A Short and Fleeting Summer in Saint John

   Summer in Saint John has always been a bit unpredictable, but this year it feels like we hardly had one at all. The warmth came late—July felt more like early June, with fog rolling in off the Bay and more gray days than golden ones. When the sunshine finally arrived, with its heat it felt like a relief, a quick reminder of how beautiful this city can be when the weather cooperates.

   But just as quickly as it came, it seems to be leaving. The evenings have already cooled, the breeze off the water has a bite to it, and a few early leaves are starting to change. Walking through the uptown or along the Harbour Passage, you can feel that quiet shift—the season is turning before we’ve had the chance to really soak it in.

   It’s always bittersweet. Saint John summers may be short, but they’re filled with a kind of magic: patios packed with laughter, markets buzzing,cruise ships dotting the harbour, and the simple joy of seeing the city in full light. Maybe that’s what makes it special—it never overstays its welcome, and we treasure it all the more because of its fleetingness.

Here’s hoping September surprises us with a few warm, lingering days to carry us into fall.