Sightseeing & day trips from Saint John, NB - Surbhi´s guidebook

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Sightseeing & day trips from Saint John, NB - Surbhi´s guidebook

Sightseeing

The Reversing Falls of Saint John is probably the most rated attraction in the city, the science behind it is interesting. Saint John itself s located on the Bay of Fundy creating a unique phenomenon as the Bay of Fundy's high tide collides with the Saint John River. As the tides rise, it overpowers the river reversing the flow. It's a cool thing to see the river flowing one way and then smashing against the tide creating rapids and whirlpools.
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Reversing Falls
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The Reversing Falls of Saint John is probably the most rated attraction in the city, the science behind it is interesting. Saint John itself s located on the Bay of Fundy creating a unique phenomenon as the Bay of Fundy's high tide collides with the Saint John River. As the tides rise, it overpowers the river reversing the flow. It's a cool thing to see the river flowing one way and then smashing against the tide creating rapids and whirlpools.
This cool street has kept its historic feel with eateries and bars inside building facades dating back to the 1800s. It has that old world charm with a hip modern vibe. Stroll along North Market Wharf's waterfront boardwalk where you'll happen upon festivals and music events on the outdoor stage. Pop into a pub or restaurant and do some shopping. The New Brunswick
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Market Square
1 Market Square
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This cool street has kept its historic feel with eateries and bars inside building facades dating back to the 1800s. It has that old world charm with a hip modern vibe. Stroll along North Market Wharf's waterfront boardwalk where you'll happen upon festivals and music events on the outdoor stage. Pop into a pub or restaurant and do some shopping. The New Brunswick
The Imperial Theatre is a gorgeous historic theatre with a connection to Hollywood. Louis B. Meyer grew up in Saint John and mentored a local businessman by the name of Walter Golding. Golding opened the vaudeville theatre attracting the likes of Ethel Barrymore and Harry Houdini. It has recently been renovated and the historic decor will knock you off yoru feet. You can take a tour of the theatre, or see a show!
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Imperial Theatre
12 King Square S
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The Imperial Theatre is a gorgeous historic theatre with a connection to Hollywood. Louis B. Meyer grew up in Saint John and mentored a local businessman by the name of Walter Golding. Golding opened the vaudeville theatre attracting the likes of Ethel Barrymore and Harry Houdini. It has recently been renovated and the historic decor will knock you off yoru feet. You can take a tour of the theatre, or see a show!
Just a short drive out of the city is the Cape Spencer Lighthouse. The lighthouse itself isn't spectacular, but the view is phenomenal. High cliffs overlook the Bay of Fundy with the lighthouse standing proud on a steep hill reaching 200 feet above the bay.
Cape Spencer Light
3513 Red Head Rd
Just a short drive out of the city is the Cape Spencer Lighthouse. The lighthouse itself isn't spectacular, but the view is phenomenal. High cliffs overlook the Bay of Fundy with the lighthouse standing proud on a steep hill reaching 200 feet above the bay.
The best place in Saint John for sunset is Fort Howe. Climb to the top of the hill and watch the sun go down over the city with the Trinity Church Steeple front and centre.
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Fort Howe National Historic Site of Canada
Magazine Street
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The best place in Saint John for sunset is Fort Howe. Climb to the top of the hill and watch the sun go down over the city with the Trinity Church Steeple front and centre.
Barbour's General Store is a very cool museum and shops that dates back to the 1800s. It was originally built in Northern New Brunswick and brought to Saint John in 29167. The Saint John visitor's centre is located inside where you can book tours and pick up information on the area.
Barbour’s General Store
10 N Market St
Barbour's General Store is a very cool museum and shops that dates back to the 1800s. It was originally built in Northern New Brunswick and brought to Saint John in 29167. The Saint John visitor's centre is located inside where you can book tours and pick up information on the area.
Just a short drive out of the city is the Cape Spencer Lighthouse. The lighthouse itself isn't spectacular, but the view is phenomenal. High cliffs overlook the Bay of Fundy with the lighthouse standing proud on a steep hill reaching 200 feet above the bay.
