Saint John Highlights

OVERVIEW

Traveling from the pier by motor coach, you will drive to the Old City Market, which was constructed in 1876 and narrowly escaped the devastating Fire of 1877. Canada's oldest continuously operating farmer's market, the Old City Market is filled with locally grown produce, bakery goods, crafts, and other Canadian merchandise. Your adventure will then take you through the historical neighborhoods rich in shipbuilding and lumber industries as you make your way to Fallsview Park and the Reversing Falls Rapids. This natural phenomenon is caused by the Bay of Fundy's tide, which rises more than 28 feet in the day. When the tide is low, the river empties into the bay. As the tide rises, the water begins to churn in a series of powerful rapids and whirlpools until the river flows backwards. It's a strange sight that lasts for hours, until the tide goes out and the river height becomes higher than that in the bay. Once you have experienced the magnificent power of the Reversing Falls Rapids, enjoy a short drive to Place Fort La Tour, a National Historic Site of Canada, sitting at the mouth of the Saint John River. Learn the story of Charles de Saint-Etienne de La Tour, how the Fort became one of the earliest fur trade points between the French and the indigenous people, and the tragic story of his wife’s defense of the Fort in his absence while under siege from his rival. Lady La Tour is a true Canadian heroine. On this section of your tour, we invite you to travel back in time with us to the 1600’s and experience life at that time, complete with Palisade, Bastion, and Blacksmith Forge, all nestled amongst replica fort buildings.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel back in time with us to the 1600’s when you visit Place Fort La Tour, a National Historic Site of Canada.
• Experience life at that time, complete with Palisade, Bastion, and Blacksmith Forge, all nestled amongst replica fort buildings.
• Watch the Saint John River reverse its flow, if tidal conditions are favorable.
• Browse the diverse merchandise in the Old City Market, one of Saint John’s most historical gems.

HELPFUL HINTS

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