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2020–2021
ON THE BAY OF FUNDY
YOUR OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE
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THE BAY of FUNDY
Reversing Falls Rapids ................................... 5
More on the Bay ........................................... 6
Day Trips ........................................................ 8
Reversing Falls Rapids Tide Tables ............. 14
CULTURE & HISTORY
Arts & Culture .............................................. 17
Historic Sites & Museums ............................ 23
SEE & DO
Recreation & Outdoors ............................... 33
Guided & Custom Tours .............................. 43
Family Friendly ............................................ 47
Saint John Area Map.................................... 48
Relax & Pamper ........................................... 53
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Featured Events .......................................... 54
Festivals & Events Calendar......................... 56
Ongoing Events ........................................... 58
DINING & SHOPPING
Food & Drink ............................................... 60
Shopping ..................................................... 72
WHERE to STAY
Accommodations & Campgrounds ............ 81
CONNECT WITH US
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FUNDY TRAIL PARKWAY
Sculpted by the world’s highest tides, hike, bike or drive
along one of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas in
North America. Experience the park’s spectacular views of
the magnificent Bay of Fundy.
fundytrailparkway.com
fundytrailparkway @fundytrail
fundytrail #fundytrail
MARKET SQUARE
Shop, eat, explore and play at New Brunswick’s Festival
Place! Market Square is a distinctive blend of shopping,
entertainment, enterprise and cuisine. Open from first
coffee ‘til last call, year-round. Join them for a taste of
Market Square’s finest!
marketsquaresj.com
MarketSquareSJ @marketsquaresj
marketsquaresj #NBFestivalPlace
NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM
Whale sightings guaranteed in the Hall of Great Whales.
See the Bay of Fundy tides in action, explore our
shipbuilding heritage and examine fossils from a
unique geological past. Creations of our artists and
treasures from around the world can be found in our
galleries and boutique.
nbm-mnb.ca
nbmmnb @nbmmnb
nbm_mnb #nbmmnb
Through the people you meet, places you visit and sights you see,
the spirit of Saint John is a feeling you’ll never forget.
Capture the feeling for yourself at these and
other attractions throughout the city.
PARKS CANADA
Muster at Carleton Martello Tower! Originally built for the
War of 1812, this tough stone fort has stood sentry over
Saint John for more than 200 years. While the tower is
currently closed for a major restoration, visitors can learn
more of its rich history at the nearby visitor centre. The
grounds of the historic site also offer the most panoramic
view of the whole city!
pc.gc.ca/carletonmartellotower
ParksCanadaNB @NHSNB
#CarletonMartelloTower
SKYWALK SAINT JOHN
Come join us at Skywalk Saint John, one of three skywalks
in North America and the only one in a city and over water.
The large rooftop deck area includes the Skywalk Saint John
observation platform. Stop . . . take a deep breath and
Skywalk out 28 ft. beyond the 110-ft. cliff edge on the
stainless steel and glass platform. Step onto the five
transparent floor panels made of DuPont™ SentryGlas® and
feel the thrill!
skywalksaintjohn.com
skywalksaintjohn skywalksaintjohn
#skywalksaintjohn
STONEHAMMER UNESCO
GLOBAL GEOPARK
With a landscape created by the collision of continents, the
closing and opening of oceans, volcanoes, earthquakes, ice
ages and climate change, Stonehammer is a geological
playground in southern New Brunswick! Hike, kayak, rock
climb, zip, eat and tour . . . you’ll have fun every step of
the way!
stonehammergeopark.com
StonehammerGeopark @StonehammerGeo
stonehammergeo #StonehammerRocks
TIMBERTOP ADVENTURES
One of Canada’s largest treetop aerial adventure parks.
Using the latest continuous lifeline safety system, their 11
courses offer various levels of challenge with something for
nearly all ages. Travel from tree-to-tree tackling over 110
creative obstacles including over 25 zip line challenges.
timbertop.ca
TimberTop Adventures @TimberTopPark
timbertopadventures #timbertopadventures
Irving Nature Park
Fundy Trail Parkway
Waterfront Boardwalk
St. Martins
The Bay
of
Fundy
OH, THE STORIES
YOU WILL TELL
They say Saint John is the only city in Canada that rises by 30 feet
with the Fundy tides. It’s a place where 3,000 tonnes of rushing seawater
can make a river flow backwards. And where the world’s most powerful
tides have carved their way into the heart of the city.
EXPERIENCE ZIP OVER THE
SKYWALK SAINT JOHN REVERSING FALLS RAPIDS
Learn more about the amazing phenomenon Reversing Falls Rapids’ waves and whirlpools
that is the Reversing Falls Rapids by viewing a churn below your feet at the Saint John
short film in the theatre before stepping out Adventures Zip Line. This adrenaline-pumping
towards its largest whirlpool on a steel and course is a safe but exciting way to see this
glass skywalk. Restaurant and gift shop on site. amazing phenomenon. Experienced guides
Open May through October provide full safety briefings, while helping you
200 Bridge Rd., Saint John • 1.844.642.4400 into a full body harness and helmet. Please call
sales@skywalksaintjohn.com to confirm availability.
skywalksaintjohn.com Open June through October
50 Fallsview Ave., Saint John
TAKE A JET BOAT THROUGH THE 506.634.9477 • 1.877.634.ZIPS
REVERSING FALLS RAPIDS saintjohnadventures@bellaliant.net
Experience the highest tides in the world and saintjohnadventures.ca
see the Reversing Falls Rapids up close with
See Sight Tours. Whether you choose the HOP ABOARD A HARBOUR TOUR
45-minute sightseeing cruise or the exhilarating Hop on board this glass-roofed boat for a
30-minute thrill ride, these are experiences 1-hour tour of the harbour. Your trip includes
that only the mighty tides of the Bay of Fundy a full explanation of the Reversing Falls Rapids
can provide! Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, as well as the colourful history of the harbour,
harbour seals and seabirds. the port and Partridge Island. Tours are available
Open May through October on specific dates, please call for availability.
55 Water St., Saint John • 1.888.961.6584 Open June through October
info@seesight-tours.com 506.646.9908 • 506.645.1498
seesight-tours.com/saint-john
TAKE IN THE VIEW
AT FALLSVIEW PARK
SO MUCH WILDLIFE! Fallsview Park is one of the best
The Bay of Fundy is home locations to view the Reversing Falls
to many different species. Rapids, a daily phenomenon created
Harbour seals are familiar by the collision of the Bay of Fundy
residents on the shores of the
tide and the Saint John River.
Irving Nature Park, especially
in winter. 100 Fallsview Ave.
(Off Douglas Avenue), Saint John
Image: Melinda Foster They love to sun themselves
on the rocks at low tide 5
MORE ON THE BAY
Spend a day
STROLL HARBOUR PASSAGE
Take a stroll along Harbour Passage’s cranberry-
on the Bay
coloured trail, a series of interconnected walkways,
lookouts and heritage sites linking the Reversing
Falls Rapids to Uptown Saint John. Interpretive
structures and panels along the way bring Saint
John’s vibrant shipbuilding and waterfront history
to life, and highlight our extraordinary natural
environment.