Cape Spencer
Just a short drive out of the city is the Cape Spencer Lighthouse. The lighthouse itself isn't spectacular, but the view is phenomenal. High cliffs overlook the Bay of Fundy with the lighthouse standing proud on a steep hill reaching 200 feet above the bay.
Downtown Art Galleries There are plenty of artists that have set up shop in Saint John and you can take a gallery tour to see them all. The people of Saint John are welcoming and will happily invite you in for a chat to talk about the artists and art of display.
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Saint John
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Downtown Art Galleries There are plenty of artists that have set up shop in Saint John and you can take a gallery tour to see them all. The people of Saint John are welcoming and will happily invite you in for a chat to talk about the artists and art of display.
HISTORIC WALKS of Saint John. NB Saint John is Canada oldest city and the only city located on the Bay of Fundy. It is filled with history from the early settlers and a fascinating maritime past. It is worth taking one of its historic walks to learn more about a city that dates back to 1604 when Samuel de Champlain proclaimed the name St. John. It was another 25 years before a trading post was built here. The area saw many historic events including the American Revolution where 14,000 Loyalists settled along the St. John River. Today you can trace that history along the Loyalist Trail, Victorian Stroll, and Prince William Walk. Each self-guided walking tour takes about 1.5 hours and is an interesting way to explore the architecture and streets of Saint John.
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Saint John
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HISTORIC WALKS of Saint John. NB Saint John is Canada oldest city and the only city located on the Bay of Fundy. It is filled with history from the early settlers and a fascinating maritime past. It is worth taking one of its historic walks to learn more about a city that dates back to 1604 when Samuel de Champlain proclaimed the name St. John. It was another 25 years before a trading post was built here. The area saw many historic events including the American Revolution where 14,000 Loyalists settled along the St. John River. Today you can trace that history along the Loyalist Trail, Victorian Stroll, and Prince William Walk. Each self-guided walking tour takes about 1.5 hours and is an interesting way to explore the architecture and streets of Saint John.

Day trips from Saint John, NB

When you visit Saint John New Brunswick, here are the main attractions you cannot miss. Most attractions are anywhere from 10 minutes to 2-hours away.
The Hopewell Rocks are probably the most famous attraction on all of New Brunswick and with good reason. Located 2 hours from Saint John, they make for an excellent day trip from the city. These flower pot rocks grace the covers of magazines and travel guides whenever one searches for Canadian East Coast Attractions. Every day 100 million tons of water drain from the Bay of Fundy revealing the ocean floor. This is your chance to witness the world's highest tides.  Visitors can walk for hours along the Bay of Fundy taking in the massive rock formation uncovered by the tides. Keep an eye on tidal times to plan your visit. You can walk around the rocks 3 hours before and 3 hours after low tide. There are companies that offer kayaking around Hopewell Rocks at high tide and this is highly recommended. Kayak the Three Sisters on the other side of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia and it will be a highlight of your trip!
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Hopewell Cape
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The Hopewell Rocks are probably the most famous attraction on all of New Brunswick and with good reason. Located 2 hours from Saint John, they make for an excellent day trip from the city. These flower pot rocks grace the covers of magazines and travel guides whenever one searches for Canadian East Coast Attractions. Every day 100 million tons of water drain from the Bay of Fundy revealing the ocean floor. This is your chance to witness the world's highest tides.  Visitors can walk for hours along the Bay of Fundy taking in the massive rock formation uncovered by the tides. Keep an eye on tidal times to plan your visit. You can walk around the rocks 3 hours before and 3 hours after low tide. There are companies that offer kayaking around Hopewell Rocks at high tide and this is highly recommended. Kayak the Three Sisters on the other side of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia and it will be a highlight of your trip!
Fundy National Park is one of Canada's Premier National Parks Located between Hopewell Rocks and Saint John, it is just a 1-hour drive from the city. Spend at least a day exploring the beautiful scenery and hiking trails of the park. Trails range from short 100 metre walks to 8 km treks. It's a beautiful drive, but please do get out of the car to take in the lovely waterfalls, bogs, beaver ponds and boardwalks. You can also book guided walks at the park headquarters to explore the Medicinal forests, beach explorations and indigenous experiences.
