2010 Information Manual - Saint John

Table of ContentsActivities & Recreation

Saint John’s Top Ten AttractionsBarbour’s General Store Museum 9Carleton Martello Tower 11Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished Kingdom Park 13Irving Nature Park 14Reversing Rapids Jet Boat Rides 15Loyalist House Museum 17New Brunswick Museum 19Reversing Rapids 21Rockwood Park 23Saint John City Market 25

Year-RoundBingo 26 Bowling 27Community Centres/Facilities 29Dancing Companies 32Dancing Groups (square, etc) 33Fencing Clubs 33Fitness Clubs 33Gymnastics Clubs 37Harness Racing 37Movie Theatres 37Paint Ball / Laser Tag 38Rock Climbing (indoor) 38Swimming (indoor) 38

SummerBicycle Rentals 39Bicycling Groups & Organized Rides 40Bird Watching Areas 41Canoeing & Kayaking 41Deep Sea Fishing 42Fishing 42Golf & Driving Ranges 44Horseback Riding 46

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs (inc. boat launch sites) 46Playgrounds (Saint John) 47SCUBA Diving Equipment & Instruction 49Whale Watching Excursions 50

Sports SitesArenas 51Baseball & Softball 53Rugby 55Soccer 55Tennis 56

WinterCurling 58Ice Fishing 59Ice Safety 59Skating (outdoor) 60Skiing (cross country) 60Skiing (downhill) & Snowboarding 61Snowmobiling 61Snowshoeing 62Sugar Shacks 62

Museums & Other Sites

City CemeteriesCedar Hill Cemetery 63Church of England Cemetery 63Catholic Cemetery 64Fernhill Cemetery 64Fownes & Melvin Sea Captains’ Burial Grounds 64Greenwood Cemetery 64Old Loyalist Burial Ground 64Shaarei Zedek Jewish Cemetery 64St. Mary’s Cemetery 64Wesleyan Burial Ground (Old Methodist Cemetery 1838-1959) 64

Important & Historic SitesCeltic Cross 66

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City Hall (include history of artwork) 66Covered Bridges in New Brunswick 67Fort Dufferin 75Fort Howe 75Fort LaTour 75Lighthouses 77Market Square Timepiece 77Old Burial Ground 78Old County Courthouse 80Partridge Island 81The Trinity Lamps (Three Sisters) 81

MuseumsBarbour’s General Store 82Firefighters’ Museum (Old No. 2 Engine House Museum) 83Hayward China Museum 84New Brunswick Museum 84Saint John Jewish Historical Museum 86

Significant ChurchesCathedral of the Immaculate Conception 87Church of St. Andrew and St. David 88St. George’s Church 89St. John’s (Stone) Church 89Trinity Church 90

Parks, Beaches and Trails (Break into sections)

Beaches in Saint John 91Fundy Trail Parkway 91Harbour Passage 92Hiking and Walking Trails (other) 92Irving Nature Park 93King’s Square 94Queen Square 95Rockwood Park 96Brundage Point 99Wolastoq Park 99Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park 99

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Arts & Culture

Arts Galleries 100Cultural Centres & Associations 100Dinner Theatres 103Drama & Film Societies 103Historical & Heritage Associations 104

Guided & Self-Guided Tours

Boat Tours 105City Bus Tours 106Industrial Tours 109

Crimmnis Pottery 109Harbour Station 109Imperial Theatre 109Irving Pulp Mill 109

Tour Companies 110

Shopping

Antiques & Auctions 112Cameras 112Flowers 113Shopping Malls 114Tartans & Celtic Goods 116Used Books 116Used Music 117

Various Services

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings 117Banks 117

Bank of Montreal 1174

C.I.B.C. 118H.S.B.C. 118National Bank 118Royal Bank 119Scotiabank 119TD Canada Trust 119Bayview Credit Union 120Western Union Offices 121Other 121

ChurchesAnglican 121Catholic 123United 125Baptist 126Pentecostal 127Jehovah’s Witness 127Presbyterian/Other 128

Community Access Centres (Internet) 130Customs & Border Security 130Gas Stations (24 Hour Operation) 131Genealogy & Family Resources 132Grocery Stores 133Laundromats & Dry Cleaners 133Libraries 134Liquor Stores 134Newspapers 134Photocopying & Faxing 135Post Offices 135Propane Gas Suppliers 136Radio & Television Stations 136RV Dumping Stations 138Visitor Information Centres 138Used Clothing 139

Restaurants, Night Clubs, Bars & Pubs

Restaurants 140

Night Clubs/Bars & Pubs 1485

Accommodation

Hotels & Motels 152

Bed and Breakfasts & Inns 155

Campgrounds 156

Hostels 157

Transportation

Acadian Bus Lines 158Air Service 159Automobile Associations 160Car Rentals 160Driving Distances 161Limousine Service 162River Cable Ferry Network 162Saint John Transit 164Taxi Companies 165

Emergencies

911 for Emergency ResponseAnimal Hospitals 165Environmental Emergencies 166Fire 166Police 166Poison Control 167Saint John Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) 167Saint John Regional Hospital 167Saint Joseph’s Hospital 168

Saint John’s Surrounding Communities6

Town of Grand Bay-Westfield 169

Historic View of Grand Bay-Westfield 169Municipal Government Information 170

Municipal Office 170Mayor & Councillors 170Town Crest/Motto 171

Town of Quispamsis 171

Municipal Government 171Municipal Office 172Mayor & Councillors 172

Town of Rothesay 173

Historic Look at Rothesay 173Municipal Government 173

Municipal Office 173Mayor & Councillors 173Town Coat of Arms 174

Village of St. Martins 175

Mayor’s Message 175Municipal Government 175

Mayor & Councillors 175

General Statistics & Information

Canadian Capital Cities 176Canadian Flag 176Flowers of Canada 177National Anthem (O-Canada) 177New Brunswick Tartan 179Tourism Offices (Provincial, Territorial & Municipal) 179Architectural Styles & Points of Interest in Saint John 180Architecture & The Great Fire of 1877 181Black History in Saint John 183Climate of Saint John 184History & Development of Saint John 185History of the Reversing Falls Bridge 190Industrial Facts 193Legend of the Marco Polo 194

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Location of Saint John 198Mayors of Saint John 198Metric Conversion Charts 201Municipal Officials of Saint John 202Saint John Celebrities 203Saint John Crest 205Saint John Firsts 207Saint John Population (1931-2009) 211Saint John’s Fog Horn 212Street Name Origins 214Wind Information 218Water Temperatures 218

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Activities & Recreation - Saint John’s Top Ten Attractions

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Barbour’s General Store MuseumSt. Andrew’s ParkSaint John, NB 658-2939 (off season 658-2855)Hours: 9 am – 6 pm May 20 – June 17Hours: 9 am – 7 pm June 18 – September 6Hours: 9 am – 6 pm September 7-October 11Cruise Ship days only from October 11 – October 29

Free Admission

Before this building became a museum, it served for eighty years as an actual store in Sheffield, New Brunswick. In 1869 the store was constructed of hand-hewn timber and adorned with the intricate moldings and gable trims popular in the time. Hand-carved shelving still stands on one side of the store. The interesting marble effect on these shelves is an important original detail as the craftsperson responsible used an unusual recipe of ox blood and goat milk to colour the wooden surfaces.

When the store closed in 1940, most of the fixtures were auctioned off. The building was used as a storage place and chicken coop for almost 30 years, until 1966 when it was purchased by the GE Barbour Company. Sheffield’s derelict former store was selected to represent a typical New Brunswick 19th century general store that would have sold Barbour’s products, simultaneously commemorating the one hundredth anniversaries of Canada and the Barbour Company.

The store was taken from its Sheffield foundation in two pieces and placed on a barge, making the 90 km journey down the river to Saint John. At Courtenay Bay a flatbed truck was used to move the structure onto its new foundations at the corner of Carmarthen and King Street East. After extensive renovations, the store opened its doors as a museum on July 1, 1967.

In 1981 Barbour’s General Store was moved again to the newly re-developed Market Slip at Market Square. This location was perhaps more fitting than the previous lot on King Street East because the GE Barbour company warehouses were themselves once located at Market Slip. With new urban renewal plans on the drawing board the store has been moved a third time, across the street from Market Slip to St. Andrew’s Park. Beautiful landscaping and exterior improvements have added to the prominence of this well-traveled, well-loved piece of New Brunswick history.

Over 2000 artifacts are housed in the store, dating between the 1860s and 1940s. Items include authentic grocery goods, china, yard tools, farm implements, cooking utensils, and a pharmacy boasting close to 300 “cure-alls and kill-alls.” Barbour’s General Store is staffed daily by costumed interpreters from mid-June to mid-September. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

Carleton Martello Tower454 Whipple Street

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Saint John, NB E2M 2R3636-4011www.parkscanada.gc.ca/carletonmartellotowerHours: 10 am – 5:30 pm, June 1 – October 3Admission:

Adult - $3.90Senior - $3.40Youth - $1.90Family/Group - $9.80Commercial Group (per person) - $3.40

Carleton Martello Tower was constructed for the war of 1812. This conflict resulted from strained relations between Great Britain and the United States of America. New Brunswick was valued for its overland route to Canada and as an advance post for Halifax. Work began on the tower in 1812, but by the time it was completed in 1815, the war had ended.

Martello Towers originally were used as watch towers in the Mediterranean area during the Napoleonic Wars. The British copied the ingenious design, which had been impenetrable by their cannon balls.

Carleton Martello Tower on the western side of Saint John is typical of over one hundred such towers erected in Britain during the Napoleonic wars. The tower is accessible through a doorway in the second storey (barrack) floor. The ground floor contained storage space for a powder magazine. The tower’s flat roof could accommodate 24-pounder guns and two 24-pounder carbonates. The brick pillar, which supports the roof and the arched ceiling, was designed to absorb artillery fire. This pillar and the thick circular walls of the tower are the key design features.

The tower saw little military use until 1866 when local artillery soldiers manned it against attack by the Fenians, the Irish Americans who were intent on trading captured British colonies for Irish independence. The tower became the responsibility of the Canadian Department of Militia and Defence in 1867. In the winter of 1915-16, prior to departing for Europe, the 69th Canadian Infantry Battalion used the tower as a detention centre for deserters. During World War II, the tower became the Saint John Fire Command Post, manned by the 3rd New Brunswick Coast Regiment. The new concrete structure on top of the tower housed position finding and communications equipment permitting coastal defense in the area.

Today the Carleton Martello Tower is a National Historic Site maintained by Parks Canada. The powder magazine is restored to its 1840s appearance, the barrack floor is that of 1866, and the exhibit in the concrete structure tells the tower’s role in World War II. Be sure to visit the newly-renovated visitor’s centre with fantastic exhibits concerning the history of the tower and of Saint John itself.

Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished Kingdom Park901 Foster Thurston DriveSaint John, NB E2K 5H9

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634-1440(fax) [email protected]: 10 am – 4 pm, Off SeasonHours: 10 am – Dusk, In Season

Admission: All rates include HSTAdult $9.00Senior $7.00Youth (Ages 13-17) $6.00 Children (Ages 3-12) $4.50

Age 2 & under FreeFamily $23.00

Facilities: Free parking, washrooms, picnic areas, Safari Café (May – September 30), Gift Shop, Tiger Claws Mini Golf (Mini Golf Adult $5.00, Child 3.00)

Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished Kingdom Park is the only exotic animal zoo in Atlantic Canada. It houses over 75 animals, many of which are endangered species. The zoo is situated in approximately 20 acres of woodland at the north side of Rockwood Park, one mile north of the Rockwood Park Golf Course on Foster Thurston Drive. The animal enclosures have been worked into the natural terrain of the surrounding woods. Road signs marked “Zoo” have been placed throughout the city for the public to follow.

The waterfowl Habitat and Boardwalk offers the perfect view from the floating gazebo of four wetland habitats. The Aboriginal medicine wheel and garden and the Pathway of Peace is a quiet haven that is a sacred area, blessed by Aboriginal elders. The Vanished Kingdom and the Trail of Regret lets you step back in time to once again walk among the animal species that have become extinct. Visit the Extinction Graveyard guarded by the Painted Vulture. The Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished Kingdom Park offers a fun-filled, educational experience for all ages. From beautiful Siberian Tigers to playful monkeys and a walk through the past, there is something for everyone. Stop for a snack or browse in our gift shop for unusual presents.

Irving Nature Park

PO Box 5777

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Saint John, NB E2L 4M3Contact: Kelly Honeyman, JDI Limited653-7367 (off-season 632-7777)http://www.jdirving.com/environment

Hours Of OperationMay 1 to Sept 15 8AM to 8PMSept 16 to Oct 17 8AM to 7PMOct 18 to Nov 6 8AM to 6PM

Admission : Free The Irving Nature Park is a 600 acre (243 hectare) park situated in west Saint John. Open to visitors year-round, the park is typical of ecosystems of the Bay of Fundy coast. The park incorporates several kilometers of hiking trails. There are several other places to visit such as a scenic lookout where seals can be seen in the winter months, a boardwalk onto a very large salt marsh, a large beach area, and an observation tower at the highest point. There are free propane barbecues for family use, and over 240 species of birds and many varieties of animals. From late autumn to early spring the park’s roadways are closed to automobiles. In winter, cross country skiing and snowshoeing is encouraged.

Reversing Falls Jet Boat Rides

Contacts: Marc Gosselin & Janine Harris

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PO Box 7094 Brunswick SquareSaint John, NB E2L 4S5634-8987 or 1-888-634-8987(fax) [email protected]

Hours of OperationJune 6 to Sept 27 10 AM to Dusk

Pricing:

Jet Boat Ride *Prices do not include applicable taxes*Adult - $37.12Child (12 and under) - $26.50 Family (two adults & two children) - $115.00

Sightseeing Tours *Prices do not include applicable taxes*Adult - $37.12Child (12 and under) - $26.50Family (two adults & two children) - $115.00Children under two are free!

Travel through Reversing Falls in a Coast Guard-approved, 24-foot long jet boat with a 420 horsepower engine. This powerfully engineered boat, combined with the owner/operators own experiences, are the only reasons the whirlpools and rapids can be traversed successfully. In fact, this boat has been called in on a number of occasions by the Coast Guard to rescue watercraft in distress at the falls and elsewhere in the city. Take a thrill ride when the rapids are at their most challenging, or take a dry ride for a more leisurely tour when the water is calm. A sightseeing tour is available of the harbor area.

NOTE: Reversing Falls Jet Boat Rides have added “Rent A Bike” packages so you can choose different routes to discover many city highlights. Rentals are done on Cruise Ship Days only from Fallsview Park or Market Square. Price: 1 Hour $12.00 4 Hours 30.00 Day (10AM to 5PM) 35.00

Loyalist House Museum

120 Union Street

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Saint John, NB E2L 1A3652-3590

Hours: May 18 - June 30 Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pmJuly & August: Seven days a week, 10 am – 5 pmSeptember onward: Open on cruise ship days when possible

Call 652-3590 for Off Season Appointment

Admission: Adult: $5.00Children & Students: $2.00Family: $7.00

Construction of Loyalist House (or Merritt House) was begun in 1811 by David Daniel Merritt, a Loyalist from Rye, NY. It was completed in 1817. Members of six generations of the Merritt family have lived in the house. It remains today very much as it was when it was built – a gracious Georgian mansion of a successful Loyalist family. Loyalist House is a fitting tribute to the excellence of the early craftsmen of Saint John and a memorial to the first fifty years of the Loyalists in Canada.

In 1783, Thomas and Amy Merritt immigrated to Saint John with their family from Rye, NY. They left behind one son, who was killed while serving in the Loyalist army defending the American colonies for Britain. Another son, Thomas, went to Ontario. It was a third son, David Daniel, who constructed the “house on the hill;” Loyalist House.

David began to build a house for himself and his family of seven in 1811 on the corner of Union and Germain Streets. It took several years for the house to be completed. David Daniel died in 1820, as did his father, leaving the house to his son, David Jabez Merritt. In 1884 with David Jabez’s death, it was passed to his daughter, Louise Harrison, and to her son Louis in 1941. Louis’s son David was born in 1946. The house was continuously occupied by six generations of the Merritt family for about 150 years. The house was then acquired by the New Brunswick Historical Society in 1959 upon the death of Louis Harrison (fourth generation) through private, municipal, and provincial assistance.

Loyalist House, typically Georgian in style, is the oldest building in Saint John which has not been structurally altered since it was finished in 1817. The north and east exterior walls are faced with clapboard as these are the sides most affected by weather. The south and west exterior walls are shingled. Windows on the north and east walls have shutters. Most of the wood used in construction is pine from the upper St. John River valley. Fine examples of Adams styled woodcarvings are displayed in the interior of the house. The house was updated in 1996.Points of Interest:

- The front door features the original brass knocker and fan light transom- A graceful curving stairway creates a grand statement in the front hall

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- Curved doors under the stairway, which at first glance appear to be part of the panelling- Eighteenth-century Sheraton-style furniture executed by the New York cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe, and New Brunswick cabinetmaker Thomas Nesbitt- The Merritt House was in the middle of an open field in 1817, but the city quickly grew to surround it- This is one of the few buildings in the city centre that survived the Great Fire of 1877

New Brunswick Museum

1 Market Square

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Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6643-2300 or 1-888-268-9595(fax) 643-6081www.nbm.mnb.caHours:

Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 9 am – 5 pmThursday: 9 am – 9 pmSaturday: 10 AM – 5 PMSunday: 12 pm – 5 pm

Holiday Hours: 10 am – 5 pm*Closed Mondays November 1 to May 17*

Pricing: Adult: May 15-Oct 31 $8.00; Nov 1-May14 $7.00

Seniors: May 15-Oct 31 $6.00; Nov 1-May14 $5.50 Child: May 15-Oct 31 $4.50; Nov 1-May14 $4.00 Family: May 15-Oct 31 $17.00; Nov 1-May14 $15.00

New Brunswick Museum Library & Archives

277 Douglas AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 1E5643-2322Regular Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4:30 pmHoliday Hours:

Closed April 2, April 3, April 5, May 22, Sep 4, Oct 9, Nov 11 Closed all Saturdays in June 26 to Sept 11 inclusive Closed Dec 18 2010 to Jan 3 2011

The New Brunswick Museum was established in 1842, making it the oldest continually-operating museum in Canada. The museum has moved recently (1996) to Market Square in the centre of Saint John. The former building on Douglas Avenue, used since 1934 to house exhibit galleries, is now the home of the New Brunswick Museum Library & Archives, as well as various offices and storage space.

The original museum collections were begin by naturalist Abraham Gesner. The establishment was known as the Gesner institute and was located on Prince William Street. Gesner’s natural history collection still exists today within the collections of the New Brunswick Museum. After some financial difficulties, Gesner’s institute was taken over by the Mechanic’s Institute and was located on Union Street. It was in the early twentieth century that it became “the” provincial museum and took the name is bears today.

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A feature of the Market Square location is a marine mammal’s gallery that is the home of Delilah, a 40-foot North Atlantic Right Whale that beached off Grand Manan in 1992. Delilah’s full skeletal remains are on display, hanging from the ceiling. Alongside is a fiberglass model of Delilah in her adolescence.

Surrounding Delilah are other whale specimens from New Brunswick and around the world. Other galleries at this location include the first (and only) gallery in the province to be devoted entirely to New Brunswick, Canadian and International art. Take a geological trek through time, make a documentary in the fully-equipped TV studio, play in the hands-on Discovery Centre, or learn about the industries which shaped the province. This location also has ample space for travelling exhibits, a gift shop and bookstore, a full audio-visual theatre, a workshop and lunchroom.

The museum houses the best collection of Loyalist artifacts in North America, and the largest collection of ships’ portraiture in Canada. In addition, it has a large natural history gallery, fine and decorative arts, and historical collections. The newest feature is a tidal tower, located in the museum lobby. The level of the water in the tower is a direct representation of the level of the tide in our harbour.

Reversing Rapids

200 Bridge Road (Route 100)

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Saint John, NB E2K 1S7Visitor Information: 658-2937 (fax: 658-2938)Restaurant & Theatre bookings: 635-1999

Pricing: (Theatre) $2.50

The phenomenon of Reversing Falls is a result of the tremendous rise and fall of the tide in the Bay of Fundy, which is the world’s highest tide. The greatest rise and fall is 52 ½ feet further up New Brunswick’s southern coast. Here in Saint John the maximum is 28 ½ feet. The Bay of Fundy opens to the south, receiving the full force of tidal currents from the Atlantic Ocean. The bay, shaped like a funnel, is affected by these tides as they rise with great force.

The St. John River, 450 miles long, empties into the Bay of Fundy when the tide is low through the harbour at Saint John. There is an underwater ledge between Fallsview Park and the Irving Pulp Mill, about 35 feet below the surface, which makes the river water tumble downwards into the 200 foot deep pool under the two bridges. The water boils in a series of rapids and whirlpools. As the tide rises in the bay it gradually slows the river current. A brief period of complete calm is referred to as slack tide, and it is only at slack tide that boats are able to navigate the falls. Shortly after slack tide, the bay rises up higher than the level of the river. Then, very slowly at first, the river begins to flow upstream. This is how the falls got its name. As the bay continues to rise in the bay, the reverse flow gradually increases and rapids form above the falls, reaching their peak at high tide, which can be as much as 14 ½ feet above river level. The effect of this reversing action is detectable as far as 80 miles upstream, in Fredericton.

As the tide recedes, high slack is achieved when the river and ocean tide are even again, and the water is still for about 20 minutes. The river then resumes its natural course and begins to flow once more into the bay. The ocean tide continues to fall below the river level until, at low tide, the rapids are again at their most treacherous, flowing downstream.

The ride rises and falls every 12 ½ hours. The times of high and low tide are listed daily in the newspaper, as well as on our tourism website (www.tourismsaintjohn.com). To fully appreciate Reversing Falls is should be seen in at least two of its three phases. The average outflow of the river is 10,000 m3 / second. Spring freshets will increase this outflow significantly, completely disrupting the calculated high and low tides schedule, especially if the winter has provided an abundance of snow in the north.

76 feet is the maximum height for a mast on a sailing vessel for safe passage under the bridges. NOTE: This can only be done at slack tide when the tides are at their lowest point of the month. Keep in mind that the train bridge is slightly lower than the automobile bridge. It is advised that, whenever possible, captains navigate the falls under motor power.

Rockwood Park

PO Box 1971

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Saint John, NB E2L 4L1658-2883(fax) 649-6024

Hours:Gates open at 8 am – Dusk Free Admission

Rockwood Park is a 2200 acre (870 hectare) park near Saint John’s city centre. The largest park contained wholly within a municipality’s limits in Canada, Rockwood Park offers programs and recreational opportunities year-round. The park is home to 13 lakes, many hiking trails, an 18 hole golf course, an aquatic driving range, the largest exotic animal zoo in the Maritimes, a campground, riding stables, and much more.

Rockwood Park includes the following services:

Interpretation Centre Available for groups or companies to hold meetings, workshops, or leisure activities. The facility features a reception area, lecture room and display room. Rental fee applies for full or half day. Lily Lake Pavilion Located within 4 minutes of the city center on beautiful Lily Lake, the W Franklin Hatheway Pavilion is a multi use complex available to rent for corporate meetings, weddings, special events, family reunions etc. With a licensed banquet hall seating 250, the Pavilion is an ideal choice for your event. Call 693-5033 for information. Operates year round. Lily's Cafe and the Lily Pad Ice Cream Parlour Located lakeside in the W Franklin Hatheway Pavilion, Lily's cafe boasts a floor to ceiling stone fireplace in a comfortable, relaxing environment. This licensed full service cafe seats 67 and offers a delicious cafe menu year round. With a major redevelopment underway in 2009, the cafe will soon feature an outdoor licensed deck for diners to enjoy seasonally. The Lily Pad Ice Cream Parlour sells creamy summer treats beachside seasonally. Both the Cafe and the Ice Cream Parlour are operated by a licensed registered charity. For reservations or information call 693-3586. Daytripping at Rockwood Park A day adventure company located in the Franklin W Hatheway Pavilion at the entrance to Rockwood Park, Daytripping offers many recreational services including canoe, kayak and paddle-boat rentals, snow shoe, cross country ski rentals, geo caching guides and GPS rentals, corporate team building activities and Nordic walking instuction and equipment sales. Open year round. For more information, call Yennah at 657-8747 Rockwood Park Campground Privately operated by the Saint John Horticultural Association. Call 506-652-4050 (seasonal) or 506-657-1773 (off-season) for rates and services. Season operates from May to October.

Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course & Aquatic Driving Range Public golf course and Aquatic Driving Range. Call 506-634-0090 for rates and hours of operation.

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Trailblazers Looking to explore the trails at Rockwood Park but don't want to do it by yourself? Join the Trailblazers at Rockwood Park each Tuesday at 10:00am at the Interpretation Centre and we'll pick a different trail each week to walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery. September 19th to November 28th. Each session is free and lasts one hour. All are welcome. Winter activities Open to the public for sleigh rides, cross county skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing. Hours of Operation: October-Spring, 8:00am–6:00pm. Park Accessibility: Park visitors are asked to use the Lily Lake entrance for the winter season. The Fisher Lakes entrance will be closed throughout the winter season beginning in December. Rockwood Stables & Turn of the Century Trolleys Call 506-633-7659 for sleigh rides for large groups. Reservations must be made in advance, call for rental fee information and hours. For information on public sleigh rides call the stables. Horseback Riding: To make a reservation please contact the Rockwood Stables directly. Horseback riding is offered in the Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons only. Call 506-633-7659, Email: [email protected] Summer Activities Kiwanis Play Park at Fisher Lakes fully inclusive and exciting play experience that has been designed to accommodate children of all abilities, including children with disabilities. Beaches are located at Fisher Lakes and Lily Lake. Trails - Hiking, Biking, Running, Rockwood Park’s diverse trail system is open year round. Outdoor Adventure Programs Cherry Brook Zoo

Saint John City Market

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47 Charlotte StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2H8658-2820 or 658-4418www.sjcitymarket.ca

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 6 pmSaturday: 7:30 am – 5 pmClosed Sundays and Holidays

The original City Market (named Country Market) was located at the foot of King Street at Market Square. It was held in the open air. The city eventually came to control five markets; a fish market and wharf on Water Street, the Country Market which was a cluster of sheds on Market Street, Sydney Market on the Lower Cove Loop, and a hay market in King Square. King Square was used primarily as a site for livestock markets. The city fathers gradually improved the appearance of the square and its markets were moved to the eastern outskirts of the city and named Wellington Market, although the name Wellington never caught on.

Construction of the Current Market Building

As Saint John grew in size and influence, the markets were centralized. On June 3, 1874 the Market Committee asked for authorization to “take such action as they may deem expedient for obtaining plans and specifications.” On December 16, 1874 it was announced by the Committee that they were offering two prizes to architects who would like to compete in making suggestions on the market’s design. The first place prize of $200 was awarded to Messrs. McKean and Fairweather. A second prize of $100 went to D.E. Dunham. Mr. W.P. Clark and Mr. W.M. Smith received a premium of $50 for the submission of their plan. The Saint John City Market on Charlotte Street officially opened in 1876. Fortunately, the Great Fire of 1877 left the market building undamaged. Today the market is more vital and productive than in any other time in its history.

Features of the Structure

The fashion of the timbers that support the market roof shows the influence of the artisans who learned their trade building ships. It takes only a little imagination to flip the roof structure upside-down and see the hull of a great sailing ship.

The gates of the Saint John City Market were crafted by Banfill and Aitken in 1880. They were constructed to bar entrance at night after the closing bell had rung.

The Market Restoration

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Many renovations and improvements have taken place over the past fifteen years or more, including a new concrete floor, glassed in eating and storage areas, an underground connection to Brunswick Square, a better heating system, and general restoration of the stalls. This restoration work was made possible by funding from the City of Saint John, Parks Canada, and the Government of New Brunswick.

Activities & Recreation - Year-Round

Bingo

Knights of ColumbusAssumption Centre721 Chapel Street Saint John, NB672-0508Hours: Saturday: 1 pm – 4 pm

Sunday: Open at 5:30 pm

St. Joachim’s Parish Centre603 Loch Lomond RoadSaint John, NB E2Y 1Y8Contact: Mel Gaudet 696-1284Hours: Friday: Pre-games 6:30 pm, regular games 7 pm

City Market Seniors’ Centre47 Charlotte StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2H8Second FloorHours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 2 pm

Dennis Morris Community Centre330 Green Head RoadSaint John, NB E2M 4W3Contact: Doreen Beal 672-7015Hours: Wednesday: Open at 4 pm Quarter Game Start 5:30PM Early Bird 7:00PM

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Regular Game 7:30PM

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69714 Wilson Street Saint John, NB E2M 3V2635-8095Hours: Wednesday: Open at 1 pm (seniors)

Exhibition Park Bingo159 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB633-2020Hours: Tuesday & Sunday: Open at 5 pm

Hay Market Bingo321 City RoadSaint John, NB E2L 3N5672-4646Hours: Wednesday & Sunday: Mini Games at 6:30 pm, regular games at 7 pm

Island View Lions Club9 Market StreetQuispamsis, NB E2E 4B1849-2689Hours: Sundays: Open at 6 pm, games at 7 pm

Bowling

Bowl-More Limited321 City Road (Haymarket Square)Saint John, NB E2L 3N5693-4962Hours: Closed June 1 to Aug 15 Open Aug 15 to May 31

Tuesday – Sunday 8:30AM - 3PM Closed Mondays

Saint John Bowlarama

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248 Lancaster AvenueSaint John, NB E2M 2K8635-1700Hours: Sunday: 9 am – 9 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 10 pmFriday – Saturday: 9 am – 12 am

Fairview Bowling Lanes87 Lansdowne AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 3A1652-8480Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 12 am

Friday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 1 amSunday: 12 pm – 11 pm

B-Hive Bowling Lanes275 River Valley Drive, Unit 5Grand Bay-Westfield, NB E5K 1A7738-8476Hours: (Summer)

Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pmSunday: 10 am – 4 pm(Winter)Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 11 pmFriday – Saturday: 10 am – 12 am

Kennebecasis Valley Bowling221 Hampton RoadQuispamsis, NB E2E 4L8849-8875Hours: Thursday: 9 am – 10 pm

Friday – Saturday: 9 am – 12 amSunday: 12 pm – 10 pm

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Community Centres/Facilities

Carleton Community Centre82 Market PlaceSaint John, NB 658-2920

Dennis Memorial Community Centre330 Green Head RoadSaint John, NB672-5262

Forest Glen Community Centre (Operated by the YM-YWCA)651 Westmorland RoadSaint John, NB658-2816

Jewish Community Centre91 Leinster StSaint John NB657-4790

Loch Lomond Community CentreBen Lomond CornerSaint John NB696-5431

Milford Memorial Community Centre248 Milford RoadSaint John, NB672-2400

Millidgeville Community Centre (Operated by the YM-YWCA)99 Daniel AvenueSaint John, NB632-6157

North End Community Centre195 Victoria Street

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Somerset Community Centre100 Rope Walk RoadSaint John, NB658-2922

South End Community Centre (Operated by the Boys’ and Girls’ Club)210 Wentworth StreetSaint John, NB633-5115

Grand Bay-Westfield Community Centrum609 River Valley DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, NB738-6402

River Valley Lions Community Centre27 Inglewood DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, NB738-6413

River Valley Community Centre749 River Valley DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, NB738-8222

Quispamsis Civic Centre12 Civic DriveQuispamsis, NB849-5778

Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park12 Landing CourtQuispamsis, NB849-5773

Hammond River Pavilion28 Reynar Drive

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Quispamsis, NB849-5778

Meenan’s Cove Beach House199 Model Farm RoadQuispamsis, NB849-5778

Bill McGuire Community Centre93 Shore RoadRothesay, NB849-0598

St. Martins Community Centre73 Main StreetSt. Martins, NB833-2010

Lorneville Community Centre1141 Lorneville RoadSaint John, NB672-9357

KBM Outing Association2452 Westfield RoadSaint John NB738-2607

Fairville Outing Association8 River Road Rothesay NB849-4066

Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre10 Fisher Lakes DriveSaint John NB658-2883

Lily Lake Pavillion55 Lake Drive South

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Dancing Companies

Eileen McGrath School of Dance59 Catherwood StreetSaint John, NB E2M 5V9Contact: Tracy McGrath-Dyment635-1440

Danceability505 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NB E2J 2C6634-7799

Dance EncoreLoch Lomond Community CentreBen Lomond CornerSaint John NB634-7799

Centre Stage55 Bentley StreetSaint John, NB E2K 1B2635-7824

The Studio53 Clark RoadRothesay, NB E2E 2K8849-5299

Port City Dance Academy187 St. James StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1W1657-3877

Kims Academy of Dance1484 Westfield Rd

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Saint John NB635-8458

Dancezone 99 Daniel Drive631-1090

Rothesay Ballet School221 Hampton RdQuispamsis NB847-7272

Dancing Groups

Hampton Senoirs’ Resource CentreSquare & Round Dancing31 Demille Court Hampton, NB E5N 5S6Contact: Ron Lowe847-5236

Fencing Club

Fundy Fencing Club88 King StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1G4Contact: Rick Gosselin633-1733www.fencingnb.ca/general/nbclubs.html

Fitness Clubs

YM-YWCA100 Prince Edward StreetSaint John, NB E2L 4M5634-7720www.saintjohny.comHours: Monday – Friday: 5 am – 9 pm

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Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 7 am – 7 pmPricing: Student: $8.48/day

Adult: $10.74/day

Canada Games Aquatic Centre50 Union StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1A1658-4715www.aquatics.nb.caHours: (Summer)

Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 9 pmFriday: 6 am – 8 pmSaturday: 6 am – 4 pmSunday: CLOSED(Winter)Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 9 pmFriday: 6 am – 8 pmSaturday: 7 am – 4 pmSunday: 11 am – 6 pm

Pricing: Adult: $7.50Child: $5.00Family: $20.00Tiny Tots: (under 3) Free

Nubody’sParkway Mall212 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB E2J 2S5652-2348www.nubodysfitness.comHours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 am – 10 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm

Nubody’sBrunswick Square5th floor39 King StreetSaint John, NB E2L 4W3657-2348www.nubodysfitness.com

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Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 am – 10 pmSaturday & Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm

GoodLife Fitness(women & children only)Real Atlantic Superstore168 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NB E2J 2B5693-2240www.goodlifefitness.comHours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 10 pm

Saturday: 8 am – 7pmSunday: 12 pm – 5 pm

GoodLife Fitness(women only)KV Atlantic Superstore115 Campbell Dr Rothesay NB847-7500 www.goodlifefitness.comHours: Monday – Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm Friday 8AM to 8PM

Saturday: 8 am – 5 pmSunday: 12 pm – 5 pm

GoodLife Fitness(COED CLUB)Village Place Mall175 Old Hampton RdQuispamsis NB E2E 4Y7849-7070www.goodlifefitness.comHours: Monday : 5:30 am – 11:59 pm Tuesday-Wednesday: 0:00 am – 11:59 pm Thursday : 0:00 am – 11:00 pm

Saturday – Sunday: 7:30 am – 8 pm

Curves for Women1500 Manawagonish RoadSaint John, NB E2M 3Y3652-1500

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www.curves.comHours: Monday – Thursday: 6:45 am – 8 pm

Friday: 6:45 am – 7 pmSaturday: 8 am – 12 pmSunday: CLOSED

Curves for Women126 Hampton RoadRothesay, NB E2E 2N5849-3000www.curves.comHours: Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 8 pm Friday: 6 am – 7 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 12 pmSunday: CLOSED

Spartan 24 Hour Fitness Centre356 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NB E2J 2C2632-3130www.spartanfitness.caHours: Open 24 hours, seven days/week for members

Business HOURS OF OPERATION for obtaining a membershipMon. & Wed.: 9am-11am / 4pm-7pmTues. & Thurs.: 11am to 3pmFriday: 9am-11am / 4pm-6pmSaturday: Available by AppointmentSunday: Available by Appointment

River Valley Community Centre – Human Performance Centre749 River Valley DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, NB E5K 1B6738-8299Hours: Monday – Thursday: 6:30 am – 10 pm

Friday: 6:30 am – 8 pmSaturday: 8:30 am – 5 pmSunday: 11 am – 5 pm

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Gymnastics Clubs

East Coast Spirit 95 Wentworth StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2S3696-5796

Fundy Gymnastics Club18 Enterprise DrQuispamsis NB E2G 0A4847-4960

Harness Racing

Exhibition Park Raceway159 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB E2J 2S6636-6934www.eprraceway.comYear round racing and simulcast racing and betting with other tracks in the Maritimes and Ontario. Licensed Lounges and Restaurant Facilities.