From the corner of Broad and Sydney Street
to Chesley Drive, Saint John
EXPLORE THE IRVING NATURE PARK
The jewel of Saint John’s historic west side
PADDLE THE BAY
Only a short scenic drive away are the is located at the end of a scenic coastal road
world-famous St. Martins sea caves, an that winds along the Bay of Fundy shoreline. The
ocean gem just waiting to be explored. Irving Nature Park is a 243-ha (600-ac) peninsula
of volcanic rock and forest, sandwiched between
the open ocean and a wide expanse of tidal salt
marsh. Home to many types of migratory and
marine birds, the park offers driving and walking
trails through primordial forests and amazing
views of this precious ecosystem. The park is open
from dawn to dusk and offers picnic sites, some
THE FUNDY CITY with free gas barbecues. Vehicles are permitted
In 1785, Saint John became Canada’s in the park from May to November.
first incorporated city. Take a stroll End of Sand Cove Road, Saint John
through its historic streets or relax on 506.653.7367 • naturepark@jdirving.com
its scenic Boardwalk. jdirving.com/parks
DISCOVER WOLASTOQ PARK
Wolastoq means “the beautiful river” in the
language of the Maliseet people who once lived
on our shores. Built in 2004 by J.D. Irving, Limited,
the park overlooks the Reversing Falls Rapids and
features a collection of statues of historical Saint
FOODIE TOWN John figures. Stroll Wolastoq’s walking trails – you
Saint John has built a reputation
will see how these lands provided the Maliseet
as one of the best places to eat in
Atlantic Canada; so don’t miss the people with an abundance of food, materials and
opportunity to end your day at one of medicines, while acting as an important
our critically acclaimed restaurants. transportation route for hunting and trade.
228 Lancaster Ave., Saint John
WWW.SAINTJOHNADVENTURES.CA
634.ZIPS (9477) 1.877.634.ZIPS (9477)
6 / Plan your #SaintAwesome getaway at DiscoverSaintJohn.com
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DAY TRIPS
In a land carved by the rise and fall
Bay of Fundy of the world’s highest tides, you’re
Day Trips
bound to find beauty and adventure
without ever having to look very hard. Fundy Trail Parkway
SAIL THE BAY OF FUNDY EXPERIENCE THE FUNDY TRAIL
WITH BAY FERRIES PARKWAY
Book passage on the Fundy Rose and sail The Fundy Trail Parkway, located 10 km
between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, (6.2 mi) east of the town of St. Martins, is an
Nova Scotia – experiencing the Bay of Fundy ideal way to experience our spectacular Bay of
the way it should be seen – on the open water. Fundy coastline. Visitors to this low-speed auto
Spot whales and other Maritime wildlife in parkway and walking/cycling trail will wind past
their natural habitat. pristine beaches, waterfalls tumbling down
170 Digby Ferry Rd., Saint John ancient cliffs, and along a shoreline sculpted by
1.877.762.SAIL (7245) thousands of years of the world’s highest tides.
infodesk@nfl-bay.com • ferries.ca Bring your camera and expect to stop often to
take in glorious vistas at the many lookouts along
PEEK INTO THE ST. MARTINS the way. Be sure to stop in at the Interpretive
SEA CAVES Centre and take a short hike across the suspension
With kilometres of unspoiled, accessible footbridge that stretches across the clear waters
beaches, two lighthouses and an active harbour of Big Salmon River. A connector road to Sussex
boasting two covered bridges, St. Martins is is scheduled to open in 2020, only adding to
home to many lovely vistas. The village is best this spectacular, scenic coastal route.
known for its sandstone sea caves – submerged 3 Fundy Trail Parkway,
during high tide and accessible to explorers Salmon River (St. Martins)
during low tide. But don’t linger too long . . . 506.833.2019 • 1.866.386.3987
keep an eye out for the returning tide! info@fundytrailparkway.com
fundytrailparkway.com
8 / Plan your #SaintAwesome getaway at DiscoverSaintJohn.comTruly
Spe c t a c u l a r !
A nature-lovers can’t miss coastal experience
less than an hour from Saint John
1.866.386.3987
2020 Hours of operation
May 15 - Jun 18, 9am - 5pm | Jun 19 - Aug 16, 8am - 8pm
Aug 17 - Aug 31, 9am - 7pm | Sep 1 - Oct 17, 9am - 5pm
www.fundytrailparkway.com
The Fundy Trail Parkway is operated by the not-for-profit organization, the Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc., with
the goal of ensuring the trail is managed, maintained and available for visitors to this coastal treasure on the Bay of Fundy.
9DAY TRIPS
St. Martins Sea Caves
EXPLORE THE HOPEWELL ROCKS EXPLORE FUNDY NATIONAL PARK
New Brunswick’s most famous geological A getaway to nature, adventure and discovery
feature (the flowerpot rocks), where you can just 90 minutes from Saint John. Explore the
experience the magnitude and power of the forest or the shoreline. Experience the tides of
highest tides in the world, is just 40 km the Bay of Fundy. Spectacular panoramic views
(25 mi) from Fundy National Park or two hours of coastal cliffs and rolling forested hills.
from Saint John. 506.887.6000 • 1.888.773.8888
Open mid-May to mid-October parkscanada.gc.ca/fundy
131 Discovery Rd., Hopewell Cape
1.877.734.3429
questions@thehopewellrocks.ca
thehopewellrocks.ca WORLD’S BEST DULSE!
Picked by hand and dried into a crunchy, salty
snack, dulse is nutritious edible red seaweed
RELAX AT NEW RIVER BEACH
that grows in Fundy’s intertidal
PROVINCIAL PARK zones.
Sit back and relax for the day at New River
Beach Provincial Park. A huge stretch of Are you brave enough
sand along the Fundy Shore, this to give it a try?
saltwater beach offers tidal pools
abundant with crabs, periwinkles,
whelks and starfish; maritime vistas of Look for it at the
offshore islands and fishing boats, and Saint John City Market
birdwatching opportunities for those
looking to add shorebirds to their life-
list. The park’s facilities include walking
trails and boardwalks, campsites, a
playground, volleyball courts and three rustic
shelters air-conditioned by the Fundy breeze.
Open mid-May to the end of September
10 / Plan your #SaintAwesome getaway at DiscoverSaintJohn.comE X P ERIENC E
AN ICON
Interpreters Playground
Walking Trails Interpretive Centre
Tidal Treasures Restaurant
Gift Shop Services
Carved by melting glaciers, then sculpted by the world’s highest
and most artistic tides, the Hopewell Rocks immerse you into a high
and low tide experience unlike anything you’ve seen or felt before.
After all, when was the last time you took a walk on the ocean floor?
THEHOPEWELLROCKS.CA 1-877-734-3429
11DAY TRIPS
New River Beach Provincial Park
ENJOY A DAY IN TAKE A LEISURELY DRIVE
SAINT ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA ON ROUTE 790
Located just 60 minutes west of Saint John, Enjoy the sea air and rugged coastline while
Saint Andrews by-the-Sea is Canada’s oldest traveling along Route 790 through the
seaside resort town. Popular attractions include communities of Chance and Dipper Harbours
Kingsbrae Gardens, Huntsman Fundy Discovery and Maces Bay. Enjoy birdwatching near a
Aquarium and historic Minister’s Island. While saltwater marsh, stop to view the breathtaking
in Saint Andrews set out on the seas in search Lepreau Falls or visit New River Beach for
of whales, take in a round of golf or stroll family fun. Approximately 30 minutes west of
along the waterfront stopping to peruse the Saint John.
unique shops.
