St. John's has weather the rest of Canada talks about. It is regularly listed among the windiest, foggiest and cloudiest major cities in the country, and anyone who has lived through a winter on the Avalon knows the wind does not stop at the siding. It finds its way around every window frame in the house.
The houses are just as distinctive. Downtown's brightly painted row houses climbing the hills from the harbour, the older homes of the East End and around Rennie's River, the post-war streets of Churchill Square, and new subdivisions spreading out toward Kilbride, Southlands and beyond.
We are Atlantic Canadian, not a franchise from the mainland. Your blinds are measured in your home, made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew on regular scheduled trips to the Avalon. Most orders are installed about two to three weeks after the measure, allowing for the crossing.
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What St. John's homes need
Wind-proof warmth. Double-cell cellular shades with side channels to stop the drafts that older windows let in.
Blackout for long June days. On June 21 the sun rises at about 5:03 a.m. in St. John's. Blackout roller shades with side channels keep bedrooms dark.
Character for row houses. Lined Roman shades for downtown and East End heritage homes.
Light when there is light. With so many grey days, light-filtering and top-down bottom-up shades help homes feel brighter.
Atlantic Light in St. John's
Approximate times, calculated for St. John's's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:46 a.m. | 5:03 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:11 p.m. | 9:01 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 25 min | 15 h 58 min |
| Sun height at noon | 19° | 66° |
What it means for your windows: A 19-degree winter sun shines straight across a room rather than down onto the floor, so south- and west-facing windows in St. John's get glare deep into the house from November to February. Summer sunrise at about 5:03 a.m. means east-facing bedrooms are bright early, so blackout makes a real difference for sleep.
St. John's neighbourhoods we serve
We also serve the West End, Cowan Heights, Southlands, Airport Heights, Torbay, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's and Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove.
Popular in St. John's
- Plantation shutters: hardwood or composite, made to the millimetre
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Roman shades: sewn by hand in our workshop
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in St. John's?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades throughout St. John's, including downtown, the East End, Churchill Square and Kilbride, as well as Mount Pearl, Paradise and Conception Bay South, on regular scheduled trips to the Avalon.
What are the best blinds for a windy St. John's house?
Double-cell cellular shades with side channels. They trap insulating air against the glass and seal the edges, which stops much of the cold air that wind pushes around older window frames.
Why do I need blackout blinds in St. John's?
Because summer mornings come early. On June 21 the sun rises at about 5:03 a.m. in St. John's and sets after 9 p.m. Light-filtering fabric lets in enough light to wake children and light sleepers.
Is Atlantic Shades a Newfoundland company?
Atlantic Shades is an independent Atlantic Canadian company with its workshop in Halifax. We measure and install across Newfoundland and Labrador. We are not part of a national franchise.
Is St. John's the same as Saint John?
No. St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Saint John is in New Brunswick. We serve both.
Nearby: Mount Pearl · Paradise · Conception Bay South · All of Newfoundland and Labrador