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Historic Saint John Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
(5) Avis
Saint John
Informations importantes
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant une mauvaise santé cardiovasculaire
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Les voyageurs doivent avoir au moins un niveau modéré de forme physique
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Please be advised that this tour of Saint John does contain some hills.
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**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or circumstances beyond our control.
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore historic downtown Saint John!
Take a walk through time in Canada’s oldest incorporated city, where you'll hear a captivating mix of stories, from heroic to quirky, as you explore historic streets and admire stunning architecture. Discover the city’s unique character, shaped by the Bay of Fundy, and peek behind the facades to uncover stories you won't find in the guidebooks.
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
Along the way, meet lively characters and special guests who bring Saint John's vibrant stories and hidden gems to life.
Skip crowded tou...
Points forts
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Aucune contrainte de temps, prenez le temps que vous souhaitez pour terminer la visite
Téléchargez sur WIFI avant (aucun signal requis ni données utilisées pendant la visite)
La carte GPS en direct affiche l'itinéraire et votre position
Dates flexibles - la visite est à vous et vous pouvez en profiter à tout moment
Les commentaires du guide touristique sont diffusés automatiquement à chaque point d'intérêt
Casque (en option - le son sera également diffusé par le haut-parleur de l'appareil)
Smartphone ou tablette
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Marco Polo Cruise Terminal
Tour start is just south of the Cruise Ship Terminal on Water Street.
Parking options close by:
1. Pugsley Park Lot (Closest). Located on Water Street.
2. Market Square Garage (Indoor). Entrance off Smythe Street.
3. Street Parking (Prince William / Water St). Metered spots.
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Historic Saint John Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
(5) Avis
Saint John
À propos
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore historic downtown Saint John!
Take a walk through time in Canada’s oldest incorporated city, where you'll hear a captivating mix of stories, from heroic to quirky, as you explore historic streets and admire stunning architecture. Discover the city’s unique character, shaped by the Bay of Fundy, and peek behind the facades to uncover stories you won't find in the guidebooks.
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
Along the way, meet lively characters and special guests who bring Saint John's vibrant stories and hidden gems to life.
Skip crowded tou...
Points forts
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Aucune contrainte de temps, prenez le temps que vous souhaitez pour terminer la visite
Téléchargez sur WIFI avant (aucun signal requis ni données utilisées pendant la visite)
La carte GPS en direct affiche l'itinéraire et votre position
Dates flexibles - la visite est à vous et vous pouvez en profiter à tout moment
Les commentaires du guide touristique sont diffusés automatiquement à chaque point d'intérêt
Casque (en option - le son sera également diffusé par le haut-parleur de l'appareil)
Smartphone ou tablette
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Marco Polo Cruise Terminal
Tour start is just south of the Cruise Ship Terminal on Water Street.
Parking options close by:
1. Pugsley Park Lot (Closest). Located on Water Street.
2. Market Square Garage (Indoor). Entrance off Smythe Street.
3. Street Parking (Prince William / Water St). Metered spots.
Retour
Itinéraire
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Saint John Port Authority
Observe the bustling activity of the third-largest port in the Maritimes, where cargo ships and cruise liners pass through, and learn about how it has been shaped by centuries of trade and immigration.
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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.
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Rue Princesse
Furlong's Liquor Store. 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."
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Rue Princesse
Furlong's Liquor Store. 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."
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Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space
Step into this civic plaza, which has been a gathering place for thousands of years. You'll learn how it has been transformed from a commercial port and a parking lot into a community hub.
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North Market Wharf
Beyond the modern patios and facades lies a deeper secret of this place. 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.
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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.
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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." You'll hear her story in her own words, describing her brave defense of the fort and her ultimate sacrifice.
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Smythe Street
The Great Fire of 1877. 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.
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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.
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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. You'll admire its elegant design and learn how it has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub.
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Stone Church
See the imposing Saint John's Anglican Church, the oldest surviving stone church in the city. 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.
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Maison loyaliste
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.
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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.
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Kings Square
Step into King's Square, a historic green space with a past of public punishment and civic unrest. You'll discover monuments that hold secrets of sacrifice and honor.
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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. You'll hear his story and how his final resting place has been transformed into a peaceful park.
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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.
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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.
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Admiral Beatty
See the imposing Admiral Beatty Hotel, a building that was once a luxury hotel with suites reserved for royalty. You'll hear about the notable figures who stayed here during its heyday.
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Église de la Trinité
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.
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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.
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Trinity Anglican Church
Welcome to the grand entrance of Trinity Anglican Church, a magnificent Gothic Revival masterpiece.
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CIBC Branch with ATM
Built in 1904, this imposing stone structure is one of three banks in the area featuring Greek architectural elements
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Saint John Police Museum
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.
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Seaman's Mission Building
We have a special guest who will share her vision for this remarkable building.
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Saint John High School
See Saint John High School, the oldest publicly funded school in Canada. You'll hear how it evolved from segregated schools for boys and girls into a modern, inclusive, and academically excellent high school.
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Saint-Jean
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.
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Three Sisters Lamp
You'll learn how its lights once helped captains navigate the port and how the lamp now serves as a beloved monument.