Come and experience the vibrancy of St. John’s at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
Pedestrianized Zones
Water Street, from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street
George Street, from Adelaide Street to Water Street
Start Date
Jun 30, 2022
End Date
Sep 05, 2022
Pop Up Performances
Every Friday from July 8 – September 2
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
These busker-style performances will range from musicians to circus acts.
Performances are weather dependent.
Come Home Year Concert Series
Happening over 4 Saturdays through the summer (Sunday rain dates)
July 16, July 23, August 13, August 27
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Variety of musical performers
Concerts taking place in front of the Supreme Court House on Water Street
Accessible Parking, Metrobus & GoBus
Approximately 20 accessible on street parking spaces and 36 accessible parking spaces within private parking garages area available near the mall for accessible parking permit holders.
Metrobus customers can take Route 3 on an Accessible Low Floor Bus which stops at Aryes Cove/Harbour Drive near the mall. Route schedules can be accessed through Metrobus.
GoBus customers can book their ride to a GoBus Stop located near the mall by contacting GoBus directly.
Barrier Free Routes
Where the built environment permits, 2 meter barrier free corridors are available in the street through the centre of the pedestrianized zone and along the sidewalks.
Accessible Picnic Tables
Approximately 10 accessible picnic tables are available in areas throughout the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
Wayfinding & Navigation
The BlindSquare Event App, is available to download for free for iPhone users from the Apple AppStore. The app supports pedestrians who benefit from wayfinding technology to safely navigate the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and find points of interest.
Planning Your Visit
Accessibility features of businesses within the Downtown Pedestrian Mall vary and are regulated by current provincial legislation. Pedestrians are encouraged to contact businesses of interest for more information when planning a visit.
Accessibility Feedback
Pedestrians are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions to further advance inclusion and accessibility of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall by contacting 311, Access St. John’s or emailing [email protected].
