Saint John

Travel Guide

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The Fundy City offers a mix of British colonial heritage, a lively port city atmosphere and amazing natural sites shaped by the world’s highest tides.

Saint John is the largest city in New Brunswick and the main port of the Bay of Fundy. Explore Saint John’s charming city center to find classic Victorian architecture and a historic marketplace. Over the centuries, Saint John has seen French, British, American and Irish settlements. The city’s rich history is represented by its gorgeous cityscape. Venture out to the bayside to see incredible natural wonders, including yawning caves and sandstone cliffs, formed by the Bay of Fundy’s record-high tides.

The heart of the city is Market Square, which features a brick mall within the warehouses along the city’s old wharf. Head east on King’s Street to find the colorful brick marketplace of Saint John City Market, built in 1876. See performances by Saint John’s main orchestra, theater troupes and opera company at the Imperial Theater.

Learn about Saint John’s colonial heritage at the Loyalist House. During the warmer months, take a tour of the 1817 Victorian building and see its stately period furnishings. Visit the Carleton Martello Tower, south of the Saint John River, which was built to protect the city during the War of 1812.

Visit Saint John’s extensive and scenic waterfront. Saint John is located at the intersection of the mighty Saint John River and the Bay of Fundy, which features the highest tides in the world. The result of this junction is Reversing Falls, a point in the Saint John River where the water reverses twice every day due to the bay’s tides. Watch the reversal from Fallsview Park or a waterfront restaurant. For another glimpse of the bay’s tidal power, head northeast to St. Martins, where at low tide you can walk through huge caves carved into the sandstone cliffs.

Flights from most major Canadian cities arrive in Saint John’s airport daily. Saint John is a 5-hour drive from Portland, Maine. Summer is the best season to enjoy this historic port town on the remarkable Bay of Fundy.

Where to stay in Saint John

Saint John which includes markets and interior views as well as a small group of people

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Saint John City Market and King's Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Red Head

If you're spending some time in Red Head, Calvert Lake and Flamingo Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Red Head
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East Saint John

When in East Saint John, you can plan a visit to King's Square and Saint John City Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Saint John
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North End

While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like Lord Beaverbrook Rink and Fort Howe.

North End
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Lower West Side

Though Lower West Side may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Ferries and Carleton Martello Tower.

Lower West Side
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Mount Pleasant

When in Mount Pleasant, you can plan a visit to Rockwood Park and Stone Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mount Pleasant
Chateau Saint John Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Chateau Saint John Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4.5 out of 5
369 Rockland Rd, Saint John, NB
The price is €125 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€125
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Saint John. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,699 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Chateau Saint John Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Days Inn by Wyndham Saint John New Brunswick
Days Inn by Wyndham Saint John New Brunswick
2.5 out of 5
175 City Road, Saint John, NB
The price is €113 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€113
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Saint John. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,386 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean, staff was great , breakfast was great ..we had an inside court room which meant we had a door that opened to a private courtyard area which had chairs and picnic tables ..and we could walk directly across it to reach breakfast ..it was the quietest hotel I have ever stayed in ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Saint John New Brunswick
Hampton Inn & Suites Saint John
Hampton Inn & Suites Saint John
4 out of 5
51 Fashion Drive, Saint John, NB
The price is €118 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€118
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Saint John. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely spacious room"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Saint John
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Chipman Hill Suites on Sydney
Chipman Hill Suites on Sydney
3 out of 5
71 Sydney Street, Saint John, NB
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Saint John. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint John Firefighters Association ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"It was amazing."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Chipman Hill Suites on Sydney
Chipman Hill Suites - Pratt House
Chipman Hill Suites - Pratt House
3.5 out of 5
1 Chipman Hill, Saint John, NB
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Saint John. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions New Brunswick Museum and Saint ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"Convenient and walkable to downtown with small kitchen too"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Chipman Hill Suites - Pratt House
Breakwater...Oceanfront Executive Home w/hot tub overlooking Bay of Fundy
Breakwater...Oceanfront Executive Home w/hot tub overlooking Bay of Fundy
Saint John
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Saint John. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Irving Nature Park and Lancaster ...
10/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Those views!
"The views are breathtaking from all over the house and property. The hot tub was fantastic. The house itself had everything you needed and then some. Beautiful place inside and out. Karen was super friendly and helpful with suggestions throughout the stay."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Breakwater...Oceanfront Executive Home w/hot tub overlooking Bay of Fundy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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