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Pete's Historic Walking Tour
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
$32.91
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Overview
Pete's Historic Walking Tour showcases Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the Bay of Fundy and home to the world’s highest tides. This immersive 2.5-hour journey reveals the rich history and hidden gems of Canada’s first city.
- 🏙️ Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village, then stroll along historic Water Street to Market Square, utilizing the city’s indoor pedway system for comfort.
- 📜 Your knowledgeable guide will share historical facts from 1783 to the present, focusing on Saint John's intriguing past over the last 243 years.
- 🍷 Stop at Furlongs liquor store along Water Street, where your guide will provide insights into local beverages and their significance.
- 🔥 Discover the site of the Loyalist Landing in 1783 and the Great Fire of Saint John, along with captivating stories about Prince Charles and Lady Diana's visit.
- 🏛️ Inside Market Square, admire the model of the Marco Polo sailing ship while learning about its storied history.
- 🛍️ Explore the architectural features and history of the Saint John City Market, the oldest continuously operating market in Canada, with time to shop.
- 🎨 As you walk along Charlotte Street, your guide will point out large murals celebrating famous Saint John figures hidden in an alley.
- 🌳 Visit King's Square, established in 1785, where your guide will highlight key features including statues and remnants from the Great Fire.
- 🎭 Learn about the Imperial Theatre's evolution from a vaudeville venue in 1913 to a cultural landmark, including its stunning chandeliers.
- 🌉 Conclude your tour at the Marco Polo cruise terminal, where your guide will recount the history of the cruise industry in Saint John.
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Pete's Historic Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Pete's Historic Walking Tour
- Lunch
Meeting point
Go to the corner of Duke and Water, beside the Marco Polo cruise terminal
Return details
Go to the corner of Duke and Water, beside the Marco Polo cruise terminal
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On Water Street ,on the way to Market Square, the tour stops at Furlongs liquor store.
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From the exterior area or Market Square, your guide will show where the Loyalist Landing in 1783 occurred, where the Great Fire of Saint John began, and the location of the Prince Charles and Lady Diana walkabout Details and history are provided. Inside Market Square is the Marco Polo sailing ship model; the history of the famous ship is given.
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Here in city hall the history of Pete's Pub, owned by your tour guide is told. Stories about sports and entertainment and 35 years at the pub.
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Saint John City MarketArchitectural features of the city market, along with its history, are shared by your guide. Extra few minutes to shop here .Oldest continuously operating market in Canada.
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On Charlotte Street after leaving the City Market your guide will show you large murals of famous Saint John people. This is a hidden gem, down an alley.
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King's SquareAll of the main points of this park established in 1785 will be pointed out by your guide, including a mass of molten metal from the Great Fire, the William Young statue, the Charles Gorman statue, and the King Edward vii Bandstand.
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Across from King Square on King Square South Street is the Irving Oil Headquarters. The history of the Irving family in New Brunswick is told by your guide ,beginning with K.C. Irving in 1899.
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Imperial TheatreThe history of the theatre is given by your guide ,beginning as a vaudeville theatre in 1913.The chandeliers and other features are explained.
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As the guide shows you the Admiral Beatty building, beside the Imperial Theatre on King Square South ,its history is told, beginning as a luxury hotel in 1925.Famous visitors are noted ,including Amelia Earhart before the famous transatlantic flight .
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Trinity ChurchYour guide will describe all of the features and history of the Loyalist Church ,including the four main artifacts held there.
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Your tour proceeds on Germain Street, after leaving Trinity Church ,named after Lord George Germain, whose history will be noted. Directly across from the front of Trinity Church on Germain is the Union Club, a business club from 1884. The club's interesting history is examined.
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At Germain and Princess Streets the tour turns right on Princess Street in order to reach Prince William Street. There is a good example on this corner of the way in which a newer building has been constructed to conform to preservation standards. Next to this is the historic Ritchie building, and its features will be explained by your guide.
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After a downhill on Princess to Prince William ,your guide will show you all of the main buildings and other features of this street ,once known as the Wall Street of Canada. These include Chubb's Corner with the carved stone heads ,old City Hall, the old post office, the Jarvis building, Bank of New Brunswick Palatine building ,and the Seamen's Mission .Directly across from the mission is the Partridge Island mural, depicting the history of the island and immigration. Immigration and quarantine at Partridge Island will be explained, especially the Irish during the Potato famine.
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The tour proceeds to the Three Sisters Lamp in St. Patrick Park at the foot of Prince William Street. The reasons for the name and how the lamps saved lives are explained.
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The tour finishes at the Marco Polo cruise terminal and Area 506 Waterfront Container Village. Your guide will tell a history of the cruise industry in Saint John, including how it all began.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Pete's Historic Walking Tour
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
$32.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!