See Saint John - Features

Summer 2008

Seafarer’s Mission
	In the days of sail, Saint John was the third largest seaport in the British Empire. Ships sailed into our port from all over the world. full article »
Irving Nature Park
	The Irving Nature Park is a special haven for wildlife and for people. Located just minutes from downtown Saint John, this 600 acre (243 hectares) site was created in 1992 by J.D. Irving Limited... full article »
Black History
	Black people were in the Province of New Brunswick even before its earliest settlements. They came as Indian captives, explorers, workers in the fur trade and early industries... full article »
Java Moose - Palette Pleasers
	Just a short walk from the cruise ships and uptown hotels, nestled between art galleries and antique shops in the most historical street and section of Saint John, is Java Moose - an award winning coffee house. full article »
McDonald's Restaurants
	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 full article »
Fundy Day - Tripper Coastal Drive
	A drive along the southeastern coast of New Brunswick is a lovely way to spend a day. In Dipper Harbour you can walk on a fishing wharf and look at a myriad of fishing boats. full article »
Walk With Me - Davd Goss Walking Tours
	David Goss feels that his life is running according to a plan that was laid down for him long before he was aware of it. full article »
Back To Nature - Rockwood Park
	A visit to Saint John should include a visit to Rockwood Park. With 2200 acres of land and 26 kilometers of groomed trails, it is the perfect family getaway... full article »
Ride The Ferries of Southern New Brunswick
	For 24-hour information about ferry service interruption notices you can call toll free at: 1-888-747-7006. full article »
Parking Uptown - Parking Commission of Saint John
	The Parking Commission of Saint John is pleased to welcome all visitors to this beautiful, old City. full article »

Prior Issues (Archive)
Spring 2008

A Good Read
	Located in the heart of uptown Saint John in the newly restored heritage property at 16 King Street (CenterBeam Place, directly opposite the Delta Hotel), this bookstore carries an eclectic and wide-ranging selection of fine books full article »
Canada’s First Public Library
	A pleasing blend of historic and modern Saint John, Market Square is one of the primary tourist destinations. Today’s Market Square, a $100 million development, was completed and opened in May 1983. full article »
Moose!
	Right beside the Boardwalk at Market Square in Saint John is a life-size bronze statue of a moose. It was created by Forest Hart for Moosehead Breweries, the original New Brunswick beer brewery. full article »
Now & Then - Reversing Falls
	There have been many ways of getting from one side to the other of the Reversing Falls. One of the methods involved a Suspension Bridge. Begun in 1851, the bridge was a visual symbol of the progress of Saint John full article »
McDonald's Restaurants
	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 full article »
Enjoy The Night Life
	The following is a listing of establishments and includes our magazine’s regular advertisers. full article »

Fall & Winter 2007/2008

The Red Rooster
	The old route takes you along the Bay of Fundy coast which meanders along the shore and through small fishing villages or you can drive on Route 1 and be there in an hour. Whichever way you go, be sure to stop at The Red Rooster... full article »
Market Square
	A pleasing blend of historic and modern Saint John, Market Square is one of the primary tourist destinations. Today’s Market Square, a $100 million development, was completed and opened in May 1983. full article »
Tempest In A Teapot
	According to Chinese legend, the story of tea began in 2737 BC. Emperor Shen Nung, who was known as the “Divine Healer”, always boiled his water before drinking it. full article »

Summer 2007

Moosehead Country Store & Gillis Winery
	Many people enjoy a wine or a beer on hot summer days, with a meal or just with friends. In New Brunswick we are fortunate to have two separate family enterprises that produce wine and beer. full article »
The Scottish Connection
	From July 4 - 8, 2007 Saint John will be shaking the tartans to the skirl of the bagpipes as once again they will host the ScotDance Canada Championship Series.. full article »
Fun on the Fundy
	The Bay of Fundy is world renowned for having the greatest difference in water level between its high and low tides with an average of 11 metres which rise and fall twice each day in tune with the gravitational pulls of the moon and sun. full article »
A Culinary Trip Around The World
	Take a culinary trip around the world while you are in Saint John. Each of the following unique restaurants offer specialities from other countries along with Canadian menus and seafood. full article »
A Summer Stroll
	Walking the red pavement of Harbour Passage around the harbour and up Bentley Street, takes the walker to Douglas Avenue. full article »
Parking Uptown
	The Parking Commission of Saint John is pleased to welcome all visitors to this beautiful, old City. They know that parking in an unknown city can be very disconcerting to the travelling public so.... full article »

