Historic Walking Tour in Canada: Explore the City on the Bay of Fundy

Discover the rich history of Canada’s first City on the Bay of Fundy through a guided walking tour. Explore hidden gems and learn about Saint John’s fascinating past.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Water Street - On Water Street ,on the way to Market Square, the tour passes by the Jardine Building and the St. Andrews Society Bicentennial Green.
  • Market Square - 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…
What's Included
  • Pete’s Historic Walking Tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Welcome to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada’s first city and the only one located on the Bay of Fundy, renowned for having the world’s highest tides. Begin your journey at the Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, then stroll along the historic Water Street to Market Square, where you can access the city’s indoor pedway system. This route…

Location
Duke Street & Water Street
Go to the corner of Duke and Water, across from Steamers restaurant by the blue posts.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michael
Aug 26, 2025
St-John Historical Tour - Pete is really generous with his time and he is succesful in sharing his passion for his city's past and bright future! Would definitely recommend
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Dominic_c
Aug 26, 2025
super knowledgeable and... - super knowledgeable and charismatic guide who clearly cares a lot for the city and his people. really recommend the tour
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Jamesb729
Aug 26, 2025
Excellent walking tour - Had an excellent tour with Pete! He is a master storyteller and kept our group engaged and learning about Saint John’s rich history. Would highly recommend spending a few hours following Pete around town and getting a true locals perspective.
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Russell_k
Aug 25, 2025
Pete was a great tour... - Pete was a great tour guide with a tremendous amount of history and knowledge. Seems like he knows everyone in the town. Highly recommend this tour.
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Sklsec25
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing and fun ! - Great tour of the city with Pete! He was very interesting and so patient answering all our questions! Pete was so knowledgeable and personable! He stayed longer with us and loved telling us all he knows!
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Bruces
Aug 22, 2025
Pete was wonderful-made... - Pete was wonderful-made the tour very interesting with interesting stories and pictures. Highly recommend.
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G5538ggjamesd
Aug 21, 2025
Great tour by Pete! - Fantastic tour. We booked at last minute and Pete fit us in. I'm so grateful he did. Pete has been in the area his whole life. He has worked in a number of businesses before becoming a guide and as such seems to know everything about the area! The tour was a great blend of both modern and historical history. He answered all of our questions and made great recommendations of local food establishments. Highly recommended if you are ever in the area.
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19jerome
Aug 20, 2025
A Must! - Pete was remarkable! We toured all the major sites in St John in a well organized and very informative trip. His lively banter kept us interested and entertained. Super inexpensive tour, would highly recommend it to everyone! Thanks Pete, and thanks to tripadvisor for offering it.
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Larry_e
Aug 18, 2025
Fabulous walking tour of Saint John! - Pete loves Saint John and it shows! Hear about the history and anecdotes about what makes Saint John what it is today. With humor and good storytelling, Pete talks about architecture, immigration and everything in between. Highly recommend spending a couple of hours with Pete; you’ll be glad that you did!
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Linnea_s
Aug 18, 2025
Fantastic St. John Tour with Pete! - Pete was an awesome tour guide! Our whole family enjoyed Pete's very informative and also entertaining tour of St. John. As a former pub owner (of many years), Pete is the perfect person to share the history of the city and some fun personal anecdotes. He also seems to know just about everyone that walked by! His great stories really helped us to understand more about the very interesting city of St. John and its residents. I appreciated how well-informed he was about the various architectural aspects of the city since I was keen to learn about St. John's incredibly well-preserved Victorian buildings. He also managed to keep our kiddos (age 6 and 12) engaged the whole time! I'm so glad I booked Pete's tour. It was a fantastic experience and definitely the highlight of our time in St. John. Thanks, Pete!
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).