Saint John Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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The Fundy City offers a mix of British colonial heritage, a lively port city atmosphere and amazing natural sites shaped by the world’s highest tides.

Saint John is the largest city in New Brunswick and the main port of the Bay of Fundy. Explore Saint John’s charming city centre to find classic Victorian architecture and a historic marketplace. Over the centuries, Saint John has seen French, British, American and Irish settlements. The city’s rich history is represented by its gorgeous cityscape. Venture out to the bayside to see incredible natural wonders, including  yawning caves and sandstone cliffs, formed by the Bay of Fundy’s record-high tides.

The heart of the city is Market Square, which features a brick mall within the warehouses along the city’s old wharf. Head east on King’s Street to find the colourful brick marketplace of Saint John City Market, built in 1876. See performances by Saint John’s main orchestra, theatre troupes and opera company at the Imperial Theatre.

Learn about Saint John’s colonial heritage at the Loyalist House. During the warmer months, take a tour of the 1817 Victorian building and see its stately period furnishings. Visit the Carleton Martello Tower, south of the Saint John River, which was built to protect the city during the War of 1812.

Visit Saint John’s extensive and scenic waterfront. Saint John is located at the intersection of the mighty Saint John River and the Bay of Fundy, which features the highest tides in the world. The result of this junction is Reversing Falls, a point in the Saint John River where the water reverses twice every day due to the bay’s tides. Watch the reversal from Fallsview Park or a waterfront restaurant. For another glimpse of the bay’s tidal power, head northeast to St. Martins, where at low tide you can walk through huge caves carved into the sandstone cliffs.

Flights from most major Canadian cities arrive in Saint John’s airport daily. Saint John is a 5-hour drive from Portland, Maine. Summer is the best season to enjoy this historic port town on the remarkable Bay of Fundy.

Where to stay in Saint John

Saint John which includes markets and interior views as well as a small group of people

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Saint John City Market and King's Square are top sights worth seeing.

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East Saint John

When in East Saint John, you can plan a visit to Loyalist Burial Ground and King's Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Saint John
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Lorneville

While there might not be top attractions in Lorneville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Musquash Head Lighthouse and Irving Nature Park.

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Red Head

If you're spending some time in Red Head, Calvert Lake and Flamingo Lake are top sights worth seeing.

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Lower West Side

Though Lower West Side may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Ferries and Carleton Martello Tower.

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Mount Pleasant

When in Mount Pleasant, you can plan a visit to Rockwood Park and TD Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mount Pleasant
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4.5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
1011 Fairville Blvd, Saint John, NB
The price is ₹8,583 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
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3 out of 5
71 Sydney Street, Saint John, NB
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3.5 out of 5
1 Chipman Hill, Saint John, NB
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3.5 out of 5
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