Owner Sasha Selby inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities in Uptown Saint John, welcoming visitors to her cozy shop featuring vintage treasures, botanicals, and local artisan goods.
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Uptown Saint John is excited to welcome The Forgotten Fern Oddities, a new member of the Uptown Saint John BIA! Stepping inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities on Princess Street feels a bit like discovering a hidden world. Warm wood accents, moss-covered walls, vintage finds, and curious treasures create a cozy space where you’ll want to slow down and explore. Every shelf has something unexpected waiting to be discovered.

Exterior of The Forgotten Fern Oddities on Princess Street in Uptown Saint John, featuring the storefront entrance and shop window.
Interior of The Forgotten Fern Oddities in Uptown Saint John featuring vintage furniture, botanicals, handcrafted goods, antiques, and local artisan products.

Owner Sasha Selby brings more than a decade of experience, having operated a business in Vancouver for 12 years before moving to Saint John with her family. After years of living on a boat on the West Coast, she’s embraced life Uptown, drawn to the city’s welcoming community and friendly atmosphere.

Decorative moth artwork displayed inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities, showcasing the shop's unique vintage-inspired atmosphere.
Display of tarot cards, handmade soaps, jewelry, and unique gifts at The Forgotten Fern Oddities in Uptown Saint John.
Handmade wire-wrapped jewelry displayed inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities in Uptown Saint John.

The shop is thoughtfully curated with botanicals, vintage treasures, antiques, locally made jewelry, handcrafted goods, Canadian-made teas, tarot decks, pinned butterflies, and artwork by makers from Saint John and across Canada. It’s a place for collectors, curious minds, and anyone who enjoys finding something a little different.

Shelves of dried herbs, botanicals, and handcrafted wellness products at The Forgotten Fern Oddities in Uptown Saint John.
Vintage suitcases, handcrafted soaps, botanicals, and antique displays inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities in Uptown Saint John.
Vintage clothing and accessories displayed inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities on Princess Street in Uptown Saint John.
Interior of The Forgotten Fern Oddities featuring dried botanicals, herbal products, vintage décor, and handcrafted goods.
Vintage wooden cabinet displaying books, teas, tarot decks, and handcrafted gifts inside The Forgotten Fern Oddities.

The Forgotten Fern Oddities is also designed to bring people together. The cozy gathering space at the back of the shop will regularly host both free and paid events, including chess nights, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, murder mystery parties, tarot card readings, workshops, and more. It can also be rented after hours for private gatherings, creative workshops, and board game nights.

Community gathering space at The Forgotten Fern Oddities used for workshops, tarot readings, board games, and creative events.
Cozy gathering room at The Forgotten Fern Oddities with a fireplace, vintage décor, and space for workshops, game nights, and community events.

Whether you’re searching for a unique gift, looking for your next favourite gathering place, or simply curious to see what’s inside, stop in and discover one of Uptown’s newest hidden gems.

Find: 
The Forgotten Fern Oddities
In Person: 96 Princess Street, Saint John, NB
Online: The Forgotten Fern Oddities Facebook page

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The Uptown Saint John Business Improvement Association (BIA) is a not-for-profit that supports over 500 businesses located within a defined Uptown boundary. Membership is automatic and is based on location as seen on our map linked below. With 82% of our Uptown businesses independently owned, supporting local here means backing real people and a thriving community. Ready to explore?

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