Discover close to four hundred years of history in the heart of Canada’s oldest incorporated city which has passed the tests of salt air, sea winds and a devastating fire. As your guide takes you past prominent landmarks and historic buildings, you’ll be introduced to many fascinating personalities and events that occurred to make Saint John the greatest little city in the east. Visit the Reversing Rapids , where the mighty Bay of Fundy causes the St. John River to reverse direction and flow upstream. Stop to explore the Old City Market, where you’ll delight in the vibrant sights and sounds and chat with the locals. Pass the Carleton Martello Tower, and see your ship in the port of Saint John against the beauty of the Bay of Fundy from Fort Howe lookout. Experience a delightful blend of past and present.

Want to explore the delights of this charming harbor city? Climb aboard your authentic London double-decker and choose your own experience. Your all-day pass gives you access to a 90-minute loop, and all the best Saint John has to offer. This fully narrated tour takes you to many popular attractions and historic city landmarks including historic Uptown Saint John and the City Market where tasty treats and eye-catching crafts await you, and The New Brunswick Museum where the city’s rich heritage comes to life.

Witness the Reversing Falls Rapids to see the phenomenon that is reversing falls. The waters of the mighty Saint John River collide with the Bay of Fundy for a breathtaking spectacle you won’t soon forget. With flexibility, choice and freedom this tour allows you to plan your time in Saint John shopping, sightseeing or just walking this harbor city at your own pace by hopping on and off.

OVERVIEW

Sample some of the delectable small-plate dishes and irresistible sweets that have elevated Saint John into a true foodie destination. Your culinary immersion will begin with dessert, an indication that you should expect the unexpected. The venue will be Wild Flours Sweets & Treats, which is next door to Gahan House, a brew pub that will offer you a few of its specialties. You will also visit the Old City Market, which opened in 1876 and is the oldest such setting in Canada. While browsing iconic shops such as Slocum & Ferris, you will be served unusual items such as dulse, a deep-purple sea vegetable that is dried and eaten by the handful like popcorn. Nearby Pomodori Pizza is known for its wood-fired pizza and you will sample a slice with toppings that are favorites in Saint John. Another treat awaits you at Beavertails, a waterfront food truck revered for its artisanal pastries.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through historical downtown Saint John and enjoy tastings at various venues.
• Browse Canada’s oldest farmers market and sample foods characteristic of Saint John.
• Savor a slice of pizza and unusual items such as a dried sea vegetable known as dulse.
• Leave room for dessert, as fresh-baked pastries will be offered.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Tour Saint John on a San Francisco-style motorized trolley and enjoy the narrative by your driver/guide as Saint John history comes to life. Discover Saint John’s charm and learn about the personalities and events that have contributed to its fascinating history. Visit the Reversing Falls Rapids, where the mighty Bay of Fundy causes the St. John River to reverse direction and flow upstream.

View the port of Saint John and your cruise ship against the beauty of the Bay of Fundy from Fort Howe lookout. Discover 400 years of history in the heart of Canada’s oldest incorporated city and experience a delightful blend of past and present. Your tour ends at the Old City Market, in the heart of Saint John. Disembark and explore at your leisure, as you are within a three block radius of Saint John’s top attractions. If you wish, you may stay on your trolley to return to your ship.

Experience some of the world’s highest tides as you explore a world-class attraction. Travel along the picturesque Fundy coastal drive to the Hopewell Rocks. Your local guide will delight you with both facts and folklore surrounding the Bay of Fundy coastal communities. Pass through Fundy National Park, where you can often spot various birds and even an occasional moose. Then get ready to discover the Hopewell Rocks, an icon of New Brunswick.

These flowerpot rocks were created by the clash of continents, carved by melting glaciers, then sculpted by the highest tides in the world. Interpretation will be delivered to explain how twice daily one hundred billion tons of water creates tides that can rise up to 50 feet. Your tour includes a boxed lunch that you can enjoy at your leisure.