Movie Theatres

Empire Studio 10175 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB E2J 2S6632-4204(Movie Line: 657-3456)www.empiretheatres.com

Empire 4 Cinemas77 Marr RoadQuispamsis, NB E2E 4Z4848-1170(Movie Line: 657-3456)www.empiretheatres.com

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Paint Ball / Laser TagHurricane PaintballCrane Mountain RdSaint John NB650-3092Open May to OctoberWalkons $45.00 rental (includes 500 paintballs)

Long Reach Paintball3536 Route 845Long Reach NB721-1957Open April to Nov 15Walkons $40.00 rental (includes 500 paintballs)

Rock Climbing (indoor)

New Brunswick Community College950 Grandview AvenueSaint John, NB E2L 3V1Contact: Barry Short, Athletics Director658-6773Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 7 pm – 10 pmPricing: $3 (member price $1)

Swimming (indoor)

NOTE: Most hotels with pools sell monthly memberships to anyone interested, but daily use pricing is often not available.

Canada Games Aquatic Centre50 Union StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1A1658-4715www.aquatics.nb.caUltimate Swims: Saturday & Sunday: 2:30 pm – 4 pmHours: (Summer)

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Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 9 pmFriday: 6 am – 8 pmSaturday: 8 am – 11 amSunday: CLOSED(Winter)Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 9 pmFriday: 6 am – 8 pmSaturday: 7 am – 4 pmSunday: 11 am – 6 pm

Pricing: Adult: $7.50Child: $5.00Family: $20.00Tiny Tots: (under 3) Free

Activities & Recreation – Summer

Bicycle Rentals

Darling’s Island Bike Shop265 Darling’s island RoadDarling’s Island, NB 832-0777www.nbbike.comHours: Monday – Friday: 10 am – 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 5 pmSunday: CLOSED

River Valley Adventures415 Main StreetSt. Martins, NB E5R 1C3833-2331 or 1-888-871-4244www.rivervalleyadventures.com

Bikes & Beans3 Landing CourtQuispamsis, NB E2E 4R2849-2453www.bikesandbeansnb.com

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Fallsview ParkSaint John, NB 634-8987 or 1-888-634-8987www.jetboatrides.comNOTE: Bike rentals available from Fallsview Park office (default location). When cruise

ships are in port bikes are for rent at the Red School House near the Hilton.

Bicycling Groups & Organized Rides

Saint John Bicycle Touring Group

Alternatives Contact: Bike Guyz633-1500

The Saint John Bicycle Touring Group is a recreational group with about 20 organized rides scheduled from May to September. Rides vary between 10 and 70 kilometers. Those interested in participating simply make arrangements to meet at the specific departure points. Short rides open the season in spring, and the distances increase as fall approaches.

Where to Cycle in Saint John & AreaContact: David Goss672-8601

Biking to BlissvilleA cycling guidebook to NB by Kent ThompsonISBN 0-86492-154-3

Bird Watching Areas

Darlings Island20 Minutes East of Saint John

Irving Nature ParkPO Box 5777 Saint John, NB E2L 4M3Contact: Kelly Honeyman, JDI Limited653-7367 (off-season 632-7777)

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http://www.jdirving.com/environmentAccess via Sand Cove Road in west Saint John. View water birds, heron, shore birds and some egrets.

Red Head MarshRed Head Road from Bayside Drive (3 km from Courtenay Bay Causeway). Excellent for viewing waterfoul and other marsh birds such as pied-billed grebe and locally rare species such as green-backed heron and least bittern. Shorebirds may be observed on the tidal mudflats.

Rockwood ParkFive minutes from City Centre off Hawthorne Ave. View Songbirds from late May through October.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Osprey AdventuresLighthouse River Centre1075 Main StreetHampton, NB E5N 8H1Contact: Rafe Hooper832-6025 or 512-2628 (cell)[email protected]

Day Tripping @ RockwoodLily Lake Pavilion, Rockwood Park55 Lake Drive SouthSaint John, NB E2L 3Z8Contact: Yennah Hurley657-8747www.daytrippingnb.com

Gibson Creek – Nenuphar Canoeing821 Anderson DriveSaint John, NB E2M 4G2Contact: Evan Young672-8964 or 674-1376www.gibsoncreek.ca

Go Fundy Events

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254 Douglas AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 1E6Contact: Wanda Hughes672-0770 or 1-866-672-0770

River Valley Adventures415 Main StreetSt. Martins, NB E5R 1C3833-2331 or 1-888-871-4244www.rivervalleyadventures.com

Deep Sea Fishing

Captain Riddle’s Sea Going AdventuresSt. George & Campobello Island1-506-752-2009 or 1-877-346-2225

FishingFishing Season: April 15 for rivers and streamsMay 1 for lakes and pondsJuly 1 for Small Mouth BassTrout bag limit is 5 all season in most placesHammond River is fly fishing only after July 15

Tidal Inland Waters: No license is required, and the season is open for non sport fish all year. The inland boundary on the St. John River is the McKinley Ferry landing above Fredericton, and boundaries on the Kennebecasis River are the power line below Bloomfield and the rail bridge at Nauwigewauk.

NOTE: Non-Residents must purchase licenses from Service New Brunswick or the Department of Natural Resources, not from other vendor locations. The harmonized sales tax (HST) is NOT included in the fees.

License Pricing: Everything except Atlantic Salmon 3 Day: $20.007 Day: $26.00Season: $39.00

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Everything including Atlantic Salmon 3 Day: $38.007 Day: $75.00Season: $138.00

License Vendors: Airport General Store 4150 Loch Lomond Road 653-9686Canadian Tire 885 Fairville Boulevard 635-1710Canadian Tire 400 Westmorland Road 634-2606*Department of Natural Resources 1045 Main Street, Hampton 832-6055Doiron Enterprises 31 Greenhead Road 672-1288Dykeman’s Hardware 72 Adelaide Street 634-1852*Service New Brunswick 15 King Square North 658-2500

Easy Places to Fish: - Lily Lake and Fisher Lakes in Rockwood Park are stocked regularly by the Department of Natural Resources with Brook Trout, Small Mouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Sunfish.- Hammond River for Trout and Small Mouth Bass- Kennebecasis River for Brook Trout, Small Mouth and Striped Bass, Yellow and White Perch.- Loch Lomond, Second Lake, and Robinson Lake for Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Speckled Trout.- Taylor Lake and Treadwell Lake are stocked by the Department of Natural Resources with Brook Trout and Speckled Trout.

Baleman’s Fish FarmStocked Ponds (Trout)Oak Point, NB1-506-468-2799Open year-round

Golf & Driving Ranges

Golf NBPO Box 1555 Fredericton, NB E3B 5G21-506-351-1324 or 1-888-Tee-in-NBwww.nbga.ca

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68 William Bell DriveHampton, NB E5N 6B31-506-832-3407Hours: Every day: 7:30 am – dusk

Ponderosie Golf Course (18 holes)39 Perry Point RoadKingston, NB E5N 1G5832-2990Hours: Every day: 8 am – dusk

Riverside Golf and Country Club (18 holes)NOTE: Must be a member of a private golf club. Call ahead.2524 Rothesay RoadRothesay, NB E2H 2K7847-7545Hours: Weekends: 8 am – 8:30 pm

Weekends in July & August: 7:30 am – 8:30 pm

Other Restrictions: Juniors can play only after 2 pm.

Rockwood Park Golf Course (18 holes)1255 Sandy Point RoadSaint John, NB E2K 5E3634-0090www.rockwoodparkgolf.comHours: Apr 10 to May 16: 8AM – Dusk May 17 to Sep 7: 7AM – Dusk Sep 8 – Oct 31: 8AM - Dusk

Rockwood Park Aquatic Driving RangeSandy Point RoadSaint John, NB 634-1676www.rockwoodparkgolf.comHours: Apr 10 to Apr 30: Noon – 6PM May 1 to Labour Day: 11AM –9PM Welsford Golf Club (9 and/or 18 holes)

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Highway # 7Welsford, NB506-486-2217www.welsfordgolfclub.comHours: Every day: 7:30 am – dusk

Westfield Golf and Country Club (18 holes)NOTE: Semi-Private Club. Visitors Welcome.8 Golf Club RoadGrand Bay-Westfield, NB E5K 3C8757-2907www.westfieldgolf.netHours: 7:15AM – 8PM Weekdays 7:15AM – 6PM Sunday & Holidays

Horseback Riding

Rockwood Park Stables/Turn of the Century Trolley Rides inc.Rockwood ParkPO Box 686Saint John, NB E2L [email protected]

Rockwood Stables are open from 10 am to dusk, seven days a week. Pony rides, trail rides, wagon rides, riding lessons, carriage and wagon rides (in the park and Uptown). No weekly hours in the winter, but bookings are accepted. All rides and lessons must be booked in advance. Trolley tours are unavailable on cruise ship days as the Uptown trolleys are reserved on those days for cruise passengers only.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs (inc. boat launch sites)

Belleisle Bay Marina391 Route 850 Erbs Cove, NB E5N 7Y7832-7373

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Brundage Point River Centre4 Ferry RoadGrand Bay-Westfield, NB 738-6406

Lighthouse River Centre1075 Main StreetHampton, NB E5N 6G1832-6096

Renforth Boat Club149 James Renforth DrivePO Box 363Saint John, NB E2L 4L9847-1724

Rothesay Yacht Club8 Wharf RoadRothesay, NB E2E 5X1847-7245

Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club1042 Millidge AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 2P4632-0186 or 652-9430www.rkyc.nb.ca

Saint John Marina2050 Westfield RoadSaint John, NB E2M 6N1738-8484www.saintjohnmarina.comSaint John Power Boat Club100 Kennedy StreetSaint John, NB E2K 1C4642-5233

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Playgrounds (Saint John)

NOTE: The following information was obtained from the Saint John Leisure Services website. Contact Leisure Services at 658-2908.

East Side PlaygroundsBayview School 37 Jean St.Champlain Heights School: 111 Champlain DriveGlen Falls School: 10 Princess CourtKaren Street: 231 Karen StreetLakewood Heights Reservoir: 1800 Loch Lomond RdLakewood Heights School: 56 Lensdale CrescentLakewood School: 2626 Loch Lomond RoadLoch Lomond Community Centre: Route 111 21 St Martin’s RdBelmont: 105 Belmont StreetBoyanner Crescent: 156 Boyanner CrescentCourtenay Avenue: 10 Courtenay AvenueDresden Avenue: 105 Dresden AvenueEastmount: 20 Rockwood AvenueForest Hills School: 651 Westmorland RoadGlen Road: 181 Glen Road Grandview Avenue School: 1123 Grandview AvenueLatimore Lake School: 615 Latimore Lake RoadLoch Lomond School: 25 Evergreen AvenueMidwood Avenue: 83 Midwood AvenueMispec Park: 3640 Red Head RoadOcean Drive: 145 Ocean DriveSilver Crescent: 3 Silver CrescentSilver Falls: 125 Cindy Lee CrescentSwanton Street: 11 Swanton StreetWoodside Park: 239 Loch Lomond Road

North End Playgrounds

Allison Grounds: 2 Tilley AvenueCabot Court: 13 Foulis CourtCedar Point Trailer Park: 149 Conifer StreetCelebration Street: 49 Celebration StreetCentennial School: 201 Visart Street

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Gorman Park: 70 Woodhaven DriveHazen White School: 538 Sandy Point RoadM. Gerald Teed School: 151 Black StreetMillidgeville North School: 500 Woodward AvenuePrincess Elizabeth School: 26 Sixth StreetRiverview Park: 287 Douglas AvenueRobertson Square: 101 Bridge StreetRockwood Park: Between the barn and the archesShamrock Park: 200 Visart StreetSomerset: 34 Taylor AvenueTaylor Park: 103 MacLaren BoulevardTroop Street: 21 Troop StreetWellesley Avenue: 16 Montgomery CrescentNorth End Community Centre: 105 Victoria Street

South End Playgrounds

Queen Street: 70 Queen StreetRainbow Park: 205 Sydney StreetSt. John the Baptist School: 223 St. James Street

West Side Playgrounds

Barnhill School: 750 Manawagonish RoadBeaconsfield School: 643 Fundy DriveCarleton Community Centre: 120 Market PlaceDahlia: 13 Dahlia CourtDominion Park: 730 Dominion ParkHavelock School: 625 Havelock StreetHoneysuckle Drive: 65 Honeysuckle DriveIsland View Heights School: 496 Ridge RowKBM Club: 2452 Westfield RoadKing Square West: 233 Duke Street WestLorneville: 1141 Lorneville RoadLou Murphy Park: 231 ½ Milford RoadLowell Street: 390 Lowell StreetMartinon Community Centre: 3234 Westfield RoadMonte Cristo: Elba BoulevardMorna Heights School: 80 Chalmer DriveMorris Street: 82 Morris Street

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Quinton Heights: Hillcrest DriveSeaside Park: 520 Fundy DriveSeawood School: 859 Sand Cove RoadSt. Patrick’s School: corner of Dufferin Row and City LineSt. Rose School: 700 Manawagonish Road

SCUBA Diving Equipment & Instruction

The Dive Shack and/or Tidal Divers Scuba Club9 Lower Cove LoopSaint John, NB E2L 1W7657-2023www.thediveshack.com

SCUBA equipment sale, rental and repair with diving instruction available year-round. Diving tours and charters also, as well as commercial diving services.

Whale Watching ExcursionsCaptain Riddle’s Sea Going AdventuresSt. George & Campobello Island1-506-752-2009 or 1-877-346-2225June 21 – October 15, 2010

Fundy Tide Runners Whale Watching and Nature Tours inc.16 King StreetSt. Andrews, NB E5B 1Y21-506-529-4481www.fundytiderunners.comMay 15 – October 15, 2010

Island CruisesHead Harbour WharfCampobello Island, NB1-506-752-1107 or 1-888-249-4400www.bayoffundywhales.comJuly 1 – October 15, 2010

Island Quest Marine

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6 King Street, Market WharfSt. Andrews, NB E5B 1Y21-506-529-9885 or 1-888-252-9111www.islandquestmarine.comJune 10 – October 15, 2010

Quoddy Link Marine Ltd.6 King Street, Market WharfSt. Andrews, NB E5B 1Y21-506-529-2600 or 1-877-688-2600www.quoddylinkmarine.comJune 1 – October 15, 2010

Sea Watch ToursSeal Cove Fisherman’s WharfGrand Manan Island, NB1-506-662-8552 or 1-877-662-8552www.seawatchtours.comJuly 6 – September 30, 2010

Tall Ship Whale Adventures4 King StreetSt. Andrews, NB E5B 1Y21-506-529-8119 or 1-866-529-8116www.jollybreeze.comJune 19 – October 11, 2010

Whales-N-Sails AdventureNorth Head Fisherman’s WharfGrand Manan Island, NB1-506-662-1999 or 1-888-994-4044www.whales-n-sails.com June 25 – September 18, 2010

Activities & Recreation - Sports Sites

ArenasRecorded message for arena programs & skate times: 652-7529

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Charles Gorman Arena80 University AvenueSaint John, NB 632-6150

Hilton Belyea Arena(Seasonal)390 Lowell StreetSaint John, NB632-6137

Peter Murray Arena (Formerly Lancaster Arena)711 Dever RoadSaint John, NB658-2809

Stewart Hurley Arena1500 Hickey RoadSaint John, NB632-6151

Harbour Station99 Station StreetSaint John, NB657-1234 or 632-6103www.harbourstation.nb.caSkating Club Peter Jones 632-0040Mondays: 8:30 pm – 10 pm $8

Lord Beaverbrook Arena 536 Main StreetSaint John, NB 652-6710

River Valley Community Centre749 River Valley DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, NB E5K 1B6738-8222

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Quispamsis Memorial Arena350 Hampton RoadQuispamsis, NB E2E 4S9849-5720

Rothesay Arena63 Hampton RoadRothesay, NB E2E 5L6847-6363

Rothesay Netherwood Arena (RNS)85 College Hill RoadRothesay, NB 848-0854

Baseball & Softball

NOTE: There are many other sports fields in and around the city which are not maintained by the Leisure Services department. Information about these sites is limited as they are cared for by the adjoining school or district, etc.

Memorial Fields711 Dever RoadSaint John, NB658-4731

Shamrock Park200 Visart StreetSaint John, NB658-4731

Allison GroundsGilbert StreetSaint John, NB658-4731

Forest Hills651 Westmorland Road

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River Valley Middle School Field33 Epworth Park RoadGrand Bay-Westfield, NB738-6500

River Valley Lions Fields27 Inglewood DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, NB

Centennial & James Rolfe Fields11 Recreation RoadQuispamsis, NB849-5784Walter Jewett FieldMunicipal RoadQuispamsis, NB849-5778

Memorial Field350 Hampton RoadQuispamsis, NB E2E 4S9849-5778

Meenan’s Cove Field199 Model Farm RoadQuispamsis, NB849-5778

Outing Association FieldBall Park RoadRothesay, NB848-6606

JM Fitzgerald FieldJames Renforth DriveRothesay, NB848-6606

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Bi-Centennial FieldSouth of Route 1, exit 125Rothesay, NB848-6606

Scribner FieldScribner CrescentRothesay, NB848-6606

St. Martins Elementary School Field69 Main StreetSt. Martins, NB833-2000

Rugby

Hazen White-St. Frances Field538 Sandy Point RoadSaint John, NB658-5343

Rothesay Netherwood School40 College Hill RdRothesay NB847-8224 RUGBY Fest held every year during last week of April

Soccer

Shamrock Park Field200 Visart StreetSaint John, NB658-4731

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Milledgeville North Fields490 Woodward AveSaint John NB658-5300

M Gerald Teed FieldDaniel DriveSaint John NB658-5352

Princess Elizabeth SchoolOff Wellesley AveSaint John NB658-5356

Simonds High SchoolHickey RoadSaint John NB658-5367

River Valley Middle School Field33 Epworth Park RoadGrand Bay-Westfield, NB738-6500

Saunders Field11 Recreation RoadQuispamsis, NB849-5784

Arthur Miller Fields (Turf Fields)Rothesay Elementary School14 Clermont Rd (Off Highland Ave)Rothesay NB847-6203

Rothesay Netherwood School40 College Hill RdRothesay NB847-8224

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Wells Soccer FieldFrench Village RoadRothesay, NB

Tennis

Shamrock Park200 Visart StreetSaint John, NB658-4731Seven courts (Nighttime lighting)

Millidgeville Courts151 Black StreetSaint John, NB658-2908Four courts (Nighttime lighting)

Lakewood Heights Courts56 Lensdale CrescentSaint John, NB658-2908Two courts (No lighting)

Peter Murray Courts711 Dever RoadSaint John, NB658-2908Six courts (No lighting)

Forest Hills CourtsWestmorland RoadSaint John, NB658-2908Three courts (No lighting)

Grand Bay CourtsInglewood Drive

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Grand Bay-Westfield, NB738-6423Three courts (No lighting)

Quispamsis Courts11 Recreation DriveQuispamsis, NB849-5784Three courts (Nighttime lighting)

Renforth Tennis ParkJames Renforth DriveRothesay, NB848-6606

Kennebecasis Park Tennis CourtsBroadway StreetRothesay, NB848-6606

Rothesay Tennis Court6 Tennis Court RdRothesay, NB849-6044

Activities & Recreation - Winter

Curling

Carleton Curling Club115 Rodney StreetSaint John, NB E2M 1X2635-8668

Three sheets

Riverside Country Club2524 Rothesay RoadRothesay, NB E2H 2K7

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847-7545Five sheets

Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club49 Dufferin AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 2T7634-7656

Eight sheets

Hampton Curling Club48 Cemetery RoadHampton, NB832-5348

Three sheets

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is popular in Saint John along the Kennebecasis and St. John Rivers. For safety reasons, the season generally does not begin until January. Permits must be obtained from the Renforth Wharf fishing association in order for shacks to be placed in that location. All shacks must be off the ice by March 15, unless warm weather dictates an earlier removal.

No licenses are required for ice fishing. Tidal inland waters (i.e. the Kennebecasis and St. John Rivers) are open for non sport fishing license-free all year. Daily bag limits for each species of fish are enforced.

Contact Gary Gower of the Ice Fishing Association by calling 849-8420.(Alternative winter fishing area)

Baleman’s Fish FarmStocked Ponds (Trout)Oak Point, NB1-506-468-2799Open year-round

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Ice Safety

Research has shown there is no municipal, provincial or national office to be contacted about ice safety. Even the fire department and coast guard have very limited involvement in the issue. Ice safety tends to be something monitored locally by individuals who use the ice most often.

The following is information provided by a local who has spent a good deal of time on the ice of the Kennebecasis:

On the Kennebecasis River there are tidal cracks to be avoided. One is located between the western point of Long Island and the opposite point on the Kingston Peninsula near Summerville. Another tidal crack tends to open up in the area of the ferry crossing between the Kingston Peninsula and Kennebecasis Island. The passage between Burnt Island and the mainland – visible from Kennebecasis Drive traveling between Tucker Park and the Summerville ferry – is also affected by a tidal crack. Do not travel on the ice between Burnt Island and the mainland; stay on the main body of ice. It is recommended that people travel no further west on the ice than the Brothers Islands by the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club. Currents in Grand Bay tend to make the ice from this point onward unsafe for travel. Never recommend that anyone use the “ice roads” as a means of travel with their vehicle.

Skating (outdoor)

Saint John and surrounding areas offer several options for outdoor skating, but perhaps the most obvious are frozen bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. Always use caution when venturing out on these naturally frozen areas. When making outdoor skating suggestions to visitors, recommend they visit somewhere like Fisher Lakes or Lily Lake in Rockwood Park as these are fairly well monitored and frequented by the general public. 652-7529 is a helpful number to call for information on skating conditions. Here is additional information on various artificial ice surfaces in the city:

Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park Rink2 Landing CourtQuispamsis, NB E2E 4Z4849-5778Daily operation (weather permitting): 10 am – 10 pm

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Skiing (cross country)

Cross country skiing is encouraged on the roadway of the Irving Nature Park. Because this area is closed to vehicle traffic in the winter months (from November to May), it makes an excellent area for cross country skiing, superior to what even the park’s walking trails would provide. The roadway is not necessarily groomed for skiers. In fact, avoid the perimeter walking trails in the winter months as the cliff side route may very well be dangerous in snowy and icy conditions.

Rockwood Park is another excellent location for cross country skiing, although the trails are not necessarily groomed for the activity. Equipment rentals are available in the park from Daytripping, the outdoor adventure company located in the lower level of the Lily Lake pavilion. Reach Daytripping at 657-8747.

For groomed trails consider visiting Elmhurst Outdoors in Hampton, about 45 minutes east of Saint John. Equipment rentals are available for both skiers and snow shoers, opening up the 12 kilometers of trails to anyone with the desire and ability to get out in the forest. Reach them at 832-4421 or www.elmhurstoutdoors.ca.

Skiing (downhill) & SnowboardingPoley Mountain69 Poley Maintain RoadSussex, NB E4E 4Y21-506-433-7653 or 1-800-305-8585www.poleymountain.com

Number of Trails: 29Operating Season: December – AprilSummit Elevation: 277 m

Crabbe Mountain50 Crabbe Mountain RoadCentral Hainesville, NB E6E 1E31-506-463-8311 www.crabbemountain.com

Number of Trails: 22Operating Season: December – AprilSummit Elevation: 260 m

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Snowmobiling

Adair’s Wilderness Lodge900 Creek RoadSussex/Shepody, NB E4E 5R91-506-432-6687 or 1-888-895-9233www.adairswlodge.com

Accommodations and trails etc, no snowmobile rentals.

Danny’s Inn1223 Rue Principale (Route 134)Beresford, NB E8K 1A11-506-546-6621 or 1-800-200-1350www.dannysinn.com

Accommodations, access to major trails AND snowmobile rentals.

Snowshoeing

This entry is very similar to that of Cross Country Skiing above. Snowshoeing is encouraged on the roadway of the Irving Nature Park. Because this area is closed to vehicle traffic in the winter months (from November to May), it makes an excellent area for snowshoeing and cross country skiing, superior to what even the park’s walking trails would provide. The roadway is not necessarily groomed for these activities. In fact, avoid the perimeter walking trails in the winter months as the cliff side route may very well be dangerous in snowy and icy conditions.

Rockwood Park is another excellent location for snowshoeing, although the trails are not necessarily groomed for the activity. Equipment rentals are available in the park from Daytripping, the outdoor adventure company located in the lower level of the Lily Lake pavilion. Reach Daytripping at 657-8747.

For groomed trails consider visiting Elmhurst Outdoors in Hampton, about 45 minutes east of Saint John. Equipment rentals are available for both skiers and snow shoers, opening up the 12 kilometers of trails to anyone with the desire and ability to get out in the forest. Reach them at 832-4421 or www.elmhurstoutdoors.ca

The Scout Shop at 201 Union Street provides snowshoe rentals to the general public. Reach the store at 646-9123.

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Sugar Shacks

Elmhurst Outdoors65 Ganong RoadErbs Cove, NB E5N 8B2832-4421www.elmhurstoutdoors.ca

Mid-March to mid-April (reservations required)Saturdays: 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pmSundays: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm Home-made pancakes, sausages, and beans breakfast. Maple syrup on snow. Cash payment only.

Adair’s Wilderness Lodge900 Creek RoadSussex/Shepody, NB E4E 5R91-506-432-6687 or 1-888-895-9233www.adairswlodge.com

Contact for specific tour times. Maple meals, maple syrup on snow.

Kings Landing20 Kings Landing RoadKings Landing, NB E6K 3W31-506-363-4999 or (information line) 1-506-363-4959www.kingslanding.nb.ca

It is possible that Kings Landing will operate a maple sugar weekend in late March. They follow old-fashioned methods of collecting and processing maple sugar. Contact for further information.

Museums & Other Sites

City Cemeteries

Cedar Hill Cemetery Early 1800s (general)Lancaster AvenueSaint John, NB672-4309

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Cedar Hill Extension Opened 1922 (general)1650 Manawagonish RoadSaint John, NB E2M 3Y3672-4309

Church of England Cemetery Opened 1845Thorne AvenueSaint John, NB

Catholic CemetriesWestmorland RdSaint John NB653-6861

Fernhill Cemetery Opened 1848 (general)200 Westmorland RoadSaint John, NB E2J 2E7652-1133

Fownes & Melvin Sea Captains’ Burial GroundsFundy Trail ParkwaySt. Martins, NB 833-2019

Greenwood CemetrySand Cove RdSaint John, NB672-4309

Old Loyalist Burial GroundSydney Street, across from King SquareSaint John, NB

Ocean View Memorial Gardens715 Latimore Lake RdSaint John NB696-3565

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Shaarei Zedek Jewish CemeteryWestmorland RdSaint John NB

St. Mary’s CemeteryLoch Lomond RdSaint John NB

Wesleyan Burial Ground (Old Methodist Cemetery) 1838-1959Thorne Avenue Saint John, NB

For more information, contact:Centenary-Queen Square United Church215 Wentworth StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2T4

634-8288

The Wesleyan Burial Ground was established by the Methodists of the city, and named after the revered founder of the church, John Wesley. The project commenced as a result of the Old Loyalist Burial Ground being filled to its capacity and closed by act of legislature in 1848. The Wesleyan Burial Ground was established in 1838, and the remains of many Loyalists who survived the 55 year interval from their arrival in 1783 are interred here. Among these are Samuel Storms, Richard Lawrence of Staten Island, and Henry Thomas, who served on the first Grand Jury of the Province of New Brunswick in 1784. The Wesleyan Burial Ground has been the place of rest for many prominent businessmen, politicians, and those of Royal descent.

Local Methodists, who were then a very strong influence in the city, purchased two acres of land on what is now known as Thorne Avenue, from descendants of the Simonds family. James Simonds had been one of the original fur traders in the area in the eighteenth century.

Lots were laid out carefully and this new graveyard had its front entrance on the Old Westmorland Road. The cemetery was sponsored by the three Methodist Chapels then serving the city: the Germain Street Chapel, Portland Chapel, and Centenary Chapel.

In 1959 the cemetery closed its gates, after the burial of Charles S. Harvey. Upon closing its services to the public, a long period of neglect followed. In 1973 the Board of Trustees set out on a restoration program with the intention of returning the cemetery to proper condition. $50,000 was raised during the following ten years. The money was collected solely from heirs, interested individuals, companies, and churches. The Wesleyan Burial Ground is once again a

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beautiful historic site due to recent renovation work. The maintenance staff are on duty weekdays from late May until early September, and they are happy to answer questions.

Complete details from a record of over 2000 burials are available by correspondence for a fee. All correspondence is handled by volunteers.

