Saint John, NB | The oldest incorporated city in Canada | Part II - May 2009

ErickMontreal · #1 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 7:11 AM**

Saint John, New-Brunswick | Port City

Saint John is the largest city in the province of New-Brunswick and one the most interesting urban gem in atlantic Canada. The city also is the oldest incorporated city in country. The population of the Census Metropolitan Area is 122,389. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River.

:: Part 1 ::

U P T O W N

Prince William Street

Prince William Street - Bank of New-Brunswick

Prince William Street - Jarvis Building

Prince William Street

Uptown - Alley

Market Square/Saint John Hilton

Water Street

Mercantile Centre

City Hall - Hotel de Ville

King Street

King Street - Centerbeam

King Street - CIBC

King Street

King Square - University of New-Brunswick Saint John

Uptown - King Square

King Square - Brunswick Square

City Market

German Street

Princess Street

Orange Street

Uptown - South End

JD Irving/Irving Oil Headquarter

Old Cemetery

Port of Saint John

S K Y L I N E

Taken from Reversing Fall

Taken from Uptown

Taken from Fort La tour

Taken from Chateau Saint John

Chateau Saint John - Taken from Uptown

Brunswick Square

I had an appointment yesterday in Saint John, I took advantage of the nice weather to grab some pics around. I love that city more and more.

someone123 · #2 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 8:45 AM**

Definitely an interesting place. It is fairly unique in terms of how many major streetscapes date almost exclusively to a certain period. Halifax has a lot of similar buildings but it's hard to find streets without modern additions, for better or worse. In Saint John it's easy to imagine how the city would have looked back in the 1880s.

Now is also a great time to be out taking pictures.

MonctonRad · #3 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 12:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

Definitely an interesting place. It is fairly unique in terms of how many major streetscapes date almost exclusively to a certain period. Halifax has a lot of similar buildings but it's hard to find streets without modern additions, for better or worse. In Saint John it's easy to imagine how the city would have looked back in the 1880s.

Now is also a great time to be out taking pictures.

You are quite right, the streetscapes of Saint John do reflect the late 19th century and for a good reason. Downtown was wiped out by a great fire in 1877 with reconstruction during the following decade thus leading to the architectural uniformity we see today. This has been little modified in the 20th century. This is why downtown Saint John is so unique.

Excellent pictures BTW!!

kwajo · #4 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 12:43 PM**

Great thread, I got to come on the internet and see a photo of my house

You certainly had a beautiful day to walk around Uptown and take in what Saint John has to offer, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you noticed how much construction is getting started around the core these days, in particular the renovation of old buildings. In the past 3 years I've seen more old homes and offices fixed up than in the past several decades put together, and that trend is definitely building momentum. Also, with the renewal of whole streetscapes (like the work being done on Princess St. right now), the future of Saint John's downtown looks as bright as it has in a generation, and I'm thrilled to call the area home.

ErickMontreal · #5 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 3:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwajo

Great thread, I got to come on the internet and see a photo of my house

You certainly had a beautiful day to walk around Uptown and take in what Saint John has to offer, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you noticed how much construction is getting started around the core these days, in particular the renovation of old buildings. In the past 3 years I've seen more old homes and offices fixed up than in the past several decades put together, and that trend is definitely building momentum. Also, with the renewal of whole streetscapes (like the work being done on Princess St. right now), the future of Saint John's downtown looks as bright as it has in a generation, and I'm thrilled to call the area home.

Does that mean you live in one of those of gorgeous row houses ? You make me jealous!

SJ has changed a lot since the first time I visited the city in 2004. I have to admit there are way less derelict buildings as well as there are a huge amount of renovation of old buildings (fair share of infill projects) everywhere around the Uptown Area.

As I am a fan of both old architechture and history, walking through these streets is a real pleasure, I could do it for hours.

Saint John has definitely something special.

Princess Street renewal :

kwajo · #6 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 5:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by ErickMontreal

Does that mean you live in one of those of gorgeous row houses ? You make me jealous!

Indeed I do, a beautiful brick Victorian place, it's wonderful! I love having the glow of a classic street light come in through my arched bay windows on a Summer evening, or walking home from the pub along brick sidewalks lined with trees blooming in the Spring. Can't beat the Uptown life

Dmajackson · #7 Posted: **May 15, 2009, 8:51 PM**

Very nice "ErickMontreal"

SJ isd looking good