| Welcome to Saint John
Saint John, the Fundy City, where it all begins. We're steeped in history but we're primed for the future! For Saint John, it began in 1785 when we became Canada*s first incorporated city. Two-hundred (plus) years later, we enjoy the historic architecture and rich cultural heritage of our ancestors, the highest concentration of arts, dining and entertainment in the Province (on our waterfront) and a national and international reputation as a great place to live and work. From the thrills of the Reversing Falls Jet Boat to the serenity of our historic parks, Saint John is a great place to visit. We have the oldest market in Canada (The Saint John City Market (est. 1876) and the oldest museum in Canada, The New Brunswick Museum (est. 1842). They're connected by a modern pedway system that links many uptown businesses. We're known for our green spaces. At 2,200 square acres, Rockwood Park, is the largest urban park in the country. And, in 2001 Saint John won the 'Most Beautiful City Award', Communities in Bloom National Championships (area population 100,000-300,000). Welcome to See Saint John, your best source for shopping, dining, entertainment and maps. At See Saint John, we're dedicated to providing our readers with the most accurate, up-to date and interesting information about Saint John's accommodations, dining, attractions, facilities, entertainment and recreation. |
Well, it hardly
seems possible that summer is over and we are into fall and heading for
winter. Due to its mix of softwood and hardwood trees, New Brunswick,
the Picture Province, is at its most picturesque during the autumn season.
The scenery is even more spectacular along the St. John and Kennebecasis
Rivers which are easily accessible from Saint John. It would be a shame
to miss it, so if possible take a drive and cross over the river on one
of our free ferries and be sure to take your camera with you.
In our summer issue we asked that anyone who had met a Saint John person
or business who had gone just that little bit further to help, please
send their name and details to us. Well, we got some results. Josh Dolan
of Boilerworks was nominated by Marcy Woods from Doylestown, PA. She recommended
Josh because he went out of his way to serve 46 senior citizens with differing
requests and he did it with a smile. Rick and Donna Jamieson from Dennysville,
Maine went into Eagles Nest and found the proprietors friendly and excellent
ambassadors for Saint John. They also recommended Daryl McGrath, Port
Security and emergency services and his staff “very wonderful, helpful
and accommodating”.
If you meet someone in Saint John, who has enhanced your stay here and
would like to let us know about them just send the information to ownwords@nbnet.nb.ca
We will make sure they and others hear about it.