Saint John
Discover Saint John
With its charming, historic streets, a plethora of restaurants, pubs and art galleries in the uptown and the beautiful Bay of Fundy on its doorstep, Saint John, New Brunswick is a vibrant city full of urban adventure on the edge of nature. The Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides, offers excitement and thrills in the heart of the city with the Reversing Rapids. And as Canada’s first incorporated city (inc. 1785), Saint John boasts unspoiled historical treasures, like the City Market and the Imperial Theatre, on almost every corner.
Population and Climate
Approximately 120,000 people live in Greater Saint John, and 750,000 in New Brunswick, Canada’s only officially bilingual province. Saint John has a temperate climate of approximately 22°C or 72°F in summer and 3.9°C or 25°F in winter.
Top Attractions
Reversing Falls Rapids
Where the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides in the world rush up and over the St. John River, they collide spectacularly, and the river actually reverses in the face of this unstoppable natural power. You can enjoy two restaurants overlooking the water, a gift shop, observation decks, trails along the water, a theatre, harbour sightseeing cruises
and jet boat rides. www.discoversaintjohn.com
Saint John City Market
Experience Canada’s oldest continuing farmers’ market, where the roof, built like a ship’s inverted hull, reflects our shipbuilding past. Visit merchants at colourful stalls proudly displaying local produce, meat, fresh seafood and handcrafted items. See artists at work or have a bite to eat in one of the many eateries featuring local and ethnic foods. Open – Monday thru Saturday. www.sjcitymarket.ca
The New Brunswick Museum
Whales, ships, fossils and fine art surround you at the New Brunswick Museum, located in Market Square. Treasures from New Brunswick and the world are interpreted in stunning world-class exhibits. Visit the “Hall of Great Whales,” the Fundy tidal tower, the Family Discovery Gallery or the unique gift shop. www.nbm-mnb.ca
Carleton Martello Tower
Perched high above Saint John, admire the panoramic view of the Bay of Fundy from this cannonball proof fort built during the War of 1812. www.pc.gc.ca
Stonehammer Geopark
As North America’s first Global Geopark, Stonehammer, is about geology, but it is also about people, society and culture. You can experience a billion years of the Earth’s history…and have fun every step of the way. www.stonehammergeopark.com
Irving Nature Park
On the shores of the Bay of Fundy, and only minutes from uptown Saint John, the Irving Nature Park features volcanic rock, forests, mud flats, salt marshes and long sandy cobble beaches. www.ifdn.com
Rockwood Park
Canada’s largest urban park features 13 manmade lakes and encompasses 2,200 acres, features Day Tripping programs, an 18-hole golf course, Cherry Brook Zoo, and the Hatheway Pavilion overlooking Lily Lake. www.rockwoodpark.ca www.daytrippingnb.com
www.lilylake.ca
Uptown Saint John
Colourful historic properties house boutiques, studios and restaurants offering everything from local seafood to ethnic cuisine!
www.uptownsj.com
Market Square
Located on the historic Saint John waterfront, Market Square is a distinctive blend of shopping, entertainment, enterprise and cuisine.
www.marketsquaresj.com
Follow us on
www.facebook.com/discoversaintjohn
www.twitter.com/VisitSaintJohn
Watch our videos on
www.youtube.com/discoversaintjohn
Contact us for more information at:
1-866-GO FUNDY or info@discoversaintjohn.com
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For more information, visit: www.saintjohn.ca
With its charming, historic streets, a plethora of restaurants, pubs and art galleries in the uptown and the beautiful Bay of Fundy on its doorstep, Saint John, New Brunswick is a vibrant city full of urban adventure on the edge of nature. The Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides, offers excitement and thrills in the heart of the city with the Reversing Rapids. And as Canada’s first incorporated city (inc. 1785), Saint John boasts unspoiled historical treasures, like the City Market and the Imperial Theatre, on almost every corner.
Population and Climate
Approximately 120,000 people live in Greater Saint John, and 750,000 in New Brunswick, Canada’s only officially bilingual province. Saint John has a temperate climate of approximately 22°C or 72°F in summer and 3.9°C or 25°F in winter.
Top Attractions
Reversing Falls Rapids
Where the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides in the world rush up and over the St. John River, they collide spectacularly, and the river actually reverses in the face of this unstoppable natural power. You can enjoy two restaurants overlooking the water, a gift shop, observation decks, trails along the water, a theatre, harbour sightseeing cruises
and jet boat rides. www.discoversaintjohn.com
Saint John City Market
Experience Canada’s oldest continuing farmers’ market, where the roof, built like a ship’s inverted hull, reflects our shipbuilding past. Visit merchants at colourful stalls proudly displaying local produce, meat, fresh seafood and handcrafted items. See artists at work or have a bite to eat in one of the many eateries featuring local and ethnic foods. Open – Monday thru Saturday. www.sjcitymarket.ca
The New Brunswick Museum
Whales, ships, fossils and fine art surround you at the New Brunswick Museum, located in Market Square. Treasures from New Brunswick and the world are interpreted in stunning world-class exhibits. Visit the “Hall of Great Whales,” the Fundy tidal tower, the Family Discovery Gallery or the unique gift shop. www.nbm-mnb.ca
Carleton Martello Tower
Perched high above Saint John, admire the panoramic view of the Bay of Fundy from this cannonball proof fort built during the War of 1812. www.pc.gc.ca
Stonehammer Geopark
As North America’s first Global Geopark, Stonehammer, is about geology, but it is also about people, society and culture. You can experience a billion years of the Earth’s history…and have fun every step of the way. www.stonehammergeopark.com
Irving Nature Park
On the shores of the Bay of Fundy, and only minutes from uptown Saint John, the Irving Nature Park features volcanic rock, forests, mud flats, salt marshes and long sandy cobble beaches. www.ifdn.com
Rockwood Park
Canada’s largest urban park features 13 manmade lakes and encompasses 2,200 acres, features Day Tripping programs, an 18-hole golf course, Cherry Brook Zoo, and the Hatheway Pavilion overlooking Lily Lake. www.rockwoodpark.ca www.daytrippingnb.com
www.lilylake.ca
Uptown Saint John
Colourful historic properties house boutiques, studios and restaurants offering everything from local seafood to ethnic cuisine!
www.uptownsj.com
Market Square
Located on the historic Saint John waterfront, Market Square is a distinctive blend of shopping, entertainment, enterprise and cuisine.
www.marketsquaresj.com
Follow us on
www.facebook.com/discoversaintjohn
www.twitter.com/VisitSaintJohn
Watch our videos on
www.youtube.com/discoversaintjohn
Contact us for more information at:
1-866-GO FUNDY or info@discoversaintjohn.com
This email address is being protected from spambots.
For more information, visit: www.saintjohn.ca