Important & Historic Sites

Celtic Cross

A Celtic Cross is located in St. Patrick Park below the “Three Sisters Lamp” at the south end of Prince William Street. It is a smaller scale replica of one erected on Partridge Island in 1927 to commemorate the 2000 Irish immigrants who perished of typhoid fever en route to New Brunswick. The Celtic Cross was dedicated in honour of Saint John’s Irish heritage in 1967.

City Hall NOTE: Observation Deck is now closed to the public. It has been converted to office space.

Our present-day City Hall, the third building to house our civic government, was opened in 1971 near the site of our first City Hall. Prior to 1971, City Hall was on Prince William Street. The very first City Hall had a stock and pillory, as well as a cage for boys who were bad on Sundays.

City Hall circa 1971 is located at 15 Market Square near the foot of King Street. The structure is adorned with a piece of art entitled “Progression.” In 1972 a competition was sponsored by the City of Saint John and the Bank of Nova Scotia for a design to brighten the façade of City Hall. There were 26 submissions by many New Brunswick Artists. The winner, Claude Roussel of Dieppe, NB also won second place ($1000 for first and $150 for second). The designs were juried by a panel of NB artists.

The winning design, “Progression,” is three coloured bars which represent the three original parishes that make up the modern city – Saint John, Lancaster, and Simonds parishes.

Made of fiberglass, the artwork was constructed in Minto, NB by Maritime Fiberglass Fabrication Ltd. The three pieces – one 14’, another 12’, and the last 10’ – weigh 3000 lbs and cost $6500 to produce. They were installed by Ocean Steel under the direction of the building’s architect, Stanley Emerson, at a cost of $1500.

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There was much controversy at the time the colourful addition was made to City Hall. The common opinion was that the artwork did not represent anything immediately identifiable as Saint John or City Hall. The fact that it was designed by an internationally recognized artist and sculptor did not mean a lot at the time. Even the Mayor, Robert Lockhart, was quoted as not being much impressed.

“Progression” has grown to be a part of the scene in the city centre. When the installation was removed for cleaning and maintenance several years ago, it was noticeably missed.

Covered Bridges in New Brunswick

Baker Brook #2On Joseph Morneault Road, off Route 120 at Baker Brook. Built in 1939. Length: 28.9 m (94’8”)

Green River #3 (Bonafice)On Bonafice Road, off Davis Road, off Route 2 at Rivière-Verte.Built in 1925. Two spans at 28.9 m (94’8”)

Quisibis River #2 On Deschénes Road, off Lavoie Road, off Route 144 near St-Anne-de-Madawaska. Built in 1951. Length: 16.9 m (55’4”)

Odellach River #2 (Tomlinson Mill)On Tomlinson Mill Road at Licford, off Route 109 near Arthurette. Built in 1918. Length: 18.3 m (60’)

Mill Brook # 0.5 (Nelson Hollow)Over Betts Mill Brook at Doaktown, off Route 8, accessed by either Nelson Hollow Drive of Lyons Lane. Bridge not in service.Built in 1900. Length: 24.5 m (80’ 6”)THE OLDEST COVERED BRIDGE IN NEW BRUNSWICK

Graham Creek (Graham, Tom)On Route 510 at lower main river off Route 470, off Route 495 at Rexton (Route 134).Built in 1928. Length: 41.1 m (135’)

Kouchibouguacis River #5 (Camerons Mill)Near Saint-Ignace on Camerons Mill Cross Road at Camerons Mill, off Saint-Ignace Road at Saint Louis de Kent (Route 11).

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Built in 1950. Length: 41.5 m (136’ ½”)

St. Nicholas River #1Tenders for this bridge were called in October 1917. The contract was awarded to DVD T LeBlanc, St. Anseleme, NB. The contract price was for $42,335.00. The date of completion was September 18, 1919. It was located on Route 470 at Mundleville off Route 495 at Rexton (Route 134). It had three spans at 50 m (164’). Sadly, this bridge which was the fifth longest in the world, and the second longest in New Brunswick, burnt beyond repair on February 26, 2001.

Becaguimec River #3 (Mangrum)On Foster Road, off Mainstream Road, off Route 104 at Coldstream. Built in 1909. Length: 28.9 m (94’ 8”)

Florenceville BridgeOver the St. John River in Florenceville. Built in 1907. (One covered span, four steel through trusses, one plate girder). Length: 46.9 m (154’)

HartlandOver the St. John River in Hartland. Off Route 2, between Routes 103 and 105. Built in 1901, covered in 1921. Seven covered spans, four reinforced concrete slab spans). Five spans at 51m (167’ 6”), two at 43.9 m (144’). THE LONGEST COVERED BRIDGE IN THE WORLD

Monquart River #3 (Keenan)At Johnville on North Johnville Road, off Johnville Road, off Route 565, off Route 105 at Bath. Built in 1927. Length: 26.2 m (86’). This bridge burnt beyond repair on May 3, 2001.

North Becaguimec River #1 (Adair)On Furlong Road at Cloverdale, off Route 104, off Route 2 at Hartland.Built in 1948. Length: 18.9 m (62’)

North Becaguimec River #4 (Ellis)On Ellis Road near Lower Windsor, off Howard Brook Road, off Route 104, off Route 2 at Hartland. Built in 1909. Length: 18.3 m (60’)

Eel River #3 (Benton)At Benton, on Benton Road, off Route 2, near Mecductic.Built in 1927. Length: 31.9 m (104’ 6”)

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Keswick River #6 (Stone Ridge)On Morehouse Cross Road, off Upper Stone Ridge, off Route 104, at Zealand.Built in 1914. Length: 37.6 m (123’ 4”)

Nackawic River #5 (Nackawic Siding)On Nackawic Siding Road at Nortondale, off Route 585, off Route 104 near Millville. Built in 1927. Length: 18.3 m (60’)

Back Creek #2 (Hoyt Station)On Hoyt Station Road, off Route 101, at Hoyt. Built in 1936. Length: 28.8 m (94’ 4”)

Rusagonis River #2 (Owen, Patrick)On wisely Road, off Route 655 at Rusagonis. Built in 1909. Two spans at 35.2 m (115’ 6”)

South Oromocto River #2 (Mill Settlement)On North Mill Settlement Road, off Mill Settlement Road, off Route 101 near Hoyt at Mill Settlement. Built in 1912. Length: 41.5 m (136’ 1/2”)

South Oromocto River #3 (Bell)On Boyne Road, off Route 101 near Hoyt at Juvenile Settlement.Built in 1931. Length: 37.6 m (123’ 4”)

Canaan River #1 (Clark, Aaron)On Cherryvale Road, off Route 112 at Canaan Forks. Built in 1927. Length: 50 m (164’)

Gaspereau River #2 (Burpee)On Gaspereau River Cross Road at upper Gaspereau, off Route 123, off Route 116 at Gaspereau Forks. Built in 1913. Length: 49.8 m (163’ 6”)

Long Creek #1 (Starkey)On Starkey Road, off Route 10 at Coles Island. (One covered span, six wood stringer spans).Built in 1939. Length: 41.5 m (136’)

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Belleisle Creek #2 (Marven)On Swamp Road near Belleisle Creek, off Route 870, off Route 2.Built in 1903. Length: 21.6 m (71’)

Bloomfield CreekAt Bloomfield on Bloomfield Station Road, off Centennial Road, off Route 1.Built in 1917. Length: 44.5 m (146’)

Darlings IslandAt Nauwigewauk on Darlings Island Road, off Station Loop Road, off Route 100.Built in 1914. Length: 41.7 m (137’)

Hammond River #2 (French Village)On Route 860 at French Village, off French Village Road, off Stock Farm Road, off Route 100 in the Town of Quispamsis. Built in 1912. Length: 55.2 m (181’)

Hammond River #3 (Smithtown)On Damascus Road at Smithtown, off Route 860, off French Village Road, off Stock Farm Road, off Route 100 in the Town of Quispamsis.Built in 1914. Length: 55.7 m (182’ 9”)

Kennebecasis River # 7.5 (Salmon)At Sussex, beside Route 890, off Route 2 (not in service). Built in 1908. Length: 34.2 m (112’ 2”)

Kennebecasis River #9 (Plumweseep)At Sussex, on Plumweseep Road, off Route 114, off Route 2.Built in 1911. Length: 22.5 m (74’)

Kennebecasis River #23 (Malone)At Goshen, on Goshen Road, off Route 114, off Route 2 near Sussex.Built in 1911. Length: 17.7 m (58’)

Milkish Inlet #1 (Bayswater)At Bayswater on Route 845, turn right off Hardings Point Road from the Westfield Ferry. Built in 1920. Two spans at 31.4 m (103’)

Millstream River #5 (Centreville)On Pleasant Ridge Branch Road, at Centreville, off Route 880, off Route 2 at Berwick.

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Built in 1911. Length: 28.9 m (95’)

Moosehorn Creek #1.5Beside Route 1 near Norton (not in service).Built in 1915. Length: 28.9 m (94’ 8”)

Smith Creek #1 (Tranton)At Sussex, on Roachville Road, off Route 890, off Route 2.Built in 1927. Length: 36.7 m (120’ 6”)

Smith Creek #5 (Oldfields)At Newtown on Oldfield Road, off Route 890, off Route 2 at Sussex. Built in 1910. Length: 28 m (92’)In 1992, this bridge was pictured on the first 25 cent coin in a series to mark the 125th anniversary of Confederation.

Trout Creek #4 (Urney)Near Poley Mountain, on Urney Road, off Waterford Road, off Route 111 at Sussex Corner. Built in 1905. Length: 20.1 m (66’)

Trout Creek #5 (Moores Mills)At Poley Mountain, on Drummond Road, off Waterford Road, off Route 111 at Sussex Corner.Built in 1923. Length: 17.8 m (58’ 6”)

Ward’s Creek #2 (MacFarlane)On Church Road at Upper Ward’s Creek, off Route 111, off Route 2 at Sussex Corner. Built in 1909. Length: 17.7 m (58’)

Cocagne River #3 (Poirier)On Poirier Office Road near Westmorland/Kent Co. line, off Route 115 (Irishtown Road), off Route 2 at Moncton. Built in 1942. Length: 41 m (136’)

Cocagne River #5 (Budd)On Victoria Road at New Scotland, off Indian Mountain Road, off Route 126 at Moncton. Built in 1913. Length: 25.3 m (83’)

Magnetic Hill Covered BridgeAt Magnetic Hill Game Farm in Moncton. Built in 1983. Length: 17.5 m (57’ 6”)

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Memramcook River #4 (Boudreau)At Memramcook west on Gayton Raod, off Renaissance Royal Road, off Route 2. Built in 1930. Length 22.6 m (74’)

Petitcodiac River #3 (Hasty)At River Glade on Powers Pit Road, off Route 106.Built in 1929. Length: 37.6 m (123’ 4”)

Shediac River #4 (Gallant, Joshua)On Joshua Road, off Shediac River Road, off Route 11 at Shediac Bridge (not in service).Built in 1935. Length: 25.3 m (84’)

Tantramar River #2 (Wheaton)On Jolicure Road at middle Saskville, off Route 940, off Route 2 at Sackville. Built in 1916. Length: 49.7 m (163’)

Coverdale River #3 (Colpitts, Bramford)On Colpitts Farm Road, at Colpitts Settlement off Route 895, off Route 112 at Salisbury (not in service). Built in 1943. Length: 30.5 m (100’)

Crooked Creek #3On Crooked Creek Road, off Route 114, at Riverside-Albert. Built in 1945. Length: 28.4 m (93’)

Forty Five River #1On Forty Five Road in Fundy National Park, off Route 114 at alma. Built in 1914. Length: 28.7 m (94’)

Mitton WilliamIn Riverview, on Mitton Farm Road, off Route 112 (not in service).Built in 1942. Length: 23.2 m (76’)

Point WolfeOn Point Wolfe Road in Fundy National Park. Built in 1992. Length: 28.8 m (94’)

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Sawmill Creek #0.5Near Riverside-Albert at Hopewell Hill alongside Route 114 (not in service). Built in 1908. Length: 32.5 m (104’ 6”)

Shepody River #3 (Germantown Lake)Between Riverside-Albert and Alma on Midway Road, off Route 114 at Germantown.Built in 1903. Length: 18.6 m (61’)

Turtle Creek #4 (Jonah, Peter)On Jonah Road, off Route 910 at Turtle Creek. Built in 1912. Length: 19.5 m (64’)

Weldon Creek #3 (Steeves, Hartley)On route 910 at Salem off Route 114 at Hillsborough. Built in 1923. Length: 18.3 m (60’)

Canal CoveredNear St. George on Canal Road, off Route 770, off Route 172, off Route 1 at St. George. Built in 1917. Length: 37.6 m (123’ 4”)

Dennis Stream #3 (Maxwell Crossing)On Maxwell Road, off Route 3 near St. Stephen at Maxwell Crossing. Built in 1910. Length: 18.3 m (60’)

Digdeguash River #3 (McGuire)At Elmsville, on Route 760, off Route 127 at Waweig. Built in 1913. Length: 35 m (114’ 9”)

Digdeguash River #4 (McCann)At Rollingdam, on Route 770, off Route 127. Built in 1938. Length: 26.2 m (86’)

Digdeguash River #6 (Dumbarton)At Dumbarton Station, on Tryon Road, off Route 127. Built in 1928. Length: 23.2 m (76’)

Little Lepreau River #1.5 (Mill Pond)Beside Little Lepreau Road, off old No. 790 Road, off Route 790, off Route 1 at Lepreau (not in service).Built in 1910. Length: 31.9 m (104’ 6”)

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Magaguadavic River #7 (Flume Ridge)On Mill Road at Flume Falls, off Flume Ridge Road, off Route 3 near Brockway at the York/Charlotte Co. line.Built in 1905. Length: 18.3 m (60’)

Hardscrabble #2 (Irish River #2)In St. Martins on Vaughan Creek Road, off the Fundy Trail Road, off Route 111. Built in 1946. Length: 21.9 m (72’)

Tynemouth CreekNear St. Martins on Tynemouth Creek Road, off Route 825, off Route 111. Built in 1927. Length: 28.7 m (94’ 2”)

Vaughan Creek (Irish River #1)In St. Martins, on the Fundy Trail Road, off Route 111.Built in 1935. Length: 21.8 m (71’ 6”)

Fort Dufferin

Fort Dufferin was at the mainland end of the Partridge Island Breakwater. It was built between 1866 and 1878, and used as a fort until World War II when a guns installation was added to protect the harbour. There are only ruins where the fort once was, and even these may now be gone. The land is privately owned and plans are underway to construct condominium towers on the site.

Fort Howe

Fort Howe was built as a British army fortification in 1777 to protect the vital St. John River area from American Privateers and Native unrest. Major Guilford Studholme, a British commander in Saint John, had a block house constructed in Halifax, then disassembled and shipped to Saint John where it was reassembled. This was quite possibly Saint John’s first pre-fabricated structure. In 1783, when the Loyalists arrived, there were eight cannons, barracks for 100 men, two block houses, and an outer wall composed of fascines, sticks, and sods.

By 1785, the military contingent at the fort began to decline. Major Studholme’s soldiers became the city’s first police force in 1826 and the blockhouse became a jail.

It is said that Major Studholme retired to a plot of land as a farmer and died in poverty. However, in King’s County, it is said he left a pot of money buried on his land and sometimes his

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ghost is seen galloping along the highway with his strong box under arm. A monument was erected on the site of the old fort by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board in 1929 as a tribute to Major Studholme.

The original blockhouse was destroyed by fire. In commemoration of the historic fort, another blockhouse erected as a centennial project by the City and the I.O.D.E. in 1967. This blockhouse is not an exact replica of the original structure which, some say, was octagonal.

Fort LaTourDuring the 1630s, Charles de LaTour – self-appointed Governor of Acadia – settled at the mouth of the St. John River. Fort Sainte Marie (also called Fort LaTour) was established in 1631 at Portland Point by Charles de LaTour. Fort Sainte Marie was established at approximately the same time as the settlements of Plymouth, New York, and Boston. It was a strategic key to the growth of the fur trade in New France. At this time there developed a rivalry between Charles de LaTour and D’Aulnay de Charnisay; both men claimed the title of Governor of Acadia.

Charles de LaTour’s wife, Madame Françoise Marie LaTour, is regarded as Acadia’s (and therefore Canada’s) first heroine. She bravely defended her husband’s fort at Portland Point for four days against an attack by Charnisay while LaTour was away in Boston. The fort was captured on the fifth day (Easter Sunday) while the men were at prayers. Charnisay detected the exhaustion of LaTour’s supplies and bribed the sentry to let him in. Madame LaTour surrendered on the condition that the lives of the men would be spared. Charnisay promptly broke his word and hanged all but the sentry, forcing Madame de LaTour to watch with a rope around her neck. Madame de LaTour died within three weeks; some say of a broken heart, and others claim she was poisoned by Charnisay.

Remains of a long haired woman were unearthed at the site during excavations several years ago. Some believe this was Madame de LaTour, but this is unlikely. In 1996 further excavations were undertaken and the location was re-dedicated as a National Historic Site. Plans of further work on the site are ongoing.

After the fall of Fort Sainte Marie (Fort LaTour), Charnisay built Fort Saint Jean across the harbour on what is now the western side of Saint John. Shortly after this Charnisay drowned while canoeing off the coast of Nova Scotia. Charles de LaTour then became Governor of Acadia and married Charnisay’s widow. They had a long happy marriage. A notable descendant of this union was Senator Loius Robichaud, a former premier of New Brunswick.

Access to the site is gained by walking along Harbour Passage, our waterfront walkway from Chesley Drive and Market Square. Underneath the Harbour Bridge, the fort site is marked with

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a plaque, fencing, and flags. Remains of the fort are believed to be under the “Green Mound,” a small grassy knoll at the site.

Lighthouses

Musquash HeadEstablished in 1879, alteration in 1959 and 1980. Located in Lorneville, off Route 1. Following the road to Coleson Cove, take a right turn up a gravel road very close to the generating station. This is a road best suited to trucks, though a car can be driven carefully along. A barricade on the left hand side of the road marks the way to the lighthouse, and this kilometer-long trail must be walked. Stay well back from the cliff edges.

Partridge Island LighthouseEstablished in 1791, alterations in 1960 and 1980. Partridge Island is currently closed to the public, so this lighthouse may only be viewed from the mainland. A good lookout is Martello Tower, on a clear day.

Cape Spencer LighthouseEstablished in 1873, alterations in 1983 and 1991. This structure is located at the very end of Red Head Road in east Saint John. Continue straight past Mispec Beach approximately five minutes until the steep hill down to the end of the road. Stay well back from the cliff edges, and mind the fog horn.

Swift Point or Greens Point LighthouseEstablished in 1869, alterations in 1971. Located near Dominion Park in west Saint John. Access is limited along a private road and foot path. Use caution here as the area is large enough to become easily lost. Once past the power lines, keep right. Never go swimming in an unfamiliar area, especially here as the current is very strong.

Quaco Head LighthouseEstablished in 1835, alterations in 1966 and 1976. Located on Lighthouse Road in West Quaco, St. Martins (about one hour east of Saint John on Route 111).

Market Square Timepiece

The timepiece is a clock tower with a difference. It has no face and no traditional hands. The numerals wrap around a horizontal ring, above which is a coiled snake forming a circle by grasping its tail in its mouth. The horizontal band makes one rotation every six hours, and the time is approximated by the tip of the serpent’s tail. John Hooper is one artist responsible for

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this creation, and he never formally explained the method of reading time on his clock for he wanted the observer to “puzzle it out” for himself. There will be two numbers to choose from when the tip of the tail is found, and the choice will be logical as the viewer usually has some sense of what time of day it is; each dot on the horizontal band mark 15 or so minutes.

Each carving is related in some way to man’s involvement with time. The serpent grasping its tail can represent eternity, while the little group at the statue’s top are idly passing time.

Honduras Mahogany was used as the material for making the structure and carvings. Epoxy has been used as a sealant and the bench and structure were coloured with stains. Acrylic polymer paint was used on the carvings, while each gilded section is done in gold leaf.

Inside the structure the clock mechanism grinds away, and it can be heard over traffic noise if one listens carefully; it is an AC synchronous electric motor – the work of Jack Massey, as well as the wooden structure. John Hooper of Hampton designed and carved the timepiece, and his wife, artist Kathy Hooper, acted as a colour consultant and assistant.

Old Burial Ground

The Old Burying Grounds is an area referred to by many names, most commonly the Loyalist Burial Grounds. It is bordered by Carmarthen Street, Sydney Street, Union Street, and King Street East. The site of the burial ground was considered to be on the north eastern outskirts of the city when it was established in 1784, but the city grew rapidly around it.

The earliest gravestone is that of Coonradt Hendricks, and is dated July 13, 1784. The last internment was for William Henderson on April 30, 1848, just hours before the graveyard was closed by Act of the Provincial Legislature. There are records for only 3,000 burials in the graveyard, which had space for at least 12,000 burials. Only 500 tombstones remained by 1883 and by 1955 less than half that number remained due to damage by vandals and the elements. The “Paupers’ Lot” was set aside in the north west section near present day’s Irving Golden Ball building, in what was then swampy ground.

Among those buried in the Old Burial Ground are John Robinson, the third mayor of Saint John; Frances Ludlow, wife of the Hon. George D. Ludlow, Chief Justice of New Brunswick; James Putnam, Justice of the Supreme Court and last Attorney General of Massachusetts before the revolution; Jonathan O’Dell, his predecessor as Attorney General; and Rev. George Bisset, the first Anglican Rector in Saint John.

By the 1990s the Old Burial Grounds had reached a state of considerable disrepair. In 1995, after a year and a half of restoration by the Irving family, the burial grounds were re-opened,

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replete with brick walkways and a new marble and bronze fountain depicting four beavers on their dam. Other additions included: Victorian-style park benches, lamp posts and litter receptacles, a beautiful wrought iron gate of a classic design, and innumerable improvements to the botanicals. The beaver is, in fact, a symbol repeated throughout the burial grounds. It is the animal emblem of Canada, symbolizing the hard working industry of the Irving Family. The cost of the restoration project has never been disclosed, and it was instead dedicated in the memory of Kenneth Colin Irving (1899-1992), founder of the Irving Empire of companies. The restored burial grounds were presented to the City of Saint John as a gift by the Irving family.

In 1997, the Landscape Architect responsible for the restoration of the burial grounds – Alex Novell – was presented with the British Landscape Institute’s Design Award. This prestigious award is only granted every other year, and Mr. Novell’s work at the Old Burial Grounds was chosen over other projects such as London’s Royal Parks, the London Docklands, and the Sun Life Headquarters. Upon receiving the honour, Mr. Novell said “I am really delighted that the restoration of the Old Burial Grounds has received this prestigious award. This is wonderful news for Saint John, and for all those who worked so hard to make the project a success. It’s a red letter day for everyone involved.” The Irving family also received an award certificate at the ceremony held in London, England.

Background on Alex Novell: A Fellow of the British Landscape Institute, Alex is the principal in his company, Novell Tullet, based in Bristol, England. The company has worked in mainland Europe, Canada, India, and Oman. Specializing in projects in environmentally sensitive sites where particular attention and care must be given to planning and design, Mr. Novell has had a distinguished career as a Landscape Architect, winning awards in England, Oman, and of course Canada.

Old County Courthouse

Saint John County Courthouse was constructed between 1824 and 1829 under the supervision of Architect John Cunningham. The courthouse’s impressive presence was constructed to instill a sense of “law and order” in those who walked through the front door. When the courthouse first opened, it served three basic functions: 1 – City Courtroom to try municipal cases; 2 – Supreme Courtroom for higher court cases; 3 – Common Council Chamber used by the Mayor and Aldermen for meetings.

September 1, 1829 marked the official opening of the building. Mayor Lauchlan Donaldson was the presiding judge over the sitting of the quarter session for the Peace of the Country at this first session. The first session of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick was held by Judge Botsford here on January 12, 1830.

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The former Supreme Court chambers on the second floor is perhaps the most impressive part of the building. The room is now used as the Court of Queen’s Bench and is not open to the public when court is in session. The supreme court was repainted for the 1860 Royal Visit of the Prince of Whales (later King Edward VII). A Royal Coat of Arms, the Saint John Coat of Arms, the Scottish lion rampant, and the Irish Harp were all destroyed in a fire in 1919.

Another impressive feature of the building is a free-standing stone spiral staircase. The staircase has survived several fires. Each of the 49 steps in the staircase was cut from a solid block of stone and installed to a height of three stories without a central support pillar. The 100 tons of stone was quarried in Scotland especially for this purpose. Historians believe the actual stonework for the stairs was done by Robert Barbour, a skilled Saint John stone cutter, who worked from the plans by John Cunningham.

Admission to the courthouse is free. Access to the spiral staircase is available during weekday business hours year-round, except when court is in session.

Partridge Island

NOTE: This site is inaccessible. Tours are not available.

The first lighthouse on Partridge Island was built in 1791, at the time only the third lighthouse in Canada. Partridge Island was the first quarantine station in Canada and, as such, it is a National and Provincial Historic Site. The island was first used as a quarantine station as early as 1785, but received its largest influx of immigrants in the 1840s during the Great Famine in Ireland (The Potato Famine).

During this time there were over 4500 sick people on the island with only space in the hospitals for 200. Fresh water was unavailable and had to be sent from the mainland. Dr. Collins, the practicing doctor on the island, died of typhus in 1847. There is no record of those who died and were buried there, but the cemeteries on the island were consecrated in 1925.

When the island was a quarantine station, a doctor checked each ship before it was allowed to dock in Saint John. If disease was rampant, the ship was ordered quarantined for two weeks at the captain’s expense. To avoid this delay and expense, captains sometimes cast bodies or the ill overboard before the ship was inspected. Partridge Island had the only immigration officer who won 100% of his cases.

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There was a battery radio observation post on the island during World War I. There is a documented account of a German spy boat landing near St. Martins; one spy was captured.

There is a large Celtic Cross on Partridge Island which was dedicated in 1927 to the memory of the Irish immigrants who died either during their passage across the Atlantic or having reached Partridge Island. As many as 2000 Irish died during this time of mass immigration, but it is thought only 600 were buried on the island. The cross was placed on-site in 1927 and re-dedicated on August 14, 1985. A smaller replica of this Celtic Cross was placed at the end of Prince William Street in 1967 in what is now St. Patrick Park.

The Trinity Lamps (Three Sisters)

The Trinity Lamps, also known as the Three Sisters, are located at St. Patrick Park, at the end of Prince William Street. The earliest light at the present site of the Three Sisters was a single oil lamp erected in 1842. It was placed in a direct line with the steeple of Trinity Church so that the harbour pilots and sea captains were able to navigate their way safely into the harbour. The oil lamp was replaced with a gas lamp in 1847, and in 1849 with three gas lamps in red glass housings, visible for three miles seaward. Again for navigation, if three lights appeared distinct from one another it was understood the course into the harbour was a safe one. If only one or two red lights were visible, then the captain understood the course required adjustment for safe entry.

Restoration of the lamps was done by local companies in 1967. At this time a plaque was dedicated to the harbour pilots who lost their lives through their work. Most of the 1967 restorations were completed by H.S. Gregory and Sons Ltd., and the Saint John Iron Works. The plaque of dedication was to commemorate the men who drowned when Pilot Boat No. 6 sank on January 14, 1957. The boat was rammed when another ship disobeyed orders to

Museums

Barbour’s General Store

St. Andrew’s ParkSaint John, NB 658-2939 (off season 658-2855)Hours: 9 am – 6 pm May 20 – June 17Hours: 9 am – 7 pm June 18 – Mid SeptemberHours: 9 am – 6 pm Cruise Ship days only from Mid September – October 29

Free Admission

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Before this building became a museum, it served for eighty years as an actual store in Sheffield, New Brunswick. In 1869 the store was constructed of hand-hewn timber and adorned with the intricate moldings and gable trims popular in the time. Hand-carved shelving still stands on one side of the store. The interesting marble effect on these shelves is an important original detail as the craftsperson responsible used an unusual recipe of ox blood and goat milk to colour the wooden surfaces.

When the store closed in 1940, most of the fixtures were auctioned off. The building was used as a storage place and chicken coop for almost 30 years, until 1966 when it was purchased by the GE Barbour Company. Sheffield’s derelict former store was selected to represent a typical New Brunswick 19th century general store that would have sold Barbour’s products, simultaneously commemorating the one hundredth anniversaries of Canada and the Barbour Company.

The store was taken from its Sheffield foundation in two pieces and placed on a barge, making the 90 km journey down the river to Saint John. At Courtenay Bay a flatbed truck was used to move the structure onto its new foundations at the corner of Carmarthen and King Street East. After extensive renovations, the store opened its doors as a museum on July 1, 1967.

In 1981 Barbour’s General Store was moved again to the newly re-developed Market Slip at Market Square. This location was perhaps more fitting than the previous lot on King Street East because the GE Barbour company warehouses were themselves once located at Market Slip. With new urban renewal plans on the drawing board the store has been moved a third time, across the street from Market Slip to St. Andrew’s Park. Beautiful landscaping and exterior improvements have added to the prominence of this well-traveled, well-loved piece of New Brunswick history.

Over 2000 artifacts are housed in the store, dating between the 1860s and 1940s. Items include authentic grocery goods, china, yard tools, farm implements, cooking utensils, and a pharmacy boasting close to 300 “cure-alls and kill-alls.” Barbour’s General Store is staffed daily by costumed interpreters from mid-June to mid-September. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

Firefighters’ Museum (Old No. 2 Engine House Museum)

24 Sydney StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2L3633-1840Hours: June – September (Monday – Friday) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Saturday) 10 am – 4 pm

(Off-season by appointment)

The Firefighters’ Museum is located beside the County Courthouse at 24 Sydney Street, and it is the site of the No. 2 Engine House. It was built in 1840; survived the Great Fire of 1877; in 1995 it was designated a National Historic Site. Inside the museum visitors will find a collection of fire-fighting tools from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and a large collection of

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photographs pertaining to fire-fighting in Saint John. The second floor features a room dedicated to the great fire of 1877, including photographs of before and after the fire as well as the rebuilding period.

Hayward China Museum

85 Princess StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1K5653-9066Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pmFree Admission

The Hayward China Museum preserves the history of the china and earthenware industry of Saint John, and chronicles the development of Hayward and Warwick Ltd., one of Saint John’s oldest family-owned businesses. Located at 85 Princess Street, the China Museum is open year-round and offers free admission.

New Brunswick Museum1 Market SquareSaint John, NB E2L 4Z6643-2300 or 1-888-268-9595(fax) 643-6081www.nbm.mnb.ca

Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 9 am – 5 pmThursday: 9 am – 9 pmSaturday: 10 AM – 5 PMSunday: 12 pm – 5 pm

Holiday Hours: 10 am – 5 pm*Closed Mondays November 1 to May 17*

Pricing: Adult: May 15-Oct 31 $8.00; Nov 1-May14 $7.00

Seniors: May 15-Oct 31 $6.00; Nov 1-May14 $5.50 Child: May 15-Oct 31 $4.50; Nov 1-May14 $4.00 Family: May 15-Oct 31 $17.00; Nov 1-May14 $15.00

New Brunswick Museum Library & Archives277 Douglas AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 1E5643-2322

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Regular Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4:30 pmHoliday Hours:

Closed April 2, April 3, April 5, May 22, Sep 4, Oct 9, Nov 11 Closed all Saturdays in June 26 to Sept 11 inclusive Closed Dec 18 2010 to Jan 3 2011

The New Brunswick Museum was established in 1842, making it the oldest continually-operating museum in Canada. The museum has moved recently (1996) to Market Square in the centre of Saint John. The former building on Douglas Avenue, used since 1934 to house exhibit galleries, is now the home of the New Brunswick Museum Library & Archives, as well as various offices and storage space.

The original museum collections were begin by naturalist Abraham Gesner. The establishment was known as the Gesner institute and was located on Prince William Street. Gesner’s natural history collection still exists today within the collections of the New Brunswick Museum. After some financial difficulties, Gesner’s institute was taken over by the Mechanic’s Institute and was located on Union Street. It was in the early twentieth century that it became “the” provincial museum and took the name is bears today.

A feature of the Market Square location is a marine mammal’s gallery that is the home of Delilah, a 40-foot North Atlantic Right Whale that beached off Grand Manan in 1992. Delilah’s full skeletal remains are on display, hanging from the ceiling. Alongside is a fiberglass model of Delilah in her adolescence.

Surrounding Delilah are other whale specimens from New Brunswick and around the world. Other galleries at this location include the first (and only) gallery in the province to be devoted entirely to New Brunswick, Canadian and International art. Take a geological trek through time, make a documentary in the fully-equipped TV studio, play in the hands-on Discovery Centre, or learn about the industries which shaped the province. This location also has ample space for travelling exhibits, a gift shop and bookstore, a full audio-visual theatre, a workshop and lunchroom.

