Local Food in Saint John, NB

Perched dramatically on the rocky coast of the Bay of Fundy, Saint John features a unique, historic local food scene packed with character and maritime pride. The city is home to the legendary Saint John City Market—the oldest continuous farmers' market in North America—where historic architecture meets fresh, modern food innovation. The surrounding river valleys and coastal lands supply the city with an incredible mix of fresh-caught Atlantic seafood, wild-foraged dulse seaweed, crisp field vegetables, and pasture-raised meats. Saint John’s local food creators focus heavily on natural, sustainable methods, crafting unique small-batch goods and artisan treats. It is a gritty, passionate, and deeply welcoming food ecosystem where rich heritage and a love for the sea unite the community.

The Saint John region includes cities and towns like Advocate Harbour, Albert, Albert Mines, Alma, Annapolis Royal, Aylesford, Bear River, Berwick, Blacks Harbour, Boiestown, Bridgetown, Browns Flat, Campobello Island, Canning, Canterbury, Carleton, Chelsea, Cheverie, Chipman, Clarks Corners, Dieppe, Digby, Doaktown, Dorchester, Fredericton Junction, Freeport, Gagetown, Grand Bay, Grand Manan, Greenwood, Hampstead, Hampton, Hantsport, Harewood, Havelock, Hillsborough, Hoyt, Kentville, Keswick, Kingston, Maccan, Maces Bay, McAdam, Meductic, Memramcook, Meteghan, Middleton, Millville, Minto, Nackawic, New Germany, New Ross, Norton, Oromocto, Parrsboro, Petitcodiac, Port Greville, Port Maitland, Quispamsis, River Hebert, Riverview, Rothesay, Sackville, Saint Andrews, Salisbury, Saulnierville, Southampton, Springfield, Springfield, St. George, St. Martins, St. Stephen, Stanley, Summerville, Sussex, Welsford, Westfield, Weymouth, Wolfville, and Young`s Cove Road.