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Saint John, New Brunswick, is the only city on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides. Canada’s oldest incorporated city, Saint John is a popular tourist destination known for its historic uptown streetscapes, cultural attractions and natural wonders. Popular sights include the Reversing Rapids, where the Bay collides with the St. John River, the City Market with local vendors and artisans, the New Brunswick Museum and the trails and beauty of Rockwood Park.
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1. Go Fundy Tours
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5.0 based on 250 reviews
Half-day journey to the shore of Bay of Fundy. Experience a coastal drive and a walking tour to the village of St. Martins and the Fundy Trail Parkway and discover unique nature sights of the shore of Bay of Fundy. Private shore excursions in 6-passenger commercially insured minivans, daily departures from Saint John, NB, Canada.
2. Char's Taxi & Bay of Fundy Tours
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Private tours provided with the personal touch. Come with me and let me share my city and surrounding areas with you.
3. TimberTop Adventures
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5.0 based on 230 reviews
Currently closed for the season. Our upcoming season starts on May 15th, 2021. TimberTop Adventures is one of Canada’s largest treetop aerial adventure parks and is located in beautiful Dominion Park, only 10 minutes from Uptown Saint John. Our park, nestled in a breathtaking, old-growth forest next to the sandy shores of Dominion Park beach, features 12 courses, with over 115 obstacles including over 29 zip line challenges. Our courses range from beginner all the way up to one of North America’s most challenging triple black diamonds, and everything in between. We offer something for nearly everyone from ages 5 to 85! Our use of the latest in continuous lifeline technology, full body harnesses and helmets as well as being built to the tougher European standards, also makes us one of North America’s safest.
4. Irving Nature Park
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4.5 based on 742 reviews
Reviewed By Happiness55906
Beautiful, scenic place to get a nice walk in. Outer loop is about 7k if I remember correctly. Some pretty spots to see the ocean & lots of shade to beat the summer heat. A must!
5. New Brunswick Museum
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4.5 based on 387 reviews
The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) provides a remarkable introduction to New Brunswick's rich cultural history and diverse natural environment. At Canada's oldest continuing museum, visitors will discover stories of New Brunswick's past and present on three floors of creative exhibitions, and fun events.
Reviewed By askinstr - Virginia Beach, United States
Highly recommended to include into your itinerary...or make a special trip there! My wife and I, during our trip to Nova Scotia, intentionally stayed an extra day in Saint John to visit the New Brunswick (NB) Museum and take in a few other sights. We are so glad that we did. This museum is a treasure trove of wonderful NB history, the importance of logging and shipping, displays of the "Changing Earth", birds of NB, and very notably a spectacular displays of Great Whales and a mastodon. Not to be missed on Level 3 are notable Canadian contributions to space exploration and various artwork. A visitor could easily spend a half-day there touring through this great museum. Commendation is truly deserved to the curators and staff in their ability to collecting and displaying such interesting and compelling displays.
6. Rockwood Park
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By I4283IRdougm - Saint John, Canada
I took two preschool grandchildren here for a nature walk on a short trail and to play in the playground as well as see a horse outside the stables. Playground is well kept and popular with kids. There are trails for walking and mountain biking of various skill levels.
7. Bay Ferries
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4.5 based on 487 reviews
Save time, fuel and hours behind the wheel on your next journey from Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia. Whether you’re travelling by foot, car, RV, tour bus, or by motorcycle, enjoy a convenient 2.5 hour sail along the world-famous Bay of Fundy aboard the MV Fundy Rose. Breathe in fresh salt air from the outdoor seating and viewing area. Keep an eye out for whales and other native marine life. Fuel up with a hot coffee and onboard offering of delicious bites. Spend less time driving and more time relaxing with Bay Ferries.
Reviewed By Stargait2000 - Medicine Hat, Canada
We took the ferry to cross the Bay of Fundy, as part of our round trip from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick and back and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The trip was relatively quick, and very comfortable. Excellent views and great variety of food and drink on the trip.
8. Harbour Passage
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By YTCHENG - Hong Kong, China
The clay-colored walking path from Hilton Hotel to the Reversing Falls were purposely built pathway for walkers. It would take around 30 minutes for the smooth walk along the Harbour Passage while another 10 minutes slightly uphill to the Reversing Falls at the end. Remember that the total 40 minutes walk was one way only and you have to walk back. Or else you have to wait for taxi or shuttle return. Anyway the walk is highly recommended with relaxing atmosphere along.
9. Port Saint John
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Located in the southern part of the province of New Brunswick, Port Saint John is Canada’s third largest port by volume and has a diverse cargo base, handling over 28 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, including dry and liquid bulks, break bulk, and containers. Port Saint John is the fourth largest cruise port in Canada and a major port of call on the Canada New England itinerary. Follow the recreational trail Harbour Passage around the inner harbour to see the action of the working port.
Reviewed By PearlieMae_13 - Allentown, United States
Everything was very smooth to disembark and embark the ship. There is also a lengthy boardwalk and a farmers market right near the piers.
10. Canada Games Aquatic Centre
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
Located in the heart of Uptown Saint John, The Canada Games Aquatic Centre offers the city's only full-service fitness experience, in Aquatics, Fitness or Wellness Therapy. Enjoy New Brunswick's only 50-meter competition pool, our leisure pool, tots pool, two hot tubs, sauna & steam room! Take advantage of our one-meter and three-meter diving boards, our five-meter dicing platform & our two slides. Looking for a workout? We have a state of the art gym containing Matrix selectorized equipment, a Functional Fitness Studio, Spin area, Aerobics studio & stretching area.