The museum houses the best collection of Loyalist artifacts in North America, and the largest collection of ships’ portraiture in Canada. In addition, it has a large natural history gallery, fine and decorative arts, and historical collections. The newest feature is a tidal tower, located in the museum lobby. The level of the water in the tower is a direct representation of the level of the tide in our harbour.

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Saint John Jewish Historical Museum

91 Leinster StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1J2633-1833http://[email protected]/[email protected]: (May – October, off-season by appointment)

Monday – Friday: 10 am – 4 pmSunday (only in July and August)

Admission: Free (donations appreciated)

Created in the 1980s in order to preserve the Jewish heritage of Saint John, the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum operates on a seasonal basis from late June to mid October. It is the only Jewish museum in Atlantic Canada.

A Brief History of the Jewish Community in Saint JohnThe year 1858 marked the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Hart from England, and the beginning of the Saint John Jewish community. The first wave of Jewish immigrants arrived from Europe at the turn of the century and settled in the north end of the city. By the 1920s the families moved along Paradise Row to the valley, then Uptown.

The original Jewish immigrants were affluent cigar manufacturers. The European immigrants started out as peddlers and very quickly became merchants and professionals. The women often involved themselves in community acts of charity.

The golden years of the Jewish community in the city were from the 1920s to the 1960s, when between 250 and 300 families were actively involved in the community; the number of families has diminished over time. About forty-five Jewish families lived in Saint John in 1995. Since 1919 the Jewish Synagogue has been known as Shaarei Zedek, but in 2008 the building at the corner of Wellington Row and Carleton Street was sold to the City of Saint John, and the congregation moved to a new home on Leinster Street. The Saint John Jewish congregation is a conservative one, affiliated with the United Synagogue of America.

A series of seven educational kits (Sabbath; Jewish life cycles; Five on Jewish Holidays) are available to borrow.

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Significant Churches

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception91 Waterloo StreetSaint John, NB E2L 3P9653-6820

The building of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was begin by the second bishop of New Brunswick, the Most Rev. Thomas Connolly. Realizing that a greater accommodation for the Catholic population was a necessity, the first thing he did was to select a site for the new church.

On November 14, 1852, Bishop Connolly announced to the congregation at St. Malachy’s Church on Sydney Street – predecessor to The Cathedral – that he intended to proceed immediately with the construction of a cathedral. The architectural plans for the cathedral were prepared in New York during the winter of 1852-53. The foundation stone was laid in May 1853, and by fall of that year the walls were up and the roof in place. The blessing took place on Christmas Day, 1855 when mass was celebrated for the first time in the new structure. The building’s interior was constructed between 1861 and 1865 during the office of Bishop J. Sweeney, the third Bishop of New Brunswick. The spire was erected in 1871. It has a height of 230 feet to the top of the cross, this being equal to approximately 300 feet above sea level and about the highest point in the city. Interior dimensions measure 200 feet as the extreme length, and 116 feet for the width at the transepts; the nave measures 80 feet.

The stone – including marble and limestone – was cut locally from quarries in Rockwood Park and at Lawlor’s Lake in Coldbrook.

The cathedral chimes were installed in 1885 and were first rung on Christmas Day of that year. The chimes consist of ten bells, the largest at about 3,000 pounds. These ten bells were cast especially for the New Orleans exposition, where they were awarded a gold medal. The chime in the scale of D major, and includes a flat seventh bell, which will permit music in two different keys, and forms altogether a most complete chime in every respect. The entire chime weighs 12,000 pounds, exclusive of mountings. They were manufactured by McShane Bell Foundry in Baltimore, Maryland.

The organ built by Casavant Frères of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec in 1952 consists of a three-manual console, which controls four divisions (Great, Swell, Choir and Pedal). The console and pipe work are located in the west gallery. There are some 3,000 pipes, the largest of which is 16 feet, and the shortest being less than an inch. As such this is one of the largest organs in the city.

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Over the altar is the life-sized image of the crucified Saviour. A statue of exquisite beauty of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the cathedral, is displayed in a beautiful Gothic shrine off-setting the pulpit of similar design on the opposite pillar.

Church of St. Andrew and St. David164 Germain StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2G3634-3092

The Church of St. Andrew and St. David was built in the first few years after the Great Fire of 1877. This church was solely the Presbyterian Church (or Kirk) of St. Andrews. St. David’s, a Presbyterian “free” church, was located a few blocks east of 164 Gremain. In 1925, most of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches in Canada united to form the United Church of Canada, and each of these congregations, still housed in separate buildings, became part of that united organization. On January 1, 1962, the two Saint John congregations merged to form the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, and moved into the Germain Street building together.

After the Great Fire, the people of the church gathered the bricks from the rubble of the Victoria Hotel that was next to the church. Thus, the sides and back of the church are constructed of salvaged brick, while the front is made of local limestone. After the fire, a memorial stone was placed under the pulpit in memory of five members who lost their loves in the blaze. The inscription reads: “Other foundations can no man lay, than that is laid which is Jesus Christ.”

John Rogerson carved the pulpit, which was originally located in St. David’s Church; he was 84 years old when he completed the project. He was a famous carver of ships’ figureheads, and carved the figurehead of our historic Marco Polo. The three-manual pipe organ, manufactured by Cassavant Frères of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec was installed in 1927, and is considered to be one of the finest instruments of its kind in the Maritimes.

When the two churches merged there was a re-use of windows from St. David’s, so that the current building features stained glass from both buildings. The windows removed to make room for the St. David’s pieces were moved to a chapel at the back of the building.

In the year 2000 the church was declared a National Historic Site.

St. George’s Church100 Watson Street Saint John, NB

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635-8620

Built in 1821, with lumber cut from the adjacent King’s Square, St. George’s is the oldest church building in Saint John. In 1842, when Frederic Coster was rector, the first organ in west Saint John was installed. In 1871, Queen Victoria had to settle a dispute over who was to be rector. Its 1890 tower features the city’s only mechanically-driven pendulum clock. The hall was added to mark the church’s 100th birthday in 1921. In the 1950s, Canon W.P. Haigh oversaw an extensive renovation to the interior.

St. John’s (Stone) Church87 Carleton StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2Z2634-1474Open for tours

St. John’s (Stone) Church is a daughter to Trinity Church (the city’s first Anglican Church). When it was completed in 1825 it was among the first stone buildings in the city, and it therefore came to be known as Stone Church. The stones which form the structure’s walls were originally ballast from ships returning from England.

The British Crown donated £600 towards the construction of the church. It eventually became designated as a “garrison church,” and it was used by the militia troops. Other funds towards the cost of construction were raised through the sale of pews. Whenever a family was absent from service, the gate to their specific pew was locked.

Stone Church is located at the head of Wellington Row on Carleton Street. It is the oldest original church in the city centre not to have been destroyed by fire, having survived even the Great Fire of 1877.

Trinity Church115 Charlotte StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2J2693-8558Open for tours

Church of England services were held in the first City Council chambers on Germain Street until 1791. In 1792, Trinity Church was constructed as a wooden building on Germain Street. The church was consecrated on August 19, 1792 by Bishop Charles Inglis of Nova Scotia. Inglis had been the last British rector of the Trinity Church in New York, so the new church was named Trinity in his honour. The original Saint John structure was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1877.

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The Coat of Arms, the George III silver (communion plate), and the Parish Registers were saved from the fire.

The coat of arms had once hung in the council chambers of the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts. It was removed by Edward Winslow when Boston was evacuated by British Loyalists after the Revolutionary War, and he brought it to Saint John. Winslow then gave the Arms to his long time friend, Ward Chipman, who then placed the piece in Trinity.

Construction efforts to re-build Trinity Church began immediately after the fire, with a new cornerstone being laid on May 19, 1879. The church was not to be completed until 1880. On February 1, 1880, the first service was held in the new church. It was re-built in stone following an English Gothic style, and it was considerably larger than its predecessor. The interior was decorated with many memorial wall plaques, stained glass windows, woodcarvings, and the regimental colours of the 2nd Battalion, Saint John City Militia.

A six foot, eleven inch weathervane in the shape of a salmon is mounted on top of the steeple. The weathervane was used as a landmark to assist fishermen and sailors in navigating the entrance to Saint John Harbour; it was so high above the surrounding buildings that it could be easily seen from the sea.

Parks, Beaches and Trails

Beaches in Saint John and Area

- Dominion Park (on the St.John River) Saint John River (west Saint John)- Tucker Park (on the Kennebecasis River) Kennebecasis River (north Saint John)- Lakewood Beach (Little River Reservoir) Loch Lomond Road (east Saint John)- Fisher Lakes Rockwood Park (north Saint John)- Lily Lake Rockwood Park (north Saint John)- New River Beach Route 1 West – New River - McLaren’s Beach Sand Cove Rd (west Saint John)- Mispec Beach Mispec East Saint John- Jordan Miller Beach Rothesay (end of Cameron Road)- Kennebecasis Park Beach Rothesay (Princess Place)- Renforth Wharf Beach Rothesay (James Renforth Drive)- Meenan’s Cove Beach Quispamsis (Model Farm Road)- Gondola Point Beach Quispamsis (Gondola Point Arterial)- Ritchie Lake Beach Quispamsis (Cedar Grove Drive)- Saints Rest Beach Sand Cove Road (west Saint John)

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- St. Martins Beach St. Martins (Beach Street)- Mac’s Beach St. Martins (The Sea Caves)

Fundy Trail ParkwaySt. Martins, NB833-2019 or 1-866-386-3987(Open to vehicle traffic from mid-May to mid-October; pedestrian use year-round)

The Fundy Trail opens up previously inaccessible coastal areas of incomparable natural beauty, and makes it viable for all, never neglecting the responsible preservation and protection of the ecological balance of the area. The Fundy Trail is a major component of the Bay of Fundy experience.

Wildlife, marine and plant life can be sighted in their natural habitats along the auto parkway and bicycle/footpaths, as well as from the lookouts and observation decks. Visitors can choose to drive on the paved auto parkway hugging the coastal cliffs or hike or bike the trails, which connect to paths and stairways down to pristine beaches with tumbling waterfalls, Pre-Cambrian rocks, and towering 150-250m cliffs at the water’s edge. The Fundy Trail offers visitors an unparalleled opportunity to hike, bike, or drive along the Bay of Fundy coast, see the highest tides in the world, and enjoy spectacular panoramic vistas of unspoiled natural beauty.

Many lookouts and observation areas are wheelchair accessible. Toilet facilities are available at several of the rest/picnic areas along the trail.

Harbour PassageCity Centre, Saint John674-4278http://www.sjwaterfront.com

Explore Saint John’s waterfront walkway! Harbour Passage is an interconnected system of walking and biking trails, lookouts, and heritage sites. Enjoy spectacular views of Saint John Harbour and its working Port. Interpretive Panels along Harbour Passage explain Saint John’s rich shipbuilding and waterfront history.

A magnificent lookout from the old bridge abutments at the world famous Reversing Falls, where you can look out and watch the mighty St. John River and powerful Bay of Fundy meet. Harbour Passage also includes the pedestrian areas along Water Street; St. Andrew’s Park and St. Patrick Park, which feature Barbour’s General Store museum and John Hooper’s sculptures “People Waiting.”

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Hiking and Walking Trails (other)

Fundy National Park P.O. Box 1001Alma, NB E4H 1B41-506-887-6000http://www.pc.gc.ca

Fundy National ParkExperience Fundy National Park while walking the trails and exploring the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy. Take advantage of the Park's interpretive programs, explore the forests and discover the intertidal zone. Your gateway to nature, adventure, and discovery.

Fundy National Park is a 1.5 hour drive from Saint John. It is roughly 95 kilometers outside of the city.

Fundy Volksport ClubContact: Steve [email protected]

NB Trail SystemIn Saint John area: Spruce Lake to Musquash (15 km)Also trail sections in Rockwood Park

Excellent hiking reference book for New Brunswick: A Hiking Guide to New Brunswick, 2nd Edition (1996) by Marianne Eislet & H.A. Eislet. ISBN 0-86492-188-8

Irving Nature Park

Park Manager: Mr. Kelly HoneymanMay 1 – September 1: 653-7367Out of season: 632-7777Fax: 632-4421www.ifdn.comHours: 8 am – 8 pm daily, year-round

Vehicles admitted from May to mid-November

The Irving Nature Park is a 600-acre (243 hectare) park, situated in west Saint John. Open to visitors year-round, the park is typical of ecosystems of the Bay of Fundy coast. The park

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incorporates several kilometers of hiking trails. There are several other places to visit such as: a scenic lookout where seals can be seen in the winter months, a boardwalk onto a very large salt marsh, a large beach area, an observation tower at the highest point. There are free propane barbecues for use, and over 240 species of birds and many varieties of animals. From late autumn to early spring the park’s roadways are closed to automobiles. In winter, cross-country skiing is encouraged on roadways.

King’s Square

King’s Square is the most prominent of Saint John’s publc squares. It is located at the head of King Street and bound by Sydney, Charlotte, King Square North, and King Square South. If the square were observed from above, one could clearly see that the pathways were designed and laid out to emulate the pattern of Britain’s Union Jack flag. The design of the park was approved by Common Council in 1848 to express the loyalty of the city founders to England.

In 1883, many of the trees that stand today were planted for the centennial celebrations. The two-storey bandstand was constructed in 1908. It is situated at the centre of the park, where the pathways come together. It is believed to be one of two in North America.

The park is host to many monuments commemorating historical events and persons.

Sir Leonard Tilley Monument – Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley was the Lt. Govenor-General (1873-1878 & 1885-1893) of New Brunswick and a Father of Confederation. It was he who proposed to Queen Victoria and her council the use of the term “Dominion of Canada” for the new country in 1867.

Charles Gorman Monument – Charles Gorman, WWII veteran and world speed skating champion, holds an unbroken record set in 1926. His skating achievements are all the more remarkable since he received severe shrapnel wounds in his leg during the war. He came back to break world records after the war. An ice arena is also named for him in Saint John.

Young Monument – This monument commemorates the efforts of Frederick Young who died attempting to save a boy (Fred Mundee) from drowning in Courtenay Bay in 1890. Funds for the monument were raised by the citizens of Saint John.

King’s Square Bandstand – The bandstand was donated to Saint John by the City Coronet Band as a tribute to King Edward VII, the King Emperor (1901-1910). The coronet on top belonged to a band member.

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Fire Debris – A meteor-like clump sits near the Young Monument. This is believed to be the remains of some contents of a hardware store destroyed during the fire of 1877.

The New Brunswick Monument – this granite cross is dedicated to the founders of the Province of New Brunswick.

The War Memorial – The cenotaph is dedicated to those Canadians who fought and died in the two World Wars and the Korean War.

The Friefighters’ Monumen – This structure is dedicated to firefighters who have died in the course of fighting fires in the city. The fire bell is set in a frame of cobblestones that once baved city streets. The bell was sent to the city and erected in a tower in King Square just before the fire of 1877.

Queen Square

Queen Square does not have as many trees as King’s Square, but it does have a commanding view of the harbour. Its pathways are aligned in the pattern of the Union Jack, similar to those in King’s Square. In the centre of the square is the Samuel de Champlain monument, erected in 1904. The statue is pointing to the mouth of the St. John River, which he discovered and named in 1604.

Queen Square was a centre of activity. Many wealthy ship owners once lived in beautiful homes around the square. There were “a few stores around the main square where currants and dates as well as herring were sold from barrels. Everything was in its natural, happy, unpackaged state, and the customers shopped in leisurely fashion around the store, with its polished pipes, discussing this, that, and the other thing, whether they knew each other or not.”

This was also one of the proposed sites for the attempt to have the Legislative Assembly returned to Saint John from Fredericton. In 1859, many leading businessmen and civic officials (boosters) began to “agitate” for “removal of the capital” to Saint John. A commission was appointed by the Governor to investigate the possibility of moving the legislature to the port city. The commission went so far as to have architectural drawings made for the proposed buildings; the appointed site for the proposed new buildings was the north side of Queen Square (high ground). The report on this ever-volatile issue was tabled the next year and the debate entered a twenty-one year hiatus, but the question was resurrected when the legislature in Fredericton burned to the ground in 1880. On this occasion the agitation took on a different character; petitions were published in the local press and circulated showing many prominent residents of the areas around Queen Square were supportive of moving the

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Legislature. What an entirely different look this neighbourhood would have today if the Saint John boosters had been successful.

Rockwood Park

The main park entrance is located straight past the top of the Crown Street overpass, off Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Leisure Services Coordinator: Helen Bridgeo – 658-2883

Hours: Summer: 8am – 10pmFall/Spring: 8am – 8pmWinter: 8am – 6pm

At Rockwood Park, fun and outdoor adventure is never out of season! Summer is playtime, with swimming, camping, barbecues, golfing… the list goes on and on. Come fall, the hiking is breathtaking when the forest turns into a brilliant canopy of red, yellow and gold. With the first snowfall, Rockwood is transformed into a winter wonderland. Enjoy sleigh rides, cross-country skiing and skating. When spring finally arrives, 2200 acres of budding leaves and blooming wildflowers welcome the warm weather and sun back to Rockwood Park.

Rockwood Park Campground142 Lake Drive SouthSaint John, NB E2K 5S2In season: 652-4050 (May 15 – October 15, 2009)From October to May, contact Geoffrey Spear or John Burnet at the Saint John Horticultural Association. 657-1773 or [email protected]

Fees: Full Service: $29.00Unserviced: $23.00Weekly: $105.00-$135.00

At Rockwood Park Campground enjoy an action-packed outdoor getaway right in the middle of Saint John. Whether you are a day visitor, RV or tent camper, at Rockwood Park… the fun comes naturally. The campground is operated by the Horticultural Association, and can be accessed inside the main entrance of the park, at the end of Lily Lake. Rockwood Park is a 2200 acre park with many amenities, very close to the city centre.

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Interpretation Centre 658-2883The Interpretation Centre serves as the information area to the park and the city of Saint John. Friendly staff members are available to assist you with the park’s facilities, programs and services. Throughout the summer, the centre will present lectures, displays and exhibits of the numerous features of Rockwood Park.

Horseback Riding and Sleigh Rides Rockwood Park Stables / Turn of the Century Trolley Tours Inc. 633-7659 or [email protected]

From spring to fall, tour the scenic trails at Rockwood Park on horseback or take a group on a horse drawn wagon ride. In winter, enjoy a nice ride on a horse drawn sleigh through a winter wonderland.

Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished Kingdom ParkNorthern section of Rockwood Park901 Foster Thurston DriveSaint John, NB E2K 5H9634-1440 or [email protected]

It’s monkey business as usual at the Cherry Brook Zoo, the first accredited zoo in Atlantic Canada. Cherry Brook is a specialist zoo with over 35 species of exotic and endangered animals, from Zebra to Emu and the elusive Wildebeest. See magnificent members of the cat family, including Siberian Tigers, Jaguar and African Lions. Several primates also call Cherry Brook Zoo home, including the highly endangered Golden Lion Tamarin. It’s the deepest, darkest jungle in Rockwood Park and you’re invited. There are over 75 endangered and exotic animals, plus picnic, canteen and miniature golf facilities. The Cherry Brook Zoo is accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Golf Course & Aquatic Driving Range1255 Sandy Point RoadSaint John, NB E2K 5E3Golf Course: 634-0090 Aquatic Driving Range: 634-1676www.rockwoodparkgolf.com

Enjoy a game of golf on one of the most challenging public courses in the region. Our 18-hole golf course offers all the amenities of a world class club, plus we have the only aquatic driving

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range of its kind in Atlantic Canada. Hitting the ball into the water is not only allowed here, it’s encouraged! Visit our fully-stocked pro shop for last minute necessities and relax post game in our licensed clubhouse. Carts and other rentals are available.

HikingIf hiking is in your nature, Rockwood Park has 26 kilometers of trails. There are accessible and multi-use trails for everyone, from novice to the advanced hiker. In addition to the park’s pristine forest, you will see wildflowers and other unique plant life. Bring your camera and binoculars too if you like birds… the trees are alive with them!

Water FunWant water-filled fun? Rockwood’s got it! For a refreshing dip, check out Fisher Lakes. There is supervised swimming plus washroom and change facilities, canteen too. Rockwood also has lots of other great lakes and ponds. Why not relax with a shore-side summer barbecue?

The Hatheway Pavilion at Lily Lake (aka Lily Lake Pavilion)55 Lake Drive SouthSaint John, NB E2K 5S3693-5033

The facility’s mission is to provide a community based facility that encourages recreational and leisure activities for all of the citizens of Greater Saint John while promoting the use of Rockwood Park.

The newly restored Hatheway Pavilion is set on the shores of picturesque Lily Lake at the entrance to Rockwood Park. Rich in history and only minutes from City Center, the Pavilion has been a popular recreation and entertainment facility for over a century. From social gatherings and corporate meetings to fundraisers and special events, the Pavilion's multi use design makes it the perfect choice for your next function. With a wide array of programs and services offered at the Pavilion through Daytripping (657-8747 or www.daytrippingnb.com) and Lily’s Café (693-3586), we invite you to join in the fun and activity that keeps Rockwood Park Canada's favorite municipal park.

Brundage Point River Centre4 Ferry RoadGrand Bay Westfield506-738-3258

Surrounded by water on three sides, the River Centre offers ample green space for summer walks and picnics. It is linked to the 13.5 km Heritage Trail, offering beautiful views of the St. John River.

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Wolastoq Park211 Lancaster Ave West632-7777

Wolastoq means “the beautiful river” in the language of Maliseet people who once lived on its shores. Overlooking the Reversing Falls, the park features statues of historical Saint John figures.

Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park12 Landing CourtQuispamsis NB849-5773

The park features walking paths, picturesque bridges, benches and chess tables. Lush green lawns and beautiful flowering plants and trees surround an open-air stage offering a comfortable and inviting seating area for concerts and other performances. The park features community artists, movies and musical performances regularly in the summer. During the winter months, enjoy skating to music on the outdoor artificial ice surface.

Arts & Culture

Arts Galleries

- Aitkens Pewter: Brunswick Square, 657-2044- Citadel Gallery: 162 Charlotte Street, 642-9004- City of Saint John Gallery: 20 Hazen Avenue, 649-6040- Handworks Gallery: 12 King Street, 652-9787 / 12 Gondola Point Road, 847-1151- Library Millennium Artplace: One Market Square, 643-7200- Klausen Gallery: 106 Prince William Street, 693-9976- New Brunswick Museum: One Market Square, 643-2300- Peter Buckland Gallery: 80 Prince William Street, 693-9721- Saint John Arts Centre: 20 Hazen Avenue, 633-4870- Tim Isaac Gallery: 213 Wentworth St, 652-3222- Trinity Gallery: 128 Germain Street, 634-1611

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Cultural Centres & Associations

Centre Scholaire Communitaire Samuel de Champlain67 Ragged Point RoadSaint John, NB E2K 5C3658-4600 or [email protected]

Harbour Station99 Station StreetSaint John, NB E2L 4X4657-1234 (box office) 632-6103 (administration)www.harbourstation.nb.ca

Imperial Theatre24 King Square SouthSaint John, NB E2L 5B8674-4100 / 1 800 323-7469 (box office) 674-4111 (administration)www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca

New Brunswick Museum1 Market SquareSaint John, NB E2L 4Z6643-2300www.nbm-mnb.ca

Old No. 2 Engine House Museum24 Sydney StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2L3633-1840

Saint John Free Public Library1 Market SquareSaint John, NB E2L 4Z6643-7220

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Saint John Jewish Historical Museum91 Leinster StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1J2633-1833 or [email protected]://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/sjjhm

Chinese Cultural Association of Saint JohnPO Box 2661Saint John, NB E2L [email protected]

Saint John Comhaltas O’Leary’s Pub46 Princess StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1K2847-0010Meetings every Tuesday from 7pm – 9:30pmwww.comhaltas.ie

Irish-Canadian Cultural Associationwww.newirelandnb.ca849-1358 or [email protected]

Muslim Association of Saint John1100 Rothesay RoadSaint John, NB E2H 2H8633-1675www.manb.ca

Multicultural Association of Saint John55 Canterbury StreetPO Box 965Saint John, NB E2L 4E3632-0096 or [email protected]

PRUDE Inc.47 Charlotte StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2H8634-3088 or [email protected]

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Saint John Jewish Historical Museum91 Leinster StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1J2633-1833 or [email protected]://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/sjjhm

St. Patrick’s SocietyBob Kane, Kane Travel634-3000

St. Andrew’s Society PO Box 1061Saint John, NB E2L 4E6652-7445

St. George’s SocietyPO Box 20023Saint John, NB E2L 5B2635-8815

United Empire Loyalists’ Association of New BrunswickPO Box 484Saint John, NB E2L 3Z8832-5334

Dinner Theatres

Phoenix Dinner Theatre68 Exmouth StreetSaint John, NB E2L 3R8693-8728 or [email protected]*Shows run select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights

Water Street Dinner Theatre110 Water Street (above Steamer’s)Saint John, NB E2L 5G1648-2325www.waterstreetdinnertheatre.com

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Drama & Film Societies

Interaction Children’s Theatre CompanyPO Box 27708Saint John, NB E2M 5S8674-9192 or [email protected]

The KV Players847-1867 (box office) / 849-5303 (administration)[email protected]

Saint John Theatre Company112 Princess StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1K4652-7582 or [email protected]

Theatre New Brunswick55 Whiting Road, Unit 31Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y5(506) 453-9315 or [email protected]

Historical & Heritage Associations

Genealogical ResearchRuby Cusack47 Jean StreetSaint John, NB E2J 1J8652-8887 or [email protected]

Heritage Saint John Inc.PO Box 22016Saint John, NB E2K 4T7658-9264

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Marco Polo ProjectPO Box 6582Saint John, NB E2L 4S5849-4650www.marcopoloproject.com

New Brunswick Genealogical Society,Saint John BranchPO Box 2423Saint John, NB E2L [email protected]

New Brunswick Historical Society(Loyalist House)120 Union StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1A3652-3590

Fort LaTour Development Authority67 Ragged Point RoadCentre Scholaire Samuel de ChamplainSaint John, NB E2K 5C3658-4600

Saint John Heritage Preservation Review BoardPO Box 1971Saint John, NBE2L 4L1658-2865

Guided & Self-Guided Tours

Boat Tours etc

Jordive Ltd.PO Box 4497Rothesay, NB E2E 5X2

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849-2295 or [email protected]

Commercial boat charters, light barges, towing and ship servicing.

Reversing Falls Jet Boat Rides55 Fallsview DriveSaint John, NB E2K 1B8634-8987 or 1 800 634-8987www.jetboatrides.com

*See full listing in “Saint John’s Top 10 Attractions”

Reversing Falls ToursFalls Restaurant200 Bridge RoadSaint John, NB E2M 7Y9635-1999

Providing harbour tours on a 35 passenger glass-enclosed tour boat, departing from the Falls Restaurant wharf.

R.W. Ring Marine Services1019 Millidge AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 2P7633-0044

Group charters only: $150/hour, up to 28 people

MV Voyageur II2050 Westfield RoadSaint John, NB E2M 6N1738-8484 or [email protected]

Tours on Sundays from 2pm – 4pm, minimum of 30 people per cruise.

Go Fundy Events254 Douglas AvenueSaint John, NB E2K 1E6672-0770 or [email protected]

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www.gofundyevents.com

Your outdoor adventure company for kayaking adventures, corporate event planning, and lobster bakes.

Gibson Creek – Canoeing821 Anderson DriveSaint John, NB E2M 4G2672-8964 or [email protected]

Relaxed, guided day trips on the rivers of the Fundy coast or the upper St. John River valley. Instruction and interpretive tours available.

River Bay Adventures506-663-9530http://riverbayadventures.com/Index.html

Osprey Adventures1075 Main St Lighthouse Park River CenterHampton, N.BTel: (506) 832-6025Cell: (506) 512-2628(BOAT)[email protected]/

Explore the Kennebecasis marshlands and enjoy a variety of wildlife and flora. We have a variety of canoes and kayaks to meet your interest. Enjoy a solitary paddle or engage one of our guides to give you a comprehensive history of the area and describe the diversity of life that exists in the marshland.

Zelda's River Adventures55 Randall DrHampton NBTel: (506) 653-0726zelda@zeldasriveradventures.cawww.zeldasriveradventures.ca

Eco-friendly Pontoon Tours for up to 11 peopleRelax and enjoy the scenic Kennebecasis River aboard an electrically powered 260 sq ft pontoon boat. Custom tours available. Calling all paddlers, anglers and birders.

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City BUS Tours

Saint John Transit City Bus Tours9951 Fairville BoulevardSaint John, NB E2M 5T9658-4700www.saintjohntransit.com

Operating Dates: Mid June - October 2

Fees: Adult: $18 Child: (6-14) $5 Under 6: Free

Guided tours of historic Saint John are offered by Saint John City Transit twice daily from mid-June through early October. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Tickets are available from the driver on a first come first serve basis, and narration is provided only in English.

Tour 1Reversing Falls 9:30am departureBarbour’s General Store 9:45am departureRockwood Park Campsite 10:00am departure

Tour 2Rockwood Park Campsite 12:30pm departureBarbour’s General Store 12:45pm departureReversing Falls 1:00pm departure

Turn of the Century Trolley ToursTel: (506) [email protected]

Offers narrated horse-drawn carriage rides in uptown Saint John and tours through Rockwood Park.

Aquila Tours10 St. James Street Tel: (506) 633-1224 www.aquilatours.com

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Aquila has two 38-passenger trolleys that feature a lovely oak interior and a clanging brass bell to announce the trolley’s arrivals and departures. Impress your guests with a nostalgic ride through time aboard a Victorian trolley in Saint John, New Brunswick! Whether you are looking for a first-class sightseeing tour of the City of Saint John or simply a unique way to transport a group, travelling by trolley is half the fun!

Bay Of Fundy Taxi ToursTel: (506) [email protected]

Let us show you a beautiful and historic piece of the Maritimes, it's truly yours to discover. Walk on the ocean floor, and experience the highest tides in the world. Learn of our vast history, timelessly captured in our Loyalist city. Witness what you cannot see on a bus tour! Enjoy a comfortable and affordable adventure in a taxi with one of us!

Industrial Tours

Crimmins PotteryShamper’s BluffKingston Peninsula, NB 763-2324 or [email protected]

Family-owned business producing functional and decorative pottery. Many pieces suitable for convention gifts; custom work with logos etc. The studio is open year-round and has work areas, a shop, a dock gallery and a sculpture garden. Tours available for small groups only.

Harbour Station99 Station StreetSaint John, NB632-6103 or 1-800-267-2800www.harbourstation.nb.ca

Call to check staff availability and make an appointment.

Imperial Theatre 24 King Square SouthSaint John, NB E2L 5B8

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674-4100 / 1 800 323-7469 (box office) 674-4111 (administration)www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca

Tours: Daily in July and AugustAdmission: Adults: $2

Children under 12: $1*General Tours must be booked in advance to ensure a guide is present.30-40 minute tours are available every day except Sunday and Monday, and when theatre workshops are taking place.

Irving Pulp Mill408 Mill StreetSaint John, NB 635-7749 or 635-6666

No charge. One hour presentation with tour of production floor*Must be arranged well in advance.

Tour Companies

Aquila Tours10 St. James StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1T9633-1224 or 1-800-561-9091www.aquilatours.com

Offering step-on guide service and walking tours, among other services.

Rockwood Park Stables/Turn of the Century Trolley Rides inc.Rockwood ParkPO Box 686Saint John, NB E2L [email protected]

Rockwood Stables are open from 10 am to dusk, seven days a week. Pony rides, trail rides, wagon rides, riding lessons, carriage and wagon rides (in the park and Uptown). No weekly hours in the winter, but bookings are accepted. All rides and lessons must be booked in

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advance. Trolley tours are unavailable on cruise ship days as the Uptown trolleys are reserved on those days for cruise passengers only.

Freedom Tours80 Charlotte StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2J3632-1012 or 1-800-561-2324www.freedomtours.com

Providing customized, private group tours for twenty years. Cruise excursions for groups small and large are their speciality.

Carroll’s Taxi Tours645-0537 or [email protected]

Custom taxi tours of Saint John and surrounding area provided by a friendly, knowledgeable host.

Saint John Transit Commission9951 Fairville BoulevardSaint John, NB E2M 5T9658-4700www.saintjohntransit.com

Operating Dates: Mid June - October 2

Fees: Adult: $18 Child: (6-14) $5 Under 6: Free

Guided tours of historic Saint John are offered by Saint John City Transit twice daily from mid-June through early October. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Tickets are available from the driver on a first come first serve basis, and narration is provided only in English.

