. And they sell great Dulse

Doris Walvius

Great to see beautiful fresh products and more

A GURKAN

Not big as a shopping mall which is why you should visit

Brent

In a historic building built by ship builders (look at the interior roof for clues). "The market" offers an assortment of restaurants, and offerings from local vendors. Try the DLT (dulse lettuce and tomato) sandwich. Worth a walk thru and a very popular tourist attraction.

Oriana Knox

I went around 3pm on a Thursday and it was really busy. Lots of people walking about. Good selection of food and other things. Employees were friendly. It's just a small space but they make the most of it.

Trish Gale

Very nice with a good amount of stalls to choose from.

Ronika Sharma

A lot of the stores have closed down sadly

Hopey168

Love the historical building. Many crafters and tasty eats. Nice fresh produce.

Peter Larsen

Awesome experience. Friendly vendors and lots to see and choose from. Fish market guys super knowledgeable and willing to let you taste items too.

John Barber

Not that much to do unless you go on a tour, but the reversing rapids are well worth a visit. Best time to visit is just befote change of tides (20 mins ish) so that you can see the water flow one way, become still and then flow the opposite.

Daniel

Many amazing choices for lunch and all very fresh and yummy. Love to support local business.

Roy Ducker

Just needed a quick snack so went to Sisters.

Caleb d'Entremont

Lots of great shops. Excellent quality and a historic building!

Nelson Baptiste

First time there was amazed of all the different venders an indoor!! Along with many crafts an a great place to eat of foods of your choice

Sham T

Not all booths/stalls are being used in the winter. Lots of options to eat, get groceries and souvenirs. There is a parking lot 1 block beside it

Douglas Baldwin

The Old City Market is a great place for any tourist to stop in St John. We bought butter tarts and some walnut balls (I don't think that is what they were called. My dad got some sort of dried seaweed as a snack. Many little restaurants and folks selling an assortment of St John memorabilia. I would check out Reversing Falls, come shop here, and then go back to Reversing Falls to see how the tide had changed.

Michael Rutherford

We love game/card shops! The staff and customers were amazingly kind and generous. Wish my boys had been with us for this experience.

Jon Cox

Beautiful old world part of saint John. Vendors are amazing and always super friendly. A MUST see if you are visiting the city.

Chowdhury Saleha Ferdowsy

Great place! They Have ALSO a halal restaurant called NAAN YA BUSINESS

Rene Alfonso Figueroa Leiva

Cute market, no so big nice shop

Rita Ghosh

Nice place to shop,so many different hand crafted item under one roof loved every single of them , other things like produce meat bakery are also available in this market.

Christelle

There's an outdoor extension that opens every Thursday evening. An acoustic band plays the music. Also, you can find the only place in town that offers Malagasy street-food over there.

Travis Tait

Rich history of Saint John can start right here in the City Market. Built by the old shipyard, the building is built around an upside down boat, look up and see the ribbing of the boat that is a building. A city information booth is set up near the southern doors and lots of market booths ranging from grocery, food, art, and miscellaneous vendors make this a fantastic place to spend the day and some money. A lot of the vendors sell local products which helps support our local communities.

Jackie Noble

It was a public holiday when we docked in St John but the Market was open. Not heaps there but enough to make it worth a look. I did buy maple syrup here rather than a tourist shop. There is homemade arts, fresh fruit and veg and food to purchase.

Lina Lee

Smaller than I expect but good place to buy local crafts.

Alexander Chavarie

The city market is a great place to get local or hand made products, great food and great people with warm smiles and welcoming personalities.

aaron

We love going to the market when we visit St. John. We enjoy all the vendors and then visiting the mall.

Zoe Fryer

I live in New Zealand and visited New Brunswick last year. St John's market was on my visiting list. I bought a picture from John but when I got home it was not here. He since posted it AND another one. Was this because of the mix up? So awesome! Thank you for a fabulous service and More. A wonderful place to shop. Thank you Canvas Pictures. Zoe Fryer

Daniel White

You have to compare it to other malls and markets. Sure it is clean with decent customer service but it really lacks in products.

Jessica Marlene

I always make time to check out the market when I am uptown. I have always loved this place. I recommend trying the smoothie stand they have set up- it is freshly squeezed and probably has the best smoothies in the city!

Elaine Li

wonderful market with lovely children's art decorations, great stop for lunch in uptown st. john and keep an eye out on how the roof of the market is actually the bottom of a ship!

Jonathan Poffenroth

Small but has a lot of great local products with many unique to the area. There is also a specialty donut shop there!

Joseph Lee

North Market's deep fried scallop and fries is a must try, grilled lobster roll is awesome, seafood chowder is loaded with seafood

Alex Herbruck

Some very cool vendors. Friendly and informative. Really enjoyed stopping at the different stands. I found a couple things I will probably continue to buy online from these local vendors when I get back to the states.

Belinda Kumar

One of the best places to visit in Saint John. Whether you want a quick treat, lunch or something to take home for dinner. Highly recommend it. Everyone is friendly and you see familiar faces.

m shuk

Really nice market. Nice mix of stuff for locals and tourists alike. If you're visiting St John, worth a stop here.

KT Oh

Cute market with lots of great food options and vendors!

William Hunt

A smaller version of Seattle's Pike Place market. Fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood venders for the locals. Also, venders with the usual tourist things. Some beautiful blown glass objects. Several food stalls.

Scott Fraser

Great local, central market featuring local produce, seafood, textiles amongst other great finds.

Tina Thibodeau

A great visit everytime , having lived here all my life the City Market has always been one of my fav places.

Kc Slater

Not bad for a little whole in the wall ...coffee was cold and no merchants had motioned my buying nice they are not money hungry but going at none tourist times is very dry experience

Lise Robichaud

I always enjoy going to SJ city market...it's fun to explore new artists selling their crafts....a few places to eat and lots of produces etc

Heather Johnston

This place...the history...and such awesome wares. When you first walk in (top of the hill) you will find an amazing photographer/artist and man alive is his work beautiful! We purchased a few pieces to bring back home to Alberta. Definitely need to check this place out!

Nick Walsh

A beautiful heritage building, I always love exploring this place. You can feel the history in the walls and floor, it is a one of kind sight

Tara Cormier

Love the uptown market. So many amazing spots to grab a bite to eat. You can find everything you need here to make a delicious meal.

CU SOON

Fun place to walk and do a little shopping across from hotel pretty good food choices

Ashlee Osterberg

So amazing! The quality of food and the variety was outstanding! The overall look reminded me of a European market. Wish we could have gotten more while there!

Brian Fowler

If you are visiting Saint John, you have to visit! A historic city market right in the centre of the city! Check out the ceiling and you will be looking at the ribs of a ship. Lots of very interesting vendors with a wide variety of merchandise. I'm a local but still feel like i'm a tourist every time I walk through the market. Enjoy!