What to do and see in Saint John, Canada: The Best Sights & Landmarks

October 25, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

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.
Restaurants in Saint John

1. Trinity Galleries

128 Germain St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2E7 Canada +1 506-634-1611 [email protected] http://www.trinitygalleries.ca/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Trinity Galleries

2. Loyalist House

120 Union St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 1A3 Canada +1 506-652-3590 http://www.loyalisthouse.com/
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Loyalist House

Reviewed By 565bobw - Ottawa, Canada

Loyalist House is perhaps the finest example of architecture and furniture from the late 1700s in Canada. I've visited there 4 times over the past 10 years and each time I find it excellent. Rare period furniture from the American Revolution that was owned by United Empire Loyalists. The building is very well preserved and representative of early colonial times in the Atlantic region. I found the staff to be very knowledgable and helpful and the handy written scripted guide I was provided with was very useful. This house/museum is a hidden gem and I definitely recommend it to students of our early history.

3. Trinity Church

115 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2J2 Canada +1 506-693-8558 http://www.trinitysj.com/
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Trinity Church

4. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

91 Waterloo St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 3P9 Canada +1 506-653-6967 http://www.dioceseofsaintjohn.org/RestorationSite/Landing.aspx
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Reviewed By PerksAdvisor_NYC - New York City, United States

The Cathedral is a towering structure in Portland. The Cathedral was build in the 1860s and serves as an example of Gothic Revival. You can develop an appreciation for the sheer size of the building during a walk on the grounds. Note the many windows, which I found to be interesting.

5. Musquash Head Lighthouse

4077 King William Rd, Saint John, New Brunswick E2M 7T7 Canada
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Musquash Head Lighthouse

6. Port Saint John

111 Water St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 0B1 Canada +1 506-636-4869 [email protected] http://www.sjport.com/cruise
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Port Saint John

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.

7. Fallsview Park

100 Fallsview Ave, Saint John, New Brunswick E2K 0G8 Canada
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Fallsview Park

Reviewed By BobM53

This is truly the best place to see the swirling Eddie's caused by the high tide flowing up the Saint John River! Besides the water itself we saw loons, eagles and seals. A definite must see while in Saint John!

8. Carleton Martello Tower

454 Whipple St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2M 2R3 Canada +1 506-636-4011 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nb/carleton/index.aspx
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4.0 based on 184 reviews

Carleton Martello Tower

Reviewed By GARYW478 - Westbury, United States

Carelton Martello Tower was built during the WAR OF 1812. Located at a very high land cropping and of course overlooking the the harbor and the Bay of Fundy. It is presently not open for internal viewing theater was a short hmovie to view (5 +minutes) explaining the how, when and whys ) and weather permitting a brief viewing how to load a rifle and how to safely shoot the musket. Open from June to almost Thanksgiving. Well worth the visit when in the area.

9. Swift Point (Green Head) Lighthouse

Sawdust Road, Saint John, New Brunswick E2M 4Y9 Canada
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Swift Point (Green Head) Lighthouse

10. King's Square

Charlotte Street, Saint John, New Brunswick NB E2L 4Z6 Canada
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4.0 based on 222 reviews

King's Square

Reviewed By SuzanS217

A shortcut from a residential section of Uptown Saint John to an area of small businesses and restaurants...a place to walk your dog, or take a break on one of the many benches. Well-tended green space in the heart of the city.

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