Things to do in New Brunswick

Explore the natural wonders in St. John and its historical attractions with a fun and friendly local guide. Get to the best attractions such as the Carleton Martello Tower, Fort La Tour, Rockwood Park, and the City Market. Enjoy a small group and avoid long lines and wait times for attractions. Upgrade to experience Saint John’s Reversing Falls Rapids on a sightseeing jetboat ride. Embark in style with pickup from your hotel in a comfortable tour van. First, stop at the Saint John City Market, an iconic market dating back to the 1870's and the oldest farmers market in Canada. Browse the large variety of vendors that carry local produce, meats, seafood, and crafts. Next, sit back and relax on a fully narrated driving tour through Saint John. Pass many popular sites and attractions such as the beautiful Rockwood Park, located in the heart of the city and Saint John Port, the bustling Uptown. Drive around King Square, the thrilling Reversing Falls Rapids, Irving House, Red Rose Tea House, City Gardens, and historic Fort Howe while listening to the interesting narration of your guide. Take a step back in history at the Carleton Martello Tower, one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada dating back to 1812. Here, you can look out over the city of Saint John, its harbor, and the skyline from the viewpoint. Make Fort La Tour your last stop, a National Historic Site of Canada and an archaeological site that contains the remains of a 17th-century fortified fur trading post in Saint John. Return back to your Downtown Saint John New Brunswick hotel. Experience the natural beauty of Saint John, New Brunswick.

Explore the beauty and history of Saint John New Brunswick illuminated at night, with a fun and friendly local guide who will take you to Carleton Martello Tower and Fort La Tour, and on a night time narrated drive through the city. There is no better way to experience the city than with See Sight Tours - Saint John’s best small group tours (max. 6 guests). Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of an air-conditioned vans. Your See Sight Tours Guide will greet you at your downtown Saint John accommodations and begin your fully guided tour in the comfort and style. Begin your night with a narrated drive of the city passing multiple dazzling points of interest lit up at night such as; the Saint John Port, Uptown, King Square, the historical Fort Howe, the thrilling Reversing Falls Rapids, and the iconic City Market. Then your guide will take you to the Reversing Falls Rapids a series of rapids on the Saint John River where the river runs through a narrow gorge before emptying into the Bay of Fundy - this is a sight to behold as the monstrously high tide reverses the flow of the mighty Saint John River known as ‘nature’s tug-of-war’. Then, take a step back in history at Fort La Tour, a National Historic Site of Canada - an archaeological site containing the remains of a 17th-century fortified fur trading post in Saint John, New Brunswick. Continue to learn about the city’s history at the Carleton Martello Tower - one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada dating back to 1812 playing a significant role in conflicts up until the Second World War. Here you can look out over the city of Saint John, its harbor and skyline from the viewpoint. At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Saint John hotel.

Explore the amazing Fundy Trail Parkway and see coastal cliffs, roaring tides, and waterfalls. Hike on the many trails, visit the interpretive center and visit two UNESCO-designated sites. Learn about the lumber industry and walk across a 275 ft (84 meter) suspension bridge. Enter the park via the east or west entrance and choose to drive along the 19 mile (30 km) paved parkway where you can see the amazing 820 ft (250 meter) coastal cliffs. There, you can see the amazing view of the Bay of Fundy. Hike along the many trails to explore pristine beaches and estuaries. Also, you can cross a 275 ft (84 meter) suspension bridge and see the waterfalls and geological features. Then, visit the interpretive center to learn about the history of the lumber industry, which used to thrive here. Challenge yourself by hiking on the many hiking trails here. Walk along the Fundy Footpath hiking path, which is one of the top 50 hiking trails in the world. Afterward, go to the lookout points to see the tides, which can be up to 32 ft (9.75 meters) and which can go out as far as 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers). When hiking, choose between Easy (green circle), Moderate (blue square), and Strenuous (black diamond) hikes, based on your ability. Enjoy the freedom to explore the park at your own pace and according to your own schedule.

