Saint John is the second-largest city in the New Brunswick. Canada’s oldest incorporated city. Saint John sits on the Bay of Fundy in the south of the province. Its population is composed almost entirely of the descendants of Irish immigrants and British loyalists.
Temperatures in Saint John vary by season. In the wintertime they can dip to -15°C. The summer months see temperature averages around 22 °C (72 °F) during the day and 14 °C (57 °F) at night
Saint John is safe compared to most cities; however, it is a good idea to walk on well-lit busy streets after dark and not on darker side streets.
The cruise terminal is within walking distance of downtown though it is quite a hilly walk. You can also walk from where cruise ships dock to Reversing Falls – a one of a kind natural attraction.
Local curreny is Canadian Dollar but US Dollar is also widely accepted
Things to do in Saint John
If you are limited for time and only visiting Saint John for a day we have highlighted the top sights to see. Before booking a cruise line excursion to your preferred highlight check out what tours are offered in Saint John by Viator and Get your Guide – you could find a tour which better matches your preferences and could make a significant saving.
Our top attractions in Saint John
Go puffin & whale watching
Take a tour around The Bay of Fundy
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.