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Parc national de Fundy
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Fundy National Park is one of Canada's Premier National Parks Located between Hopewell Rocks and Saint John, it is just a 1-hour drive from the city. Spend at least a day exploring the beautiful scenery and hiking trails of the park. Trails range from short 100 metre walks to 8 km treks. It's a beautiful drive, but please do get out of the car to take in the lovely waterfalls, bogs, beaver ponds and boardwalks. You can also book guided walks at the park headquarters to explore the Medicinal forests, beach explorations and indigenous experiences.
Cape Enrage is not only a gorgeous scenic stop on the coast, but it is also a beautiful drive. Driving through the winding roads, stop regularly to take in the views before coming out at a rocky beach filled with Inukshuks. When the tide is out, the rock led to a giant sandbar where you can walk out 200 metres along the ocean floor. Just a little farther along is the Cape Enrage lighthouse sitting atop a towering cliff. Bring a picnic to enjoy the view or have a coffee and snack at the restaurant. There are also some adventures to be had including a zip line and 46-metre (150 foot) rappelling wall and rock climbing.
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Cape Enrage
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Cape Enrage is not only a gorgeous scenic stop on the coast, but it is also a beautiful drive. Driving through the winding roads, stop regularly to take in the views before coming out at a rocky beach filled with Inukshuks. When the tide is out, the rock led to a giant sandbar where you can walk out 200 metres along the ocean floor. Just a little farther along is the Cape Enrage lighthouse sitting atop a towering cliff. Bring a picnic to enjoy the view or have a coffee and snack at the restaurant. There are also some adventures to be had including a zip line and 46-metre (150 foot) rappelling wall and rock climbing.
New Brunswick is known for its historic covered bridges. You can find them scattered throughout the province. But there are two located very close to Saint John. St. Martins Village In the charming town of St.Martins, two covered bridges are located in town. It too is located on the Bay of Fundy offering unique ways to experience the world's highest tides. We recommend to go early in the morning to avoid crowds and traffic and explored at low tide. The town was quiet and fishing boats sat on dry land waiting for the tides to come in. The ocean floor was exposed and we walked along the rocky beach spying eagles perched on the pier looking for their prey. Be sure to take a walk on the trails near the lighthouse for better views of the river and bridges. St. Martins Sea Caves The Caves of St. Martin are also worth a visit. Almost as impressive as Hopewell Rocks, the St. Martin Caves almost disappear at high tide, but when the water goes out, you can walk way out to explore inside. These caves are massive and impressive. The red cliffs attract photographers from around the world capturing those iconic Instagram shots. Don't forget to go around the corner to explore even more caves and cliffs. And come back later in the day to see the caves at high tide. You'll be amazed to see how much water covers the ground that you walked on hours earlier.
Saint Martins
New Brunswick is known for its historic covered bridges. You can find them scattered throughout the province. But there are two located very close to Saint John. St. Martins Village In the charming town of St.Martins, two covered bridges are located in town. It too is located on the Bay of Fundy offering unique ways to experience the world's highest tides. We recommend to go early in the morning to avoid crowds and traffic and explored at low tide. The town was quiet and fishing boats sat on dry land waiting for the tides to come in. The ocean floor was exposed and we walked along the rocky beach spying eagles perched on the pier looking for their prey. Be sure to take a walk on the trails near the lighthouse for better views of the river and bridges. St. Martins Sea Caves The Caves of St. Martin are also worth a visit. Almost as impressive as Hopewell Rocks, the St. Martin Caves almost disappear at high tide, but when the water goes out, you can walk way out to explore inside. These caves are massive and impressive. The red cliffs attract photographers from around the world capturing those iconic Instagram shots. Don't forget to go around the corner to explore even more caves and cliffs. And come back later in the day to see the caves at high tide. You'll be amazed to see how much water covers the ground that you walked on hours earlier.
If you wish to spend the sunrise then we suggest the Duck Pond Road, just 40 minutes outside the city. While crowds gathered at the cliffs of St. Martins, you will have view of the Cliffs of Simonds all to yourselves. They just as impressive as St. Martins with red cliffs stretching out to the sea. They are located on a beach where you can spread out a blanket to take in the view.
