Water Street (St. John's) facts for kids
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| Location | St. John's |
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| East end | Temperance Street |
| West end | Waterford Bridge Road / Topsail Road |
| Official name: Water Street Historic District National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated: | 1987 |
Water Street is a very old and important street in downtown St. John's, Canada. It is one of the oldest streets in North America. For hundreds of years, it has been a busy place where people bought and sold goods.
This street first became a trading spot for sailors and traders. People from the Basque region, France, Spain, and Portugal came here. The English also used Water Street for trade. They traded things like fish and other goods. This made Water Street a very important place for business across the Atlantic Ocean.
Water Street Today
Today, Water Street is still a lively place. You can find many souvenir shops there. There are also lots of restaurants and pubs to visit. You might even find some fancy clothing stores. Many other businesses are also located on this street.
Water Street remains the main center for shopping and business in St. John's. In 2020, part of the street was made just for people walking. This meant cars were not allowed in that section for a while. It made it even more fun for visitors to explore.
A Special Place: National Historic Site
The Water Street Historic District is a special area on the street. It was named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1987. This means it is a very important place in Canadian history.
This district includes many old buildings. These buildings show what businesses were like in the 1800s. They were mostly businesses that worked with fishing in Newfoundland. They also traded goods across the Atlantic Ocean. These buildings help us remember the street's long history.