See the world's highest tides and the natural beauty of the iconic Bay of Fundy in the best way possible, via a guided kayak tour. Choose between a 2.5 hour sea caves kayak adventure, either a 5 hour kayak adventure of the Fundy Isles or Fundy Biosphere with lunch included, or a 3-day kayak expedition. Tour options include: 2.5 Hour Sea Caves Kayak Tour: Paddle past the charming covered bridges and colorful fishing boats of St. Martins' harbour, into the fresh, photogenic Bay of Fundy. Explore the village's premiere attraction, the sea caves, from a kayak afloat the world's highest tides. Comb the sand for treasures while your guide prepares a locally sourced smoked salmon beach snack. Itinerary: - Meet at the Red Rock Adventure shop - Listen to a safety briefing and get all your gear - Launch from the St. Martins Harbor - Kayak to the St. Martins Sea Caves and along the Fundy coast - Stop at a private beach for a smoked salmon snack - Return to St. Martins Harbor 5 Hour Fundy Isles Full Day Kayak Tour: A full day of kayaking in the Fundy Isles Archipelago makes for the perfect Bay of Fundy experience. Keep your eyes out for all the marine life that calls this place home. Travel in between islands in search of the most picturesque lunch spot. Continue exploring until it's time to return to your launch area. Itinerary - Meet your guides at the launch location (Deer Island, NB). - Paddle through the fundy Isles Achipelage (approx. 2.5 hours). - Have lunch on an island and explore the surrounding area (approx. 1 hour). - Finish your trip by paddling to the landing destination (approx. 2 hours). 5 Hour Fundy Biosphere Kayak Tour: Explore the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve from the water on this guided coastal kayaking trip. Paddle between the St. Martins Harbor and the Fundy Trail Parkway. A beachside lunch provided by your guide is a great interlude to your journey. Beachcomb and explore before hopping back into your kayak to paddle towards your final landing spot. Itinerary: - Meet your guides at the launch location (St. Martins Harbor or Big Salmon River). - Paddle along the coast (approx. 2 hours). - Have lunch on a beach and explore the surrounding area (approx. 1 hour). - Finish your trip by paddling to the landing destination (approx. 2 hours). 3-Day Kayaking Expedition (meals and accommodations included): Experience wilderness camping on private islands within the Fundy Isles Archipelago. Chance encounters to see whales, seals, porpoise, and eagles. Enjoy fresh local sea food including a beachside lobster dinner Itinerary - Day 1: Meet your guides and gear up right off the ferry on Deer Island. Sea kayak through the Fundy Isles Archipelago & camp on private island overnight. - Day 2: Have a tent-side breakfast prior to more kayaking. Return to island for star-gazing overnight. - Day 3: After breakfast pack your gear and head through the archipelago en route back to Deer Island.

Discover the spirit of Saint John as you visit three different craft breweries and enjoy plenty of local beer. Learn about the brewing process, the creativity of recipes, and what it is really like to be a brewer. Get a behind-the-scenes look of the various brewhouses, uncovering the aromatic smells and sounds as you go. Sample three to four 5oz beers at each stop, allowing you to truly taste the East Coast. Visit one of the newest locations of the first craft brewery in New Brunswick, the first craft brewery to ever open in Saint John, and a beer bar where you will sample Moosehead, beer from Canada's oldest independently-owned brewery, located in Saint John. Enjoy some snacks at a couple of the stops along the way.

Enjoy a food and drink walking tour with a passionate local guide for 2.5-hours. Meet your guide at Saint John's City Market, the oldest 6 day-a-week market in Canada. Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Saint John's oldest fish merchants as you try cold-smoked, hot-smoked, and Candied East Coast Salmon at North Market Seafood. Next, stop at Quality Block where you'll discover a passion for local quality cuisine. Sample gourmet local food and an artisan cocktail. Between stops, earn about the history of Saint John from your guide. Encounter Saint John's illustrious art scene at BMG Art Gallery and hear about various pieces from its owner and local artist. Meet a local brewer at Saint John's oldest craft brewery and enjoy a flight of craft beer. Finally, sample some wine at one of the best-hidden gems in the city, Happinez, the first wine bar in Atlantic Canada.

Wander the streets of Moncton while playing a fun murder mystery game on your phone and discover the city's sights along the way. See the gorgeous downtown area, Riverfront Park, Bore View Park, Avenir Centre and much more.  Download the app, choose your route, then head out as a solo detective, with a partner, or as a group to get started. Follow the prompts on your phone as you travel to different locations within the game map and immerse yourself in a tale full of intrigue. Release your inner detective and take on the role of a recent graduate of the Detective Academy. A murder has been committed in Moncton and you're tasked with solving the crime. Your job is to visit each of the 10 locations marked on the map, piece together the evidence, identify the killer, and issue an arrest warrant. Choose a walking route in Downtown Moncton, suited for groups of up to 4 people, or opt for a driving route in the north of the city and stay warm. Play the game at any time and move at your own pace, taking a break whenever you need to and resuming once you're ready.