Saint John Region

Irving Nature Park
Sand Cove Road, Saint John

Just minutes from the city of Saint John is an oasis of forest and marsh, beaches and trails. This attraction contains no less than six different ecosystems within the 243-ha (600 acres) site, a diversity of flora and fauna.  There are 11 km (7 mi.) of rugged Bay of Fundy coastline. The geological history of this area is fascinating. There are eight different walking trails of varying lengths, as well as a roadway that encircles the park. Watch the harbour seals and seabirds diving for food. Free entrance and services.

Saint John City Market
47 Charlotte St., Saint John

The oldest market in North America, it was built in 1876, and withstood the Great Fire of 1877 that burned much of the city around it. It’s like a grand old ship, that just keeps sailing through the years. In fact, if you look up while you’re there, you’ll notice the distinctive rafters. They resemble the inverted hull of a ship!  The original wrought-iron gates still stand at both entrances to the Saint John City Market, which is a full city block in length. It runs downhill from the "head of the market" on Charlotte Street, to the Germain Street entrance, 6 m (20 ft.) below.  Listen for the market bell which rings out at the beginning and end of every business day.

New Brunswick Museum
Market Square, Saint John

New Brunswick Museum (NBM) provides a remarkable introduction to New Brunswick’s rich cultural history and diverse natural environment. Canada’s oldest continuing museum institution, the NBM Exhibition Center opened in 1996 within Market Square in uptown Saint John. There, visitors discover the stories of New Brunswick’s past and present on three floors of creative exhibitions, innovative programmes and fun special events.

Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
91 Leinster St., Saint John

The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum tells the story of the Saint John Jewish community from 1858 to the present day. The exhibits include a Hebrew School, Chapel, Mikvah (ritual bath), and religious traditions.  Two other galleries portray some aspects of the community's history. One exhibit is devoted to students’ projects on the Holocaust. This is the only Jewish Museum in the Atlantic Provinces.

Historic Walking Tours (self-guided)

The city of Saint John has produced four individually-designed, self-guided walking tours which trace the footsteps of the city's early settlers: Loyalist Trail, Prince William's Walk, Victorian Stroll and Westside Walk and Drive. Brochures are available in the City Visitor Information Centers.

Red Head Marsh
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Red Head Road, Saint John

Excellent for viewing waterfowl and other marsh birds such as Pied-billed grebe and locally rare species such as the green-backed heron and least bittern. Across the road in the tidal mud flats, shorebirds may be observed.

Cherry Brook Zoo and Vanished Kingdom Park

This must-see attraction is the first accredited zoo in Atlantic Canada dealing only in exotic and endangered-animal species: tigers, monkeys, zebras, emus. It houses over 38 species and over 100 animals and has exact replicas of extinct birds and animals that can be viewed in a natural setting.