HOP THE FUNDY ISLES
The Fundy Isles are just a short drive and ferry
ride away from Saint John. Plan to visit
Campobello Island – the former summer home
of FDR, the 32nd U.S. president – and, along
the way, discover the Old Sow Whirlpool, the
largest whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere,
just off the southern tip of Deer Island. Or head
to Grand Manan Island, the largest of the
Fundy Isles and famous for its dulse, to enjoy
biking, hiking and a visit to Swallowtail
Lighthouse. Whichever of the Fundy Isles you
decide to visit, whales, porpoise, seals and
seabirds are abundant.
Campobello Island
12 / Plan your #SaintAwesome getaway at DiscoverSaintJohn.comCruise across the breathtaking Bay
of Fundy between Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick. ferries.ca
13REVERSING FALLS RAPIDS TIDE TABLES
MAY 2020 JUN 2020 JUL 2020 AUG 2020 SEPT 2020 OCT 2020
DATE LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
AM 12:18 6:28 2:10 8:19 2:53 9:03 4:38 10:50 6:03 6:18 12:05
1
PM 12:56 7:07 2:40 8:52 3:18 9:30 5:00 11:10 6:21 12:12 6:36 12:25
AM 1:24 7:34 3:13 9:21 3:54 10:04 5:32 11:44 6:45 12:29 6:54 12:42
2
PM 2:01 8:13 3:39 9:50 4:17 10:27 5:52 7:02 12:53 7:12 1:00
AM 2:31 8:40 4:12 10:20 4:51 11:02 6:21 12:01 7:23 1:08 7:28 1:18
3
PM 3:04 9:15 4:35 10:45 5:13 11:22 6:40 12:32 7:40 1:30 7:47 1:33
AM 3:33 9:43 5:07 11:16 5:45 11:56 7:07 12:48 8:00 1:46 8:02 1:52
4
PM 4:03 10:13 5:29 11:38 6:06 7:25 1:17 8:17 2:06 8:21 2:07
AM 4:31 10:40 6:00 6:36 12:14 7:50 1:32 8:35 2:22 8:36 2:27
5
PM 4:57 11:06 6:21 12:09 6:56 12:47 8:07 1:58 8:53 2:41 8:57 2:41
AM 5:25 11:34 6:51 12:29 7:25 1:04 8:30 2:14 9:10 2:58 9:12 3:03
6
PM 5:49 11:57 7:12 1:01 7:45 1:36 8:47 2:38 9:30 3:17 9:35 3:17
AM 6:17 7:41 1:19 8:12 1:52 9:09 2:54 9:47 3:36 9:51 3:41
7
PM 6:39 12:26 8:02 1:52 8:31 2:23 9:27 3:17 10:09 3:54 10:17 3:57
AM 7:07 12:47 8:31 2:09 8:58 2:39 9:48 3:33 10:26 4:16 10:34 4:24
8
PM 7:29 1:17 8:52 2:42 9:17 3:08 10:08 3:57 10:52 4:34 11:04 4:41
AM 7:57 1:36 9:21 2:59 9:42 3:24 10:28 4:14 11:09 4:59 11:23 5:12
9
PM 8:19 2:07 9:42 3:33 10:02 3:52 10:50 4:37 11:40 5:19 11:58 5:33
AM 8:48 2:26 10:10 3:50 10:26 4:09 11:09 4:56 11:58 5:48 6:08
10
PM 9:10 2:59 10:33 4:24 10:47 4:37 11:35 5:20 6:11 12:20 6:32
AM 9:40 3:18 11:01 4:42 11:11 4:54 11:54 5:42 12:34 6:44 12:58 7:09
11
PM 10:03 3:53 11:25 5:15 11:34 5:22 6:06 12:54 7:08 1:23 7:35
AM 10:34 4:12 11:53 5:34 11:57 5:41 12:24 6:33 1:33 7:44 2:02 8:13
12
PM 11:00 4:49 6:07 6:09 12:43 6:58 1:55 8:09 2:27 8:38
AM 11:31 5:09 12:18 6:27 12:23 6:31 1:18 7:28 2:35 8:45 3:03 9:13
13
PM 11:58 5:47 12:45 6:59 12:45 6:59 1:38 7:52 2:56 9:09 3:28 9:38
AM 6:09 1:12 7:21 1:14 7:24 2:15 8:26 3:33 9:43 3:59 10:09
14
PM 12:30 6:46 1:37 7:51 1:35 7:50 2:35 8:49 3:54 10:06 4:24 10:33
AM 12:59 7:09 2:06 8:15 2:08 8:18 3:12 9:22 4:28 10:36 4:52 11:00
15
PM 1:29 7:45 2:29 8:42 2:27 8:41 3:31 9:43 4:49 10:58 5:17 11:25
AM 1:58 8:07 2:59 9:07 3:02 9:12 4:06 10:15 5:18 11:26 5:42 11:50
16
PM 2:26 8:40 3:19 9:30 3:19 9:32 4:24 10:35 5:39 11:48 6:07
AM 2:54 9:02 3:48 9:57 3:53 10:02 4:57 11:05 6:07 6:31 12:15
17
PM 3:18 9:30 4:06 10:16 4:10 10:21 5:15 11:25 6:29 12:15 6:57 12:38
AM 3:45 9:53 4:34 10:43 4:42 10:51 5:46 11:53 6:55 12:37 7:20 1:04
18
PM 4:05 10:16 4:50 10:59 4:57 11:07 6:04 7:18 1:02 7:47 1:27
AM 4:31 10:39 5:18 11:26 5:28 11:36 6:33 12:12 7:43 1:25 8:09 1:55
19
PM 4:49 10:57 5:32 11:40 5:43 11:52 6:52 12:40 8:07 1:50 8:38 2:17
AM 5:13 11:21 5:59 6:13 7:19 12:59 8:31 2:15 9:01 2:47
20
PM 5:29 11:36 6:13 12:07 6:29 12:20 7:40 1:27 8:58 2:39 9:31 3:09
AM 5:52 6:40 12:20 6:58 12:36 8:06 1:47 9:22 3:06 9:55 3:42
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PM 6:07 12:00 6:54 12:48 7:14 1:05 8:28 2:14 9:51 3:30 10:28 4:05
AM 6:30 12:13 7:21 1:01 7:43 1:22 8:54 2:35 10:15 4:00 10:55 4:42
22
PM 6:43 12:37 7:36 1:28 8:01 1:50 9:19 3:03 10:48 4:25 11:30 5:06
AM 7:07 12:49 8:04 1:42 8:29 2:08 9:44 3:26 11:14 4:59 11:59 5:47
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PM 7:20 1:14 8:20 2:11 8:49 2:37 10:12 3:54 11:49 5:25 6:12
AM 7:45 1:25 8:49 2:26 9:17 2:55 10:37 4:19 6:04 12:36 6:54
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PM 7:58 1:51 9:06 2:56 9:39 3:25 11:08 4:47 12:18 6:31 1:06 7:19
AM 8:24 2:03 9:35 3:12 10:06 3:45 11:34 5:16 12:56 7:13 1:42 8:00
25
PM 8:39 2:30 9:55 3:43 10:32 4:16 5:45 1:26 7:40 2:12 8:24
AM 9:06 2:44 10:25 4:02 10:59 4:38 12:08 6:20 2:05 8:22 2:44 8:59
26
PM 9:22 3:12 10:49 4:35 11:28 5:10 12:35 6:48 2:34 8:47 3:11 9:21
AM 9:51 3:28 11:19 4:55 11:55 5:35 1:14 7:27 3:09 9:25 3:38 9:51
27
PM 10:10 3:59 11:46 5:30 6:07 1:42 7:55 3:35 9:47 4:03 10:12
AM 10:41 4:16 5:53 12:28 6:37 2:21 8:36 4:06 10:19 4:26 10:37
28
PM 11:03 4:50 12:16 6:29 12:55 7:08 2:48 9:01 4:29 10:39 4:49 10:57
AM 11:36 5:10 12:47 6:55 1:31 7:42 3:26 9:40 4:55 11:06 5:09 11:17