Spring 2007

Out of the Ashes
	June 20th of this year marks the 130th anniversary of the Great Fire in Saint John. It began quite unspectacularly, a spark from a chimney fell into a hay shed. full article »
A Spring Walk
	Springtime is an exhilarating time for walking. In uptown Saint John, visitors can enjoy a stroll through King’s Square and the Old Burial Grounds. full article »
Take a Walk on The Quality Block
	The Germain Street area from King Street to Princess Street is known as the Quality Block. This short area is dominated by Trinity (Anglican) Church with its tall steeple and massive stone construction. full article »

Winter 2007

Shop the South from Giftware to Brainware
	Uptown Saint John has a full variety of shops to fit your every wish and need. These two stores are locally owned and feature quality clothing and furniture. full article »
Palette Pleasers - Local Hospitality, International Cuisine
	The following restaurants offer delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere and with international flavour. Each of them has a unique setting in a heritage building. full article »
Trivia Tidbits - Little Known Facts
	New Brunswick has a varied history. Here are some of its stories. full article »
Harbour Town Hockey - A Saint John Sporting Tradition
	Hockey has a long and distinguished history in Saint John. From the the powerhouse teams of yesteryear like The Saint John Beavers, to the Calder Cup winning Flames and todays hard-hitting Sea Dogs. full article »

Fall 2006

Shop the South from Giftware to Brainware
	Start your Christmas shopping now at these Saint John shops. From English China to Science for kids, these shops have a wide variety of gift items. full article »
UNBSJ - Through the Years
	The University of New Brunswick Saint John has grown rapidly from an inauspicious start. In 1964, a group of men met in Graham’s Restaurant on Main Street full article »
Palette Pleasers - From Uptown to the Top of the Town
	The following restaurants offer some of the finest dining you’ll find in Saint John. Each of them has a setting as unique as the food they serve. full article »

Summer 2006

Rivers, Valleys, Hills and Streams
	The super highways are ideal for making time - to getting you from one place to another in the shortest time possible - but you don't see much. In New Brunswick that is a shame because it is a beautiful province. full article »
Palette Pleasers
	The following three restaurants offer delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere and with a local flavour. Java Moose Coffee Roasters, Sebastian and Billy's Seafood Company are all located in the uptown area. full article »
The Grand Finale of the Summer!
	2006 marks the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Country Music Association and beginning on September 8th, Saint John will host Canadian Country Music Week, a celebration of country music in Canada. full article »
Shop the South
	Do you want to take something home with you that reflects some facet of the lifestyle and culture of New Brunswick? Then be sure to visit these stores. They all specialize in unique local merchandise. full article »
See You At The Fair
	Entertainment and fun have changed drastically through the years but the fall fair celebrated in Saint John is still a popular attraction for people of all ages. full article »
Parking Uptown
	The Parking Commission of Saint John is pleased to welcome all visitors to this beautiful, old City. They know that parking in an unknown city can be very disconcerting to the travelling public so.... full article »

Spring 2006

Uptown Shopping
	Whether you are looking for clothing or an original, unique gift for a child or a beautiful painting or another form of artwork, there are a wide variety of shops in Uptown Saint John to meet all your shopping needs. full article »
Reversing Falls
	Twice daily, millions of gallons of water flowing inward and outward from these two bodies of water swirl and clash in the wondrous phenomenon known as the Reversing Falls where they battle for supremacy. full article »
Palette Pleasers
	Saint John has restaurants to suit every taste. If you want informal service - we have it. If you want healthy - we have it. If you want - formal European dining - we have it. full article »
Saint John Comedy Festival
	On Thursday, April 20 at 8 p.m. the fourth Saint John Comedy Festival kicks off at the Imperial Theatre. Uptown Saint John Inc. produces this yearly event. full article »
Internationally Renowned Artists
	Saint John has had a vibrant artistic community for many years. In 1908 the Saint John Art Club was organized with the objective of the general advancement of fine arts and the promoting and facilitating of greater knowledge... full article »

Fall 2005 / Winter 2006

Uptown Shopping
	Brunswick Square is connected to the City Market, the Delta Brunswick Hotel, City Hall, the Aquatic Centre, Harbour Station, the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre and Market Square. full article »
Choose Your Venue
	Venue Saint John is an event marketing partnership consisting of the City of Saint John, and private sector partners with a vested interest in the development of meeting, convention and special event business in the City. full article »
Palette Pleasers
	Two new restaurants have recently opened in Uptown Saint John. Opera Bistro and The Infusion - Teas and Tea Essentials both feature old ideas that are new to this area. full article »
NBM - New Brunswick Museum
	The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) is Canada's oldest continuing museum. Its collections include natural science specimens, New Brunswick history, fine and decorative arts, archives and research library. full article »

