Foodies' Tour At The Old City Market

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.