Traitors, Poisoners and Murderers Audio Tour of Saint John NB

Irish famine immigrants died of typhus in 1847. Learn how this small island later served as a military outpost through two World Wars.

Discover Saint John's gritty past as you take in this quiet stretch of shoreline before heading into the old red-light district.

uilt after the catastrophic Great Fire of 1877. Admire the Italianate brick residences here, a lasting symbol of the city's determination to rebuild stronger after disaster.

Visit King's Square, laid out with pathways in the shape of the British Union Jack flag. Take in this historic urban park, established in 1785 as one of the city's original four public squares.

Explore the Loyalist Burial Ground, where Salem witch trial descendant James Putnam III is entombed. Wander among centuries-old headstones that tell the story of Saint John's earliest settlers.

Stroll through the 1876 Saint John City Market, whose roof is built to resemble the inverted keel of a ship. Discover how this National Historic Site narrowly escaped the Great Fire of 1877, just a year after it was completed.

landing site for the United Empire Loyalists. Explore this modern waterfront complex, which blends the old brick warehouse facades of the original slip with shops, dining, and entertainment.

Enjoy sweeping views of the harbour as you trace the water's edge through the heart of the city.

Marvel at the Reversing Falls, where the Bay of Fundy's powerful tides collide with the Saint John River to reverse its flow twice daily. Watch the whirlpools and rapids form as one of the world's highest tidal ranges pushes water back upstream through a narrow rocky gorge.

Take in this modern waterfront facility, just steps from the historic sites you've explored throughout the tour.