Historic Saint John Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

cargo ships and cruise liners pass through, and learn about how it has been shaped by centuries of trade and immigration.

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.

We have a special guest who shares his vision with us. Gaze upon the intricately carved marble columns and whimsical gargoyles, which he believed would hint at the "treasures within."

We have a special guest who shares his vision with us. Gaze upon the intricately carved marble columns and whimsical gargoyles, which he believed would hint at the "treasures within."

You'll learn how it has been transformed from a commercial port and a parking lot into a community hub.

You'll 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.

t refugees arrived here in 1784 after fleeing persecution during the American Revolution.

eline, also known as "The Lioness of La Tour." You'll hear her story in her own words, describing her brave defense of the fort and her ultimate sacrifice.

You will be surrounded by brick and stone buildings that are monuments to the Great Fire. You'll hear the story of how the city rebuilt itself and created a more fire-resistant city.

f its first residents, a woman who defied social norms.

Centre, originally built as a public library. You'll admire its elegant design and learn how it has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub.

You'll hear about its significance as a place of worship for the Loyalists and as a testament to the community's resilience and faith.

This remarkable Federalist-style home holds a secret from the American Revolution. You'll 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.

ret of its unique inverted ship's hull roof from a special guest.

You'll discover monuments that hold secrets of sacrifice and honor.

s first residents, a Loyalist who fled the American Revolution. You'll hear his story and how his final resting place has been transformed into a peaceful park.

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.

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.

You'll hear about the notable figures who stayed here during its heyday.

See the Trinity Anglican Church, an Anglican Church that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1877. Here, you'll 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.

remains of a city flattened by the Great Fire.

eaturing Greek architectural elements

You'll learn about the Domville Building, built in 1878 and then, you'll 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.

You'll hear how it evolved from segregated schools for boys and girls into a modern, inclusive, and academically excellent high school.

STONELEIGH TERRACE: You'll see Stoneleigh Terrace, a row of homes that have stood for over 130 years, quietly watching the kinetic energy of the bay below.