Tour 1Reversing Falls 9:30am departureBarbour’s General Store 9:45am departureRockwood Park Campsite 10:00am departure

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Tour 2Rockwood Park Campsite 12:30pm departureBarbour’s General Store 12:45pm departureReversing Falls 1:00pm departure

Words, Walks and Workshops with David Goss21 Glenwood DriveSaint John, NB E2M 5P3672-8601 or [email protected]

Words, Walks and Workshops with David Goss, founder of Walks ‘n’ Talks, Saint John, is a travel, outdoor and historical author. He is a trained recreationist, specializing in historic and nature walking tours for people with a flair for adventure, at any age.

Shopping

Antiques & Auctions

A1 Auctioneers 132 Millennium Drive Quispamsis, NB E2E 6E6847-9568

Brass ‘n’ Things72 Broad StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2B3634-0606

Tim Isaac Antiques213 Wentworth St.Saint John, NB E2L 2B2652-3222www.timisaac.com

The Coin Cabinet84 King StreetSaint John, NB E2L 1G4642-2646

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Loyalist City Coin88 Germain StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2E7642-3143

Cameras

Appleby’s Image Centre30 Germain StreetSaint John, NB E2L 2E5634-3456www.applebys.com

Black’s PhotographyMcAllister Place519 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB E2J 3W9634-1999www.blackphoto.com

Flowers etc.

A Liz A Beth’s Flowers & Gifts17 Westmorland RoadSaint John, NB 642-9936

Dorine’s Flower CentreWestwind Place Saint John, NB672-7915

Edible Blossoms Fresh Fruit ArrangementsBrunswick Square39 King StreetSaint John, NB

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652-7607

Galbraith Florists1210 Loch Lomond RoadSaint John, NB635-1935

Keirstead’s Flower Shop Ltd.147 Charlotte StSaint John NB634-8780

Shopping Malls

UPTOWNCity Market47 Charlotte StreetSaint John NB E2L 2H8Tel: 658-2820 or 658-4418Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 AM – 6 PM Saturday 7:30 AM – 5 PM Sunday Closed

CENTREBrunswick Square (centre)39 King StreetSaint John, NB E2L 4W3Tel: 658-1000Information Booth 636-6323 Hours: Mon – Weds 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thurs & Fri 10:00 AM – 8 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday Closed

Market Square 1 Market Square

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Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6Tel: 658-3600Information: 658-3603 Hours: Mon – Sat 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM

Prince Edward Square 20 Prince Edward at Union StreetSaint John, NB E2L 3S2Tel: 649-4445 Hours: Mon – Sat 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM

NORTH ENDLandsdowne Place 87 Landsdowne AveSaint John, NB E2K 3A1Tel: 506-853-4006 Hours: Mon – Weds 9 AM – 5:30 PM Thurs & Fri 9 AM – 9 PM Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM

WEST SIDELancaster Mall621 Fairville Blvd Saint John, NB E2M 4X5Tel: 635-1107 Hours: Mon – Sat 10 AM – 9 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM

EAST SIDEEast Point Shopping CentreFashion Drive, Retail Drive, & Depot CourtSaint John, NB Tel: 634-5711

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Hours: Mon – Sat 10 AM – 9 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM McAllister Place519 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB E2J 3W9 Tel: 649-4949 Hours: Mon – Sat 10 AM – 9 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM

Parkway Mall212 McAllister DriveSaint John, NB E2J 2S5Tel: 649-4444 Hours: Mon – Sat 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM (Store with Outside Entrances)

Tartans & Celtic Goods

Ornum Loch Highland OutfittersWilliam Kerwin86 Orange StSaint John, NB E2L 1M4Tel: 652-7445Email: [email protected]

Used Books

United Book Exchange (Reads)25 Charlotte St.Saint John, NBTel: 506-693-4835

David Shoots – Book Seller40 Coburg St Suite 101 & 102

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Saint John, NB E2L 3J5Tel: 506-693-7758Email: [email protected] Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Loyalist City Coins86 Germain StSaint John, NB Tel: 642-3143 Hours: Mon – Thurs 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM Sunday 12 Noon – 5 PM (books, magazines, coins, etc)

Used Music Stores

Backstreet Records124 Germain StreetSaint John, NBTel: 693-9425 Hours: Mon – Wed 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thurs - Fri 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Oryx Books and Music116 Prince William StreetSaint John, NB Tel: 693-9948 Hours: Tues – Sat 10: 00 AM – 5:30 PM

Second Spin555 Westmorland RoadSaint John, NBTel: 636-9886 Hours: Mon - Fri 10: 00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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Various Services

Alcoholics Anonymous MeetingsFor Information contact tel: 506-693-9080

BanksBank of Montreal City Hall 15 Market Square Tel: 632-0202 Hours: Mon – Wed 10 AM – 4 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

Lancaster Mall Tel: 632-0225 Hours: Mon – Wed 10 AM – 4 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

Quispamsis – Landing Court Tel: 847-7578 Hours: Mon – Wed 10 AM – 4 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

Sobeys McAllister Place Tel: 632-0212 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 8 PM, Sat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 12 Noon – 5PM

C.I B.C. King & Germain Street Tel: 632-1110 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

Main Street West Tel: 635-1520 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

Westmorland Centre 70 Consumers Drive Tel: 633-7750 Hours: Mon – Wed 10 AM – 5 PM, Thurs 10 AM - 8 PM, Fri 10 AM – 6 PM, Sat 10 AM – 3 PM

HSBC

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7 Market Square Tel: 632-8110 Hours: Mon – Wed 10 AM – 4 PM, Thurs – Fri 10Am – 5PM

National Bank 71 King Street Tel: 634-1234 Hours: Mon – Wed 10 AM – 4 PM, Thurs – Fri 10Am – 5PM

Royal Bank 100 King Street Tel: 632-8080 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

Lansdowne Place – 111 Lansdowne Ave. Tel: 634-8220 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

McAllister Place 515 Westmorland Road Tel: 633-7680 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

Westwind Place 800 Fairville Blvd. Tel: 635-1030 Hours: Mon – Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

Scotia Bank 35 Main Street West Tel: 658-3360 Hours: Mon – Wed & Fri 10 AM – 3 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

533 Westmorland Road Tel: 658-3200 Hours: Mon – Wed & Fri 10 AM – 3 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

365 Main Street North Tel: 658-3370 Hours: Mon – Wed & Fri 10 AM – 3 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

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39 King Street Tel: 658-3365 Hours: Mon – Wed & Fri 10 AM – 3 PM, Thurs – Fri 10AM – 5PM

TD Canada Trust 44 Chipman Hill Tel: 658-6400 Hours: Mon – Wed 8 AM – 6 PM, Thurs - Fri 8 AM – 8 PM, Sat 8 AM – 4 PM

78 Main Street West Tel: 635-1220 Hours: Mon – Wed 8 AM – 6 PM, Thurs - Fri 8 AM – 8 PM, Sat 8 AM – 4 PM 10 East Point Way Tel: 646-1133 Hours: Mon – Wed 8 AM – 6 PM, Thurs - Fri 8 AM – 8 PM, Sat 8 AM – 4 PM 184 Hampton Road (Quispamsis) Tel: 848-6010 Hours: Mon – Wed 8 AM – 6 PM, Thurs - Fri 8 AM – 8 PM, Sat 8 AM – 4 PM

Bayview Credit Union Uptown Saint John Branch 57 King Street Tel: 634-7910 Hours: Mon – Wed 9 AM – 5 PM, Thurs 9 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 9 AM – 5 PM

East Saint John Branch 54 Loch Lomond Road Tel: 634-8585 Hours: Mon – Wed 9 AM – 5 PM, Thurs 9 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 9 AM – 7 PM

Hampton Branch 550 Main St Hampton NB Tel: 832-3469 Hours: Mon – Wed 9 AM – 5 PM, Thurs 9 AM – 7 PM, Fri 9 AM – 6 PM, Sat 9 AM - Noon

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Tel: 847-8443 Hours: Mon – Wed 9 AM – 5 PM, Thurs 9 AM – 7 PM, Fri 9 AM – 6 PM, Sat 9 AM – 1 PM

West Saint John Branch 46 Main St. West, Saint John NB Tel: 635-8193 Hours: Mon – Wed 9 AM – 5 PM, Thurs 9 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 9 AM – 5 PM

Western Union Offices Tel: 1-800-235-0000 Sobeys – McAllister Place, Lansdowne Place, Fairville Blvd Needs Convenience – 75 Wellesley Ave (North)

OTHER Money Mart – 378 Rothesay Ave (East) Cash Now – 85 Prince William St (City Centre) near Titus Bakery Cash Express – 61 Union St Cash Now – Main St (West) NOTE: There are no ATM’s in Saint John that issue funds in American dollars. There are at least 3 Banks in St. Stephen that do.

CHURCHES

Anglican

All Saints AnglicanUpper Loch Lomond RoadTel: 696-4598Service: Sunday 10:00 AM

All Saints Anglican40 Parks Street Tel: 634-0831Service: Sunday 10:00 AM

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Church of Good Sheppard668 Manawagonish RdTel: 635-8145Services: Sunday 8 AM, 10:30 AMSummer 10:00 AM

Church of St John the Baptist & St Clement (Mission)815 Millidge AveTel: 648-0509Services: Sunday 8:30 AM, 10:30 AMJuly and August Sunday 9:30 AM

St George’s Anglican183 Duke St WestTel: 635-8620Services: Sunday 9 AM, 10:30 AMSummer July 9 AM & August 10:30 AM

St James Anglican2000 Loch Lomond RdTel: 696-1006Services: Sunday 8 AM, 10:30 AM

St John’s “Stone” Anglican87 Carleton StTel: 634-1474Services: Sunday 9 AM, 10:30 AMSummer July & August 10:30 AM

St Jude’s Anglican319 Lancaster St (West)Tel: 672-4301 / 672-5764Services: Sunday 9 AM, 10:30 AMSummer July 10:30 AM & August 9 AM

St Luke’s Anglican369 Main Street (North)Tel: 693-4152Services: Sunday 9 AM, 10:30 AMSummer July 1 to Sept 7 - 10 AM

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St Mary’s & St. Bartholemew’s Anglican648 Westmorland RdTel: 696-1347Services: Sunday 9 AM, 10:30 AMSummer 10 AM

Trinity Anglican115 Charlotte StTel: 693-8558Services: Sunday 8 AM (Holy Eucharist), 10:30 AM (Choral Eucharist)

Roman Catholic

Assumption Church360 Dufferin RowTel: 653-6855Mass: Sat 5 PM, Sun 9 AM, 11:30 AM

Assumption Church360 Dufferin RowTel: 653-6855Mass: Sat 5 PM, Sun 9 AM, 11:30 AM

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 91 Waterloo StreetTel: 653-6820Mass: 12.00 PM everyday,Sat 5 PM; Sun 10 AM, 11:45 AM & 5:30 PM

Holy Trinty Church21 Canon StreetTel: 653-6838Mass: Sat 5 PM, Sun 10:30 AM

Saint Ann’s Catholic Church135 Simpson DriveTel: 653-6870Mass: Sat 5 PM, Sun 10 AM

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St. Francois de SalesCentre Scolaire – Communautaire Samuel deChamplain77 Ragged Point RoadTel: 653-6835Mass: Sat 6 PM, Sun 10 AM, 7 PM

St. Joachim’s Church603 Loch Lomond RoadTel: 653-6852Mass: Sat 4 PM, Sun 11 AM

St. John the Baptist54 Broad StTel: 653-6868Mass: Sat 4:15 PM, Sun 11:30 AM

St. Joseph’s Church4347 Loch Lomond RoadTel: 653-6856Mass: Sat 4 PM, Sun 8:30 AM & 10 AM

St. Peter’s Church50 Clarendon StreetTel: 653-6844Mass: Sat 4 PM, Sun 10:30 AM

St. Pius X Church316 Somerset StreetTel: 653-6830Mass: Sat 4 PM, Sun 9 AM & 11 AM

St. Rose of Lima541 Milford Road Tel: 653-6850Mass: Sat 4 PM, Sun 9 AM & 11 AM

Stella Maris Church201 Bayside DriveTel: 653-6850

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Mass: Sat 4 PM, Sun 10 AM

UnitedCarleton-Kirk United Church1 Carleton Kirk PlaceTel: 635-8616Services: Sun 10:30 AM

Centenary Queen Square215 Wentworth StreetTel: 634-8288Services: Sun 10:30 AM

Church of St. Andrew & St. David164 Germain StreetTel: 634-3092Services: Sun 10:30 AMClosed August – Services at Germain St. Bapist

Glenview United Church45 John T MacMillan AveTel: 696-2847Services: Sun 11 AM (until July 15); Summer – 10 AM

Lorneville United ChurchLorneville RoadTel: 635-1442Services: Sun 9:30 AM

Park Avenue United ChurchWilson St Tel: 632-1050 or 652-2010Services: Sun 11 AM

Portland United Church50 Newport CresentTel: 632-4030Services: Sun 11 AM

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Red Head RoadTel: 633-5917Services: Sun 9 AM

Silver Falls United Church840 Loch Lomond Road Tel: 696-1410Services: Sun 11 AM

St. Marks United Church50 Dexter Drive Tel: 672-3320Services: Sun 11 AM

BaptistCornerstone Baptist Church42 Leinster St Tel: 652-2290Services: Sun 11 AM & 6:30PM

Edith Avenue Baptist ChurchEdith Ave.Tel: 658-0120 Services: Sun 11 AM & 6:30 PMPrayer Meeting Weds. 7:00 PM

Forest Hill United Baptist Church36 Mountain RdTel: 633-7515 Services: Sun 8:30 AM, 11 AM & 6 PM

Germain Street United Baptist Church228 Germain St.Tel: 693-2455 Services: Sun 10:30 AM Summer July - St. Andrew & St. David

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Hillcrest United Baptist Church476 Lancaster Ave.Tel: 635-8000 (Dial a Prayer 635-8888) Services: Sun 11 AM & 7 PMJune 18 – Labour Day Weekend: 10 AM

Main Street Baptist Church211 Main St.Tel: 642-8060 Services: Sun 8:30 AM, 11 AM & 6:30 PM

Tabernacle United Baptist ChurchHaymarket SquareTel: 652-5830 Services: Sun 11 AM & 6:30 PM

Pentecostal

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada(North Side Assembly)363 Milidge Ave.Tel: 652-7729 Services: Sun 10:30AM & 6:30 PM

Calvary Temple93 Sydney St. at Orange St.Tel: 634-1688 Services: Sun 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM

Fundy United Pentecostal Church130 Mark DriveTel: 633-0010 Services: Sun 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM

Jehovah’s Witness

Bayside Congregation2020 Loch Lomond RoadTel: 696-6680Services: Tues 7:20PM, Thurs 7PM & Sun 10 AM

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North End Congregation67 Magazine StreetTel: 652-3670 or 672-6968Services: Tues 7:15PM, Thurs 7PM & Sun 10 AM

Presbyterian/Other

Church of St. John & St. Stephen101 Coburg StreetTel: 634-7765/634-8464Services: Sun 11 AM: July & Aug. 9:30 AM

St. Columba Church 1454 Manawagonish RoadTel: 672-6280Services: Sun 11 AM: July to Labour Day Weekend: 10 AM

St. Matthew’s Church90 Douglas Ave.Tel: 652-3840Services: Sun 11 AM: July to Labour Day weekend 10 AM

Christian and Missionary Alliance14 McLaughlin CresentTel: 658-0733Services: Sun 10:30 AM

Douglas Avenue Christian Church6 Douglas AveTell: 642-4330Services: Sun 11 AM; Summer 10 AM July to Labour Day weekend in Sep

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints177 Manchester Ave.Tel: 672-4304Services: Sun 10 AM – 1 PM

Cresent Valley Community Gospel Centre500 Somerset Street

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Tel: 648-9260Services: Sun 11 AM & 7 PM

First Wesleyan ChurchBoar’s Head RoadTel: 634-8900Services: Sun 10:30 AM

Full Gospel Assembly34 Mount Pleasant Ave.Tel: 633-4956Services: Sun 10:30 AM & 6:30 PMYouth Group Wed 7 PM

Garnett Settlement Christian Church661 Rte #185 HwyTel: 696-6537Services: Sun 11 AM

Gospel Hall 61 Courtney Ave.Tel: 634-7455

Unitarian Universalist Church of Saint John545 Sandy Point RdServices: Sun 10:30 AM

Hope Lutheran Church4 Second St (North)Tel: 652-5080Services: Sun 11 AM

Muslin Association of NB1100 Rothesay RoadTel: 633-1675

Salvation Army36 Waterloo StTel: 634-7166Services: Sun 10:30 AM

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Saint John Seventh Day Adventist 486 Woodward Ave.Tel: 634-1606Services: Sat 11 AM

Shaarei Zedek Synagogue (Jewish)76 Carleton StTel: 633-1833Services: Fri 7 PM & Sat 9:30 AM

Lighthouse of Faith13-15 Main St (North)Tel: 652-8332Services: Sun 6:30 PM

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox33 Dorchester StTel: 642-1258Services: Sun 10 AM; 11 AMJune & August 9:30 AM $ 11 AM (July Closed)

Community Access Centres (Internet)

SAINT JOHN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Central, 1 Market Sq, 643-7220 West, 621 Fairville Blvd, 643-7260 East, 545 Westmorland Rd, 643-7250

PRUDE City Market 634-3088

Customs & Border Security

The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) provides a full range of services at Canada's international borders. Customs officers process travellers and commercial goods. They also monitor and control the importation of firearms, drugs and other goods. For more information, visit the CCRA web site www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca

Duty Free Items (For American Residents)

Returning to the U.S.:

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may declare a $200 U.S. daily purchase exemption - per person, tax and duty free (excluding alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.)may declare $400 U.S. purchase exemption - per person, after a 48-hour absence from the U.S., every 30 days, tax and duty free (including alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.)may include not more than 1 litre (33.8 oz) of alcoholic beverages in exemptions - per person, after a 48-hour absence from the U.S., tax and duty free.may include not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars in exemptions - per person, after 48-hour absence from the U.S., tax and duty free.must be 21 years of age to import alcoholic beverages or tobacco products into the state of Maine.

Goods for the personal use of the visitor, that are appropriate for the needs of the visitor, and consistent with the purpose, nature and duration of the intended stay in Canada. Personal gifts to the value of $60 (Canadian funds), in any one case, exclusive of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or advertising material. Recreational vehicles and equipment for personal use for the duration of the visit.

Note: Firearms are only permitted temporary importation for purposes of officially sanctioned hunting seasons or for organized sporting or competition events. Under no circumstances are firearms allowed for personal protection. Revolvers, pistols, fully automatic weapons or any operative firearms under 66 cm (26 in.) in overall length are prohibited; others may require a permit. Magazine capacity must not exceed five rounds for centre fire rifles and shotguns and 10 rounds for semi-automatic handguns.

Returning United States residents (after more than 48 hours in Canada): $400 worth of articles for personal use. If all or part of this exemption has been claimed in the preceding 30 days, a limit of $200 per individual. Duty-free items can include up to 100 cigars (non-Cuban), one litre (33.8 ounces) of alcoholic beverage (if 21 years of age or older) and 200 cigarettes (one carton). If visit was less than 48 hours, $200 exemption can include 50 cigarettes, 10 cigars (non-Cuban), and not more than 4 oz. of alcoholic beverages.

Duty-free shops are located at major U.S./Canada border crossings.

Gas Stations (24 Hour Operation)

Garden City Irving Car Wash & Convenience Store56 City Road (closest to Uptown)632-7197

Blue Canoe-Irving Convenience Store830 Loch Lomond Road696-6732

Route 1 (Dolan Road) Irving Convenience StoreRoute # 1847-2600

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Blue Canoe-Irving Convenience783 Fairville Blvd672-9228

Genealogy & Family Resources

Saint John Regional LibraryRecords for the Saint John region are located here. If ancestors spent time in Saint John it is essential to visit the library.Located on the second level of Market Square (Uptown)1 Market SquareSaint John, NB E2L 4Z6Tel: (506) 643-7220Fax: (506) 643-7225

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) has an extensive genealogical library and databases. The family history centre is located 177Manchester Avenue, West Saint JohnTel: (506) 672-0864

The New Brunswick Museum Library and Archives.Located at 277 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, N. B. E2K 1E5Tel: (506) 658-1842Fax: (506) 643-2360www.nbm-mnb.ca

Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, located on the campus of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. Records include government and family records; extensive collection of genealogical sources for entire province, including census, land, probate, church and cemetery records; registers of births, marriages and deaths; newspapers, local histories, and reference library.

For further informationTel: (506) 453-2122Fax: (506) 453-3288E-mail: [email protected]/archives

The New Brunswick Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to encourage and facilitate genealogical research in New Brunswick. There are nine branches throughout the province. The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter with query service.

For information, contact:The New Brunswick Genealogical SocietyP. O. Box 3235, Station BFredericton, NB E3A 5G9

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Grocery StoresCo-Op Consumers Community Fairville Blvd 635-8352 Martinon 738-8421Sobey’s 140 Hampton Road 847-5697 Grand Bay 738-2353 149 Lansdowne Av 652-4470 McAllister Place 633-1187 Fairville Blvd 674-1460SuperStore Lancaster Mall 633-2256 650 Somerset St (North) 658-6054 168 Rothesay Ave. 648-1380

Laundromats & Dry CleanersHandi’s Wash N’Go 87 Lansdowne Ave 657-0094City Laundry 90 City Rd 634-1488 Brunswick Sq 3rd Level 634-8879 Sobey’s McAllister Pl 633-0745New System Laundry 30 Lansdowne Ave 648-9911 Lancaster Mall 672-4491

Laundromats ( Self Service)D M Laundromat 36 Main St West 635-1316 Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pmNew System Laundry 30 Lansdowne Ave 648-9911 Mon-Fri 7.30am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-5pm, closed Sun Pauls Laundromat 113 Prince Edward St. 634-0253 Mon-Sun 9am-10pm Princess Street Laundromat 106 Princess St 652-7064 Mon-Wed 7:30am-5pm Mon-Fri 7:30am-7:30pm Sat-Sun 7:30 am-4:30pm Personal Touch Laundromat Ganong Plaza 657-5007 Mon- Fri 7am-9pm Sat-Sun 7am-7pm

Libraries

Saint John Free Public Library Central Branch One Market Sq (2nd level) Tel: 643-7220 Hours: Mon 9am-5pm, Tues & Wed 10am-5pm, Thur & Fri 10am-9pm,Sat 9am-5pm Summer: Mon- Wed 9am-5pm, Thur & Fri 9am-9pm

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West Branch Lancaster Mall 621 Fairville Blvd Tel: 643-7220 Hours: Tues 9am-5pm, Wed & Thur 9am-8:30pm, Fri- Sat 9am-5pm Summer: Mon & Tues 9am-5pm, Wed & Thur 9am-8:30pm, Fri 9am-5pm East Branch 545 Westmorland Road Tel: 643-7250 Hours: Tues & Wed 9am-8:30pm, Thur - Sat 9am-5pm Summer: Mon 9am-5pm, Tues & Wed 9am-8:30pm, Thur & Fri 9am-5pm

Liquor Stores

Prince Edward Square (Uptown) Tel: (506) 633-3943

Lansdowne Avenue (North) Tel: (506) 633-3940

Parkway Mall (East) Tel: (506) 633-3944

Westwind Place (West) Tel: (506) 633-3941

NewspapersTelegraph Journal 210 Crown St Saint John NB Tel: 632-8888Coffee News Saint John NB Tel: 849-1446Here Magazine Saint John NB Tel: 631-0121KV Style 122 Hampton Rd Rothesay NB Tel: 849-5900Kings County Record Sussex NB Tel: 433-1070OSSEKEAG Publishing 242 Main St Hampton NB Tel: 832-5613River Valley News Grand Bay NB Tel: 738-8666

Photocopying & FaxingCopy Write Centre 38 Sydney St Tel: 652-1010 Hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pmKwik Copy Printing 356 Rothesay Ave Tel: 632-1011 Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30Am – 5pm, Fri 8:30am-4pmUPS Store 660 Rothesay Ave Tel: 693-2679 Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pmStaples 176 Rothesay Ave Tel: 646-7530 Hours Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Print Three Brunswick Sq Level3 Tel: 657-7820 Hours Mon – Fri 9:30 AM-5:30pm

Post Offices

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City Centre Lawton’s Drug Store Brunswick Sq 39 King St Tel: 652-4956 Hours: Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm

East Main Post Office – Station A 125 Rothesay Ave Tel: 653-5346 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15am-5:15pm Shoppers Drug Mart 407 Westmorland Road Tel: 636-7777 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 9:30 am–5pm

West Lawton’s Drug Store 640 Manawagonish Rd Tel: 633-8080 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm Shoppers Drug Mart 621 Fairville Blvd Tel: 636-7755 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm North Shoppers Drug Mart 57 Lansdowne Ave Tel: 636-7707 Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm

Propane Gas Suppliers For Company Town Address Telephone Propane Vehicle Circle K/Irving Rothesay 44 Marr Road 847-2027 X X Hampton 632 Main St 832-7000 X X Rothesay Dolan Rd Rte 1 847-2600 X X Saint John 783 Fairville Blvd 672-9228 X X 56 City Road 202-7179 X X 830 Loch Lomond 696-6732 X 701 Millidge Ave 634-8389 X 4207 Loch Lomond 696-5364 XLeisure Time Sales Hammond River/ 929 Hampton Rd 849-3363 X X Quispamsis Harbour City Saint John 640 Rothesay Ave 696-6699 X XPropane

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Note: One must ask if adapter for small nozzle is available if required for car fill ups.

Radio & Television Stations

CBC 101.5 FM 550 Main St, Hilyard Place Saint John NB E2L 3V6 Tel: 632-7710 Email: [email protected] www.nb.cbc.ca contact name: Stephen Webb

CFBC 93.0 AM & 98.9 FM/k100FM Maritime Broadcasting Systems Ltd. 226 Union St. Saint John NB E2L 1B1 Tel: Main # 658-5100 News 658-5111 Email: [email protected]

CHSJ Country (94) the WAVE AM CHWV (97.3) FM 58 King Street Saint John NB E2L 3T4 Tel: 633-3323 Email [email protected]

CHWV 97.3 FM NB Broadcasting Co 58 King Street Saint John NB E2L 3T4 Tel: 633-3323 Email [email protected]

New Song 96.1 (Christian Radio)PO Box 96 Saint John NB E2L 3X1 Tel: 657-9600, Contest Line 657-9696Email: [email protected]

CFHA 103.5 FM28 King St Saint John NB E2L 1G3 Tel: 657-4242Email: [email protected]

Rogers Radio 88.9 FM55 Waterloo St Saint John NB Tel: 638-8083

The Pirate28 King St Suite 3 E Saint John NB E2L 1G3 Tel: 657-2533Email: [email protected]

Television

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CTV Channel 8 (cable) Channel 9 (no cable) 12 Smythe St Suite 126, Saint John NB E2L5G5 Tel: 658-1010Email: [email protected]

CBC Channel 3 (cable) Channel 4 (no cable)560 Main St PO Box 5328, Saint John NB E2L 3V6 Tel: 632-7745 OR 632-7750Email: [email protected]

Rogers Communications55 Waterloo St. Saint John NB E2L 4V9 Tel: 657-8862

Global1 Brunswick Sq Suite A500, Saint John NB E2L 4V1 Tel: 642-6488, 1-800-833-0592Email: [email protected]

RV Dumping Stations

Rockwood Park Campground City Centre Tel: 652-4050 Fee $5.00 non campers

Highway #1 West Tourist Information Centre On Route 1 West Tel: 658-2940

Century Farm Campground St Martins (60 km East of Saint John, Route 111)

Fee: $5.00 for non-campers Tel: (506) 833-2357

Seaside Tent and Trailer Park St Martins (60 km East of Saint John, Route 111) Fee: $5.00 for non campers Tel: (506) 833-4413

Visitor Information Centres

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City Hall Visitor Information Centre (Open Year round)Shoppes of City Hall15 Market SquareTel: (506) 658-2855Toll Free in North America:1-866-Go-Fundy (1-866-463-8639)Fax: (506) 648-4600

Reversing Falls Visitor Information Centre(Open mid-May - mid-October)Bridge Road West (Route 100) at Reversing FallsSaint John, NBTel: (506) 658-2937Fax: (506) 658-2938

Highway #1 West Visitor Information CentreOpen mid-May - mid-October1509 Saint John Throughway WestHighway #1 on the western approach to Saint JohnSaint John, NBTel: (506) 658-2940Fax: (506) 658-2929 St. Martins Visitor Information CentreOpen mid-May - mid-OctoberMain StreetSt. Martins, NBTel: (506) 833-2006

Grand Bay-Westfield Visitor Information CentreBrundage Point River Centre4 Ferry RoadGrandbay-Westfield, NB(506) 738-3258 (June - October)(506) 738-6406

Used Clothing

Freddy’s New Frenchy’s Fulton Lane (off Rothesay Road – east)Saint John, NBTel: 658-1299 Hours:

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Mon – Thurs & Sat: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Fri 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sun: 1:00 -5:00 PM

Guy’s Frenchy’s (Clothing)109 Ludlow St. WestSaint John, NBTel: 635-8944Hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 9 PM; Sat 9 AM – 5 PM Sun: 1 PM -5 PM

Salvation ArmyLandsdowne PlaceSaint John, NBTel: 632-8391Hours: Mon – Wed & Sat: 9 AM – 6 PM; Thurs-Fri 9 AM – 8 PM

Super Frenchy’s 354 Rothesay AveSaint John, NBTel: 652-8786 Hours: Mon – Wed & Sat: 9:30 AM – 6 PM; Thurs-Fri 9:30 AM – 9 PM Sun: 12 -5 PM

Value Village Parkway Mall (east) 212 McAllister DriveSaint John, NBTel: 696-5301 Hours: Mon – Sat: 9 AM – 9 PM; Sun: 12 -5 PM

Roy’s Army Surplus & Collectibles 61 Canterbury StreetSaint John, NBTel: 633-3003 Hours: Mon – Fri: 10:30 AM – 5 PM; Sat 10:30 AM-4 PM Note Occasionally may close early

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2010 DINING ESTABLISHMENTS IN SAINT JOHN AND SURROUNDING AREA

Dining East

Name Cuisine Seats Access Open

Boston Pizza120 McAllister DriveTel: (506) 657-7778www.bostonpizza.com

Pizza/Salads/Pasta 200+ patio

Y All Year

The Drake Steakhouse69 Russell StreetTel: (506) 657-7822

Steakhouse / Homestyle 75 Y All Year

East Side Mario's75 Consumer's DriveTel: (506) 633-8899 www.eastsidemarios.com

Italian American Eatery 150 Y All Year

Jade CityParkway Mall212 McAllister DriveTel: (506) 652-1688

Chinese / Canadian 125 Y All Year

Lin Chau225 Bayside DriveTel: (506) 633-1670

Chinese / Canadian 16 Y All Year

Mediterranean Restaurant419 Rothesay AvenueTel: (506) 634-3183www.medrestaurant.com

Greek/Italian/Candian 280 N All Year

Montana's56 Depot CrtTel: (506) -634-8776www.montanas.ca

Canadian 200 + patio

Y All Year

Mother Nature's337 Rothesay AvenueTel: (506) 634-7482

Greek/Varied 75 Y All Year

Pizza Delight70 Consumers DriveTel: (506) 636-8080 www.pizzadelight.com

Pizza / Pasta / Chicken / Bread Bar

92 Y All Year

Pizza Delight10 Loch Lomond RoadTel: (506) 633-8110 www.pizzadelight.com

Pizza / Pasta / Chicken / Bread Bar

100 Y All Year

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Swiss Chalet86 Consumer DriveTel: (506) 657-9477www.swisschalet.com

Chicken / Ribs 295 Y All Year

Three Mile Steakhouse & Pub1 Golden Grove RoadTel: (506) 657-8325www.3mile.com

Steaks / Varied / Traditional Pub Fare

160 Y All Year

Vito’s Dining Room324 Rothesay AvenueTel: (506) 634-1300www.vitos.ca

Italian / Greek / Pizza 175 Y All Year

Vivaldi's Pasta & Grill337 Rothesay AvenueTel: (506) 633-1414www.vivaldis.ca

Classic Italian/Grill/ Authentic Lebanese/ Pasta

75 Y All Year

Yorgo's RestaurantLoch Lomond Mall120 McDonald StreetTel: (506) 646-8000

Canadian / Greek 70 Y Closed Sunday

Dining NorthName Cuisine Seats Access Open

Bamboo East8 Adelaide StreetTel: (506) 634-1661

Chinese / Canadian 56 Y All Year

Fort Howe Café10 Portland Street at Main StTel: (506) 657-7320

Varied Canadian 80 Y All Year

Lily's Café55 Lake Drive SouthTel: (506) 693-3586 http://www.lilylake.ca/lilylake/2582/Lily's-Cafe

