Municipal Open House 2024

The City of St. John’s will be hosting a Municipal Open House on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to visit various municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how our city operates. This is a free family friendly event open to all ages.

Participating sites include:

• Animal Care and Adoption Centre (81 Higgins Line)
  Visit the Animal Care and Adoption Centre for this guided tour where our attentive staff care for and support our furry friends. Staff will have hankies for dogs, a treat table and a mock surgery set up for visitors to experience. The Centre will also be offering free licensing for dogs and cats during this event.

• City Archives (15 Terra Nova Road)
  Learn about the rich history of our city at the archives building, where fascinating stories and archived histories await in this guided tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience archival documents: maps, photographs, ledgers, council minutes; and get a behind the scenes peek at the archival stacks.

• Visitor Information Centre (348 Water Street)
  Stop by and visit our knowledgeable and friendly staff for tips on exploring our vibrant city in this self-guided tour. Our staff are happy to provide tourist information and trip planning assistance. 

• Robin Hood Bay Recycling Facility (340 East White Hills Road)
  Do you know what happens to your recycling after you place it at the curb? In this region, recycling is collected, sorted and bundled for new markets in the Materials Recovery (recycling) Facility at the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility. Come join this guided tour and see what happens to your curbside recycling and meet the staff that sort it!

• City Hall (10 New Gower Street)
  Join us for this self-guided tour of City Hall, including Council Chambers and the civic art in the Great Hall. You will have the opportunity to sit in the mayoral chair, learn about the council meeting process and see the mace. 

• Central Fire Station (5 Fort Townshend)
  Meet the brave firefighters of the fire department, who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. You will learn about fire safety and also have the opportunity to get your photo taken in one of the fire trucks on this self-guided tour. 

Accessibility 

All venues have accessible parking and washrooms, are mobility device accessible, and the main entrances will be marked by signage.

For local Metrobus transportation and accessible public transportation routes to these venues, please visit metrobus.com.

The City of St. John’s strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more, or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 709-576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.

 Open House
2024