Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Canada
Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Canada
Boasting unspoiled natural beauty and a spectacular coastline, New Brunswick's pristine shores await you. The capital of Saint John is Canada's oldest settlement and was a thriving industrial port until it was leveled by fire in 1877, but redevelopment of the Old City Market and Heritage Area has restored the town's charm and its sense of history. Saint John lies on the Bay of Fundy, which boasts the highest tides in the world and the astonishing Reversing Rapids, caused when the tides change and the river is forced to reverse direction and flow upstream. Witness this natural phenomenon along with heritage sites on a guided trolley ride and zip-line adventure, or cruise the Bay of Fundy for different views of the area's spectacular natural beauty. Discover the inspired eateries that have put uptown Saint John on the map as a true foodie destination and venture on to the quaint seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea and St. Martins for a relaxed stroll.
Points of Interest
- Reversing Rapids
- Old City Market
- St. Andrews by-the-Sea
- Fundy National Park & Hopewell Rocks
- Saint John Heritage Area
- Carleton Martello Tower
- Bay of Fundy
- St. Martins & Sea Caves
More about Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Canada Points of Interest
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Reversing Rapids -
Witness the unique natural phenomenon of a river changing direction when the tremendous tides in the Bay of Fundy, the 170-mile-long ocean bay on Canada's east coast, collide with the mighty Saint John River.
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Old City Market -
Explore a cornucopia of shops and stalls at the oldest working farmers market in Canada. Part of Canada's Family of National Historic Sites, you'll find everything from fruit to fish to flowers and frappés.
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St. Andrews by-the-Sea -
One of the oldest towns in the province, St. Andrews offers a perfect blend of charm and modern resort amenities. Beautiful architecture, fabulous restaurants and quaint boutiques grace this National Historic District.
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Fundy National Park & Hopewell Rocks -
The stunning sandstone Hopewell Rocks are scattered along two kilometers of beach at low tide in Fundy National Park. Many of the flowerpot formations have nicknames and at high tide become small islands.
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Saint John Heritage Area -
Trinity Anglican Church, with its 210-foot steeple, forms the center of the 20-block Heritage Area celebrating the city's 19th-century architectural legacy and featuring antique shops and restaurants.
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Carleton Martello Tower -
Built on a cliff with a spectacular view of Saint John and its harbor, the tower dates back to the War of 1812 and features a barracks room as well as a visitors center.
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Bay of Fundy -
The Bay of Fundy boasts the world's most dramatic and dynamic coastline, with the highest tides in the world. Each day, 100 billion tons of seawater flow in and out of the bay during a single tide cycle.
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St. Martins & Sea Caves -
The tides of the Bay of Fundy sweep daily into and out of the three-mile crescent beach of St. Martins. This village is rich in shipbuilding history, with a coastline boasting red cliffs and sea caves.
