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Pete's Historic Walking Tour

By Historic Walking Tour by Peter Ferguson
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 121 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Welcome to Canada’s first City, Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides. Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, and proceed along historic Water Street to Market Square to access the City’s indoor pedway system. This avoids an uphill walk on King St, the steepest main street in Canada. The tour is flat, with a downhill section near the end. Copies of rare photos are used during the tour. Historical facts are featured, from 1783 until the present day. Your knowledgeable guide will focus on numerous points of interest and hidden gems including the history of Saint John over the last 242 years. The final part of the tour is on Prince William St, once known as the Wall St of Canada.

Activity location

  • Water Street
    • Water Street
    • E2L, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Duke Street & Water Street
    • E2L 5G1, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

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Pete's Historic Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
RM 120.61 x 1 AdultRM 120.61
Total
Price is RM 120.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pete's Historic Walking Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • pet dogs welcome
  • special needs cildren are free

Activity itinerary

Water Street
  • 10m
On Water Street ,on the way to Market Square, the tour stops at Furlongs liquor store.
Market Square
  • 15m
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.
Saint John City Hall
  • 15m
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.
Saint John City Market
  • 10m
Architectural 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.
Charlotte Street
  • 10m
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.
King's Square
  • 10m
All 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.
Irving Oil Home Office
  • 5m
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.
Imperial Theatre
  • 10m
The history of the theatre is given by your guide ,beginning as a vaudeville theatre in 1913.The chandeliers and other features are explained.
Admiral Beatty
  • 10m
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 .
Trinity Church
  • 15m
Your guide will describe all of the features and history of the Loyalist Church ,including the four main artifacts held there.
Germain Street
  • 5m
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.
Princess Street
  • 10m
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.
Prince William Street
  • 15m
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.
Three Sisters Lamp
  • 5m
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.
Marco Polo Cruise Terminal
  • 5m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Water Street
    • Water Street
    • E2L, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Duke Street & Water Street
    • E2L 5G1, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

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