King's Square, Saint John

King’s Square is a public urban square in the Uptown district of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It dates to the period immediately after Loyalist settlement in the late 18th century and has been a civic open space since the city’s founding.

A compact grassy square with paved paths and seating that functions as a local gathering place for pedestrians and small public events. The square sits amid shops, offices and historic buildings and is commonly included in walking tours of uptown Saint John.

The square was laid out as part of the city plan established by Loyalist settlers in the 1780s and has served as a municipal green space since that time. Its use has remained civic and recreational rather than being dominated by permanent commercial development.

King’s Square occupies a central block in uptown Saint John, within the city’s historic core on the Bay of Fundy coast. It is immediately adjacent to the city’s commercial streets and is walkable from the downtown waterfront.

• Established: Part of Saint John’s original urban plan following Loyalist settlement in the 1780s.
• Location: Located in the city’s historic Uptown district and within a short walk of the Saint John City Market and commercial streets.

King’s Square is in central Saint John, easily walkable from the waterfront and the city’s Historic Uptown area. From the harbour, it’s a short stroll; municipal buses and taxis serve the downtown core.

• Visit during the late afternoon when the square is quieter and the light softens across the lawns.
• Look for plaques and statues around the square that explain Saint John's civic history.
• Combine a stroll through the adjacent historic district - with its painted facades and harbour views - for a fuller sense of the city.