Summer 2005

Fore! Golfing in Surrounding Areas
	If golfing is what you do to relax, these public or semi-private golf courses are all close to Saint John and provide challenges for novice and experienced golfers alike. full article »
Lighthouses
	As nations developed and grew, they also began to expand their borders and their citizens began to travel across the oceans, seas and rivers of the world on trips of exploration. full article »
Palette Pleasers
	The Grannan Group has been serving residents and visitors to Saint John for over 22 years. They began with Grannan's Seafood Restaurant... full article »
Gardens of Plenty
	There are lots of great places in Southern New Brunswick to visit. If you are interested in plants and flowers be sure to visit the Public Gardens at Rockwood Park... full article »
New Brunswick Museum
	Canada's oldest continuing museum, the New Brunswick Museum, is located in historic uptown Saint John. The Museum's lineage can be traced back to 1842 full article »
Uptown Shopping - Trinity Royal
	Two major retailers who are situated just around the corner from each other in uptown Saint John are celebrating major milestones in their businesses this year. full article »

Spring 2005

Shopping Around
	Saint John has malls, large chain stores and locally owned stores to fill all your shopping needs. Following are some of the locally owned stores. full article »
Palette Pleasers
	While in Saint John visitors can enjoy a variety of delicious and affordable foods at these restaurants. full article »
How's The Weather? Now and Then
	The weather of Saint John and surrounds is usually described as moderate. full article »
Our Communities Bloom
	Have you made plans for your garden yet? Maybe you'll just put a few pots of plants at the front door. full article »

Fall/Winter 2004/2005

Uptown Shopping.
	Renowned as Saint John's Festival Place, Market Square is a distinctive blend of shopping, entertainment, enterprise and cuisine. We're open to serve you from first coffee 'til last call; seven days a week year round. full article »
Tempt Your Tastebuds.
	While in Saint John visitors can enjoy a variety of delicious and affordable foods at these restaurants. full article »
For the Spirit... Inspired Stain Glass
	Stained glass has been described as painting with light and for this reason to a greater extent than most art forms, stained glass depends upon skilled craftsmanship. full article »
Saint John Port Authority
	Just five short months ago, in spring, 2004, interim work was completed at the multi-use cruise facility development at the Saint John Port Authority's Pugsley A/B Terminal. full article »

Summer 2004

Shopping Around for Unique & Local Gifts.
	Market Square is the first stop of the ‘Inside Connection' - Atlantic Canada's longest indoor pedway system. They offer a distinctive blend of shopping, entertainment, enterprise and cuisine. full article »
Ocean. Lake. River. Our aquatic spaces.
	Saint John is surrounded by water - And our beaches provide rest and recreation! Warm sand! Pebbles! Salt water! Fresh water! Swimming! Sunbathing! Treasure hunting! full article »
Festivals & Events
	festival and events » calendar of events » places of worship » visitor information centres »
From Tall Ships to Cruiseships
	Our port is always welcoming. From tall ships to cruise ships Saint John has been a port of call to the world for over 400 years.... full article »
Champlain at the NBM - Champlain au MNB Genealogy - Généalogie
	Champlain and other early French explorers at The New Brunswick Museum Champlain et d'autres premiers explorateurs français au Musée du Nouveau-Brunswick full article »
Museum & Galleries in Uptown Saint John
	Uptown Saint John with its magnificent heritage buildings is a wonderful place to visit and explore. In addition, there are art galleries galore and many different types of museums. full article »
Palette Pleasers From Surf to Turf
	While in Saint John visitors can enjoy a variety of delicious and affordable foods at these restaurants. full article »

