The Fundy City

One of the major destination on the Atlantic Coast of Canada - Saint John, New Brunswick

Ø  Saint John, New Brunswick:-

Saint John, Canada's oldest settlement is the gateway to the scenic wonders of New Brunswick. One of Canada's oldest provinces, New Brunswick remains remarkably unspoiled: 85 percent of the province remains unsettled. New Brunswick boasts vast forests, purling streams, gentle hills, rich farmlands, and a spectacular coastline dotted by historic towns. Nature also blessed the area with one of her most astonishing phenomena: the reversing River Rapids. The fierce tides of the Bay of Fundy rise with such force that they actually cause the St. John River to reverse direction and its waters to flow upstream. Saint John's history dates to 1604, when the Sieur de Champlain landed nearby on the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. After the American Revolution, American Loyalists flocked to the area. Saint John became a thriving industrial port. But the catastrophic fire of 1877, declining commerce and decades of neglect gave the town a sad and careworn look for decades. That changed in recent years. Redevelopment of the waterfront and the old district has restored Saint John's charm and its sense of history. Saint John is the largest city in New Brunswick and the second largest city in the Maritime Provinces. It is known as the Fundy City due to its location on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River, as well as being the only city on the bay.

Caribbean Princess at Saint John, New Brunswick with a Norwegian & Carnival Cruise Ship.

General Information: Saint John, New Brunswick:-

Time:  -4.00 GMT (AST - Atlantic Standard Time followed in Saint John, New Brunswick)

Currency: CAD – Canadian Dollar ($) (1 CAD = 0.53 GBP / 0.81 USD / 0.74 EURO /

51.80 INR)

Dialling Code: (1)

Airport: Saint John Airport (YSJ), New Brunswick.

Port: Port Saint John, operated by Saint John Port Authority.

Ø  The quaint "Uptown" area is laden with Victorian-influenced architecture, brick walkways, historic churches, town squares and flowers blooming around old-fashioned lamp posts. There's a storybook quality about the town that's a nice respite from bustling, overly touristy cruise ports. Saint John also has a bohemian flair, with lots of street musicians, funky galleries and independent record stores. Stroll down side streets in uptown Saint John to find one-of-a-kind art, books and vintage items. For the beer-lover in your life, snag a memento from Moosehead Brewery. Or, if you prefer more Canada-themed souvenirs, try Java Moose Coffee Roasters, where you can also grab some java.  Pick up a map at the Welcome Kiosk in the ship terminal, or the Visitor Information Centre a few blocks away, at Market Square. There are more than 100 retail shops within a 10-minute walk of the terminal, including Market Square and Brunswick Square, which are modern, indoor malls linked by a pedestrian walkway. The King Street area is lined with quaint shops, cafes and galleries. Germain Street and Prince William Street are known for historic churches and architecturally significant buildings. But you may get no further than Water Street, across from the terminal, which is home to a few inviting pubs. Personal Advise – Get onto the Hop On / Hop off Bus (The Pink One’s) and do both the tour loops if you have an entire day to spare. This tour the best for Shoppers.

Ø  Major Points of Interest in Saint John, New Brunswick:

1.      The Reversing Rapids

2.      Bay of Fundy

3.      Old City Market

·         The Reversing Rapids

The Reversing Rapids is a unique phenomenon created by the collision of the Monstrous Tides of the Bay of Fundy and the mighty St. John River. At low tide, the St. John River which runs through New Brunswick empties into the Bay through a narrow rocky gorge. Near Fallsview Park, an underwater ledge below the surface causes a series of rapids & whirlpools. At this point the Tidal Waters are lower than the River Level. As the Bay tide begins to rise they slow the river current to a stop and for 20 mins a rest period called Slack Tide allows the boats to navigate the rapids. The tides from the Bay continue to rise and their powerful force gradually reverses the flow of the river and rapids begin to form, reaching their peak at High Tide. The water at High Tide rises up to 15 feet & is higher than the River. It is recommended to view this Wonder from their 2 vantage points – Bridge Road & Fallsview Park.

·         Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. The Bay of Fundy boasts the world's most dramatic and dynamic coastline with the highest tides in the world. The greatest tides in the world occur in the Bay of Fundy.  Each day, 100 billion tons of seawater flows in and out of the bay during one tide cycle.

·         Old City Market

The Old City Market is part of Canada's Family of National Historic Sites and is the oldest working farmer's market in Canada.

Inside Old City Market

Ø  Cuisine Delights in Saint John, New Brunswick

Saint John New Brunswick has a wonderful variety of fine dining and casual dining restaurants, as well as restaurants that specialize in authentic cuisine from around the world. Whether you're feeling adventurous, or looking for something familiar, Saint John has something for everyone. A variety of locations for dining in are available in Market Square. For the thriftier traveller an eatery is located in Brunswick Square, or try the side aisles of the City Market for fresh salads, sandwiches, and other local fare.

Some of the good restaurants you might want to visit would be:

My Picks / Backpackers Choice:

·         Billy’s Seafood

·         Thandi’s (Indian & Thai)

·         Taste of Egypt

·         Big Tide Brewing Co.

·         Alley Gria

Saint John Ale House, Located on the Boardwalk, inside Market Square. Great Selection of Beer both local and international. Good eats! You can get the Ale Sized fish and chips which is practically a whole side of haddock! Good value for the money. Expect to spend around 10-20 at lunch and a little bit more in the evenings. Has a bar downstairs and a fine dining establishment upstairs.

Indian Buffet 

Maine Lobster & Mussels

Fish & Chips

Pizza Delight at Saint John

Traditional Maine Lobster

            Shopping in Saint John, New Brunswick:

Saint John also has a wide variety of local, national and international stores represented at the numerous shopping malls and big box areas of the city My Personal Advise that if you on a visit to Canada / New-England than perhaps it is a better idea to wait until Boston, Massachusetts to shop.

Advisable Tour Operators in Saint John:

Ø  Ambassatours Gray Line

3790 Mackintosh Street, Halifax, NS B3K 5A6

Tel: 1 902 423-6242, Toll-Free 1 800 565-9662, Fax 1 902 423-5522
Email: reception@ambassatours.com

Please contact Ambassatours at the above mentioned details for an amazing experience in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Personal Memoirs of Saint John, New Brunswick

At an Indian Restaurant in Saint John

Ganong Chocolate Factory & Museum

Dispatching Tours Shore Side

We have completed the coastal journey of Canada / New-England and we will now very shortly move to the Caribbean Islands & Central America.