Varied Canadian 60 Y All Year

Dining UptownName Cuisine Seats Access Open

Alley Gria123 Prince-William st.Tel: 506-333-5223

Tapas 60 All Year

The AmbassadorColonial Inn175 City Road

Canadian 55

Y All Year 24 hours

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Tel: (506) 652-3000

Beatty and the Beastro60 Charlotte StreetTel: (506) 652-3888

Varied Classic European Bistro

28 Y All Year

Big Tide Brewing Co.47 Princess StreetTel: 506-214-3311www.bigtidebrew.com

Pub fare 80 Y All Year

Billy’s Seafood Co.49 Charlotte StreetTel: (506) 672-3474Toll Free: (888) 933-3473www.billysseafood.com

Seafood / Steak 50+ patio

Y All Year

Boiler Works1 Market Square(506) 693-3663www.boilerworks.ca

Steak / Ribs / Lamb / Seafood 150 N All Year

Church Street Steakhouse10 Grannan Street(506) 648-2373www.grannanhospitalitygroup.com

Steak / Seafood 80 N All Year

The Empire Room79 Princess StreetTel: (506) 693-7709

Regional / seasonal organic N All Year

Grannan's Seafood1 Market SquareTel: (506) 634-1555www.grannanhospitalitygroup.com

Seafood/Steak; Fine Dining 160+ patio

Y All Year

Infusion Tea Room41 Charlotte StreetCity MarketTel: (506) 693-8327

Canadian 40 Y All YearClosed Sunday

Jungle Jim's87 Prince William StreetTel: (506) 652-5467www.junglejims.ca

Canadian / Mexican / Seafood 146 N All Year

Lemongrass & Peppers Pub1 Market SquareTel: (506) 657-8424www.lemongrassthaifare.com

Thai fare 62 Y ClosedSat & Sun afternoons

Mexicali Rosa's88 Prince William StreetTel: (506) 652-5252

California-style Mexican 95+ patio

N All Year

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Northern Chinese Kitchen24 Coburg StreetTel: (506) 693-1497

Traditional Northern Chinese 40 N All Year

Opéra Bistro60 Prince William StreetTel: (506) 642-2822 www.operabistro.com

Bistro Café 110 Y All Year

Pizza HutBrunswick Square39 King StreetTel: (506) 633-7400www. pizzadelight .com

Pizza / Lunch Buffet 175

Y All Year

PJ Billington'sHotel Courtenay BayTel: (506) 657-3610

Seafood / Steak / Pasta / Canadian

123 Y All Year

Rocky's Sports Restaurant7 Market SquareTel: (506) 652-5452www.rockyssportsbar.com

Varied 137 Y All Year

Saigon Noodle165 Union StreetTel: (506) 634-7171

Chinese / Thai / Vietnamese 100 Y All Year

Saint John Ale House1 Market SquareTel: (506) 657-2337www.saintjohnalehouse.com

Progressive Pub Cuisine 180+ patio

Y All Year

Sebastian43 Princess StreetTel: (506) 693-2005www.sebastiancafe.com

Modern french 75 N All Year

Sense of Tokyo13 Waterloo StreetTel: (506) 632-4000www.senseoftokyo.com

Fine Japanese Cuisine(Dinner only)

47 Y Closed Sundays

Shucker's RestaurantDelta Brunswick Hotel39 King StreetTel: (506) 649-0731

Breakfast buffet / Seafood/SteakSpecialty buffet

88 Y All Year

Steamers Lobster Co.110 Water StreetTel: (506) 648-2325www.steamerslobstercompany.com

Seafood/ Maritime Lobster Cookout

40+ patio

Y Nov - June:Thurs - SatDaily during season

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Taco Pica96 Germain StreetTel: (506) 633-8492

Mexican / Guatemalan 42 N All Year

Thandi33 Canterbury StreetTel: (506) 648-2377www.singhdining.com

Indian 200 Y All Year

Turn of the Tide, Hilton Hotel1 Market SquareTel: (506) 632-8564

Breakfast Buffet/ Seafood/ Steak

140 Y All Year

Vito's Dining Room1 Hazen AvenueTel: (506) 634-3900www.vitos.ca

Italian / Greek / Canadian / Pizza

230 N All Year

Urban Deli68 King St.Tel: (506) 652-3354www.urbandeli.ca

Deli food

Dining WestName Cuisine Seats Access Open

AJ's Family RestaurantLancaster Plaza640 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-4150

Canadian 52 Y All Year

China Coast9 Main StreetTel: (506) 635-1774

Chinese 80 Y All Year

China KitchenWestwind Plaza800 Fairville BlvdTel: (506) 635-1255

Chinese 58 Y All Year

Coffee MillLancaster Mall621 Fairville Blvd.Tel: (506) 674-1934

Seafood / Steak 106 Y All Year

Falls Restaurant200 Bridge RoadTel: (506) 635-1999

Seafood / Steak / Varied 130 Y All Year

Leo's Supper Club2171 Ocean WestwayTel: (506) 672-6090www.leossupperclub.com

Seafood / Steak / Thai 60 Y All YearWed-Sat

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Split Rock Café200 Bridge RoadTel: (506) 635-2259

Light seafood / Salads / Kabobs / Steak

80+ patio

Y Closed in winter

Romano's Pizza and Spaghetti House150 Main Street WestTel: (506) 672-5000

Italian / Greek / Pasta 55 Y All Year

Saint John Marina2050 Westfield RoadTel: (506) 738-8484

Varied 225 Y May-Oct

Suwanna Restaurant325 Lancaster AveTel: (506) 637-9015

Traditional Thai Food(Reservations recommended)

75 Y Closed Mondays

Tide's Table Dining1371 Sand Cove RoadTel: (506) 672-7799

Fine dinning(Reservations required)

12 Y All YearWed-Sat

Dining NearbyName Cuisine Seats Access Open

GRAND-BAY WESTFIELD

Jodi's Country KitchenSobey's PlazaWestfield RoadTel: (506) 757-1881

Home style 50 Y All Year

Pizza Delight3 River Valley DriveTel: (506) 738-8496www.pizzadelight.ca

Pizza / Pasta / Chicken 60+ Y All Year

Pizza Shack208 River Valley DriveTel: (506) 738-1122

Pizza / Bakery 15 Y All Year

ST MARTINS

Cave View FamilyMac’s BeachTel: (506) 833-4698

Seafood / Canadian 150 Y Seasonal

Coastal Tides7 Beach StreetTel: (506) 833-1997

Seafood / Canadian 60 Y Seasonal(Sat-Sun winter)

Greco Pizza198 Main StreetTel: (506) 833-4415www.greco.ca

Pizza 12 Y All year (winter only open weekends)

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Mrs. Brown's Tea Room133 Main StreetTel: (506) 833-4499www.mrsbrownstearoom.com

Tea Room 20 Y Seasonal

Quaco Inn16 Beach StreetTel: (506) 833-4772www.quacoinn.com

Fine Dining(Reservations preferred)

30 N Seasonal

St Martins Country Inn303 Main StreetTel: (506) 833-4534www.stmartinscountryinn.com

Fine dining 50 N Seasonal

Seaside RestaurantMac’s BeachTel: (506) 833-2394

Seafood / Canadian 60 Y Seasonal

Weslan Inn5 Main StreetTel: (506) 833-2351www.weslaninn.com

Fine Dining (Reservations preferred)

20 Y All year

QUISPAMSIS

Angelo's PizzaVillage Place MallTel: (506) 849-9090

Italian / Pastan / Pizza 35 Y All year

China Wok170 Hampton RoadTel: (506) 849-1288

Chinese 45 Y All year

Hammond RiverCountry Café954 Hampton RoadTel: (506) 849-4726

Traditional Polish, Eastern European

50 N All YearClosed Mon.

Pizza Delight170 Hampton RoadTel: (506) 849-3341www.pizzadelight.ca

Pizza / Pasta / Chicken / Bread Bar

78 N All Year

ROTHESAY China Coast83 Hampton RoadTel: (506) 847-5556

Chinese 45 Y All Year

Common's Creperie Café11 Hampton RoadTel: (506) 847-8480

Creperie All Year

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Irving RestaurantRoute # 1 near Exit 137Tel: (506) 847-1603

Canadian / Varied / Bakery 140 Y All Year

Pomodori83-F Hampton Rd.Rothesay, N.B Tel: (506) 847-9663 ([email protected]

Artisan pizza, gelato 60 Y All Year

Shadow Lawn3180 Rothesay RoadTel: (506) 847-7539www.shadowlawninn.com

Fine Dining(Reservations only)

120 N All Year

Night Clubs/Pubs

AJ's Lounge & Restaurant638 Manawagonish Road Tel: 672-4150Thurs : Wing night & DJFri & Sun : KaraokeSat : Open mike

Aquarius Tavern990 Fairville Blvd Tel: 635-4000Thurs – Sun : DJ

Big Guys Sports Bar216 Loch Lomond RoadTel: 693-3660

Bleachers Sports Bar216 Loch Lomond RdTel: 658-9810Thurs – Sat : Karaoke

Blue Olive419 Rothesay Avenue Tel: 634-7800Live entertainmentwww.medrestaurant.com

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Bow Ties535 Westmorland RoadTel: 652-5277Fri – Sat : Live entertainment

Brigantine LoungeSaint John Hilton Tel: 693-8484

Bubba's Pub & Steakhouse69 Russell StreetTel: 657-7822

Buccaneer's Pub & Eatery24 Main Street West Tel: 635-1886

Callahan's Sports Bar2 Princess StreetTel: 634-0366

Chuckles LoungeRothesay Ave Tel: 696-3320Wed : CribThurs : KaraokeFri : Live entertainment

Churchill's8 Grannan Street Tel: 648-2373www.grannanhospitalitygroup.com

Club Monte Carlo1 Golden Grove RoadTel: 657-8325Live entertainmentwww.3mile.com

Copperhead PubPlace 400, Main Street Tel: 633-7061

Cougar's Lounge1 Market Square Tel: 333-9453Fri & Sat : DJ

Fairview LoungeLandsdowne PlaceTel: 657-6230

Famous Canadian Pub198 Union StreetTel: 642-7495

Fish & Brew Pub (Westwind Lounge)Westwind Place, 800 Fairville Blvd

Tel: 635-8506Thurs & Sun : KaraokeSat : Live entertainment

Flame Restaurant & Lounge115 City Road Tel: 636-8180

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Grannans1 Market SquareTel: 634-1555Seasonal boardwalk entertainment

Grove Lounge87 Golden Grove RdTel: 696-6384Wed : Paul EvansThurs : Open Mike nightFri & Sat : Live entertainmentSun afternoon : Karaoke

Happinez Wine Bar42 Princess StreetTel: 634-7340www.happinezwinebar.com

Iceberg Sports Bar185 Union Street Tel: 652-4556Tues – Sat : KaraokeWed : Ladies night

Jake's Steakhouse & Pub535 Westmorland Place Tel: 634-5253Thurs : Live entertainmentFri : KaraokeSat : Country night

Ka-Booms Restaurant & Lounge115 City RdTel: 636-8180Tues & Thurs & Sun : KaraokeFri & Sat : DJ or Live Entertainment

Kacey's Kitchen & Night Club321 Haymarket SquareTel: 632-8960Tues & Thurs – Sun : DJ

Millenium Lounge175 City RoadTel: 652-3000

Murray’s Pub1490 Manawagonish RdTel: 642-3031Thurs: Open MikeFri Afternoon : 4 – 7pm Free BBQSat : Live entertainment

O'Leary's46 Princess Street Tel: 634-7135Wed : Open mike nightThurs & Sat : Live Celtic musicFri & Sat Live entertainmentwww.olearyspub.com

Ozone75 King StTel: 696-4300

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Pete's PubShoppes of City Hall Tel: 693-0238

P J Billington's LoungeHotel Courtenay BayTel: 657-3610

Portland Pub & Steakhouse87 Lansdowne AvenueTel: 634-0746Fri : Karaoke

Rocky's Sports BarShoppes of City Hall Tel: 652-5452

Saint John Ale House1 Market SquareTel: 657-2337Seasonal Boardwalk entertainmentwww.saintjohnalehouse.com

Sebastian’s 43 Princess StTel: 693-2005

Side Bar730 Wilson StTel 635-7665

Shuckers Lounge Delta Brunswick HotelTel: 648-1981

Somerset Pub255 Churchill Blvd.Tel: 634-1151Live entertainment & Karaoke

Smoothy's Restaurant & Pub18 Charlotte Street Tel: 642-6975

Sunstar Lounge87 Germain StTel: 696-8080

Studio 9 Sydney StreetTel: 693-5454

Three Mile Steakhouse & Pub1 Golden Grove RoadTel: 657-8325Live entertainmentwww.3mile.com

Taco Pica96 Germain StTel: 633-8492Fri & Sat : Live entertainmentSat Afternoon (Twice monthly) : 10am – 2pm Fiesta Latina

Vito’sThree Mile Billards & Bar 1 Golden Grove Road

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111 Old Hampton HwyTel: 847-8325Lounge with Live Entertainment

Tel: 642-POOL (7665)www.3mile.com

Accommodation

Hotels & Motels

Hotel/MotelRoute Number

Exit Number

Operating Dates

Number of Units

Double Rate $

Admiral’s Quay MotelB.B. & Suites1711 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-1125Toll Free: (888) 612-4244www.admiralsquay.com [email protected]

1/2 17 to 100

9697112114117W119

1-12 7125.00-169.00

Best Western Saint John Hotel & Suites55 Major's Brook DriveTel: (506) 657-9966Toll Free: (800 WESTERN)www.bestwesternatlantic.com

1/2Off 1 to 100

128E129

1-12 77 99.00 - 229.00

Château Saint John Hotel & Suites 369 Rockland Road Saint John, N.B. E2K 3W3 Tel: 506 644 4444Toll Free: 1 877 772 [email protected]

1/2 Route 1 123 1-12 112119.00-269.00

Chipman Hill Suites76 Union [email protected]

1/2 Route 1

122E123W

1-12 11069.00-199.00

Colonial Inn175 City RoadTel: (506) 652-3000

100 off 1 123125W

1-12 92 98.00 - 150.00

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Toll Free: (800) 561-4667www.colonial-inns.com [email protected]

Comfort Inn, Westmount Hospitality1155 Fairville BlvdTel: (506) 674-1873Toll Free: (800) [email protected]/cn244

1/2 100 off 1 117W119

1-12 59 120.00 - 160.00

Cookes Motel2131 Ocean West WayTel: (506) 672-2171www.cookesmotel.com

1/2 100 off 7 & 1

96112

1-12 6 61.00 - 65.00

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson1011 Fairville BlvdTel: (506) 635-0400Toll Free: (800) [email protected]

1/

2 100 off 1

117W119

1-12 6089.00 - 160.00

Delta Brunswick Hotel39 King StreetTel: (506) 648-1981Toll Free: (800) 268-1133www.deltahotels.com

Off 1, 100

122E123W

1-12 254 99.00 - 199.00

Econo Lodge & Suites1441 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) [email protected]

1/

2Off 1, 100

117W119

1-12 31 89.00 - 159.00

Fairport Motel1360 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-9700Toll Free: (800) [email protected] http://groups.msn.com/fairportmotel

1/2 Off 1, 100

96112117W119

4-11 23 55.00 - 65.00

Fort Howe Hotel and Convention Centre10 Portland Place at MainTel: (506) 672-9700Toll Free: (800) [email protected]

1/

2 100 off 1

121E123W

1-12 13379.00 - 169.00

Fundy Bay Motel2149 Ocean West WayTel: (506) 672-3000

Off 1,7100

11296

1-12 39 55.00 - 80.00

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Toll Free: (877) 773-8639http://www.fundybaymotel.com/

Fundy Line Motel532 Rothesay Ave.Tel: (506) 633-7733

1/2 100 off 1 128E129

1-12 51 65.55 - 71.30

Hampton Inn and Suites51 Fashion DriveTel: (506) 657-4600Toll Free: (800) [email protected]

1/

2 100, off 1

129128E

1-12 116 95.00 - 169.00

Hillcrest Motel1351 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-5310Toll Free: (888) 372-9700

1/2 Off 1, 100

112117W119B

1-12 17 55.00-65.00

Hillside Motel Ltd.1131 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-1273Toll Free: (888) 625-7070

1/2 Off 1, 100

119B117W

1-12 19 55.00 - 65.00

Hilton Saint JohnOne Market SquareTel: (506) 693-8484Toll Free: (800) [email protected] www.hiltonsaintjohn.com

1/2

Off 1, 100

122E123W

1-12 197 119.00 - 269.00

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites400 Main Street at Chesley DriveTel: (506) 658-2622Toll Free: (800) [email protected] www.hiexpress.com/saintjohn

1/

2 100 off 1

121E123W

1-12 94109.00 - 199.00

Hotel Courtenay Bay350 Haymarket SquareTel: (506) 657-3610Toll Free: (866) [email protected] www.hotelcourtenaybay.com

1/

2 100 off 1

125W123E

1-12 12759.00 - 150.00

Island View Motel1726 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-1381Toll Free: (888) 674-6717www.islandviewmotel.ca

1/2 100 off 1, 7

96, 112114117W119

1-12 22 75.00 - 85.00

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King's Motel1121 Manawagonish RoadTel: (506) 672-1375Toll Free: (877) 220-5464

1/2 Off 1, 100 119117W

1-12 6 55.00 - 65.00

Park Plaza Motel607 Rothesay AveTel: (506) 633-4100Toll Free: (800) 561-9022

1/2 100 off 1129128E

1-12 7569.00 - 130.00

Regent Motel2121 Ocean West WayTel: (506) 672-8273Toll Free: (888) [email protected]

1/2 100 off 17

11211496

1-12 11 55.00 -

Salmon River B&B4 Snow’s LaneSt. MartinsTel: (506) 833-1110www.bbcanada.com/[email protected]

B&Bs & Inns

B & B/ InnRoute Number

Exit Number

Operating Dates

Number of Units

Double Rate $

Bayswater Cottages4 Turner LaneBayswater, NB(506) 763-3881

1/2

Off 7, & 177 to 845

8090

1-12 2120.00 - 150.00

Carleton House B&B213 Lancaster StreetTel: (506) [email protected]/4173.html

NB Approved off 1 120 1-12 3 75.00

Earle of Leinster96 Leinster St.Tel: (506) [email protected]

off 1 1 1-12 7 79.00-108.00

Fundy Heights B & B360 Young StreetTel: (506) 635-1213Toll Free: (800) 240-7866

Off 1 119A 1-12 4 85.00 - 95.00

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[email protected] www.bbcanada.com/fundyheightsbb

Homeport Historic Bed & Breakfast80 Douglas AvenueTel: (506) 672-7255Toll Free: (888) [email protected] www.homeport.nb.ca

100 off 1 123W121E

1-12 10 95.00 - 175.00

Inn on the Cove & Spa1371 Sand Cove RoadTel: (506) 672-7799Toll free: 1 [email protected]

1/2 1 119B 1-12 899.00-225.00

Mahogany Manor220 Germain StreetTel: (506) 636-8000Toll Free: (800) [email protected] www.sjnow.com/mm

Off 1 122E123W

1-12 5 95.00 - 115.00

Moore's Specialties1254 Route 825Tel: (506) 696-4722Toll Free: (866) [email protected] www.sjnow.com/moores

1/2111 off 1on 825

137 5-10 3 65.00

Ocean Sunset Bed & Breakfast155 Maces Bay RoadMaces Bay, NBTel: (506) 659-2551Toll Free: (888) [email protected]

1/2 Off 1, on 790

86 1-12 3 75.00 - 95.00

Salmon River B&B4 Snow’s LaneSt. MartinsTel: (506) 833-1110www.bbcanada.com/[email protected]

1/2 1 111 5-10 7 85.00-98.00

Seeley Street B & B 1/2 Off 1 125 1-12 3 90.00 -

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34 Seely StreetTel: (506) [email protected]

123 130.00

Tanners Home Inn190 King Street ETel: (506) 634-8917Toll free: [email protected]

1/2 Route 1 125 1-12 599.00.-110.00

Campgrounds

CampgroundRoute Number

Exit Number

Operating Dates

Number of Sites

Rate $

Rockwood Park Campground142 Lake Drive SouthSaint John, NBTel: (506) [email protected]

F 1/2

R

Off 1122E125W

5-10 213 FS29.00

Crystal Beach Campground32 Crystal Beach RoadCarters Point, NBTel: (506) 763-2379

F

R

Off 7 & 177to845

8090

6-9 40US25.00

FS 35.00

Hardings Point Campground Westfield Ferry LandingTel: (506) 763-2517www.hardingspointcampground.com

F 1/2

R 1/2

Off 7 & 177to 845

8090

5-9 161 US22.00

FS35.00

Hidden Valley Campground15 Woodhaven DriveKingston Peninsula, NBTel: (506) [email protected] www.woodstock2000.com/HVC

F

R 1/2

Off 1100E845

158 5-10 48US22.00

FS30.00 - 33.00

Riverside Family Camping3567 Route 845Long Beach, NBTel: (506) 643-1979riversiderentals@rogers.comwww.campingriversiderentals.com

F

R

Off 1-119100E - 845Off 7 - 177

1418090

5-9 27 FS22.00 - 30.00

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New River Beach Provincial Park78 New River Beach RoadNew River Beach, NBTel: (506) [email protected]

F

R

1 5-10 99US21.50

SS24.00

Kiwanis Oak Point Campground & Park45 Oak Point Beach RoadTel: (506) 468-2266

F

R

102Off 7

80 5-9 75 US26.00

FS32.00

Century Farm Family Campground67 Ocean Wave DriveSt. Martins, NBTel: (506) 833-2357

F

R

Off 1111

137 5-10 184 US18.00

FS24.00

Seaside Tent & Trailer Park234 Main StreetSt. Martins, NBTel: (506) 833-4413Toll Free: (877) 833-4413

F 1/2

R 1/2

Off 1111

137 5-10 88 18.00 - 24.00

Tobi's Hideaway143 Little Beach RoadBay View, NBTel: (506) [email protected]

F 1/2

R

Off 1111

137 6-9 18 18.00 - 24.00

Legend:

F Facilities

R Recreation

FS Full Service

SS Semi-serviced

US Unserviced

Clean, comfortable without the extras

Mid-range standard with various services and amenities

Greatest range of services, amenities, recreation or facilities

Hostel

HostelRoute Number

Exit Number

Operating Dates

Number of Rooms

Rate $

Sir James Dunn Residence UNB Saint John Tucker Park Road Saint John, NBTel: (506) [email protected]/resconf

Off 1 123E123W

5-8 Sgl $34.00

Dbl $47.00

Suite $72.00 with kitchen.

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TransportationACADIAN LINES LTD.

Acadian Lines operate scheduled bus service from Saint John with connections to all major centres in Canada with Voyageur, Greyhound Canada and Orleans Express and in the United States with Greyhound Us, Concord Trailways and Vermont Transit.

One way and round trip tickets will be limited to one year from date of sale.

Student discounts are available.

Children under four years of age, when not occupying seats to the exclusion of other passengers will be carried free.

Children eleven years of age and under will be charged one-half of the adult fare.

BaggageBaggage is limited to 2 pieces per passenger ticket. Trunks will be carried subject to load conditions and the discretion of the Bus Driver. The liability of SMT on baggage is limited to $100 in total per passenger. Baggage going to the United States must be examined at the American Border by Custom authorities in the presence of the owner.

For additional information, contact:Acadian Lines - Saint John Terminal199 Chesley DriveSaint John, NB E2K 4S9Tel: (506) 648-3500Toll-Free: 1-800-567-5151 (within New Brunswick)Fax: (506) 859-5100

Acadian Lines - Head Office100 Midland DriveDieppe, NB 1EA 6X4Tel: (506) 859-5111On the web: www.acadianbus

Air Service

Saint John Flight ScheduleFor a complete schedule of flights to and from Saint John, New Brunswick, please visit www.saintjohnairport.com

Transportation to and from Saint John Airport Car The Saint John Airport is located 16 km from the city centre eastbound on Loch Lomond Road

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(Route 111 East). Saint John maps are available at the airport and local Saint John Visitor Information Centres.

Taxi The cost to the airport from downtown is approximately $30.00.

Shuttle

A Shuttle Bus Service operates from the airport to the major hotels in the city centre. Shuttle service corresponds with flight arrivals and departures.

Bus Bus schedules are available at the Saint John Airport. The fare is $2.50 (adult) and $2.25 (youth & seniors). Route #32 (Loch Lomond) serves the Airport and terminates at King's Square or McAllister Place Mall. Rental Rental car services available at the airport:

Avis (506) 696-4406 or (800) 831-2847 Budget (506) 633-3434 or (800) 268-8900 Hertz (506) 634-6655 or (800) 263-0600 National (506) 696-3340 or (800) 227-7368

Parking Parking is metered - $1.50 per hour and $8.00 maximum per day. Long term parking is also available. For more information call (506) 638-5555 Or write: Transport Canada C/o Airport Manager Saint John Airport 4180 Loch Lomond Road Saint John, NB E2N 1L7

Important Telephone Numbers Airport Manager's Office (506) 638-5555 BorderCustoms 1-800-461-9999 Citizenship and Immigration 1-888-242-2100 General Information & Corps of Commissionaires (506) 638-5557 Weather Office Recording (506) 636-4991

Automobile AssociationsCAA Maritime Ltd. 378 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB E2J 2G4 Tel: 634-1400

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Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Wednesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday – Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday Emergency Road Assistance 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 652-3300 24 hour 1-800-222-4357 Car Rentals

Avis Rent-A-Car4 Water StreetSaint John, NBE2L 2A5Tel: (506) 634-7750Fax: (506) 634-0466Web: www.avis.com

Avis Rent A Car (Airport)4180 Loch Lomond RoadSaint John, N.B.E2N 1L7Tel: 506-696-4406Fax: 506-696-5538

Budget Rent-A-Car529 Rothesay Avenue & at the Saint John AirportPO Box 716, St ASaint John, NBE2L 4B3Tel: (506) 633-3434Toll Free 1-800-268-8900Fax: (506) 632-0907

Delta Rent-A-Car378 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NBE2L 2C4Tel: (506) 634-1125Fax: (506) 658-0665On the web: www.deltarentacar.ca

Discount Car & Truck Rental255 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NBE2J 2B8

Econo Leasing Ltd.(long term leasing only)P.O. Box 2648390 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NBE2L 4Z1Tel: (506) 632-8889Fax: (506) 652-2450

Enterprise Rent-A-Car516 Rothesay AvenueSaint John, NB E2J 2C4Tel: (506) 633-4901Fax: (506) 633-4934132 Station Street(506) 693-8688Web: www.enterprise.com

Daily, weekly and monthly rentals available in a wide selection of new cars van and sports utility vehicles. We offer free pick-up and delivery service throughout the city.

Hertz Rent-A-CarSaint John AirportP.O. Box 670Saint John, NB.Tel: (506) 634-6655For worldwide reservations and Information:1-800-263-0600On the web: www.hertz.com

National Rent a CarSaint John AirportTel: (506) 696-3340

Rent-A-Wreck21 Rothesay Avenue

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Tel: (506) 633-4440Fax: (506) 635-2405Web: www.discountcars.ca

Saint John, NBTel: (506) 672-2277Fax: (506) 642-76011-800-327-0116

Driving Distances

From Saint John to: KM MilesAulac, NB 221 138Bangor, Maine 277 173Boston, Massachusetts 678 424Calais, Maine 123 76Cape Tormentine, NB 251 156Caraquet, NB 413 257Charlottetown, PEI 321 201Edmundston, NB 381 237Fredericton, NB 103 64Fundy National Park 130 81Halifax, NS 424 265Miramichi, NB 280 175Moncton, NB 152 94Montreal, PQ 940 588New York, New York 1032 645Ottawa, ON 1130 706Portland, Maine 496 310Quebec City, PQ 709 443St. Andrews, NB 96 60St. Stephen, NB 107 66Sussex, NB 73 45Sydney, NS 645 403Toronto, ON 1479 924Woodstock, NB 206 128

Note: Conversion: M to KM: x 1.61; KM to M: x.621

Limousine Service

Airport Limo Service636-0337

HMS Transport260 Water St.St. Andrews, NBE5B 1B5Tel: 508-529-3371 / 506-529-3101Or 1-800-254-5466

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[email protected]

HMS Transport Saint John Office1550 Manawagonish RdSaint John, [email protected]

River Cable Ferry Network

GagetownGagetown Ferry (F46)Operates on: Saint John River between Gagetown on Rte. 102 and Lower Jemseg off Rte. 715Length of Crossing: 0.7 kmCrossing Time: 5 min.Capacity: 12 Car Schedule: Operates from May to early December (start and end dates are dependant on flood and ice conditions) 6:00AM-12:00AM – Daily (Notice: Ferry is out of service for the winter)

Belleisle BayBelleisle Bay Ferry (F48)Operates on: Belleisle Bay between Rte. 124 and Rte. 850Length of Crossing: 1.0 kmCrossing Time: 7 min. Capacity: 12 Car Schedule: 5:00AM-2:00AM - Daily (21 Hours a day)

EvandaleRobert J. Irwin (F49)Operates on: Saint John River between Evandale on Rte. 102 and Rte. 124Length of Crossing: 0.5 kmCrossing Time: 5 min.Capacity: 18 Car Schedule: 24 Hours - Year Round

WestfieldOperates on: Saint John River between Grand Bay-Westfield on Rte. 177 and Hardings Point off Rte. 845Length of Crossing: 0.7 kmCrossing Time: 5 min.Henry Nase (F60) Capacity: 24 Car Schedule: 24 Hours - Year Round Woolastook I (F79)Capacity: 15 Car Schedule:From Victoria Day weekend until July first

weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday and holiday Mondays 12 p.m.-8 p.m.July First weekend to Labor Day weekend 7

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days a week from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.From Labor Day weekend to Thanksgiving

weekend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and holiday Mondays 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

Kennebecasis Island Kennebecasis Island Ferry (F74) Operates on: Kennebecasis River between Kennebecasis Island and Summerville off Rte 845 on the Kingston PeninsulaLength of Crossing: 0.5 kmCrossing Time: 5 min.Capacity: 12 CarSchedule: Operates from Victoria Day weekend to mid-NovemberSchedule from Victoria Day weekend to Canada Day weekend and after Labour

Day weekend to seasonal shut down: Sunday to Thursday 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Summer Schedule from Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend:

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Notice: Ferry is out of service for the winter

Gondola Point Operates on: Kennebecasis River between Gondola Point on Rte. 119 & Rte. 845 on the Kingston PeninsulaLength of Crossing: 0.7 kmCrossing Time: 5 min. RGL Fairweather (F98)Capacity: 24 Car Schedule: 16 Hours/Day - Year Round William Pitt II (F99)Capacity: 24 Car Schedule: 24 Hours - Year Round Summerville-Millidgeville Peninsula Princess (F95)Operates on: Kennebecasis River between Sandy Point Road in the City of Saint John and Summerville off Rte. 845 on the Kingston PeninsulaLength of Crossing: 1.9 kmCrossing Time: 15 min.Capacity: 24 CarSchedule: On Saturday - Sunday - Non Statutory Holidays 6 a.m.-12 a.m. Ferry service is

Shuttle on demandOn Statutory Holidays 8 a.m.-12 a.m. Ferry service is Shuttle on demandOn Monday to Friday from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Departure from Summerville is every

half hourOn Monday to Friday from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Departure from Summerville is every hourOn Monday to Friday from 6:15 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Departure from Millidgeville is

every half hourOn Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Departure from Millidgeville is

every hourLast Ferry trip from Summerville Side is 11:15 p.m.Last Ferry trip from Millidgeville Side is 11:45 p.m.

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Saint John Transit55 McDonald StreetTel: (506) 658-4700www.saintjohntransit.com

Saint John City Transit proudly provides transit services within Saint John as well as to the neighbouring communities of Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay, Quispamsis, and Hampton. Low-entry buses and handi-buses also provide accessibility to passengers with mobility impairment. Bicycle racks are also on many of the buses. With these special racks, cyclists can increase how far they travel and have an easy way to tour many parts of our beautiful city. Use of the bike rack is included with your regular fare. Non-motorized, two-wheel bikes can be loaded onto the bike racks.

Fares: Adult: $2.50, Student (14 & under): $2.25, Senior: $2.25

Bus passes are available at Brunswick Square Lawton’s Cashier, most Scotia Bank Branches, City of Saint John Payment Centre in City Hall.

