Uptown Travel Guide
Saint John
Popular places to visit
Saint John City Market
During your trip to Saint John, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saint John City Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Market Square
During your trip to Saint John, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Market Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Saint John Coast Guard Base Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Saint John when you take a trip to Saint John Coast Guard Base Lighthouse. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Reversing Falls Rapids
This portion of the Saint John River is where a rare geologic wonder takes place. Choose from several fun ways to experience it.
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre is just one of the places to see in Saint John, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
TD Station
Catch an event at TD Station during your trip to Saint John. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Awesome Scavenger hunt: Canada's Original City - Saint Johns!
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Saint John NB
Top hotels in Uptown
Saint John Harbourfront Hotel
We’ve stayed here many times for its convenient location to walk in the downtown area to services, restaurants and the waterfront! The location is a short drive to the Digby ferry. This time, we were very disappointed with not being given the room we booked! We booked a Club, King Bed, Water view ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John
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Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Chipman Hill Suites - Pratt House
Very nice & cozy room, I would come again.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Chipman Hill Suites on Union
Clean rooms, great location to scenic uptown Saint John. Lots of great restaurants and entertainment in walking distance. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Chateau Saint John Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A great stay as usual.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Saint John New Brunswick
Clean hotel, friendly staff (especially Sooraj, who was kind enough to switch us from the second floor to the first). Breakfast was free but underwhelming. The area is not so appealing but it's fine for the price, and everything is within a short driving distance.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Trinity Royal
While visiting Trinity Royal, you might make a stop by sights like Imperial Theatre and King's Square.
Orange Street
While visiting Orange Street, you might make a stop by sights like Saint John Jewish Historical Museum and Queen Square.
Waterloo
Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Saint John City Market and King's Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Broad Street
If you're spending some time in Broad Street, Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal and Queen Square are top sights worth seeing.
North End
While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like Lord Beaverbrook Rink and Fort Howe.
Lower West Side
Though Lower West Side may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Ferries and Hilton Belyea Arena.