29
PM 5:47 1:16 7:29 1:58 8:11 3:51 10:03 5:16 11:24 5:30 11:38
AM 12:02 6:10 1:50 7:59 2:36 8:48 4:24 10:38 5:39 11:47 5:48 11:54
30
PM 12:36 6:48 2:17 8:30 3:02 9:14 4:47 10:57 5:58 6:08
AM 1:05 7:14 3:39 9:52 5:17 11:28 6:24 12:15
31
PM 1:38 7:51 4:03 10:14 5:37 11:45 6:44 12:29
14 / Plan your #SaintAwesome getaway at DiscoverSaintJohn.comREVERSING FALLS RAPIDS TIDE TABLES
NOV 2020 DEC 2020 JAN 2021 FEB 2021 MAR 2021 APR 2021
DATE LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
AM 5:58 6:05 12:00 6:58 12:51 8:07 1:54 7:01 12:47 9:18 2:57
1
PM 6:19 12:03 6:30 12:11 7:25 1:04 8:33 2:12 7:25 1:07 9:41 3:26
AM 6:32 12:25 6:42 12:36 7:40 1:32 8:55 2:41 7:47 1:31 10:12 3:48
2
PM 6:54 12:36 7:07 12:47 8:09 1:46 9:21 3:01 8:11 1:53 10:36 4:21
AM 7:07 1:00 7:20 1:13 8:25 2:15 9:48 3:30 8:36 2:18 11:11 4:45
3
PM 7:30 1:11 7:47 1:25 8:54 2:31 10:14 3:53 9:00 2:42 11:38 5:23
AM 7:43 1:36 8:01 1:53 9:15 3:02 10:45 4:24 9:28 3:08 5:50
4
PM 8:08 1:48 8:30 2:07 9:43 3:20 11:11 4:51 9:53 3:35 12:17 6:33
AM 8:23 2:14 8:46 2:36 10:08 3:53 11:47 5:23 10:26 4:02 12:48 7:02
5
PM 8:51 2:28 9:17 2:52 10:37 4:13 5:56 10:52 4:35 1:29 7:48
AM 9:07 2:57 9:36 3:25 11:06 4:48 12:15 6:29 11:30 5:04 2:01 8:15
6
PM 9:38 3:13 10:09 3:43 11:35 5:12 12:56 7:07 11:59 5:42 2:40 8:58
AM 9:56 3:45 10:32 4:18 5:47 1:23 7:37 6:13 3:10 9:23
7
PM 10:31 4:04 11:05 4:39 12:09 6:16 2:05 8:17 12:41 6:57 3:43 9:59
AM 10:53 4:40 11:33 5:17 12:37 6:50 2:31 8:44 1:12 7:27 4:09 10:21
8
PM 11:30 5:03 5:40 1:14 7:22 3:10 9:23 1:54 8:10 4:37 10:50
AM 11:56 5:41 12:05 6:18 1:40 7:53 3:34 9:46 2:22 8:36 5:00 11:11
9
PM 6:06 12:37 6:44 2:19 8:28 4:09 10:21 3:00 9:15 5:24 11:35
AM 12:32 6:45 1:06 7:20 2:43 8:55 4:30 10:42 3:25 9:38 5:45 11:55
10
PM 1:01 7:11 1:40 7:48 3:21 9:30 5:02 11:13 3:57 10:10 6:06
AM 1:34 7:46 2:06 8:18 3:43 9:53 5:21 11:32 4:19 10:30 6:26 12:14
11
PM 2:03 8:12 2:40 8:48 4:18 10:29 5:50 4:47 10:58 6:44 12:34
AM 2:32 8:43 3:04 9:14 4:39 10:49 6:08 12:00 5:06 11:17 7:03 12:50
12
PM 3:01 9:09 3:37 9:45 5:12 11:23 6:34 12:17 5:31 11:40 7:20 1:11
AM 3:26 9:36 3:59 10:08 5:32 11:41 6:52 12:43 5:49 11:58 7:39 1:25
13
PM 3:56 10:03 4:31 10:39 6:04 7:16 1:00 6:11 7:54 1:46
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NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES 15King’s Square
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&
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ARTS & CULTURE
If our buildings could speak, what would they say? What stories would
they tell if you just stopped and listened? Here, our arts and culture
are all around you. All you have to do is get out and explore our
beautiful city to see and feel it.
EXPLORE UPTOWN SAINT JOHN ENJOY MARKET SQUARE
Do some urban exploring in historic uptown So much to see and do at New Brunswick’s
Saint John. Drop into the boutiques, studios Festival Place – Market Square. Events, live music,
and restaurants and stroll the waterfront – delicious food, relaxing boardwalk and a unique
envisioning all the seafaring history that has shopping experience. Over 50 years of history
unfolded there. Discover quaint alleyways, and memories with thousands of annual visitors.
old-school pubs and teeny tiny art galleries. Part of the Inside Connection Pedway, which
People-watch on the Boardwalk, or relax in connects Market Square to the Hilton Hotel, TD
King’s Square – this is a tour guided by you. Station, Delta Marriott and the Saint John City
Market. Shop, eat and play at Market Square!
FOLLOW THE SCULPTURE TRAIL 1 Market Square, Saint John
Sculpture Saint John has brought sculptors 506.658.3600
from around the globe to carve New Brunswick info@marketsquaresj.com
granite into works of public art. Currently 30 marketsquaresj.com
finished pieces are available to visit as part of
the Sculpture Trail, 22 of which are
installed in locations around Saint John.
Eight new sculptures are being carved
this summer during the final SEE STORIES, 2019,
International Sculpture Symposium in
Saint John. Watch it happen live
BY UBER5000
between August 6 and September 19. Located on Grannan
Visit sculpturesaintjohn.com
Street, this larger
for a complete list and trail map.
than life street art
masterpiece - over
24 m x 9 m
(80 ft x 30 ft) - was
inspired by what lives
under the water,
and a whole lot of
imagination. Discover
it and other public art
pieces throughout the
uptown.
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LINGER IN SAINT JOHN’S GALLERIES
Saint John’s visual arts scene is as multifaceted as it is lively. From the works of Miller Brittain, Fred Ross
and John Hooper, to Herzl Kashetsky, Suzanne Hill and Lynn Wigginton – and dozens of others from
around the province – our galleries are bursting with works that embrace the beauty of this place.
