- 1
Water Street Stop
A 10-minute stop on Water Street, en route to Market Square, at the Furlongs liquor store.
· 10 min
- 2
Market Square and Loyalist Landing
From the exterior area or Market Square, your guide will point out the site of the Loyalist Landing in 1783, the origin point of the Great Fire of Saint John, and the location of the Prince Charles and Lady Diana walkabout. Details and historical context will be provided.
Inside Market Square, we'll view the Marco Polo sailing ship model, and its history will be shared.
· 15 min
- 3
City Hall and Pete's Pub History
At City Hall, the history of Pete's Pub, owned by your tour guide, will be shared, including stories about sports, entertainment, and 35 years of operation at the pub.
· 15 min
- 4
Saint John City Market
Your guide will discuss the architectural features and history of the city market, Canada's oldest continuously operating market.
An opportunity for a brief shopping break is included.
· 10 min
- 5
Charlotte Street Murals
Upon exiting the City Market onto Charlotte Street, your guide will reveal large murals of famous Saint John individuals, a hidden gem located down an alley.
· 10 min
- 6
King's Square
Your guide will identify all the key features of King's Square, established in 1785. This includes a mass of molten metal from the Great Fire, the statue of William Young, the statue of Charles Gorman, and the King Edward VII Bandstand.
· 10 min
- 7
Irving Oil Headquarters
Located across from King Square on King Square South Street, the Irving Oil Headquarters will be discussed. Your guide will recount the history of the Irving family in New Brunswick, starting with K.C. Irving in 1899.
· 5 min
- 8
Imperial Theatre
The history of the Imperial Theatre, which opened as a vaudeville theatre in 1913, will be presented by your guide. Details about the chandeliers and other features will be explained.
· 10 min
- 9
Admiral Beatty Building
Adjacent to the Imperial Theatre on King Square South, the Admiral Beatty building's history will be shared, beginning with its establishment as a luxury hotel in 1925. Notable guests, such as Amelia Earhart before her famous transatlantic flight, will be mentioned.
· 10 min
- 10
Trinity Church
Your guide will describe the features and history of Trinity Church, a Loyalist church, including its four main artifacts.
· 15 min
- 11
Germain Street and Union Club
After leaving Trinity Church, our tour proceeds along Germain Street, named after Lord George Germain, whose history will be noted.
Directly opposite Trinity Church on Germain Street stands the Union Club, a business club founded in 1884. The club's interesting history will be explored.
· 5 min
- 12
Princess and Prince William Streets
At the intersection of Germain and Princess Streets, we turn right onto Princess Street to reach Prince William Street.
On this corner, you'll see an excellent example of how a newer building has been constructed to meet preservation standards. Adjacent to it is the historic Ritchie building, the features of which your guide will explain.
· 10 min
- 13
Prince William Street - Canada's Wall Street
Following a downhill path on Princess Street to Prince William Street, your guide will showcase the main buildings and features of this street, once known as the 'Wall Street of Canada'. This includes Chubb's Corner with its carved stone heads, the old City Hall, the former post office, the Jarvis building, the Bank of New Brunswick Palatine building, and the Seamen's Mission.
Directly across from the Seamen's Mission is the Partridge Island mural, illustrating the island's history and immigration. The history of immigration and quarantine at Partridge Island will be discussed, with a focus on the Irish during the Potato Famine.
· 15 min
- 14
Three Sisters Lamp
The tour continues to the Three Sisters Lamp in St. Patrick Park, located at the foot of Prince William Street. The origin of the name and how these lamps saved lives will be explained.
· 5 min
- 15
Tour End and Cruise Industry History
The tour concludes at the Marco Polo cruise terminal and the Area 506 Waterfront Container Village.
Your guide will share a history of the cruise industry in Saint John, including its origins.
· 5 min
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