Taxi Companies

ABC Taxi(506) 672-5050

Century Taxi(506) 696-6969

Coastal Taxi Limited(506) 635-1144

Diamond TaxiTel: (506) 648-8888Tel: (506) 648-0666 (airport service)

Harbour Express TaxiTel: (506) [email protected]

Hokey's TaxiTel: (506) 333-6399

K-River TraxiTel: (506) 847-7004

Reggie's TaxiTel: (506) 636-0772

Roy Flowers Private ToursTel: (506) [email protected]

Royal TaxiTel: (506) 652-5050

Simonds TaxiTel: (506) 696-TAXI (8294)

University CabTel: (506) 631-1111

Wilson TaxiTel: (506) 654-0277

Valley TaxiTel: (506) 849-9000

Vet's Taxi LimitedTel: (506) 658-2020

Emergencies

Animal Hospital155

Most of these animal hospitals provide 24 hour emergency service.

Avenue Animal Hospital507 Rothesay Ave.Saint John NB E2J 2C6Telephone 633-1885

Saint John Animal Hospital1700 Manawagonish Road, Saint John, NB E2M 3Y5 Telephone 635-8100

Saint John Animal Hospital North229 Churchill Boulevard, Saint John, NB E2K 3E2Telephone 633-4191

Avenue Animal Hospital Ltd 507 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John, NB E2J 2C6Telephone 633-1885

Fundy Animal Hospital Ltd 3 McLean Street, Saint John, NB E2J 2K4Telephone 634-8680

Loch Lomond Veterinary Hospital 1964 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John, NB E2J 2A3Telephone 696-2550

All Creatures Veterinary Service Limited1216 Sand Cove Road, Saint John, NB E2M 5V8Telephone 635-4102

Alexander R a Dr300 Main Street, Saint John, NBTelephone 634-8332

Environmental EmergenciesTel: 1-800-565-1633

If you are concerned about oil spills, pesticides, or any other environmental emergency, contact the telephone number above. In the case of fuel spills, it may also be appropriate to contact the fire department and/or police.

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Fire

Saint John Fire DepartmentEmergency: 911

Administrative office 24 hour non-emergency assistanceTel: [email protected]

Police

Saint John Police ForceEmergency: 911

Administrative office / non-emergencyTel: [email protected]

Poison ControlTel: 648-6222

Saint John Emergency Measures Organization (EMO)Tel: [email protected]

The Saint John EMO is a volunteer group that helps prepare and inform the community about emergency preparedness, and deals with emergencies to protect life and property and quickly restore order. While smaller events are routinely handled by various agencies (ie fire and police services), the SJEMO is activated when an emergency grows to the point where additional coordination and support of response crews is needed.

Emergencies can be natural events such as flooding and severe weather, or man-made events such as chemical leaks, major fires, explosions etc. To be prepared, the SJEMO group has compiled a number of different plans for specific types of emergencies, and listed the primary and supporting responders, methods for dealing with the event and it residual clean-up.

The SJEMO has many members: the Fire, Police, Water, Public Works, Public Safety, Communications, and Public Information Department within City Hall. Outside agencies participate too like the Canadian Red Cross, Ambulance New Brunswick, GRS Radio Club, and Atlantic Health Services Corporation.

Saint John Regional Hospital

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(506) 648-6000400 University Ave.PO Box 2100Saint John, NB E2L 4L2

Emergency Department direct line is 648-6900

The Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH) is the flagship of the highly integrated network that is AHSC. Its staff members take pride in providing leadership to the region and the province of New Brunswick through active involvement in teaching, research and patient care in secondary and highly specialized tertiary services.

SJRH is a major affiliate of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, hosting more than 160 Royal College and Family Medicine residents and 75 undergraduate trainees who participate in core, selective and elective rotations at the Saint John Regional Hospital each year. An average of 50 undergraduate and post graduate trainees are on site within the corporation at any time. Residency training is provided within the Departments of Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery and Urology. Elective undergraduate and postgraduate rotations are also provided in Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology. Having Medical trainees on-site contributes to the promotion of quality patient care and assures continuing education of staff. It also presents the opportunity to introduce young medical professionals to our community and showcase the benefits of building a career here. The hospital is home to the New Brunswick Heart Centre, and is a recognized leader in Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatrics, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Medicine and Pre-hospital care.

With a total of 524 beds, the Saint John Regional Hospital is the region's primary centre for acute care, and is one of only two accredited tertiary trauma centres in Atlantic Canada. SJRH houses a nucleus of expertise in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology services, Neurosciences, Paediatric and Adult Oncology, and many other specialties. Twenty-four hour care in 23 areas of specialty medicine and surgery is supported by a vast array of research, teaching, health promotion activities and partnerships with Dalhousie University in Halifax, the New Brunswick Community College, the University of New Brunswick and Memorial University in St. John's Newfoundland.

Directions to Saint John Regional Hospital

Take exit 123 (Somerset Street) from Highway 1. Heading west, turn right off the exit; heading east, turn left. Turn left on Somerset Street and follow signs to Millidgeville (note green and white sign indicating "Hospital"). Proceed straight through three sets of lights. The fourth major intersection is at Somerset Street and Samuel Davis Drive. Turn right, proceed up the hill and turn left onto University Avenue. Turn right into hospital site. Public Parking is located on the right. Main Entrance is straight ahead on Level 0.

Saint Joseph’s Hospital

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(506) 632-5555130 Bayard DriveSaint John, NBE2L 3L6

Emergency Department direct line is 648-6900

St. Joseph’s Hospital is composed of four key components to serve the health care needs of our community:

1. St. Joseph’s Medical/Surgical Hospital Services; provides a wide range of services from blood tests and x-rays, to surgery, physiotherapy, and clinics. The Eye Centre, Urology Centre, and Day Surgery are some of the specialized services available. Urgent Care walk-in service is also available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The last patient registration at 8:00 PM

2. St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre; provides primary health care in a primary practice model. Also included are health promotion and prevention programs, community partnership programs, and a wide variety of education programs.

3. St. Joseph’s Women’s Health Centre; provides a “one-stop-shopping” approach to the health needs of women. Breast health, bone health, education, Well Women Clinics, and many other services are provided in a comfortable environment.

4. St. Joseph’s Health and Aging Program; provides inpatient services for frail older adults for the assessment and management of complex medical issues. Units include Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM), Restorative Care, and Transitional Care. There is also an outpatient clinic and consult service.

Saint John’s Surrounding Communities

Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

Historic View of Grand Bay-Westfield

Samuel de Champlain – explorer, geographer, colonizer, and author - first visited the St. John River on June 24,1604. He explored the river for a considerable distance. It was the first known visit by the Europeans to Grand Bay.

Many years before Champlain’s visit, the aboriginal peoples of the area had a village at Beaubear’s Point (now Woodman’s Point). The French established a Fort there in 1749, which was called Fort du Nerepis. In July of 1749, Governor Cornwallis spent a sloop of war, the Albany,from Halifax to the mouth of the St.John River to see what the French were doing, and to demand their allegiance to the British Crown. The French had much difficulty preserving and supplying their fort and in 1759, they left the area.

Cornel Nase was the first Loyalist to come to the parish of Westfield in 1783. One of his neighbors, General Jon Coffin, also arrived with the September fleet in 1783. General Coffin settled at Beaubear’s

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Point in 1784. He owned two gristmills located at Milligan Brook on the Nerepis River. In 1832, Captain John T. Coffin came to settle near his father and built what is known as Lonewater Farm. Many Epworth Park residents can trace their heritage to another Loyalist, Captain John Hayter.

Lumbering was the most important industry at that time. Lumber mills operated along the river and logs were floated down the river to be sold.

The first record of a road being built through Grand Bay-Westfield was in 1788. By 1840, three stagecoach lines were operating between Saint John and Fredericton. The first railroad through Grand Bay-Westfield was the New Brunswick Railroad, which began in service in 1869. The Saint John and Quebec Railroad was completed in 1920.

One of the second tier land grants back from the river was owned by James Ready, who first brewed his beer and ale in Grand Bay. His beer was transported to the city by wagon, and eventually by train. His business grew into what is now one of Canada’s largest breweries (Moosehead).

In the late 1800’s Grand Bay-Westfield had some of the largest mills in Atlantic Canada. The Thompson Foundry was a cast iron factory which was well known for its products in North America.

In the 20th century, the community grew as a cottage area. Summertime communities were Pamdenac, Epworth Park, Ingleside, Ononette, and Westfield Beach. As a result of highway construction easing commuting times to the city many of these cottages have become year round residences.

Amalgated in 1998, Grand Bay-Westfield has developed from two small areas of summer cottages to a thriving community with a shared sense of history.

Municipal Government Information

General Inquiries: (506) 738-6400 Fax Number: (506) 738-6424

MAIL Address: Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

Post Office Box 3001 Grand Bay-Westfield, NB E5K 4V3

CIVIC Address: 609 River Valley Drive Grand Bay-Westfield, NB

E5K 1B3

STAFF

Bruce Gault, Works Commissioner [email protected] 738-6422

Gary Clark, Recreation Director [email protected] 738-6423

Troy Gautreau, Fire Chief [email protected] 738-6421

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David Taylor, Development Officer [email protected] 738-6409

Dan Coles, River Centre Manager/Comm. Economic Dev. Officer [email protected] 738-6406

Sandra Gautreau, Town Manager [email protected] 738-6420

COUNCIL

Mayor Grace Losier [email protected] 738-2968

Deputy Mayor Tammy Archer [email protected] 738-8265

Councillor David Calvin [email protected] 738-2688

Councillor Beverley Day [email protected] 738-6249

Councillor Diane McGowan [email protected] 757-8868

Councillor Brenda Murphy [email protected] 757-8985

Town CrestThe crest of Grand Bay-Westfield was adopted in 1998 when these two neighboring communities were amalgamated. Because the communities developed along the St. John River, which has for a long time been used for transportation, commercial, and recreational purposes, the crest symbolizes the importance of the river both historically and in the present day.

Town Motto“A community of Friends”

Town of Quispamsis

Historic Look at QuispamsisThe Quispamsis territorial area includes several locations that pre-date its own name. Hammond River, which existed in 1873, had its own post office between 1852 and 1885. Part of the same geographic was called Jubliee, which also had its own post office from 1901 until 1916. It was known as Wetmore’s, Gondola Point Road, and Lakefield.

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The European and North American Railway chose the name Quispamsis in 1857, adopted from the aboriginal language meaning “little lake in the woods” now Ritchie Lake. The railroad connected Saint John to Shediac and was later known as the Intercolonial Railway (today’s Canadian National Railway). The station for the area was dismantled some decades ago.

As the railway, and more currently, the highway, has determined the town’s growth, the earliest transportation were the Hammond and Kennebecasis Rivers. The Hammond was named for Sir Andrew Snipe Hammond, then Lieu-Governor of Nova Scotia. The aboriginal name from the Maliseet was Nahwiejewauk, the Acadians named it Petit Nachauac.

It is accepted that the original inhabitants were the Maliseet Indians who were known as Etechemins, a tribe of the Algonquin federation.

A distinguished past resident was the late Sir William J. Ritchie, who was appointed Chief Justice of Canada in 1879. He owned land bordering the lake that now bears his name.

In the 1820’s, the Post Road, now Hampton Road, was constructed. Caleb Wetmore Jr. built the house known as Stoneycroft. It operated as the Lakefield Inn during this decade on the heavily travelled Post Road and is now a Provincial Historic Site, and private residence.

Gondola Point was named for the type of boat (A DUGOUT CANOE) used to transport people across the river. This site has been the ferry crossing for more than 100 years. In the early 1900’s, William Pitt installed the first ever cable ferry here.

Gondola Point and Quispamsis were amalgamated in 1998 as the Town of Quispamsis.

Municipal Government InformationQuispamsis Town HallHours of Operation: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

12 Landing CourtP.O. Box 21085Quispamsis, NB E2E 4Z4Ph. 849-5778Fax 849-5799email: [email protected]

Mayor & Councillors

Murray Driscoll, Mayor Ph. [email protected]

Emil Olsen, Deputy MayorPh. [email protected]

Daryl Bishop, CouncillorPh. 849-3150

Gary Clark, CouncillorPh. 847-3700

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[email protected] [email protected]

Lisa Loughery, CouncillorPh. [email protected]

Gerry Maher, CouncillorPh. [email protected]

Pierre Rioux, CouncillorPh. [email protected]

Beth Thompson, CouncillorPh. [email protected]

Town of Rothesay

Historic Look at Rothesay

English settlement began in the Kennebecasis Valley after the Seven Years War, but by 1776, there were probably fewer than 200 English settlers in the whole St. John River valley. In 1784, New Brunswick became a separate province, and the continuous history of Rothesay began. Loyalist settlers flooded the area, forcing the remaining French, Micmac, and Maliseet to move upriver.

The area known as East Riverside-Kinghurst was a thriving shipbuilding area and was centered around Appleby’s Wharf. The wharf remnants can still be seen at the foot of Appleby Drive. The nearby village of Renforth had been known as The Chalet until 1903, when it was renamed Renforth. James Renforth was the celebrated oarsman who suffered a stroke and died during a championship race between the English Tyne crew and the famous New Brunswick Paris Crew, who won the world rowing championship in Paris, 1867.

The former village of Fairvale, known as Fair Leigh until 1909, was renamed Fairvale Station, after the newly constructed railway station. Following the war years and the advent of the automobile, the station became obsolete and the community became simply known as Fairvale.

The first community in Wells began in the 1800’s and by the early 1900’s was large enough to have a school and post office. It is commonly known as French Village after the road that runs through it.

Rothesay was known as Scribner’s Corner until August 1869. The visiting Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, requested the change to Rothesay as it reminded him of Rothesay Butte, Scotland. It became a town in 1956.

Interesting Notes: The first paved road in New Brunswick was laid between Saint John and Rothesay, and in the 1950’s-60’s, Rothesay had the highest income per capita in Canada.

On Jan 1 1998, the communities of Renforth, East Riverside-Kinghurst, Rothesay, Fairvale, and part of Wells were amalgamated to form the new town of Rothesay.

Municipal Government InformationRothesay Town Hall

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70 Hampton RoadRothesay New Brunswick E2E 5L5 (P)(506)848-6600 (F)(506)848-6677 Office Hours 8am to 4:30pm

Mayor William J. Bishop Town Office Town Manager John Jarvie, MCIP Financial Officer, Ellen Steeves Director of Operations Scott Hatcher, P.Eng Treasurer, Susan Johnson Town Clerk, Mary Jane Banks, BCom Human Resources Clerk, Kim VanWart Director of Development Services, Gay Drescher Records/Payable Clerk, Cathy Jones Assistant Town Planner Administrative Assistant, Debbie Long Director of Recreation, Charles Jensen Receptionist, Beverley Cote

Facilities Manager, Ron Roberts Municipal Water/Wastewater Opns By-law Officer, Steve Nason Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department Building Inspector, Steve Nason Rothesay Regional Police Force ICT Co-ordinator, Michael Kean

Town Coat of ArmsAt the direction of the Town Council, the Armorial Bearings Committee, in consultation with the Heraldic Authority of Canada, chose heraldic symbols that signify the rich heritage of the area. In the upper portion of the shield, the red apple signifies Appleby’s Wharf and the shipbuilding industry of East Riverside-Kinghurst, while the two oars exemplify the strong rowing history of Renforth. The wavy band across the centre of the shield represents the Kennebecasis River, a unifying symbol of the community. The nautical reef knot symbolizes the shipbuilding history of Fairvale and the discs on either side of the heraldic symbols for “fountains” representing water and the community of Wells. The ostrich feather honours the Prince of Wales, who named the municipality of Rothesay in 1860.

The town motto “Quinque Luncta in Uno” (Five united in One) represents the strength and unity of the municipality and the joining together of five surrounding communities.

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The municipal flag of Rothesay represents the first of its kind in Canada. By permission of the New Brunswick Government, the provincial flag, adopted in 1965 on the authority of the Queen’s Warrant of 1868, occupies the topmost part (the hoist) of the municipal flag. The coat of arms of the town occupies the fly.

In June 1999, the Right Honorable Romeo Leblanc, Governor General of Canada, presented the Coat of Arms to the mayor and signed the Letters of Patent. It is particularly noteworthy as his Excellency was the first governor general appointed from the Maritimes.

Village of St.Martins

Mayor’s Message

Welcome to the Village of St. Martins, gateway to the spectacular Fundy Trail. This former shipbuilding, lumbering and farming community offers many experiences and pleasures. Stay at our Inns, Bed & Breakfasts or Campgrounds and enjoy the proximity of the Bay of Fundy coastline. Frequent our dining establishments and savor a variety of dishes. Tour our gift and specialty shops. Local establishments offer something for everyone.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery, the sea caves, and miles of unspoiled beaches and the friendly atmosphere of the Village. We also boast a working harbor with twin covered bridges. St. Martins is only 40 minutes from Saint John or Sussex via Route 111 and we are convinced it would be a destination and an acquaintance you will cherish forever. Please come and visit us and encounter this extraordinary experience.

Municipal Government Information

Mayors & Councillors Village Clerk

Mayor: James Huttges Mysti PattersonDeputy Mayor: Bette Ann Chatterton Tel: 833-2010Councillor: James Moran [email protected]: Mike Gillcrist

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General Statistics & Information

Canadian Capital Cities

Canada’s Capital: OttawaAlberta: EdmontonBritish Columbia: VictoriaManitoba: WinnipegNew Brunswick: FrederictonNewfoundland & Labrador: St. John’sNorthwest Territories: YellowknifeNova Scotia: HalifaxNunavut: IqualuitOntario: TorontoPrince Edward Island: CharlottetownQuebec: Quebec CitySaskatchewan: ReginaYukon Territory: Whitehorse

Canadian Flag

The National Flag of Canada was first raised on Parliament Hill at noon on February 15, 1965. “The flag stands for the unity of the nation,” said Maurice Bourget, Speaker of the Senate at the time. “It speaks for all citizens of Canada regardless of race, language, creed or opinion.”

The search for a new and distinctive Canadian flag began decades earlier. As far back as 1925, a committee began to look for a new design. In 1946, more than 2000 people responded to a request to submit designs for a new Canadian flag, although none was selected. Finally as the country’s centennial anniversary approached, a new committee was formed and submissions were called for once again. Many designs were reviewed, but in the end, the red and white maple leaf was created rather than chosen. The final determination of all aspects of the new flag was made by the 15-member Parliamentary Committee, which is officially accredited with the design.

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National Flag of Canada Day is celebrated on February 15.

Technical Description: The National Flag of Canada is a red flag of the proportions two by length and one by width (or 64 units in width and 32 units in depth). It contains at its centre a white square the depth of the flag, with a single red maple leaf centred therein.

Colours: the colours red and white are the same as those used in the Canada red Ensign, and are found in the Union Jack. Red and white are Canada’s official colours, and with the maple leaf are the symbolic elements found in the Canadian flag.

Provincial & Territorial Flowers of Canada

Alberta Wild RoseBritish Columbia Pacific DogwoodOntario TrilliumQuebec Fleur de lisManitoba CrocusNew Brunswick Purple VioletNewfoundland & Labrador Pitcher PlantNorthwest Territories Mountain AvenNova Scotia MayflowerNunavut Arctic PoppyPrince Edward Island Pink Lady SlipperSaskatchewan Prairie LilyYukon Fireweed

National Anthem (O-Canada)

O-Canada!Our home and native land.True patriot love in all thy sons’ command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, Our true north strong and free!From far and wide, O-Canada,We stand on guard for thee.| God keep our land glorious and free! || O-Canada, we stand on guard for thee.|

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Where pined and maples glow,Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow, How dear to us thy broad domain, From east to western sea!Thou land of hope to all who toil. Our true north strong and free!| God keep our land glorious and free! || O-Canada, we stand on guard for thee.|

O-Canada!Beneath thy shining skiesMay stalwart sons and gentle maidens riseTo keep thee steadfast through the yearsFrom east to western sea, Our own beloved native land, Our true north strong and free!| God keep our land glorious and free! || O-Canada, we stand on guard for thee.|

Ruler supreme!Who hearest humble prayer, Hold our Dominion in thy humble care.Help us to find, O-God, in theeA lasting rich reward,As waiting for a better day,We never stand on guard. | God keep our land glorious and free! || O-Canada, we stand on guard for thee.|

Music composed by Calixa Lavalée (1880)Words (French) by Sir Adolphe B. Routhier (1880)Words (English) by Mr. Justice R. Stanley Weir (1908)Proclaimed on July 1, 1980

New Brunswick Tartan

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New Brunswick’s tartan as designed by the loom crofters of Gagetown. It was officially adopted in 1959 and registered at the Court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms in Scotland. The design represents the forest green of lumbering, the meadow green of agriculture, blue for the coastal waters, with red blocks that represent the loyalty and devotion to the Loyalist settlers and the Royal New Brunswick Regiment, and lastly the intricate interwoven gold, which is a symbol of the province’s wealth and good fortune.

Tourism Offices (Provincial, Territorial & Municipal)

Alberta 1-800-252-3782Calgary 1-800-661-7678Edmonton 1-800-463-4667

British Columbia 1-800-435-5622

Manitoba 1-800-435-5622Winnipeg 1-800-665-0204

New Brunswick 1-800-561-0123Campbellton 1-888-813-4433Edmundston 1-866-737-6766Fredericton 1-888-888-4768Miramichi 1-800-459-3131Moncton 1-800-363-4558Saint John 1-866-463-8639

Newfoundland & Labrador 1-800-563-6353

Northwest Territories 1-800-661-0788

Nova Scotia 1-800-565-0000

Nunavut 1-800-686-2888

Ontario 1-800-668-2746Toronto 1-877-848-4999Ottawa 1-800-363-465

Prince Edward Island 1-888-734-7529Confederation Bridge 1-888-437-6565

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Quebec 1-800-363-7777

Architectural Styles & Points of Interest in Saint John

Sewell House – A whitel clapboard building on Duke Street West was built in 1791 It is the city’s oldest standing structure; built in the Georgian style.

Second Empire style – This style of architecture is predominant in the Uptown area. Second Empire style is distinguishable by its mansard roof and iron cresting. Many examples of the style are found in those buildings constructed after the Great Fire of 1877 along Germaon Street and throughout the Trinity Royal Preservation Area. The building, both commercial and residential, are characterized by two storey bay windows also highly typical of the Second Empire style. Old City Hall and the Old Post Office on two corners of Prince William and Princess Streets, are excellent examples of this style of building.

Many structures combine a mix of styles such as the Palatine Building, 124 Prince William Street, which illustrates the Second Empire, as well as pillars and carvings of early Italianate design. The Irving House on Mount Pleasant Avenue is an excellent example of pure Italianate design. It features round-headed windows, a large verandah, and a flat roof with a belvedere (or widow’s watch), which was where a sailor’s wife could sit and watch for the return of her husband from sea.

Gothic Revival – This is another major style of nineteenth century architecture in Saint John and is most prevalent in churches and cathedrals. Trinity Church on Germain Street is an excellent example of Neo-Gothic architecture, and it is distinguished by the high pointed arches in both its steeples and large stained glass windows.

St. John’s (Stone) Church – This church on Carleton Street was completed in 1825 in traditional 12th century Gothic form. It was the first stone church in Saint John and it was built using stone ballast from English cargo ships. The steeple was constructed four years later in the same manner.

Scottish-Gothic – This Is a style of architecture exemplified in Jones Castle on Sydney Street. It was the home of Simeon Jones, a brewer, and former mayor of Saint John.

Loyalist House – What a fine example of Georgian architecture. It is characterized by the clapboard siding and symmetrical shape of the period, also the Palladian-style fan light over the front door.

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Dunmore Castle – Located on Rothesay Road, this home was built using limestone from the nearby quarry. It was erected for Walter Drake in 1920, and stands three stories high. It features a slate roof, large bay windows, and circular stone walls.

Imperial Theatre – Most buildings exhibit a variety of architectural styles, and the recently-restored Imperial Theatre is one such example of architectural variety.

Carleton Martello Tower – This fortification was erected during the war of 1812 to serve as a watchtower and for coastal defense. The fort, which took two years to build, is one of many Martello Towers located in places around the world.

The City Market – The oldest continuing common-law market in Canada is housed here, built in 1876 by local craftsmen. The shipbuilding influence in Saint John is reflected in the design of the market roof system, which is very similar in appearance to an inverted ship’s hull.

Market Square – Seven warehouses which had been constructed immediately after the fire of 1877 were used to form the core of a modern mall complex which now includes the Hilton Saint John, the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, the Saint John Regional Library, the New Brunswick Museum, underground parking, shops, services, and restaurants.

Architecture & the Great Fire of 1877

In the nineteenth century, Saint John enjoyed the benefits of substantial growth in shipbuilding, lumber, and mercantile sectors. These associations were reflected in local architecture. The majority of the earliest buildings were wooden, especially in the crowded sections of the city. They were built close together and often stocked with flammable materials. Docks and warehouses were full of lumber, oil, pitch, canvas, and dry goods. Straw and hay were always close by. Through the course of the nineteenth century, fires caused a great deal of damage in the city.

The greatest of these fires happened on June 20, 1877. “Black Wednesday” changed the course of history, abruptly ending the Golden Age of Saint John. The fire began at York Point near Market Square and within nine hours caused over 27 million dollars in damage and left nearly 13,000 people homeless. Out of this disaster rose a boom period of construction which lasted approximately eight to ten years. Builders, architects, and craftsmen came from major cities in North America to re-build the once prosperous sea port. The result today is one of the best collections of Victorian architecture in Canada.

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Unfortunately many old buildings were torn down senselessly in the 1960s and 1970s, and replaced by modern structures or simply parking lots. However, the consciousness of citizens has shifted back to preservation of heritage over the past 20 years or so. This is best exemplified in the Trinity Royal Preservation Area, which came into being by law in 1982. It is a twenty-block area located in the heart of Saint John and contains more than 300 properties of both commercial and residential nature. The boundaries are King, Charlotte, Water, and St. James Streets. The area encompasses a large part of the city, which was built following the great fire.

The name for the preservation area refers to the three churches along Germain Street (Trinity Church, the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, and Germain Street Baptist Church). The name also refers to the Three Sisters Lamp, which has been at the end of Prince William Street at St. Patrick Park, since 1848. This lamp was refurbished in 1997. The Three Sisters have long since become the official symbol of Trinity Royal. The word Royal in the area name refers to the names of the streets themselves in the preservation area, many of which are named after Royalty (King, Prince William, Princess…). Distinctive blue and white street signs set this area apart visually from the rest of the city.

Two other preservation areas have been added. A section of Orange Street near Trinity Royal is a designated heritage area, as is a portion of Douglas Avenue in the city’s north end. The Saint John Preservation Review Board is a special purpose body set up by the City Council to oversee preservation areas in the city.

Black History in Saint John and Area

As part of the British Empire, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia leganized slavery from as early as 1767. However, the first sizeable group of blacks coming to the Maritimes occurred as a result of the Loyalist immigration following the defeat of the British by the Americans in 1781. Three thousand free blacks, or former slaves who had fought on the side of the British during the American Revolutionary War, earned the right to passage to Nova Scotia and they arrived in 1783. In addition to this group, 1232 came as slaves to white owners.

All Loyalists, whether white or black, were promised free grants of land. Unfortunately, there were many problems in the giving out of these grants, with the result being many blacks not receiving their land. In Saint John, 433 free blacks were granted town lots, but they were too small to farm. Very few people in the black community were able to take part in the land grant program because of many difficulties, undoubtedly including racism. After several dissatisfying years trying to settle in this new land, Thomas Peters organized the exodus to Sierra Leone. In 1792, 1196 members of black communities in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick left for Africa to establish a new life there.

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From 1813 to 1816, the second most important group of blacks came to the Maritimes. The black refugees were escaped slaves who had thrown in their lot with the British during the war of 1812. Approximately 2000 blacks came, with 400-500 settling in New Brunswick, with the rest going to Nova Scotia. In New Brunswick, the group made a place for themselves in the Loch Lomond area, and most received grants of 50 acres.

The first separate school for black children in Saint John opened in 1820. For a brief time, there were separate schools in Elm Hill, Willow Grove, Loch Lomond and Kingsclear.

By the time slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1834, there were no slaves left in the Maritimes.

The first black university graduate in New Brunswick was Arthur Richardson, who obtained an honours degree in classics in 1886; the first black woman graduated university in the province in 1905. They could not obtain teaching positions in New Brunswick and had to re-locate to the United States.

For more information about Black History in New Brunswick, contact Prude Inc.

Prude Inc. 47 Charlotte StreetThird Floor, City Market BuildingSaint John, NBE2L [email protected]

Climate of Saint John

Saint John has a temperate climate. The cool water of the Bay of Fundy controls summer humidity, and deflects major snowstorms in the winter. Extreme temperatures and precipitation are moderate in all seasons.

Average Growing Season May through SeptemberAverage Annual Sunshine 1893.7 hours (212 summer sunshine hours/month)Average Annual Rainfall 1156 mm or 45.5 inchesMean Summer Temperature 22°C or 72°FMean Winter Temperature -3.9°C or 25°F

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Average Annual Mean Temperature 5°CAverage Annual High Temperature 10°CAverage Annual Low Temperature 0°CExtreme Maximum 34.5°C (August)Extreme Minimum -36.7°C (February)Average Snowfall Accumulation 283 cm or 111 inches

Weather conditions have been recorded by the Saint John weather office since 1869.

History & Development of Saint John – A Chronological History

Early Exploration

On St. John the Baptist Day, June 24, 1604, French explorer Samuel de Champlain entered the mouth of a mighty river which he named St. John in honour of the Saint’s day.

The La Tour Period

Nearly thirty years later, Charles de La Tour, self-appointed Governor of Acadia, settled at the mouth of the St. John River.

Fort Sainte Marie (also called Fort La Tour) was established in 1631 at Portland Point by Charles La Tour. Fort Sainte Marie was established at approximately the same time as the settlements at Plymouth, New York, and Boston. It was a strategic key to the growth of the fur trade in New France.

During the 1630s, a rivalry grew between Charles de La Tour and D’Aulnay de Charnisay. Both men claimed to be Governor of Acadia.

Charles de La Tour’s wife, Madame Franciose Marie La Tour, is regarded as Acadia’s first heroine. She bravely defended the frot from an attack by Charnisay for four days while La Tour was away in Boston. The fort was captured on the fifth day (Easter Sunday) while the men were at prayers. Charnisay detected the exhaustion of the supplies and bribed a sentry to let him in. Madame La Tour surrendered on the condition that the lives of the men would be spared. Charnisay promptly broke his word and hanged them all, except for the sentry, while he forced Madame La Tour to watch with a rope around her neck. Madame La Tour died within three weeks – some believe of a broken heart, and others believe she was poisoned by Charnisay.

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Remains of a long-haired woman were unearthed at the site during excavations several years ago. Some believe it is Madame La Tour, but this is unlikely. In 1996 further excavations were undertaken at the site and the location was re-dedicated as a National Historic Site. Plans for future excavations are ongoing.

After the fall of Fort Sainte Marie (Fort La Tour), Charnisay built Fort Saint Jean across the harbour on what is now the west side of Saint John. Shortly after this Charnisay drowned while canoeing off the coast of Nova Scotia. Charles de La Tour then became the Governor of Acadia and married Charnisay’s widow. They had a long and happy marriage. A notable descendant of this union was Senator Louis Robichaud, a former premier of New Brunswick.

Transition from French to British Rule

Officially, the Treaty of Utrecht (1713) ceded New France to England. However, the era of French control actually ended in 1758 when the area which is now Saint John was captured by the English General Monckton.

In 1762, New Englander John Simonds established a trading post near the site of old Fort Sainte Marie (or La Tour). He was soon joined by partners Hazen and White. In 1774 the American Revolution (War of Independence) broke out and bands of American Privateers – “legal” pirates in times of conflict, issued letters of marque to attack the enemy and keep large portions of booty as payment, endorsed by the British and other governments to also attack American ships and seaside villages – raided the eastern seacoast. Fort Frederick, site of the former Fort Saint Jean, had been destroyed and a serious threat was placed on the security of the Simonds, Hazen, and White enterprise. In 1777, the settlers, who were in constant fear of attack, asked England for protection. A blockhouse was erected on Fort Howe under the leadership of Major Studholme.

Aftermath of the American Revolution

When the Revolutionary War ended, those American colonists who fought on the side of the British were ostracized by the new Americans and their United States. Their lands and possessions were confiscated and many fled to what is now Canada because this area remained under British rule before, during, and after the revolution.

