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The city may be less than 1,300 square kilometers, but the amount of things to see and do in Saint John are endless. If you’re planning a jam-packed itinerary that includes all the highlights, you’ll have to eat on-the-go. McDonald’s offers a variety of menu items like apple slices, the Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait and the Chicken Snack Wrap that you can grab before trekking Saint John’s steep, history-lined streets. And with eight McDonald’s restaurants in the Saint John area, you’ll always have great taste easily accessible.

You’ll be glad to know that McDonald's buys and serves the same wholesome foods you use at home, so you won’t miss home cooking while on the road. McDonald’s provides nutrition information to help you make the right diet and lifestyle choices for you and your family. So, as you experience the power of the Reversing Falls, you won’t have to worry about meeting your nutritional requirements.

Just as you would engage a distance calculator when planning your trip, why not consult a nutrition calculator to help plan your daily meals? McDonald’s offers an online Nutrition Calculator that allows you to “calculate” the nutrition information for your favourite foods, customizing them to your personal taste. Store a McDonald’s tray liner in your bag or car for easy nutritional reference or for those times when you don't have Internet access. McDonald’s menu items are even listed on the Weight Watchers point system, allowing you to choose meals that fit into your personal points plan. When touring, these tools help make forecasting your nutrition intake easier than forecasting the weather.

Before embarking on a full day touring Irving Nature Park, don’t forget to eat a breakfast containing both protein and carbohydrates. In combination, these macronutrients will help you feel full longer and will provide you with enough energy to explore the Bay of Fundy.

To maximize your morning meal, try an Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich. The Egg McMuffin provides a mixture of the necessary macronutrients at almost half the calories of a regular bagel and cream cheese. Eating a well-rounded breakfast, which has been shown to improve concentration, productivity and memory, can help you remember all the incredible sights you’ve seen.

Travelling with kids? McDonald’s knows how important your little ones are. Happy Meal options include 1% milk or 100% fruit juice, a grilled cheese sandwich and apple slices with caramel dip will be sure to please even the pickiest eaters. And better yet, your child's Happy Meal helps give something to the community you're visiting.

Since January 2004, McDonald’s and its franchisees have contributed 10 cents from the sale of every Happy Meal purchased across Canada to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Almost $20 million has been raised through the Ten Cent Happy Meal program.

In addition to fundraising efforts for RMHC, McDonald’s restaurants run and support a number of other charitable causes and programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and others. Last year, McDonald's in Saint John donated over $100,000 dollars to 90 charities and organizations, helping provide countless children with much needed support.

You’ll feel good knowing that your money is helping benefit local communities when eating at McDonald’s. So, before you top off your evening with a stroll through Saint John’s historic City Market, stop at McDonald’s for a great meal and an exceptional
experience you’re going to love.

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