Hidden gems - places in Saint John, Canada not to miss (Updated May, 2023)

Hidden gems: places in Saint John

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Saint John. Ratings are based from 816 places in the city.

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York County Training

Gym

5.00 (98 reviews) (~87.9 km from centre)

Park Place Retreats

Hotel

5.00 (89 reviews) (~81.26 km from centre)

The New Brunswick Bed and Breakfast

Bed & breakfast

👍👍 My husband and I stayed at The New Brunswick Bed & Breakfast recently. Les truly made us feel welcome from our arrival to checkout. He was responsive, attentive and fun. It was evident that he was committed to customer service. The new & beautifully decorated room was spacious, comfortable and moder...

5.00 (86 reviews) (~81.11 km from centre)

DJ Steve Inc

DJ service

👍👍 The BEST DJ around!! DJ Steve went above and beyond for our special day! Steve was our DJ/MC for our wedding last Friday and we couldn’t be more pleased! I wanted to wait a few days to write this review so it wasn’t rushed to ensure I do it justice and give him the credit he deserves! (Although I f...

5.00 (79 reviews) (~36.78 km from centre)

Grace Bridal

Bridal shop

👍👍 OMG! After going to a few other boutiques I finally found my dream dress at grace bridal last weekend! I wish I could remember our stylists name because she was an incredible person, and so helpful! All the staff are so nice here, and the dresses, amazing. I liked every dress we saw here more than a...

5.00 (78 reviews) (~89.16 km from centre)

Tides & Timber Glamping

Cottage rental

👍👍 We loved our stay at Tides and Timber! Ryan and Isabel have thought of everything- personal campfires under the stars, hot tubs, kayaks...And the domes are amazing! We appreciated the well equipped kitchen, the awesome showers and the super comfortable beds. Hiking trails in the area and proximit...

5.00 (70 reviews) (~85.51 km from centre)

Black Pear Piercing

Body piercing shop

👍👍 I first visited Anna after a different piercer in Fredericton pierced my rook with a bar that was so long it got wedged and was swelling up badly. Anna saved that piercing by swapping the jewelry to something shorter, and they've since done several piercings for me over the last few years (septum, d...

5.00 (68 reviews) (~88.04 km from centre)

Boulangerie Seoul

Bakery

👍👍 Delicious! I don't think I've ever had a brownie with a creamy ganache centre before, it was so good! So glad to have this addition to an underserved area of Fredericton, I look forward to many future visits! Oh, and the space was beautiful and the staff were very friendly and polite! 🙂

5.00 (61 reviews) (~94.2 km from centre)

Third Vault Falls

Hiking area

👍👍 Great hike. Not too challenging at the beginning but the decent to the falls makes this trail a black diamond. Make sure you follow the stream which is part of the trail to reach the actual falls. You will see an end of trail sign at the falls.

5.00 (44 reviews) (~92.28 km from centre)

Bertie's Cafe

Cafe

5.00 (42 reviews) (~70.99 km from centre)

SHIPYARD CAFE

Cafe

👍👍 This is a great little Cafe, definitely worth the stop. I had a scone with my coffee and it was delicious. I was surprised to find such a great cup of coffee in a small place like this, and will definitely go back if I am in the area again.

5.00 (42 reviews) (~41.99 km from centre)

Balsam Ridge Forest Domes Inc.

Hotel

👍👍 I cannot say enough about how special these places are! We had three domes booked with family and they went out of their way to make sure every detail was perfect for all of us! We will definitely be staying again!! You will not be disappointed when you stay here they are beautiful and the service i...

5.00 (40 reviews) (~90.23 km from centre)

Yoga Haus

Yoga studio

👍👍 I love Karen Young’s Hatha YOGA classes!! For pain, stiffness, stress, flexibility and general grounding and letting go, this class is the magic!! So grateful for Karen and all the amazing instructors at the YOGA HAUS!! 💕 I can’t live without it now:)

5.00 (39 reviews) (~15.21 km from centre)

Glam + Glow Beauty Co - Spray Tans

Tanning salon

👍👍 11/10 recommend Glam+Glow! The shop is adorable, private, and impeccably clean. Laura does an amazing job both at the tan itself, and at making you feel comfortable! The tan itself was beautiful!! She explained aftercare clearly so that I got the longest wear possible! Can wait for my next tan!!

5.00 (37 reviews) (~3.04 km from centre)

Liberty Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 We visited Campobello Island and got a chance to see Liberty Point for the first time. The sights were amazing and the waterfront trails, the frogs head rock. The history of this area is very interesting along with all the Islanders stories.

5.00 (33 reviews) (~84.51 km from centre)

DiValerio's Sweets & Savories

Sandwich shop

👍👍 Lovely little coffee shop with friendly staff and delicious home made treats. Excellent coffee.

5.00 (33 reviews) (~73.17 km from centre)

The Colonel's Inn Bed and Breakfast

Bed & breakfast

Family-run B&B offering cozy rooms with en suite bathrooms & free WiFi, plus free breakfast.

5.00 (32 reviews) (~87.72 km from centre)

Sweat Club Inc.

Fitness center

5.00 (30 reviews) (~88.73 km from centre)

Carved In Stone Tattoo

Tattoo shop

👍👍 Carved In Stone Tattoo is the best shop around by far! This shop is super clean and very professional! Mitchell is a very nice guy and an incredible tattoo artist. Not only is his tattoos incredible, but so are his drawings and paintings. I couldn't be more impressed by him & his shop. 110% recommen...

5.00 (30 reviews) (~98.12 km from centre)

MXT Fight Academy

Gym

👍👍 The atmosphere is welcoming, the instructors are knowledgeable and the owner is an absolutely fantastic man. This is a great place for everyone from beginner to veteran.

5.00 (29 reviews) (~2.02 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: places in Saint John, Canada