A THE ART WAREHOUSE H SAINT JOHN ART CLUB
120 Prince William St. • 506.608.3952 39 King Street, Level 2 • 506.634.1377
hello@theartwarehousesj.com
I SAINT JOHN ARTS CENTRE
theartwarehousesj.com
20 Peel Plaza • 506.633.4870
B CITADEL GALLERY director@sjartscentre.ca
162 Charlotte St. • 506.642.9004 sjartscentre.ca
info@citadelgallery.ca • citadelgallery.ca
SOUL IMPRESSION
C COBALT ART GALLERY HANDBUILT CLAYWORKS
111 Prince William St. • 506.214.3555 1509 Rothesay Rd. • 506.214.1869
cobaltartgallerysaintjohn@gmail.com
cobaltartgallery.com J SPICER MERRIFIELD GALLERIES
116 Prince Williams St. • 506.721.9787
D HANDWORKS GALLERY
12 King St. • 506.631.7626 K THIRD SPACE GALLERY
info@handworks.ca • handworks.ca 89 Canterbury St. (Offices)
506.654.1190
E JENNIFER IRVING PHOTOGRAPHY
L TRINITY GALLERIES
62 Water St. • 506.512.1225
hello@jenniferirving.com 128 Germain St. • 506.634.1611
jenniferirving.com art@trinitygalleries.ca
trinitygalleries.ca
F JONES GALLERY
M TUCK STUDIO
1 Charlotte St. • 506.672.2326
122 Prince William St. • 506.642.9692
sarah@jonesgallery.ca • jonesgallery.ca
judith@judithmackin.ca
MOORE’S SPECIALTIES tuckstudio.ca
1254 Route 825, Gardner Creek
506.696.4722 • stayatms@xplornet.ca N VISITORS SHOP + GALLERY
stayatmoores.com 145 Union St. • 506.642.1360
shopvisitors@gmail.com
G NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM shopvisitors.ca
Third floor, 1 Market Square
506.643.2300 • nbm-mnb@nbm-mnb.ca
nbm-mnb.ca
TAKE THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES SAINT JOHN ARCHITECTURE
WALKING TOUR The architecture of the city’s uptown area,
A great way to explore the uptown area is to rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1877, can be
take the self-guided Art in Public Places Walking best described as Eclectic High Victorian. Few
Tour. Follow the map and you’ll be treated to North American cities can still boast such an
a different view of Saint John, viewing our extensive preserved built environment.
unique public art displays – some tucked away
in places you wouldn’t think to visit, others
hiding right in plain sight. Be sure to pop into
the numerous galleries along the route!
Pick up the brochure at a Visitor
Information Centre.
Uptown Saint John
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Imperial Theatre
SPEND AN EVENING AT SAINT JOHN THEATRE COMPANY
THE IMPERIAL THEATRE Using the skilled talents of local and regional
The Imperial Theatre has been described by actors, writers, directors and volunteers, the
The Globe and Mail as “the most beautifully Saint John Theatre Company does an
restored theatre in Canada.” It’s worth the visit extraordinary job producing high quality
just to see its carefully constructed plaster live theatre. Thanks to their efforts, local
moldings and beautiful ceiling. Give them a audiences are exposed to a wide variety of
call, and you can even arrange for a behind performance and production styles and the
the scenes tour. Since 1913, more than one most diverse English-language programming
million people have come to the theatre to in New Brunswick.
attend performances ranging from vaudeville 112 Princess St., Saint John
acts to symphonies and ballet. In addition to 506.652.7582
its own professional entertainment series, stage@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
Imperial Theatre provides an outstanding venue saintjohntheatrecompany.com
for the Saint John Theatre Company, Symphony
SYMPHONY NEW BRUNSWICK
New Brunswick and NB Youth Orchestra.
Symphony New Brunswick is the province’s
12 King Square South, Saint John
only full-scale symphony orchestra. Symphony
506.674.4100 • boxoff@imperialtheatre.ca
New Brunswick strives to bring a high level
imperialtheatre.ca
of live classical music to all citizens of the
province, as well as newcomers and visitors
in a way that is accessible all.
39 King St., Brunswick Square, Level 3,
Saint John
506.634.8379 • symphony@nbnet.nb.ca
symphonynb.com
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HAVE A LAUGH
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine and it is Take in
the Culture!
easy to get a dose in Saint John!
PUNCH LINES COMEDY CLUB
Punch Lines brings in the highest caliber comedians from
all over the world. Two-hour shows showcase both headliners
Image: Vicki Hines
and local talent from around the Maritimes and beyond.
9 Sydney St., Saint John
506.647.8338
punchlinescomedyclub@gmail.com
punchlinescomedyclub.ca
WATER STREET DINNER THEATRE
Music, food and fun in the heart of Saint John, the Water
Street Dinner Theatre has been delighting audiences with
hilarious original comedies for over a decade. Shows are rated START YOUR DAY
“A” for adult and are not intended for the easily offended. BY TAKING A SELFIE
110 Water St., Saint John with some of our colourful locals.
Saint John is home to some incredible
Select Friday and Saturday nights
public art. Getting a pic with at least
(check website for upcoming shows) one of them is considered a Saint John
506.648.2325 “must-do.”
roy@steamerslobstercompany.com
waterstreetdinnertheatre.com
PLAY AT EIGHTY THREE
BAR ARCADE
Revisit the arcades of the 80’s and early 90’s, a place for adult
gamers to indulge in the classics. Featuring classic arcade
games, pinball machines and music videos from the 70’s, 80’s TAKE A SHORT WALK
and 90’s – a totally tubular trip down memory lane! into historic uptown Saint John.
43 Princess St., Saint John Stroll down charming streets
and explore our vibrant past.
TAKE AIM AT WOODCHUCKS AXE
THROWING
Bringing the fun and engaging sport of axe throwing to the
urban setting of Saint John, New Brunswick! Axe Throwing
Coaches will show you the ropes when you arrive and have
you comfortable in no time. Grab a pint while you wait for
your turn. Pet friendly.
125 Prince William St., Saint John
506.646.8888
info@woodchucksaxethrowing.ca UNCOVER HIDDEN TREASURES
woodchucksaxethrowing.ca shopping at our one-of-a-kind
uptown boutiques and galleries.
END YOUR DAY
down on the waterfront where
outdoor entertainment and outdoor
dining are always served up seaside.
Woodchucks Axe Throwing
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Saint John Theatre Company
VISIT DUNHAMS RUN VISIT THE QUISPAMSIS
ESTATE WINERY ARTS AND CULTURE PARK
Dedicated to producing some of the region’s From June through August, the Arts and Culture
finest hand harvested wines, Dunhams Run Park hosts a series of free events including new
embraces wine making as an art and have release movies and music with local professionals
created a selection of premium quality wines providing entertainment.
with exceptional flavour and taste profiles. See page 58 for the summer events.
35 Gorhams Bluff Rd., Kingston
Open all season by appointment or
by chance, hours of operation scheduled
from May to October
506.653.0200 • tony@dunhamsrun.ca
dunhamsrun.ca
Your Provincial Orchestra!