Duck Pond Road
Duck Pond Road
If you wish to spend the sunrise then we suggest the Duck Pond Road, just 40 minutes outside the city. While crowds gathered at the cliffs of St. Martins, you will have view of the Cliffs of Simonds all to yourselves. They just as impressive as St. Martins with red cliffs stretching out to the sea. They are located on a beach where you can spread out a blanket to take in the view.
A charming village, Alma is located at the entrance to Fundy National Park and is a charming fishing village that is worth spending some time in. Gift shops, bookstores, restaurants and fishing boats tied to the pier. In the summertime, this place is buzzing.
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Alma
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A charming village, Alma is located at the entrance to Fundy National Park and is a charming fishing village that is worth spending some time in. Gift shops, bookstores, restaurants and fishing boats tied to the pier. In the summertime, this place is buzzing.
Deer Island, a short drive and ferry crossing from the city. It is here, between May and October, that Bruce Smith runs Seascape Kayak Tours from his clapboard home on the water’s edge. It is the perfect spot for kayaking for all levels of experience and ability. After a bit of paddling around the sheltered harbour, set off into the open waters of Bay of Fundy. There really is nothing you will find more relaxing or invigorating than kayaking while surrounded by so much natural beauty. The drive, including the ferry crossing, takes around 90 minutes. The ferry crossing is about 20 minutes and is free of charge. The ferries leave about every 30 minutes 16 hours a day (subject to weather conditions).
Passamaquoddy Bay
Deer Island, a short drive and ferry crossing from the city. It is here, between May and October, that Bruce Smith runs Seascape Kayak Tours from his clapboard home on the water’s edge. It is the perfect spot for kayaking for all levels of experience and ability. After a bit of paddling around the sheltered harbour, set off into the open waters of Bay of Fundy. There really is nothing you will find more relaxing or invigorating than kayaking while surrounded by so much natural beauty. The drive, including the ferry crossing, takes around 90 minutes. The ferry crossing is about 20 minutes and is free of charge. The ferries leave about every 30 minutes 16 hours a day (subject to weather conditions).
The wide picturesque streets of St Andrews, lined with clapboard churches and houses, have an undeniable air of tranquillity. It is one of the oldest towns in New Brunswick, founded in 1783 by United Empire Loyalists from Maine and named after St Andrews in Scotland. Breakfast at Station on King, visit the Farmers Market and Water Street which overflows with old fashioned Maritime charm. Shop for homemade pickles, jams and biscuits, local maple syrup, arts and crafts including some adorable teddy bears made from old fur coats. After lunch during season embark on a Whale Watching boat ride. Whale Watching The Bay of Fundy is well known for being one of the best whale-watching locations in the world. From mid-June through August, minke and finback whales can be spotted, followed by humpbacks and North Atlantic right whales, the rarest whale in the world, in August and September. The boat ride is exhilarating and extremely interesting even if there is lack of whales. Take Highway 1, heading west to Highway 127 (Exit 25). Follow Highway 127 south into the town of St Andrews.
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St. Andrews
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The wide picturesque streets of St Andrews, lined with clapboard churches and houses, have an undeniable air of tranquillity. It is one of the oldest towns in New Brunswick, founded in 1783 by United Empire Loyalists from Maine and named after St Andrews in Scotland. Breakfast at Station on King, visit the Farmers Market and Water Street which overflows with old fashioned Maritime charm. Shop for homemade pickles, jams and biscuits, local maple syrup, arts and crafts including some adorable teddy bears made from old fur coats. After lunch during season embark on a Whale Watching boat ride. Whale Watching The Bay of Fundy is well known for being one of the best whale-watching locations in the world. From mid-June through August, minke and finback whales can be spotted, followed by humpbacks and North Atlantic right whales, the rarest whale in the world, in August and September. The boat ride is exhilarating and extremely interesting even if there is lack of whales. Take Highway 1, heading west to Highway 127 (Exit 25). Follow Highway 127 south into the town of St Andrews.