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Saint John
ℹ️Practical info — Saint John
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the Reversing Falls Rapids twice, at high and low tide, to fully appreciate the natural phenomenon.
- Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the uptown area, as the streets can be quite hilly.
- Explore the historic Saint John City Market for local food and artisan goods.
- Walk along the waterfront to see the active port and historic architecture.
🍽 Food
A unique, salty local snack. Pick some up at the City Market to try.
Most restaurants in the uptown area serve up excellent variations of hearty chowder.
Enjoy fresh, pan-seared scallops at the seafood restaurants near the harbour.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Canada's oldest continuous farmers' market, great for grab-and-go food and souvenirs.
A cool waterfront space featuring retail shops made from shipping containers selling local goods and art.
Beautiful rugged coastal trails and beaches just a short drive from the city.
One of North America's largest urban parks offering lakes and dense forests right in the city.
Water temperature…
Saint John lies where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy and is Canada's oldest officially incorporated city, founded in 1785 by Loyalists from the United States. With around 70,000 residents, it is one of the most important port cities in the province of New Brunswick. The city is famous for the Reversing Falls, a unique natural phenomenon in which the enormous tides of the Bay of Fundy force the river to flow backward twice a day. Economically, Saint John is a heavyweight in the energy sector, hosting Canada's largest oil refinery, operated by Irving Oil. The historic downtown, lined with Victorian architecture, defines the cityscape.
- Location: Canada
- Top sights: Fort Howe · Loyalist House · Fort La Tour
- Nearby: Rothesay (9 km)
- Population: ~71.808 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -8 | -7 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 88 | 88 | 91 | 95 | 100 | 109 | 95 | 87 | 98 | 127 | 127 | 132 |
Geography
Facts
- Located on the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides.
- Famous for the Reversing Falls rapids.
- Historic port and shipbuilding center.
- Deeply rooted in maritime and colonial history.
- Major industrial player in Atlantic Canada.
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Sights in the town Saint John (17)
Fisher Lake Beach🎡 recreation
Providing a serene freshwater alternative, Fisher Lake Beach is a favored recreational area in Saint John. The calm lake environment feels distinctly natural and relaxing compared to the open sea. It is perfectly suited for gentle swimming, picnicking on the shore, and unwinding under the open sky. Visiting on a sunny weekend makes for a delightful and refreshing day out.
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