Performing to enhance and develop your
love of music. We offer a broad choice of
orchestral experiences, from full orchestra
concerts with world class soloists to free
school and social performances.
For details go to
symphonynb.com
Symphony NB
Votre orchestre provincial!
Nos performances visent à développer et
élargir votre amour de la musique. Nous
offrons une vaste gamme d’expériences
orchestrales, de concerts symphoniques
avec des solistes de renommée mondiale
à des concerts scolaires et performances
dans la communauté.
Pour plus de détails, visitez
symphonynb.com
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Prince William Street
HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS
When you’re the oldest incorporated city in Canada,
everywhere you go is historic.
DISCOVER THE EXPLORE THE
SAINT JOHN CITY MARKET NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM
The Saint John City Market, the oldest Whale sightings are guaranteed at the New
continuing farmer’s market in Canada, is a Brunswick Museum, with full-size models and
National Historic Site. It’s also where Saint John skeletons on display all year-round. Hear whale
goes for local produce, fresh meats, the best songs, view the Tidal Tower, get up close and
fish and chips, handmade crafts and a great personal with baleen and meet lively presenters
cup of coffee. Named Canada’s 2013 Great offering interactive activities that will introduce
Public Space – the market is the beating heart you to our province’s forestry, military and
of this historic city. shipbuilding roots. Take in the exquisite collection
47 Charlotte St., Saint John of historical furnishings and artworks from New
Open year-round, Monday to Saturday Brunswick and around the world, and even
506.658.2820 • city.market@saintjohn.ca take the kids to the hands-on Discovery Centre.
sjcitymarket.ca There’s something for everyone at the Museum!
MUSTER AT THE CARLETON MARKET SQUARE EXHIBITION CENTRE
MARTELLO TOWER Over a dozen galleries and boutique.
Built for the War of 1812, this tough stone Open year-round, closed Mondays from
fort is a classic example of a Martello Tower November through May
– a small circular defense structure first built 506.643.2300 • 1.888.268.9595
during the Napoleonic Wars. A concrete fire nmb-mnb@nbm-mnb.ca
command post was added to the Carleton nbm-mnb.ca
Martello Tower in WWII to help defend Saint
DOUGLAS AVENUE
John harbour. A National Historic Site, the COLLECTIONS CENTRE
Carleton Martello Tower is perched on a high Archives and research library.
plateau overlooking Saint John, and has a Open Tuesday to Saturday
commanding view of the entire harbour. While 506.643.2322
the historic tower is currently closed for a major
restoration, visitors can explore the grounds TAKE IN THE VIEW FROM
and discover more about the fort in the nearby FORT HOWE
visitor centre. Site of an English fort built in 1778, this location
454 Whipple St., Saint John offers panoramic views of the city and its
Open late June through October harbour from Magazine Street in North
506.636.4011 • 1.888.773.8888 Saint John.
pc.gc.ca/carletonmartellotower
23HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS
EXPLORE THE PLACE STEP THROUGH TIME AT
FORT LA TOUR LOYALIST HOUSE
Opening in June 2020, Place Fort La Tour Loyalist House, the former home of the Merritt
commemorates 5700+ years of ceremonial, family – loyalists who emigrated from the
trade and industrial activity in this special place. United States after the Revolutionary War – was
The site of treachery, intrigue, and a memorable constructed in 1817. It was one of the few
battle in early Acadian times, Place Fort La surviving structures after the Great Fire of 1877.
Tour’s structures and experiences are evocative A National Historic Site, the home’s Georgian
of these stories and a current day meeting features remain largely untouched, including
place, much as it has always been. its original grand staircase – which remains as
Fort La Tour Dr., Saint John it was so many years ago. Acquired by the New
506.838.3678 Brunswick Historical Society in 1959, the home
gail@bremnerandassociates.com is an amazing example of the quality of early
fortlatour.com Saint John craftsmanship.
120 Union St., Saint John • 506.652.3590
STEP BACK IN TIME AT
BARBOUR’S GENERAL STORE SWING BY THE
Barbour’s General Store resembles an authentic KING’S SQUARE BANDSTAND
18th century general store that was lovingly The King Edward VII Memorial Bandstand, with
restored as a museum in celebration of Canada’s its copper roof and its filigree metal framework,
1967 centennial and Barbours’ 100th year in was constructed in 1908 as a gift to the city
business. Located at St. Andrew’s Bicentennial – donated by the City Cornet Band. It quickly
Green in the city centre. became a favourite location for musical
interludes in King’s Square.
TOUR THE CARNEGIE BUILDING
THE SAINT JOHN Since its dedication on June 24, 1904, the
CITY MARKET IS THE Carnegie Building has remained an architectural
OLDEST CONTINUING jewel in Saint John. This lovely Beaux-Arts style
FARMER’S MARKET building was formerly the home of one of the
IN CANADA! Did oldest public libraries in Canada, built with a
It’s also home you donation of $50,000, given to the City of Saint
to an awesome know? John by the famous American philanthropist,
variety of food Andrew Carnegie. Today the building houses
vendors and the Saint John Arts Centre.
regional Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
artisans. 20 Peel Plaza, Saint John • 506.633.4870
director@sjartscentre.ca • sjartscentre.ca
24 / Plan your #SaintAwesome getaway at DiscoverSaintJohn.comEng City Market Ad.pdf 1 25 PM
19-02-05 1:02TAKE IN NEW BRUNSWICK’S CULTURE, NATURE AND ART
DURING YOUR VISIT TO THE NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM.
WANDER THROUGH AT YOUR OWN PACE, OR JOIN AN
INTERPRETER FOR GUIDED GALLERY TOURS
THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
UPTOWN WALKING TOURS ARE OFFERED AT 3:00PM WEEKDAYS,
FROM MAY TO OCTOBER.
EXPERIENTIAL EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTIONS MUSEUM SHOP
Hands-on and Discover the stories Take a little bit of
interactive fun. of New Brunswick. New Brunswick home with you.
1-888-268-9595 Market Square,
www.nbm-mnb.ca Saint John, NB
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Saint John Architecture
WANDER THROUGH THE OLD TURN YOURSELF IN AT THE
(LOYALIST) BURIAL GROUNDS SAINT JOHN POLICE MUSEUM
The Old Burial Ground is referred to by many The Saint John Police Museum is a treasure-
names, most commonly the Loyalist Burial trove of Saint John Police Force history –
Grounds. The leafy, peaceful and park-like area including old uniforms, billy sticks, handcuffs,
is the final resting place of some of Saint John’s badges, arrest books and photographs. Its
earliest settlers – including many Americans artefacts date back to 1849, the year the force
loyal to the British crown, who emigrated from was established. A favourite display is a replica
the United States during and after the American of the City’s original 1965 Volkswagen Police
Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783). The earliest Car, used for traffic enforcement. Come on in
gravestone is that of Coonradt Hendricks, and meet Bobby on the Beat. Admission by
dated July 13, 1784. The Old Burial Ground donation.
was carefully restored by the Irving family in 56 Prince William St., Saint John
1995, in memory of the late K. C. Irving (1899- Open on specific dates, please contact
1992), founder of the Irving group of companies. for availability
Sydney Street and King Street East saintjohnpolicemuseum@gmail.com
saintjohnpolicemuseum.webs.com
TAKE A SELF-GUIDED
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR VISIT THE SAINT JOHN
At an hour and a half each, the self-guided JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Loyalist Trail, Victorian Stroll and Prince William The only one of its kind in the Atlantic Provinces,
Walk, will take you through the history and the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum was
landmarks associated with our earliest settlers, created in 1986 to preserve the history of the
the post-Great Fire residential renaissance and Jewish community of Saint John. The museum
the emergence of turn of the century grand includes eight galleries, archives and a library.
commercial architecture. Tours are available.