Spring 2004

Festival de la Baie Française
	The Festival de la Baie Française is Greater Saint John's most important francophone event. During the four day festival, the francophone community celebrates its unique culture and "joie de vivre". full article »
Palette Pleasers
	From Pizza to Prime Rib - While in the uptown area of Saint John visitors can enjoy a variety of delicious and affordable foods at these restaurants. full article »
Our Cultural Hub
	Saint John is fortunate to have a long and distinguished connection to the arts. The Saint John Arts Centre is located in a three-storey heritage building which was formerly used as the Saint John Free Public Library. full article »
The Bank of New Brunswick
	The Bank of New Brunswick was the first chartered bank in Canada; beginning its operations on June 12th, 1820 when wealth was described in pounds, shillings and pence not dollars and cents. full article »
A Splashing Good Time!
	The Canada Games Aquatic Centre. As the largest aquatic facility in New Brunswick, this award winning centre includes an eight lane 50 metre competition pool with a one, three and five metre diving complex... full article »
Brunswick Square Style
	If you are looking for a unique gift or just the basics; or perhaps a quick bite or elegant dining, the shops and restaurants of Brunswick Square have it all! full article »
We Stand on Guard
	There are several sites throughout the City of Saint John which portray our unique and varied military history. Fort La Tour, Fort Howe and Carleton Martello Tower are three of the most significant. full article »
Canada's First Museum
	The New Brunswick Museum is the oldest continuing museum in Canada. It was officially incorporated in 1929 as the Provincial Museum but the collections began in 1842... full article »

Fall 2003/Winter 2004

Our Hospitality Shows
	On June 9th, 2003 See Saint John visitor magazine was awarded both the Best Newcomer of the Year and the Best Media Liaison Awards at the annual Greater Saint John 2002 Tourism Awards Banquet. full article »
What's Cooking in Saint John?
	From the kitchen at the world-renowned Inn on the Cove to television screens across North America, Ross and Willa Mavis' love of food has delighted diners and cooks alike. full article »
On The Waterfront
	The City of Saint John is a series of peninsulas separated by St. John Harbour, Courtenay Bay and the St. John River. The city has grown around its harbour and it is the waterfront that makes this City distinct... full article »
Dining Around
	Dining in Saint John can give you the opportunity to experience more than just fantastic food - there is dining with a view or combine lunch with a day at a spa. full article »
Elements of Our Architecture
	In ancient Greece, fire and water were two of four elements that composed the earth. In Saint John, these two elements have served to define the architecture of the city. full article »
Shopping Around
	If you are looking for a gift with an international or local flavour, these Saint John shops have it. From original poetry to English China to Science for kids to packets of tea, these Saint John shops have it and more. full article »

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Summer 2003

Family Fun...
	Travelling with the kids? Here are some inside and outside activities, suitable for "kids" of all ages, that will guarantee family fun! Discover science, history and technology. Walk a block. full article »
Now & Then - Trinity Royal
	A 20-block area of Uptown Saint John becomes a heritage preservation area. As you walk through Uptown Saint John, you'll see our Loyalist history. full article »
Festivals & Events
	Boogie on down to the 8th annual BMO Nesbitt Burns Jazz and Blues Festival, winner of the 2003 Uptown Saint John Improvement Award. full article »
Looking into YOUR Past - Genealogy
	Researching family history has become a world-wide phenomenon. "We research our families because the more we learn about our ancestors, the more we learn about ourselves," says Ruby Cusack, a local family historian. full article »
Dining Around
	In the summertime, when the living is easy‚ treat your family to a meal out in one of these outstanding restaurants. The food is great, the dining is informal and they all welcome kids with a special children's menu. full article »
Sea Life
	Saint John is home to a diverse population. We share a rich history and a love of the sea. Meet some of the neighbours who "share" our home. full article »
Shopping Around
	If you are looking for an exceptional gift, there are many stores in Saint John to serve you. At these two shops in particular, you will find special gifts made in New Brunswick for special people. full article »

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Spring 2003

Under the Dome
	For over fifty years, the doctors, nurses and staff of the Saint John General Hospital tended to Saint John residents. The once-familiar landmark, opened in 1931, had a copper-plated dome as its most distinguishing architectural feature. full article »
Now & Then
	Saint John is a city surrounded by cliffs and water. The surging colossal tides of the Bay of Fundy create an outstanding salt water harbour. Just around the corner fresh water gathered along the route of the St. John River flows towards the sea. full article »
Early Signs of Spring
	These names could never suggest the kind of joy one feels when hearing the word "Mayflower" - the little pink-tinged flowers with the unmistakable fragrance that signals the arrival of Spring.. full article »
Quilts - Old and New
	In its simplest form, a quilt is two pieces of fabric sewn together with decorative stitching. The practice has a long history evolving from Ancient Egypt and Asia, through the Middle Ages in Europe, and in many other cultures. full article »
Our Communities Bloom
	Here's the good news: according to the "Canadian Climate Normals" section of the environment Canada website, average winter temperatures are higher in Saint John than in most of New Brunswick. full article »
Festivals & Events
	Long before the construction of the wharves and piers, the land at the intersection of Canterbury and St. James Streets was named Reed's Point, after a family that had its homestead there. full article »