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for Unique & Local Gifts.

If you are looking for an exceptional gift, these fine stores in Saint John will provide you with some great ideas for you and your loved ones.

Market Square
(506) 658-3600

Market Square is the first stop of the ‘Inside Connection' - Atlantic Canada's longest indoor pedway system. They offer a distinctive blend of shopping, entertainment, enterprise and cuisine.

Market Square has restaurants of all types, featuring something for even the fussiest of taste buds. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or treating yourself, they have a variety of exclusive shops with merchandise to suit every style - Ambiance Day Spa will treat you to the ultimate in rest and rejuvenation; Samuel & Co. carries the latest in female attire. Be sure to visit Hayward & Warwick to find that special something. Tackles provides gifts with a Maritime flair, and Simply Cottage offers an eclectic cottage style décor to add those touches of warmth to your home. Gallagher's General store and cigars are conveniently located to get Canadian and American newspapers.

Walsh Luggage Ltd.
Market Square
(506) 658-1091

Walsh Luggage, known as "The Business Case Place', opened in Market Square in 1984. They specialize in all leather goods. They have a world class collection of hand bags, everything from luxurious leather to fun and funky fashion purses. This year glittering and sparkling accessories are fashionable and they have a large selection of items. They also have a variety of umbrellas - from artistic to the everyday, large and small, for men and women, and for both sun and rain. Their leather jewellery is Canadian made and is only sold in Canada. It features Canadian motifs such as the maple leaf. Other accessories include moccasins, hats and a selection of colourful scarves. Walsh Luggage has not forgotten their basics, luggage of all kinds and sizes are available. Their hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sundays and holidays: 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Sandra's Fashions
94 Germain Street
(506) 658-1392

Sandra's Fashions is located in a heritage building at 94 Germain Street. Sandra Frees, the owner, has been providing affordable, quality ladies wear in this location since 1990. Sandra's sells dresses, sweaters, sportswear, co-ordinates, outerwear, special occasion dresses, slacks, jackets, blouses in sizes 4-20 regular and petite. Many of their outfits are Canadian made. Their sweaters are available in several price ranges. Sandra and her friendly, personal and helpful staff have built up a loyal clientele through the years. They are there because they like to be there and welcome old and new friends to drop in.

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The Saint John Telegraph Journal was the first newspaper to be carried across the Atlantic Ocean via airplane. On May 19, 1932, after landing in Saint John Amelia Earhart took a copy of the paper with her as she continued on her solo flight across the Atlantic.

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