Pick up the brochure at a Visitor 91 Leinster St., Saint John
Information Centre. Open Monday to Friday, late May
through October and Sundays in July
VISIT THE SAINT JOHN and August • Off-season by appointment
FIREFIGHTER’S MUSEUM 506.633.1833 • sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca
Construction on the #2 Engine House began jewishmuseumsj.com
in 1840, to help Saint John meet the needs of
a growing community. It survived the Great
Fire of 1877 and today, the Old #2 Engine
House Museum, serves as an exhibit space for
an extensive collection of firefighting artefacts
tracing the history of firefighting in Saint John.
The museum also offers visitors a special exhibit
on the Great Fire.
24 Sydney St., Saint John
Admission by donation • 506.633.1840 27HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS
Saint John City Market
VISIT THE FRANK & ELLA HATHEWAY STEP BACK IN TIME AT
LABOUR EXHIBIT CENTRE THE QUACO MUSEUM
The Frank & Ella Hatheway Labour Exhibit Centre Enjoy the rich shipbuilding and seafaring history
displays worker’s memorabilia, vintage tools, old of the Bay of Fundy. The stories of the people
labour photos and historic labour documents who settled its shores, of over 500 wooden
dating back to the 1800s. Opened in 2007, the sailing ships built on these beaches, the families
Centre is dedicated to preserving, promoting who built and sailed them and the role of the
and honouring the rich history of workers and women at sea during the Golden Age of Sail.
the labour movement in Saint John. On display 236 Main St., St. Martins
outside the Centre is the exceptional April 28th 506.833.4740 • president@quaco.ca
Day of Mourning monument. quaco.ca
Hatheway Pavilion at Lily Lake,
55 Lake Dr. South, Saint John DISCOVER THE JOHN FISHER
Free admission • Off-season visits can MEMORIAL MUSEUM
be scheduled by appointment only A museum that features artifacts representing
506.672.1412 • 506.652.8914 local history.
hathewaylabour@bellaliant.com 874 Route 845, Kingston • Open Tuesday
wfhathewaylabourexhibitcentre.ca to Saturday, late June to early September
506.763.2101
EXPLORE THE SAINT JOHN
FUNDY HERITAGE ZONE PAY RESPECT AT THE GRAND
Follow the trails of the past and learn about BAY-WESTFIELD CENOTAPH,
the people whose lives were shaped by the WAR MEMORIAL & PEACE PARK
giant Fundy tides. Begin your journey at any The park, located along Route 177 in
of the amazing Saint John Fundy Heritage Zone Grand Bay-Westfield, is dedicated to those
museums, then travel the scenic rural river who lost their lives to defend our country and
routes with their covered bridges and heritage has been rededicated to world peace.
homes, explore stunning coastal scenery, walk
on the ocean floor and watch colourful lobster
boats in picturesque harbours as the tides rise.
fundymuseums.ca
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Carleton Martello Tower National
Historic Site offers a unique perspective
on a military installation first constructed
during the War of 1812. Learn about the
tower's rich past, and its ambitious
restoration, by visiting the interpretation
centre. Explore the tower grounds and
admire the panoramic view.
454 Whipple St., Saint John NB
pc.gc.ca/carletonmartellotower
1-888-773-8888 @NHSNB
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Old (Loyalist) Burial Ground
LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORIC HISTORIC CEMETERIES
CHURCHES AND CEMETERIES AND GRAVEYARDS
Saint John is blessed with a wonderful collection
of churches. Their spires and bell-towers are CEDAR HILL CEMETERY
an important part of the Saint John skyline, Manawagonish Road, Saint John
just as their traditions and rituals are an
CHURCH OF ENGLAND CEMETERY
important part of the lives of so many in our
South side of Thorne Avenue,
community. You can enjoy the art and
Saint John
architecture of these wonderful buildings, but
a visit isn’t complete without a stroll through FERNHILL CEMETERY
their historic cemeteries and burial grounds. Westmorland Road, Saint John
Wander amongst the historic grave markers
– some dating back to 1783 – and steep in FOWNES & MELVIN
the history of these quiet places. SEA CAPTAINS’ BURIAL GROUNDS
Fundy Trail, St. Martins
HISTORIC CHURCHES
OLD (LOYALIST) BURIAL GROUND
CATHEDRAL OF THE Sydney Street and King Street East,
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Saint John
112 Waterloo St., Saint John
OLD METHODIST CEMETERY
THE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW AND North side of Thorne Avenue,
ST. DAVID, PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Saint John
164 Germain St., Saint John
SHAAREI ZEDEK JEWISH CEMETERY
ST. JOHN’S STONE CHURCH, Westmorland Road, Saint John
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
87 Carleton St., Saint John ST. MARY’S CEMETERY
Loch Lomond Road, Saint John
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH,
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis
TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE & GRAVEYARD
3949 Route 845, Kingston
TRINITY CHURCH
115 Charlotte St., Saint John
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Trinity Church TRACE YOUR ROOTS
For eons a summering place for the Maliseet
and Mi’kmaq First Nations, Saint John is the
first place many immigrants set foot on
Canadian soil. From the arrival of Samuel de
Champlain and Pierre Dugua de Monts in 1604
to the flood of Loyalists who arrived in the late
1700s and from the thousands of Irish settlers
who arrived before, during and after the Potato
Famine to settlers from Europe and the Middle
East who were processed through the Partridge
Island quarantine station, now a National
Historic Site, until after WWII, Saint John has
always been a place to start fresh. If you’re
genealogically inclined, you can trace your
ancestry using the resources at the one of
the following:
THE ARCHIVES OF THE DIOCESE OF
SAINT JOHN
1 Bayard Dr., Saint John
506.653.6807
NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM
COLLECTIONS CENTRE
277 Douglas Ave., Saint John
506.643.2322
SAINT JOHN PUBLIC LIBRARY
1 Market Square, Saint John
506.643.7236
KING’S COUNTY MUSEUM
27 Centennial Rd., Hampton
506.832.6009
QUACO MUSEUM
236 Main St., St. Martins
506.833.4740
Experience the
times and tides of the
Bay of Fundy through
its museums and
Museums natural attractions.
31Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
Irving Nature Park
Dominion Park
Dominion Park Reversing Falls Rapidssee
&
do
RECREATION &
OUTDOORS
From urban exploration and spa retreats to zip lining over 3,000 tonnes of
rushing seawater. Saint John offers an unforgettable experience that simply
can’t be replicated elsewhere in the Maritimes.
