• Saint John Port Authority - PORT OF SAINT JOHN. Begin beside the busy harbour and hear how centuries of shipping, trade and immigration shaped Canada’s oldest incorporated city.
• AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village - Experience the unique and vibrant Area 506 Waterfront Container Village, where you can browse and shop at local businesses housed in repurposed shipping containers. You’ll find unique art, crafts, and food, and you can also explore a “Graffiti Alley” showcasing murals by artists from around the world.
• Princess Street - Furlong’s Liquor Store. A special guest shares their vision. Gaze upon the intricately carved marble columns and whimsical gargoyles, which they believed would hint at the “treasures within.”
• Princess Street - Furlong’s Liquor Store. A special guest shares their vision. Gaze upon the intricately carved marble columns and whimsical gargoyles, which they believed would hint at the “treasures within.”
• Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space - Step into this civic plaza, which has been a gathering place for thousands of years. Learn how it has been transformed from a commercial port and a parking lot into a community hub.
• North Market Wharf - Beyond the modern patios and facades lies a deeper secret of this place. Glimpse the remnants of warehouses from the mid-1800s and discover a strange history of how the Bay of Fundy’s tides once affected the ships that sought to moor here.
• Harbour Passage - Learn about the pivotal moment in Saint John’s history when thousands of Loyalist refugees arrived here in 1784 after fleeing persecution during the American Revolution.
• Harbour Passage Trail - Hear the harrowing story of Fort La Tour, once the home of Françoise Marie Jacqueline, also known as “The Lioness of La Tour.” Hear her story in her own words, describing her brave defense of the fort and her ultimate sacrifice.
• Smythe Street - The Great Fire of 1877. Surrounded by brick and stone buildings that are monuments to the Great Fire, hear the story of how the city rebuilt itself and created a more fire-resistant city.
• Chipman Hill - Walk by the Chipman Hill Suites where you’ll learn the remarkable story of one of its first residents, a woman who defied social norms.
• Saint John Arts Centre - See a beautiful example of French Beaux-Arts architecture at the Saint John Arts Centre, originally built as a public library. Admire its elegant design and learn how it has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub.
• Stone Church - See the imposing Saint John’s Anglican Church, the oldest surviving stone church in the city. Hear about its significance as a place of worship for the Loyalists and as a testament to the community’s resilience and faith.
• Loyalist House - This remarkable Federalist-style home holds a secret from the American Revolution. Learn about the family who built it and the clever architectural choices that allowed it to stand for centuries, a hidden story on this quiet street.
• Saint John City Market - Discover Canada’s oldest continuously operated farmers’ market and learn the secret of its unique inverted ship’s hull roof from a special guest.
• Kings Square - Step into King’s Square, a historic green space with a past of public punishment and civic unrest. Discover monuments that hold secrets of sacrifice and honor.
• Loyalist Burial Ground - Step into the tranquil Loyalist Burial Grounds, where you’ll hear from one of its first residents, a Loyalist who fled the American Revolution. Hear his story and how his final resting place has been transformed into a peaceful park.
• Old No.2 Engine House Museum - Saint John County Court House is an elegant building with a dark past. Hear about some of the city’s most infamous trials. You can also see the Fire House Museum next door, which survived two of the city’s worst fires.
• Imperial Theatre - See the beautiful Imperial Theatre, which was built in 1912 and restored to its original glory after being nearly demolished. Hear about its history as a vaudeville and film house, and how it was saved by a local taxi driver.
• Admiral Beatty - See the imposing Admiral Beatty Hotel, a building that was once a luxury hotel with suites reserved for royalty. Hear about the notable figures who stayed here during its heyday.
• Trinity Church - See the Trinity Anglican Church, an Anglican Church that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1877. Here, hear the story of a salvaged artifact—a wooden Coat of Arms from the Boston State House—and how the city’s church wardens gave a cheeky reply when Boston asked for its return.
• Union Club - If you were standing here on June 21st, 1877, you’d be surrounded by the charred remains of a city flattened by the Great Fire.
• Trinity Anglican Church - Welcome to the grand entrance of Trinity Anglican Church, a magnificent Gothic Revival masterpiece.
• CIBC Branch with ATM - Built in 1904, this imposing stone structure is one of three banks in the area featuring Greek architectural elements.
• Saint John Police Museum - Learn about the Domville Building, built in 1878, and then be greeted by a special guest from the 1890s who will share stories about what policing was like in his day. You can also visit the Police Museum next door.
• Seaman’s Mission Building - A special guest will share their vision for this remarkable building.
• Saint John High School - See Saint John High School, the oldest publicly funded school in Canada. Hear how it evolved from segregated schools for boys and girls into a modern, inclusive, and academically excellent high school.
• Saint John - STONELEIGH TERRACE: See Stoneleigh Terrace, a row of homes that have stood for over 130 years, quietly watching the kinetic energy of the bay below.
• Three Sisters Lamp - Learn how its lights once helped captains navigate the port and how the lamp now serves as a beloved monument.

• No time constraints, enjoy the tour at your own pace
• Download on WIFI, no signal required during tour
• Live GPS map shows route & your location
• Flexible dates, keep and enjoy the tour anytime
• Tour guide commentary plays automatically at each point of interest

• Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
• Smartphone or tablet
• LOYALIST HOUSE: interior access is seasonal; exterior viewing when closed.
• Attraction tickets
• Parking fees
• In-person tour guide

Discover Canada’s oldest incorporated city with a flexible, GPS-guided audio walking tour. Stories play automatically as visitors explore Saint John’s waterfront, historic streets, public squares, and remarkable architecture.

Highlights include AREA 506, HARBOUR PASSAGE, LOYALIST HOUSE, SAINT JOHN CITY MARKET, KING’S SQUARE, IMPERIAL THEATRE, and the THREE SISTERS LAMP. Listen to tales of the Loyalists, the Great Fire of 1877, and the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy.

The tour can begin at any time, with the freedom to pause for photos, shopping, or waterfront views, and finish at one’s own pace. Download the tour before arriving—no mobile data or signal is needed during the experience.

• Please be advised that this tour of Saint John does contain some hills.
• **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or circumstances beyond our control.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.