3 Reasons Why I Live In Saint John
This post originally appeared on Saint John Life On Your Terms blog and is one of the most retweeted articles I’ve written in awhile, so I thought I would share it with you here.
Why do you love your city? (please share in the comments)
You’ve held out for months, waiting and watching for some sign to help with your decision...Where should I live? But maybe you’re asking the wrong question. Instead of “Where should I live?” maybe you should be asking "Why you need to live in Saint John?"
So before you break out the credit card to buy that plane ticket, let’s talk about a few reasons to live in Saint John.
Authentic People
As mentioned, I have lived in many different places and the people in the other mentioned cities were all great, however, I have to say the people of Saint John are the friendliest, happiest and most authentic people I have ever met. As a business owner, I think this is a huge benefit and why we have a thriving business community. We appreciate each other.
We feel safe around authentic people, as if we could reveal to them our deepest darkest secrets, as if we could trust them with anything. Now that feels like home. ;-)
Lifestyle
We are the first incorporated city in Canada and when you walk Uptown you can feel the history. It is a great feeling.
For example, you can tour the city in the AM, grab a coffee Uptown and a quick bite at one of our many great restaurants. From there, you can head out to New River beach and enjoy the sun, the waves and our amazing tides. Head back into town to pick up your groceries for supper that night at the City Market. After supper, if you enjoy hockey, you can catch the defending Memorial Cup champions, the Saint John Sea Dogs at Harbour Station.
The simple things in life are truly great!
Best Bang For Your Buck
To borrow a line from Atlantic Lotto. A million spends like a million should here. Although the cost of living has risen recently, it is still the best bang for your buck. Being an entrepreneur this is a HUGE advantage when starting or operating a business. Living in Saint John gives you the opportunity to spread your wings, without having the stress you might have when starting a business in other cities, all usually caused by the cost of living.
In Saint John, you can get paid to be you.
Why do you live in Saint John?
Questions? Leave ‘em below and I’m happy to answer.
Oh, did I say it is a great place to raise your family?