OVERVIEW

Capture the beauty of Saint John in photos with the help of a professional photographer that will share techniques for shooting at the most spectacularly scenic spots. The attractions include the lighthouse at Cape Spencer and Mispec Beach, a lengthy stretch of sand flanked by tall green pines. The beach is a great place for candid lifestyle shots. You will also stop at Fallsview Park, an urban oasis that offers an ideal angle for shooting the tidal phenomenon known as Reversing Falls Rapids. If you are there when the tide rises, the seawater volume will increase so quickly that the Saint John River will actually flows backwards. It is quite the sight. You will also stop to photograph Long Wharf Landing, a redevelopment area that reflects the city’s vision for the future. At each destination, the guide will be happy to help you compose shots and make the most of the natural lighting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Photograph the most picturesque settings in and around Saint John.
• Shoot the Saint John River as it reverses its flow, if tidal conditions are favorable.
• Capture timeless images of the waterfront and a historical lighthouse.
• Use tips from the professional photographer guide to maximize the quality of your pictures.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Get out into nature and enjoy an active, adventurous time in beautiful Rockwood Park, as you hike and paddle around these beautiful lakes. You’ll spend approximately 55 minutes doing each activity in small groups of up to 15 per guide. After you gear up and receive safety instructions, you’ll hike along a wooded trail for approximately one mile. You’ll then have the choice to paddle on the lake in your choice of kayak or canoe for approximately 1/4 mile.

Moosehead is an award-winning brewery, and has won numerous awards over the years, including most recently at the Canadian Brewing Awards. Three separate small batch craft beers took home a gold, silver and bronze!

Sample several tasty beers at Moosehead, the country’s last major Canadian-owned brewery, and then watch the extraordinary tidal phenomenon known as the Reversing Rapids.

After departing from the pier, you will begin a brief but informative tour of Saint John, Canada’s first incorporated city. Although the Great Fire of 1877 destroyed much of Saint John, the city was beautifully rebuilt with stone and brick following that conflagration.

You will then arrive at Moosehead Brewery which was owned by the Oland family that started Moosehead, one of the most revered brands of beer in Canada. While touring the modernized Moosehead facility, you will watch the beer being brewed, bottled and shipped. You will also tour and taste in the new small batch brewer located onsite. The process is as fascinating as the company’s 150-year history.

Moosehead produces a variety of beers, several of which you will sample. You may be served the signature golden lager, a pale ale, a lime-flavored beer, or Cracked Canoe, a light but full-bodied lager. The tastes reflect the local ingredients and show the diversity of product.

Continuing on, you will soon arrive at Wolastoq, a park whose name means “beautiful river” in the language of the Maliseet people that once lived here. The views will be spectacular, especially of the Reversing Rapids, a natural phenomenon created during high tide, when the Bay of Fundy rises 14 feet higher than the Saint John River, reversing its flow. You will also see a wood carving of famed brewer George Oland before returning to the pier.

Hear all about the history of Saint John as you travel through the city and out to the New Brunswick countryside. Cross the Kennebecasis River on one of the few remaining cable ferries in New Brunswick. Take in the sights and stories of the Kingston Peninsula home to Elmhurst Outdoors, a small family run maple sugar farm. Tag along on an enlightening Maple Sugar Bush tour, to a present day Maple Sugar Shack.

Informative displays will show you the history of maple sugaring of North Americans, from the very beginning to present day. After your tour, return to the lodge for home made pancakes, sausage and of course all kinds of pure maple syrup. To round out a perfect day, you’ll be treated to an age old tradition of maple taffy on snow.

This tour uses an accessible mini-coach equipped with a motorized wheelchair lift and traces over 400 years history of Canada's oldest incorporated city's history. As your guide takes you past prominent landmarks and historic buildings, you'll be introduced to the many fascinating personalities and events that made Saint John the greatest little city in the east. Your first stop is at Wolastoq Park, a great place to survey the harbor. Next, you'll stop to view the famous Reversing Falls Rapids at Fallsview Park, touted as the sight no one should miss on a visit to Saint John. Your guide will explain that twice daily the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy rise faster than the river can empty. When this happens, the mighty tides push the river water upstream, causing the rapids to run in the opposite direction and the St. John River to flow backwards. You'll have approximately 20 minutes to explore the Old City Market before boarding your coach and returning to the ship.