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.

OVERVIEW

Visit historical attractions and architectural gems that tell the story of Saint John and reflect how it has changed over time. In 1785, Saint John became Canada’s first incorporated city, and you will see the graveyard where many of those founding British loyalists are buried. You will also pause at King’s Square, an urban park created that same year and named for King George III. Place Fort La Tour was built even earlier and although only the archaeological ruins remain, it is well worth viewing. The Great Fire of 1877 destroyed much of Saint John and the rebuilding took decades, the reason there are so many architectural styles downtown. The City Market narrowly escaped that fire and its Second Empire Loyalist design offers a glimpse into the building styles of the late 1800s. Carleton Martello Tower also survived intact and played significant roles in defending Saint John until World War II.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See a number of attractions that date to 1785, when Saint John was incorporated.
• View the archaeological remains of Place Fort La Tour, which predates the incorporation.
• Gain insight into how the Great Fire of 1877 changed the face of Saint John.
• Stop at a defensive masonry tower used from the War of 1812 until World War II.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Meander through the charming streets of Sydney and discover much about its early history through an array of monuments and architectural gems. Your walking tour will begin at Wentworth Park, an urban greenspace created shortly after Britain’s Lord Sydney founded the town in 1785. Outdoor monuments nearby include one dedicated to the sailors who served Canada in the merchant navy during the world wars and the Big Fiddle, an oversized steel musical instrument that pays tribute to the folk music of the province’s Celtic community. The creativity of the local artisans will be on display at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, where you may see jewelers, weavers, dyers and glassblowers working on new pieces. While browsing Jost House, Sydney’s oldest original wooden building, be sure to notice the more unusual furnishings such as the beehive bake oven. St. George’s Anglican is notable for being the island’s oldest church.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Sydney’s historical downtown, which dates to the late 1700s.
• View a monument to Canada’s merchant navy and another that celebrates Celtic folk music.
• Visit the island’s oldest church and see the unusual tombstones in the graveyard.
• Purchase fine crafts by local artisans in an acclaimed design center, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Gain a historical perspective of Saint John and behold its natural wonders and come away with a remarkably complete understanding of why the city is so attractive. Saint John exudes history, especially through military landmarks such as the Carleton Martello Tower – a small round fort that dates to the War of 1812 – and Fort Howe, which was constructed in 1777 to protect the city from American privateers. Both are National Historic Sites. For a deeper look into the past, you will visit King’s Square, an urban park laid out in 1785, and the City Market, the oldest continuously operating farmers market in Canada. The Beach Rocks that protect the shoreline and the Reversing Falls are timeless. The latter is a natural phenomenon that forces the Saint John River to flow backwards when tidal conditions are favorable. Explorer Samuel de Champlain named the river for John the Baptist in 1604.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a leisurely walk and drive through Saint John, Canada’s first incorporated city.
• Behold two historical forts – one from the War of 1812, the other built even earlier.
• Spend free time browsing the oldest farmers market in Canada.
• Witness the natural phenomenon of the Reversing Falls if the tide is peaking.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Walk through Irving Nature Park at your own pace and enjoy the wonderfully serene setting, which is ideal for birdwatching and enjoying the provided picnic box lunch. During free time, you can meander down the boardwalk, through a towering hedge maze and along the network of trails that wind through the coastal forests and marshland. At 600 acres, Irving Nature Park is large enough to hold six different ecosystems that are home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Birds in particular flock there in great numbers as the peninsular park is a staging site for migratory birds that travel between the Arctic and South America. More than 200 species of birds have been spotted there, including snow buntings that typically live in higher latitudes, colorful songbirds such as the yellow-breasted chat and whimbrels, a large brown shore bird that winters as far south as Tierra del Fuego.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend time walking about Irving Nature Park at your leisure.
• Stroll the boardwalk, explore the hedge maze and follow the winding trails.
• Spot all sorts of birds, as more than 200 species of them have been logged in the park.
• Pick a relaxing spot to stretch out and enjoy a picnic box lunch.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Your guide will meet you at the Kayak Center to escort you to the staging area for an orientation and safety instruction. The protected waters of Port Frederick are yours to explore as you set off from the beach at Icy Strait Point in your two person wilderness sea kayak. Led by your safety certified, local guide, you'll paddle along the Hoonah waterfront enroute to quieter waters where bald eagles are often seen. Keep your eyes open and your spirit of adventure high throughout this 2 1/2 hour tour as humpback whales have been known to feed along the very same route you'll be paddling.

