Walking Experiences

In 1877 Saint John was devastated by fire with virtually the whole city leveled. But reconstruction started almost immediately and the result is that now Saint John is blessed with some very beautiful structures. 

In this tour we will explore the uptown of Saint John, noting the interesting features of the buildings along the way and how they played into Saint John's long and very interesting history. 

We will see grotesques carved into a building spitting coins, carvings in another building of faces that infuriated the mayor of the day, Benedict Arnold's home among others.

Three Sisters Light is located on a high point of land near the end of Prince William St., in the south end of Saint John.

It is the starting point for both our Irish Roots and History through Architecture walking tours.

Discover a city rich in Irish heritage and culture! Your 2 hour fully guided walking tour will allow you to step back in time and learn of the arrival of 30,000 Irish immigrants to Partridge Island escaping the Potato Famine; the site of the Protestant/Catholic Riots and the Orphan Asylum. 

Admire architecture, including the first Catholic Church and other heritage buildings that were rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1877.

Enjoy a guided "off the beaten path" hike with a local resident  of Randolf Island!  

Discover the fauna & flora, river vistas, geology  and local history.  On this 1.5 - 2  hour hike you will visit a lighthouse ,  enjoy local folk lure  and stories of  early industries that made the "Wolastog" the life's blood  that was significant in the  settlement of Saint John as Canada's First Incorporate City.

The fascinating Geology and  history of Saint John, Canada’s Oldest Incorporated City, will unfold as you journey with your guide along the waterfront to the world famous Reversing Falls Rapids following Harbour Passage out and back. 

You will learn about the great fire of 1877, the war of 1812, the inner workings of a year round port and the industries it supports. 

View wildlife and learn the tale of Gloosecap and the giant Beaver and witness where the collision of two ancient continents happened as you experience the natural phenomenon of the Highest Tides in the World & World Class Geological features!

Discover one billion years of history on a 90 minute interpretative walk and learn about the different geological wonders found in Rockwood Park. Visit a 500 million year old lava cliff, walk on a fault line, and see ancient marble as you leisurely walk the park with your trained guide.