EXPLORE ROCKWOOD PARK INSIDE OUT NATURE CENTRE
One of Canada’s largest municipal parks, With a guide or on your own, paddle the
Rockwood Park offers a campground, an lakes, walk/hike/bike the trails and explore
Interpretation Centre, lakes for swimming, an unspoiled nature, geology and history on a
18-hole golf course, a zoo and a playground. customized day adventure! There’s something
With more than 50 km (31.1 mi) of hiking to experience in every season. Various
trails to explore, the park is a four-season equipment rentals are available.
adventure zone with something for everyone. 506.672.0770
In the summer, enjoy rock climbing, kayaking, insideoutnaturecentre@gmail.com
biking and more. Visit in autumn and enjoy insideoutnaturecentre.com
the spectacular colours of the fall foliage.
Explore the park in winter and enjoy sleigh ALSO, SEE:
rides, cross-country skiing and skating. CHERRY BROOK ZOO
Winter Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily page 51
Spring Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily GOLF ROCKWOOD
Summer Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily page 37
Main park entrance at Lake Drive South
PANGEA WELLNESS SPA
off Mount Pleasant Avenue, Saint John page 53
rockwoodpark.ca
ROCKWOOD PARK WANDER THE SAINT JOHN
INTERPRETATION CENTRE PUBLIC GARDENS
506.652.2883 A beautifully manicured public area to enjoy
a picnic or find some tranquility in the middle
ROCKWOOD PARK CAMPGROUND of the City, maintained by the Saint John
506.652.4050 (see page 83 for more info) Horticultural Association.
48 Seely St., Saint John
HATHEWAY PAVILION AT LILY LAKE
506.657.1773 • sjhort@nb.aibn.com
Over a century of hospitality and elegance,
rockwoodparkcampground.com
the Pavilion has continued to be a charming,
natural destination in the heart of Saint John.
The Pavilion is home to a lifeguarded
beach and a licensed restaurant with
a huge lakeside licensed patio.
506.693.5033
llp@nb.aibn.com • lilylake.ca
33RECREATION & OUTDOORS
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
EXPERIENCE STONEHAMMER BOATING
UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK Saint John’s position on the Bay of Fundy
With a landscape created by the collision of coastline at the mouth of the Saint John River,
continents, the closing and opening of oceans, makes us a boater’s paradise. You can sail the
volcanoes, earthquakes, Ice Ages and climate Bay of Fundy in the morning and explore the
change – Stonehammer UNESCO Global shoreline and islands of our rivers in the
Geopark includes geological stories from the afternoon. Dock your own watercraft at one
late Precambrian, a billion years ago, to the of the local yacht clubs, or rent a canoe, kayak,
most recent Ice Age and almost everything in Jet Ski, wake-board or stand-up paddleboard
between. It’s a geological playground that has for your own personal adventure.
been created in southern New Brunswick! As
North America’s first UNESCO Global Geopark, BRUNDAGE POINT RIVER CENTRE
Stonehammer is about geology, but it is also 4 Ferry Rd., Grand Bay-Westfield
about people, society and culture. Here you
EVANDALE RESORT
can hike, kayak, rock climb, zip, eat and tour...
3500 Route 124, Evandale
you’ll have fun every step of the way!
506.468.2222
506.643.7981 • 1.888.268.9595
evandale1889@gmail.com
frances.heydeman@nbm-mnb.ca
evandaleresort.com
stonehammergeopark.com
• Uncover 13,000 year old marine creatures. LIGHTHOUSE RIVER CENTRE
• Paddle on an ice age river where 15,000 1075 Main St., Hampton
years ago a glacier forced the river to find a
MEENAN’S COVE
new path.
199 Model Farm Rd., Quispamsis
• Dare to walk above the highest tides in the
world. ROYAL KENNEBECCASIS YACHT CLUB
• Witness where South America & Africa collided. 1042 Millidge Ave., Saint John
• Use your taste buds to learn. 506.652.9430
• Climb 554-million-year-old lava rocks.
• Paddle over future fossils. SAINT JOHN MARINA
• Meander along a twisting river. 2050 Westfield Rd., Saint John
• D iscover New Brunswick geology and 506.738.8484
geologists. saintjohnmarina@rogers.com
• Visit the birthplace of the Atlantic Ocean. saintjohnmarina.ca
BIKING SMALL CRAFT WHARF
Cycling is a growing sport in the Saint John Market Slip, City Centre, for commercial
area, with clubs and cycling shops fostering a boat tours and pleasure crafts
thriving community on wheels. Trek bikes are
available to rent at Inside Out Nature Centre WAVERIDER BOATING CORP.
(page 33) in Rockwood Park. Or bring your 506.216.1315
own and plan to bike one of our many trails.
SAINT JOHN MARINA BOAT TOUR
See page 44 for more information.
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RECREATION & OUTDOORS
POOLS
CANADA GAMES AQUATIC CENTRE
50 Union St., Saint John
506.658.4715 • info@aquatics.nb.ca
aquatics.nb.ca
HAMPTON COMMUNITY POOL
808 Main St., Hampton
506.832.6102
townofhampton.ca/LeisureServices/pool
QPLEX
20 Randy Jones Way, Quispamsis
506.848.5900 • qplex.quispamsis.ca
BEACHES
MISPEC PARK
Just 15 minutes from town, historic Mispec
Park – which used to be a recreation area for
WWII servicemen and women – is home to
Mispec Beach, one of the finest unsupervised
Rockwood Park sandy beaches on the Bay of Fundy. The beach
offers visitors free parking, picnic sites, a
playground, a paved games court and a sports
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING field.
Our frozen river system attracts many cross- 3266 Mispec Rd., Saint John
country skiers in the winter months. It is fabulous
exercise and a wonderful perspective on the OTHER PUBLIC BEACHES
mainland we don’t often get the opportunity
to see. Take your skis for a spin on Rockwood BRUNDAGE POINT BEACH
Park’s system of 50 km (31.1 mi) of trails and Ferry Road, Grand Bay-Westfield
then, head across Lily Lake for a hot chocolate DOMINION PARK
when you’re done. On the Saint John River,
Alternately, Elmhurst Outdoors (page 40) in Saint John
Erbs Cove features 12 km (7.5 mi) of groomed GONDOLA POINT BEACH
trails for cross-country skiing. Rent equipment Kingston Ferry Landing, Quispamsis
there or bring your own.
JORDAN MILLER PARK BEACH
Ricketts Lane, Rothesay
DIVE IN WITH SWIMMING
AND BEACHES KENNEBECASIS PARK BEACH
If you’re looking to take a dip, Saint John and Princess Place, Rothesay
the surrounding area have you well-covered.
LILY LAKE AND FISHER LAKES
For those who prefer a pool, the terrific indoor
Rockwood Park, Saint John
swimming complex at the Canada Games
Aquatic Centre is located right in the heart of LITTLE RIVER RESERVOIR
Uptown Saint John. For outdoor pools, the Loch Lomond Road, Saint John
Hampton Community Pool and the Quispamsis MAC’S BEACH
qplex are both just a short drive from the city St. Martins
and offer day passes and special events.
MEENAN’S COVE
If you’re looking for a little sand between your 199 Model Farm Rd., Quispamsis
toes, you can choose from salt or fresh water
RENFORTH WHARF BEACH
options. With public beaches sprinkled all over
James Renforth Drive, Rothesay
our river system, and ocean-side stretches of
sand at New River Beach and Mispec Park, SAINTS REST BEACH
there is truly a beach for everyone. Irving Nature Park, Saint John
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