These horses will immediately put you at ease. The ride begins on an off-road trail from which the beautiful blue Caribbean Sea comes into view. When you reach the end of the trail, ride your horse right into the waters of the Caribbean Sea. The horses love a refreshing dip in the sea and you will love the thrill of the experience.

After the horseback riding, enjoy two hours of relaxing on a lounge chair and experience one of the best (and private) Caribbean beaches on the island.

A variety of drinks and food are available for additional purchase.

All the height… and you don’t need might!

The Osprey traverse gets its name from the bird of prey that is commonly seen perched on our decks and consist of 3 easy flights. The first flight south is the shortest traverse at 185 feet; it is also the tallest at 120 feet above the ground. We said it was easy, we didn’t say it wouldn’t be scary!

Start the second flight by be stepping off the platform 75-feet above the ground to soar some 850 feet to next landing perched just 75 feet above the ground.

Ascending a series of stairs takes you up to your launching pad for the final 900-foot zip to ground level back to where it all started.

At these heights the air is fresher, the colors are brighter, and the ground has never been so sweet.

Tour is limited, secure your altitude today.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Sydney, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Sydney, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Wentworth Park
• Sydney sign
• Cape Breton Centre
• Merchant Mariner monument
• Waterfront boardwalk
• Saint George’s Anglican Church
• A Land of Our Own statue
• Big Fiddle statue

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Sydney.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Pose before the world’s largest fiddle, a 60-foot-high solid-steel musical instrument.
• Walk through a lush park and along a boardwalk with the sea as a backdrop.
• See works from local artisans at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.
• Behold a late 18th-century stone Anglican church built in the Gothic Revival style.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Gain an understanding of how Halifax recovered and rebuilt following a devastating explosion in 1917 that leveled more than a square mile of the city. Two ships colliding in the harbor – one carrying munitions for World War I – caused the blast and resulting tsunami that killed more than 2,000 people. After pausing at a memorial bell tower dedicated to those who lost their lives in the tragedy, you will visit the Hydrostone Market, a collection of shops that was built on ground zero for the explosion. It is a fine example of early 20th-century urban planning, much like the Halifax Public Gardens reflects Victorian Age horticultural principles. As you will see, city hall boasts a Victorian architectural design and survived the explosion. St. Paul’s Anglican Church wasn’t as fortunate. Its windows were blown out and in the entryway you will see a piece of a window frame that the blast embedded in the wall.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit areas of Halifax that were flattened in a 1917 explosion and beautifully reconstructed.
• Hear about the force of the explosion, the world’s largest prior to the atomic bomb.
• Pause at a memorial to victims of the explosion and meander the Halifax Public Gardens.
• See a wooden shard from the explosion that was embedded in a church wall.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

OVERVIEW

Drop by three popular venues to sample a variety of dishes made with just-caught locally sourced seafood. The menu constantly changes with the seasons and to take advantage of the ingredients that are freshest, but you can be sure that the dishes will be prepared from scratch and will be characteristic of Saint John. Because of the city’s superb location on the Bay of Fundy, an abundance of seafood is readily available. Lobster, oysters and caviar are just a few of the items that reflect the bounty of the sea. The dishes will likely be influenced by French and British cuisine as both France and England formerly colonized this area. The tastings may include fried clams, crab cakes, pan-seared cod, steamed lobster or North Atlantic salmon. The recipes may be traditional or innovative. It all depends on the venue and the chef. You might even sample dulse, a dried vitamin-rich red seaweed.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample a variety of fresh seafood dishes at three popular dining venues.
• Learn about the history of the dishes and why they are so characteristic of Saint John.
• Recognize the French and British influences that make the dishes so delectable.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

The Island Zipline Adventure course is a combination of the Osprey Zipline plus the Seahawk Zip to give you six high-flying zips plus a series of V-net bridges, chimney climbs and cargo nets, designed to challenge but not overwhelm your physical and mental strength. Tour starts with an elevator ride to the top of the Flighthouse.

With platforms at 120-feet above ground and top speed of over 50 mph, your senses will be dazed with adrenaline as you zip out over the beach and reef of Great Stirrup Cay. The V nets allow you to transverse from one zipline to another while providing you with bird’s-eye view of your fellow guests, the many islands to the South or the turquoise waters and their inhabitants below.

For those feeling extra strong and confident we’ve added an almost vertical cargo net climb or by-pass the cargo net and continue the course via the chimney climb and V net bridges.

Either way this zipline course is great for individuals, families or just a bunch of friends who want to get together to experience some adventurous fun. Tour space is limited, secure your adventure today.