On May 18, 1783, twenty ships carrying 3000 Loyalists, man women, and children, arrived in the Saint John Harbour under the direction of Sir Guy Carleton (known as the Liberator of the Loyalists). This area where they landed was believed to be the foot of present day King Street at Market Slip. A flag and commemorative plaque marks the site today. A second group landed at

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Lower Cove, which is where Lantic Sugar once operated. By the end of the year, 11000 more Loyalists arrived in Saint John Harbour.

The Loyalists lived in tents while their homes were being built. This arrangement resulted in a lot of illness, especially among children. By the end of the first year, 276 buildings were erected. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed them and they had to be re-built. The majority of early homes and businesses were located in the south end of the peninsula, then known as Parrtown. This name was chosen in honour of the governor of Nova Scotia (of which the area was still part). The settlement on the opposite side of the harbour was called Carleton, after the commander-in-chief of the Loyalists, Sir Guy Carleton.

Many who came the first year were farmers or soldiers by profession and were granted land along the fertile Kennebecasis and St. John Rivers. After the first winter, most of them moved out of the settlements of Carleton and Parrtown. Those who stayed in the burgeoning communities at the mouth of the St. John River were mainly merchants, tradesmen, and professionals. An example of this was James Putnam, the former Attorney General for Massachusetts who became the city’s first Attorney General.

Creation of the Colony of New Brunswick

After petitioning the British government for a partition of the new settlements from the colony of Nova Scotia, the new colony of New Brunswick was created on June 18, 1784 and with it the apparatus of creating a new colonial administration. The first Governor of New Brunswick was Thomas Carleton, Sir Guy Carleton’s brother.

Incorporation of the City of Saint John

May 18, 1785, two years after the landing of the Loyalists, Parrtown and Carleton were united and incorporated as the City of Saint John by Royal Charter from King George III of England. Saint John thus became Canada’s first incorporated city. The garrison at Fort Howe became the city’s first police force in 1826 when the fort was closed.

Growth Period: Shipbuilding, Commerce, and Industry Develop

The Bank of New Brunswick, Canada’s first chartered bank, was established in Saint John in 1821. IN this time period, Saint John became a prominent financial centre as the trade and industrial base developed. By 1851, Saint John was the third largest city in Canada, behind Quebec and Montreal. Bu 1871 Saint John had emerged as the most industrialized centre in Canada. The level of industrialization per capita almost equaled Ontario and Quebec together. It was three times that of Nova Scotia. Saint John was well known as a shipbuilding centre in the

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middle of the nineteenth century. It was the fourth largest port of registry in the British Empire. As early as 1835, the fabrication of iron hulls for vessels began in Saint John. Canadian steam locomotives were also built in the city at mid-century. The 1860s, however, saw the decline of the city’s wooden shipbuilding industry. Steel and steam had replaced the wooden sailing ships.

Immigration – The Irish Years

Immigrant groups from all over the world were attracted to Saint John’s reputation and convenience as an eastern Atlantic seaport. The group which most profoundly affected the demography of Saint John was the Irish. 30000 Irish immigrants fled to the city from Ireland during the Potato Famine in the mid-1840s. Many died on the ships during the rough trans-Atlantic crossing and many more arrived with typhoid fever. Immigrants were quarantined on Partridge Island at the mouth of Saint John Harbour from May to October 1847 because they had contracted the deadly “Irish Plague.” Over 600 immigrants were buried in the graveyard on the island. The island is a National Historic Site, a commemorative Celtic Cross placed in 1927 stands in memory of this era of immigration.

1867: Confederation and Saint John

In 1867, the year of the creation of Canada, Saint John and the entire Maritimes region was dealt an economic blow. The new government of Canada (of which New Brunswick became one of four new provinces) encouraged trade with central Canada by placing high protective tariffs on foreign goods coming into the Maritimes, for the creation of a national economy and the establishment of transcontinental mobility. Maritime businessmen were forced to import costly goods from Ontario and Quebec as a result.

The Great Fire of 1877 and Re-Building

On June 20, 1877, a fire destroyed the city’s south end and most of the business district. Within 9 hours, 1612 buildings were destroyed and thirteen thousand people were left homeless. The property loss exceeded $27 million of the day. Insurance companies went bankrupt and bankers’ assets were destroyed.

Over the next decade the south end was rebuilt, mostly in brick due to new, strict municipal building codes aimed at preventing similar fire damage in the future. These buildings resemble architecture of the same period from Boston, elsewhere in New England, and New York.

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In 1880 the Canadian Pacific Railroad provided a link with central and western Canada with a direct line to Montreal through Maine. Eventually a line from Saint John to Shediac became part of the Canadian national railway system.

During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, Saint John was not maintaining its competitive edge in the shipbuilding business. This was mainly due to the switch from wood to iron ships, and to liberal laws regarding the importation of Baltic lumber to Britain. Shipbuilding eventually dies out in the area and in 1923 was revitalized when the Saint John Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company was established at Courtenay Bay.

The Twentieth Century: Manufacturing and Refining

Between 1900 and 1960, the economic growth of Saint John was modest in comparison with other Canadian industrial centers. The manufacturing face of Saint John evolved and diversified as new and substantial industries began to locate in the city. Notable early examples of these industries include Lantic Sugar and T.S. Simms Co. Ltd. Lantic Sugar was the largest sugar refinery in Canada, and T.S. Simms Co. Ltd. Is still the largest brush manufacturing company in the country, and one of the largest in the world. Additionally, pulp and paper and metal fabrication became important industries.

Saint John was a valuable supply depot during the First and Second World Wars. The cargo value through the port increased substantially during both conflicts. In 1960, the Saint John Port and Industrial Development Commission was established to promote the city’s port and industrial attributes. In 1975, two separate organizations – the Saint John Port Development Commission and Saint John Fundy Region Development Commission Inc – were created to recognize the role of the port and industrial responsibilities.

The expansion of Saint John is also attributed to the private interests of Irving Oil Ltd such as the oil refinery, which is the largest in Canada, and Canaport, a deep-water terminal capable of handling super tankers in the 280 000 ton range. The largest super tanker in the world has docked at Canaport, near Mispec. Soon the facility will welcome vessels for carrying an entirely new cargo in the Port City: liquefied natural gas.

In 1967, with the amalgamation of Saint John with Lancaster and Simonds, Saint John entered a new era of transition and growth, which resulted in an immediate population increase. In 1968, a 1 ¼ mile Harbour Bridge linking the east and west sides of the city was completed. The total cost was in excess of 13 million dollars.

In 1971, the municipal government of Saint John moved to a modern 15-storey City Hall building which is now part of a multi-block, climate controlled pedway system referred to as the

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“Inside Connection.” The late 1970s and early 1980s gave rise to a new outlook on preservation. The Trinity Royal Heritage Preservation Area was created, incorporating many city blocks. Restoration work has incorporated historic nineteenth century buildings with new growth. Some buildings of note include the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, built for the summer games of 1985, and Harbour Station (regional civic centre), the latter of which brought the now disbanded AHL franchise the Saint John Flames to the city. Market Square includes the New Brunswick Museum, and extensive restoration work has taken place at the City Market.

Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. completed a 12 year contract on time and under budget in 1996 when it delivered the final of nine Navy patrol frigates for the Canadian government. Still and industrial centre, Saint John is now expanding into the high-tech market with the relocation of several large international and national call centres such as Xerox, IBM and Air Canada.

History of the Reversing Falls Bridge

Since the early 1850s, four bridges have been built to span the Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick. Of the original two, only portions of the piers remain. Each of the four bridges was a major engineering achievement for its time. Taken collectively, they represent a progression of civil engineering accomplishments that have involved several generations of engineers.

The Site

The Reversing Falls is the name given to the natural phenomenon that occurs in the Saint John River about a kilometer upstream from the head of Saint John Harbour, through which the river flows before discharging into the Bay of Fundy. The river is about 450 miles long and drains about 66000 square kilometers (26000 square miles) of Maine, Quebec, and New Brunswick water. At the Reversing Falls, the river is forced to flow through a gorge less than 180 meters (600 feet) wide.

The narrowness of the gorge makes it a natural location for a bridge, but the extreme velocity of the currents in both directions, and the depth of the water, prohibit any piers in the river itself.

The First Bridge

Following two unsuccessful attempts, a prominent citizen, Honourable Charles Simonds, offered 100 pounds sterling to any individual or company that could bridge the river. He paid it to William Kilby Reynolds, owner of a lumber mill and timber rights at nearby Lepreau. Reynolds

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formed the Saint John Suspension Bridge Company and engaged Edward W. Serrell, who had built a suspension bridge across the Niagara River, as engineer.

The resulting bridge was begun in 1851 and opened in early 1853. It was supported by ten steel wire cables, five on each side, stretched over roller and saddle arrangements resting on the tops of four sandstone towers. Each tower was 15.9 m (52 feet) high above the bridge deck, 4.6 m square (15 feet) at the base, and 1.7 m (5 feet 8 inches) square at the top below the coping stone. The span was 190 meters (623 feet) and the width 7 meters (23 feet.)

The masonry bases upon which the towers rested still exist slightly downstream from the present highway bridge. Although those on the west side now form part of the foundation for the restaurant and tourist information centre building, the names of Serrel and Reynolds, inscribed in granite upon one of the bases, are easily visible.

Before the bridge was declared safe for use, the government engaged an independent engineer, Alexander L. Light, to test it. Mr. Light distributed thirty wagons, weighted at least two tons each, over the length of the bridge in two lines. He then paraded three double teams of horses loaded with three tons each between the lines. When the bridge showed no signs of distress, it was declared safe for public use.

On the night of March 24, 1858 after the bridge had been in use for five years, a violent storm partially destroyed it. A stagecoach on a trip from Fredericton suddenly stopped on the bridge and the horses refused to move, even when whipped. Upon investigation, the driver discovered they were standing on the brink, with the falls swirling below.

After repairs were carried out, the bridge continued to be used until 1915. For the first twelve years a toll was paid to cross the bridge. However, in 1865 the New Brunswick government bought the bridge for $65000, and the tolls were eliminated.

The Present Bridge

The present bridge across the Reversing Rapids was opened in 1915 to replace the suspension bridge that had served for 62 years. During that time, not only had automobile traffic developed, but the city had introduced a street railway system that could not be extended across the river on the existing suspension bridge.

The new bridge was designated by prominent engineer C.C. Schneider of Philadelphia and built by Dominion Bridge Company. Schneider prepared two designs; one to carry highway traffic only, and another to carry highway traffic plus double-track trolley traffic. Because the heavier

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of the two designs was selected, it has been able to withstand the test of time – not without some upgrading – to carry today’s traffic loads.

The bridge has a span of 172.2 meters (565 feet) between centre hinges, and a rise of 18.7 meters (61.25 feet), giving it a rise-to-span ratio of 1 to 9.2. The design of the bridge is called a Spandrel Arch, and was built using a cantilever method from either side of the cliffs, eventually joining in the middle then the centerpiece was put into place. The weight and strength of the natural rocks were used as anchorage. Upon completion if the final span, there were for a short time three unique bridges side-by-side, crossing the same gorge – a suspension bridge (the former highway bridge), a cantilever bridge (the present day railroad bridge), and the new Spandrel Arch bridge.

From 1915 to 1967 (when the Harbour Bridge opened), the arch carried all highway traffic, which could amount to 32000 vehicles per day.

Industrial Facts

- Saint John has one of the world’s leading brush manufacturing companies (T.S. Simms)

- Saint John has two large and modern pulp and paper mills (Irving Paper; Irving Pulp and Paper)

- Saint John has a deep sea terminal unique to the North American coast. It is capable of handling large crude oil carriers displacing up to 200-300 thousand tons.

- Saint John has a 300000 barrel per day oil refinery; the largest in Canada.- Saint John has three large industrial parks.- Saint John has two thermal generating stations producing over 900 megawatts of

power.- Saint John is near a 600 megawatt CANDU nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau.- Saint John is the site of a leading Canadian and major international ice-free

seaport.- Saint John is one of the largest retail trade and distribution centres in the

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Legend of the Marco Polo

On the 17th of April, 1851, a ship was launched from the yard of James Smith at Marsh Creek in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. She was the largest ship the yard had ever built and they named her Marco Polo.

Her lines and construction echoed the forward thinking in design and shipbuilding skills of her craftsman, a justifiable pride which had evidenced itself in New Brunswick-built that have sailed the world’s oceans from the days of the first settlers through to the present. The Marco Polo was a unique design combining the underwater body of a clipper, sharp entrance and clean run, with the midship sections of a cargo carrier. She was one of the first ships built in New Brunswick whose framing consisted of tamarack and pitch pine, with stout planking of tamarack, pitch pine, and oak.

From the very beginning, she was determined to show her swiftness which was to bring her fame. At the time of her launch, before cheering crowds, the great ship flew down the ways and into the water with such purpose that she could not be held in check. The Marsh Creek mud finally halted her progress and for two weeks she remained firmly held before being set free into her natural element. This first string to be free and flying with the wind was not without a price, for the grounding had caused her keel to hog so that it was six inches higher in the centre than at the ends.

The distortion, however, in no way detracted from her sailing abilities. In fact, many believed it to be a secret of her speed. Certainly, the maiden voyage attested to her good manners and capable performance, for, fully-laden with fine New Brunswick timber and under command of Captain William Thomas of Saint John, she romped effortlessly across the North Atlantic to Liverpool, England in just fifteen days.

She continued to ply the Atlantic, this time under the command of Captain Amos Cosby from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, carrying cotton from Mobile, Alabama to Liverpool. Captain Crosby was so enamored of his magnificent command that he commissioned a portrait of her upon which he could forever gaze with pride.

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The year 1852 was to mark the lady’s coming of age. Gold had been discovered in Australia, and enterprising Liverpool ship-owners were seeking vessels with an eye to turning profit from carrying passengers to the new land of opportunity.

One such owner was James Baines, of Black Ball line of Australia Packets. In the Marco Polo, he saw the potential for her to become not only the queen of his fleet, but also the queen of the seas, leading his down the road to tremendous fortune.

Several months later, she emerged from the dock refitted as a luxurious passenger vessel, a lady destined to become a queen, resplendent in her newly acquired finery of maple paneling, crimson velvet upholstery, stained glass doors and circular glass hitch lights.

On Sunday, July 4th 1852, under the command of James Nicol “Bully” Forbes from Aberdeen, Scotland, she set sail; bound for Melbourne with 930 passengers and 60 crew. As he walked the decks of the ship, Captain Forbes could feel stirring within her as she sped away from the land. He knew that in high southern latitudes when squared away before the sweeping gales which blew strong and true from the west day after day, this magnificent ship would fly. And fly she did. For at 11 am on the 18th of September, 1852, just 76 days after leaving Liverpool, the Marco Polo proudly sailed through the Port Phillips Head and into Melbourne. By comparison, previous voyages had taken 100 to 120 days. As Forbes had predicted, while running the southern latitudes, she had covered 1344 miles in four days, her best days run being 364 miles.

She set sail again, homeward-bound for Liverpool, on the 11th of October. Her course lay to the south of New Zealand and across the cold heaving expanse of the southern ocean to Cape Horn, that bleak and barren outcrop of rock marking the southernmost tip of South America. Then she headed northwards up through the two Atlantics and the Irish Seas to the River Mersey.

So it was on the 26th day of December, 1852, just 76 days out of Melbourne and 5 months, 21 days after starting out of Liverpool, she was home. Stretched between her fore and main masts was a giant banner snapping in the breeze. On it, painted in bold letters for all of Liverpool to see was the proclamation “Fastest Ship in the World.” The Marco Polo was the first ship to circumnavigate the globe in less than six months (5 months and 24 days).

Thousands of people came to see this New Brunswick-built ship as she lay in the Salt House dock, to stare with wonderment at her towering masts and massive hull. For here was the history in the making. Here was the ship that had knocked the thrones from under every other queen of the seas. This was the Marco Polo, Queen of the Seas, the ship that had shrunk the world by making it less than six months around the world.

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She continued to prove that her first great voyage had been no fluke of seamanship or weather. Her second voyage, again under the command of Captain Forbes, lasted 73 days out and 95 days home. Her third voyage, under the command of Captain McDonald, lasted 72 days out and 78 days home. Other captains followed, such as James Clarke of New Brunswick, and still her records were the talk of sailors around the world.

Little by little, however, the wind and seas began to take their toll. Although her outer skin was starting to show the lines and ceases of age, that youthful spirit still lingered in her heart. For with head held high and proud, befitting the queen she was, her last voyage to Australia and back finished as her first, fifteen years and thousands of passengers later, 76 days from Melbourne to Liverpool. She began a leader and became a legend.

To the very end, even though she had joined the ranks of the lowly trampers, carrying whatever cargo the owners could secure for her from guano to coal and timber, she still commanded the respect of the sailors the world over. Whenever she was sighted, they would line the rails and raise a salute to his grand old lady of the seas. But with the passing of each year, and with every voyage weakening her already fragile body, the sailors knew that soon they would be raising their last salute.

The last salute came in July 1883, as she sailed painfully out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence from Montmorency, Quebec, laden with timber for Europe. Water soaked and strained, she was held in shape by chains wrapped around her hull. Water soaked in through her seams and out again through her pumps that worked day and night to keep the sea at bay. But she lumbered on gallantly with little complaint, until a summer gale sprang up, creating short vicious seas that pummeled her hull, pushing and twisting it without mercy. Finally, as it always has and always will the sea won. Her pumps could no longer keep up with the thrush of water, and soon one of the chains holding her body together let go. With her weary bones, the Marco Polo knew as did her captain, that the end was near. Perhaps the only chance to save the crew was to drive for shore. To do this required all sail, but the question was, could the ship stand the added strain? There was no choice but to try.

As if she knew what was required of her and the consequences if she failed, the Marco Polo rallied every last ounce of strength she had. With a great billowing of cloud and sail towering above her deck set square and taut before the wind, and with a bone clenched in her teeth, she drove for shore at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. On she flew without faltering until she could fly no more. When she hit ground, the crew cut away the masts and rigging to prevent her from drifting out to sea again; she did not move.

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So on that 25th day of July in 1883, the Marco Polo, Queen of the Seas, had carried her charges safely shore for the last time. Not one member of the crew was lost. Within a month, she had silently slipped beneath the waves.

Even in death she maintained a stately composure. She had come home to Canada to die and be laid to rest. Not for her an ungracious lingering death as coal carrier sailing every ocean in the world, from the oily calm and stifling heat of the doldrums to the black mountainous spume streaked seas and numbing cold of the southern ocean. Now she rests in peace beneath the green waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a few hundred miles from that shipyard in Marsh Creek where she was launched 32 years before.

Someone once said that for there to be life there must be death. Watching the shore of Cavendish that July day stood a young girl who later entered a story in a national essay competition. The story she entered was entitled “The Wreck of the Marco Polo,” which won first prize and launched her on a writing career. Some might dismiss it as a mere coincidence, but the fact remains that the death of a great lady of the seas gave birth to the writing life of a great lady of Canadian literature. For that little girl was Lucy Maud Montgomery, who went on to write “Anne of Green Gables.”

Did the legend end off Cavendish that day, or does it live on? Perhaps we should not simply say The End, for will the Marco Polo be forgotten? Indeed, should the Marco Polo be forgotten? Therefore, let us say it merely concludes this chapter in the legend of Marco Polo, and finish the closing words of Rev. James Buck of Liverpool, who said:

Some ships, like men, seem as thoughThey would not and could not be forgotten.The public is never allowed to forget theirNames or deeds. Such a ship is the Marco Polo.

Location of Saint John

Saint John is located on the south eastern Atlantic seaboard of Canada, on the south coast of the Province of New Brunswick, where the St. John River meets the Bay of Fundy. Saint John is the largest county in New Brunswick and the second largest in the Maritimes. Saint John occupies 333 square kilometers (128 square miles). The co-ordinates of the city centre (Market Slip) are: 4516.290° north longitude; 06603.987° west latitude.

Mayors of Saint John(Since incorporation in 1785)

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Gabriel G. Ludlow Appointed by Government 1785

William Campbell Appointed by Government 1795

John Robinson Died in Office 1816

William Black Appointed by Government 1828

Lachlan Donaldson Appointed by Government 1829

William Black Appointed by Government 1832

John N. Wilmot Appointed by Government 1833

Benjamin L. Peters Appointed by Government 1834

William H. Street Appointed by Government 1835

John Robertson Appointed by Government 1836

Robert F. Hazen Appointed by Government 1837

William Black Appointed by Government 1839

Lachlan Donaldson Appointed by Government 1843

John R. Partelow Appointed by Government 1847

William H. Street Appointed by Government 1848

Robert D. Wilmot Appointed by Government 1849

Henry Chubb Appointed by Government 1850

Thomas Harding Elected by Council 1851

William O. Smith Elected by Council 1852

James Olive Elected by Council 1853

James Olive Elected by Citizens 1854

William O. Smith Elected by Citizens 1855

Thomas McAvity Elected by Citizens 1859

Isaac Woodward Elected by Citizens 1863

Aaron Alward Elected by Citizens 1866186

Thomas M. Reed Elected by Citizens 1870

A. Chipman Smith Elected by Citizens 1874

Sylvester A. Earle Elected by Citizens 1877

Charles R. Ray Elected by Citizens 1879

Simeon Jones Elected by Citizens 1881

James McGregor Grant Elected by Citizens 1884

J.S. Boies Deveber Elected by Citizens 1885

Henry J. Thorne Elected by Citizens 1887

George A. A Barker Died July 6, 1889 1889

I. Allen Jack Recorder From July 6 to August 9, 1889

W. Albert Lockhart Elected by Citizens 1889

Thomas W. Peters Elected by Citizens 1891

George Robertson Elected by Citizens 1894

Edward Sears Elected by Citizens 1898

John W. Daniel Elected by Citizens 1900

Walter W. White Elected by Citizens 1902

Edward Sears Elected by Citizens 1906

Thomas H. Bullock Elected by Citizens 1908

James H. Frink Elected by Citizens 1910

Robert T. Hayes Elected by Citizens 1916

E. Allan Schofield Elected by Citizens 1920

Harry R. McLellan Elected by Citizens 1924

G. Frederick Fisher Elected by Citizens 1926

Frank L. Potts Elected by Citizens 1932

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Walter W. White M. D. Elected by Citizens 1936

James W. Brittain Elected by Citizens 1940

D. Laurence MacLaren Elected by Citizens 1944

Charles R. Wasosn Elected by Citizens 1948

James D. McKenna Elected by Citizens 1950

Ernest W. Patterson Elected by Citizens 1952

Gilbert B. Peat M. D. Elected by Citizens 1954

William W. MacAulay Elected by Citizens 1956

Hon. D.L. MacLaren P.C. Elected by Citizens 1958 Died in Office

James A. Whitebone Elected by Citizens 1960

Eric E. Teed Elected by Citizens 1960

Stephen Weyman M.D. Elected by Citizens 1964

Arthur Gould Elected by Citizens 1966

Joseph A. MacDougal M.D. Elected by Citizens 1967

H. Arvard Loomer Died July 18, 1969, before Taking office

James E. Calvin Elected by Citizens 1969

Robert Lockhart Elected by Citizens 1971

Edis A. Flewelling Elected by Citizens 1974

Samuel Davis Elected by Citizens 1977

Robert Lockhart Elected by Citizens 1980

Elsie E. Wayne Elected by Citizens 1983

Elsie E. Wayne Elected by Citizens 1986

Elsie E. Wayne Elected by Citizens 1989

Elsie E. Wayne Elected by Citizens 1991188

Thomas Higgins Elected by Citizens 1994

Shirley McAlary Elected by Citizens 1995

Shirley McAlary Elected by Citizens 1998

Shirley McAlary Elected by Citizens 2001

Norm McFarlane Elected by Citizens 2004

Ivan Court Elected by Citizens 2007

Metric Conversion Charts

Linear Measurements

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 1 cm = 0.0394 inches

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters 1 cm = 0.0328 feet

1 foot = 0.305 meters 1 meter = 3.28 feet

1 yard = 0.914 meters 1 meter = 1.09 yards

1 mile = 1.61 kilometers 1 kilometer = 0.621 miles

Weight Measurements

1 ounce = 28.35 grams 1 gram = 0.035 ounces

1 pound = 0.454 kilograms 1 kilogram = 2.21 pounds

Fluid Measurements

1 ounce = 29.57 millilitres 10 millilitres = 0.353 ounces

1 pint = 0.473 litres 1 litre = 2.11 pints189

1 gallon = 3.79 litres 1 litre = 0.264 gallons

Mileage

1 mile = 1.6 kilometres 1 kilometre = 0.6 mile

Municipal Government Information

Municipal Officials of Saint John

Mayor: Ivan CourtDeputy Mayor: Stephen ChaseCouncillor: Christopher TitusCouncillor: Bill FarrenCouncillor: Peter McGuireCouncillor: Gary SullivanCouncillor: Patty HigginsCouncillor: Carl KillenCouncillor: Donnie SnookCouncillor: Bruce CourtCouncillor: Joe MottCity Manager: Pat WoodsDeputy City Manager: Andrew Beckett

Saint John Celebrities

Actors and Entertainers

Margaret Anglin (1876-1958) was one of the early twentieth century’s leading international stage actresses. She frequently appeared with American actor Richard Manfield. Her last film was entitled “Watch on the Rhine.”

Louis B. Mayer (1882-1957) was the founder, owner, and production head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). He was also the founder of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in

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Hollywood in 1927. The Academy is responsible for the Oscar Awards ceremony, among other things.

Walter Pidgeon (1898-1957) was a famous Hollywood actor noted for his starring role in “Mrs. Miniver,” a war-time classic. He was considered one of Hollywood’s finest stars in the 1940s. He also starred in “Funny Girl” and many other films.

Donald Sutherland (born 1934) has starred in several television and movie productions including “Casanova,” “Eye of the Needle,” “Klute,” the Academy Award-winning “Ordinary People,” and the movie “M*A*S*H.”

Painters, Sculptors and Photographers

Jack Humphrey (1901-1967) was an internationally known painter in the 1930s and 1940s. He was especially renowned for his watercolors of people and landscape using Hans Hoffman’s cubist and expressionist techniques.

Miller Brittain (1912-1968) was also known internationally and applied the “Ashcan School” (socialist realist concepts) to his paintings of flowers and ordinary people. He has left a vast collection of artwork; drawings; paintings; concepts for murals never realized.

John Hooper (1926-2006) is nationally recognized for his detailed oversized wood carvings of ordinary people in everyday situations. Many of his works are featured in and around the Market Square complex, including a magnificent timepiece. “People Waiting” is an series of sculptures recently re-located to the newly developed St. Andrews Park; the site of Barbour’s General Store and information centre.

Freeman Patterson (born 1937) is an internationally known landscape and nature photographer with many books to his name. Mr. Patterson is also involved in figurative work.

Fred Ross (born 1927) is the first New Brunswick artist to be exhibited at the art gallery of the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. (1994). Eight of his works are in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Fred Ross is a major contributor to Mew Brunswick’s art world.

Authors

Lois Arthur Cunningham (1900-1954) was a nationally known writer whose works dealt with Acadian society.

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Dan Ross (1912-1955) had over 325 novels in print, more than any other Canadian author. He has both national and international best sellers, including China Shadows, which sold over two million copies. He wrote mystery, plays, and romance.

David Adams Richard (born 1950) has received many literary awards, including the Governor General’s Award and the prestigious Giller Award in 2000 for his novel Mercy Among the Children. He is also known for his novel Nights Below Station Street.

Stewart Trueman (1911-1955) was a newspaper columnist and author, winner of the Stephen Leacock award for humour.

Flora Kidd (born 1926) is an internationally recognized romance novelist with over 60 books in print and is best known for her novel about Marco Polo, To Hell or Melbourne, and its sequel Until we Meet Again.

Musicians

Ken Tobias (born 1945) is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He wrote the song “Stay Awhile,” sung by The Bells, and sold over 25 million copies. It became Polydor’s first North American gold record. He also wrote “Every Bit of Love.”

Phillip Thomson (born 1952) is an internationally known concert pianist who studied in Canada, the United States, and England. Mr. Thomson now lives and teaches near New York. He was asked to choose the Steinway piano for the restored Imperial Theatre. He has several CDs available for consumers.

Michael Gromley (born 1951) was the first non-Austrian director of the Vienna Boys Choir. He also performed with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Gormley now lives in Vancouver and works as a church organist.

Harold Friars was a music arranger on Broadway.

Eldon Rathburn (born 1916) is a Saint John-raised composer who wrote many sound tracks for award-winning National Film Board films.

Saint John Crest

Mayor Gabriel G. Ludlow was directed at the second meeting of the Common Council of the newly incorporated City of Saint John on May 23, 1785, to have an official seal designed and presented to council for their approval. On the 26th of May, Mayor Ludlow presented the design

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to council. Although Ludlow was credited with the design of the coat of arms it was actually Ward Chipman who designed it. Council approved the design May 26, 1786. The minutes of the Court of Common Council record: “Mr. Mayor is requested to employ artifice who may be capable of executing it.”

It is believed that John Graham, a skillful artist who carved many figureheads for Saint John ships, also carved the coat of arms which hangs outside the common council chambers in City Hall today.

The supporting animals in this piece are depictions of elks or other members of the deer family, while the original animals were unquestionably moose. The original crest consisted of a shield supported by two moose. These depict the abundance of game life which then existed in the province. The moose has been described as the monarch of the forest.

The shield is divided into quarters:

-The upper left quarter (dexter chief) consists of a large fish, a fish barrel and four smaller fish. This is emblematic of the fact that fishing was a major industry in the city at that time. The charter provisions gave special rights respecting the fisheries. For many years the fishing lots were important for commerce, and annual auctions were held whereby these lots were sold for a one year period or longer.

-The upper right quarter (sinister chief) depicts trees with the sin shinning. This is emblematic of the large forests which were the basis of commerce when the province was founded. During the early 1800s, forestry was the basic industry of New Brunswick. Special legislation is still in effect relating to lumbering and log driving operations in the St. John River. Forestry remains a major industry in New Brunswick today.

-The lower left corner (dexter base) depicts two sailing ships of the age. It is significant that Saint John is both a shipping port and a shipbuilding area. In earlier times Saint John was known as a shipbuilding centre, and at one time in the mid-nineteenth century it was the fourth largest port of registry in the British Empire. In more recent years there was a revival of shipbuilding at the Saint John Shipbuilding and Drydock, which ended with the completion of nine naval patrol frigates for the Canadian navy in 1996.

-The lower right corner (sinister base) depicts two beavers, significant of the industry and enterprise of early settlers and present citizens. The beaver is the heraldic figure particular to Canada.

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Surmounting the crest is a crown, emblematic of the continued loyalty to the monarchy exhibited by the exile of the United Empire Loyalists in 1783 and the subsequent granting of a royal charter to the city. The crown is recognized in the field of heraldry as St. Edward’s crown, and is proper to the time it was used in the design of the official seal of Saint John. The use of the crown caused some controversy as there is no reference to the granting of the privilege of Saint John by the royal charter; the founding fathers probably took this for granted.

The heraldic colours in the crest are Or-gold, Azure-blue, and Gules-red.

Ward Chipman was a noted classicist and one of his favourite readings in Latin was “Aenied”. In the epic, Queen Dido is showing Arenas the building of Carthage and by happy chance his address to the queen has become our city’s motto: “O Fortunati Quorum Jam Moenia Surgunt,” which loosely translates to “O happy they, whose promised walls already rise.”

It is also noted that the proper spelling of the city’s name is Saint John, as set forth in the Charter of Incorporation (1785). This was reaffirmed by Common Council in 1925.

Saint John Firsts

-First incorporated city, created by Royal Charter in 1785.-First common law market in Canada, created by Royal Charter in 1785.-First biscuit factory in Canada, established in 1801 (Rankin Biscuits).-First chartered bank in Canada, 1820 (Bank of New Brunswick).-First police force, established 1849 by an amendment to the Charter of Saint John.-First YMCA, established in 1870 by Mrs. Agnes Blizzard, in a house on Germain Street.-Mid-1850s invention of the “Long Reacher” skate by James Whelply advanced the 19th century speed skating tradition.-First industrial exhibition (1851). This is the same year as the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London, organized by Prince Albert.-First public museum (1852). Known today as the New Brunswick Museum, it was originally called the Gesner institute after its founder, Abraham Gesner; a Nova Scotia-born doctor credited with the invention of kerosene.-First female golf champion, Ms. Mabel Thompson (1902)-First Miss Canada, Mrs. Harold Drummie (nee Winifred Blair), 1923.-First public playground which was started by Miss Mabel Peters. This playground is known as the Allison Ground and Playground in Rockwood Park (1908).-First Board of Trade, organized in 1821.-First woman to obtain a diploma in agriculture, Miss Katie Broad (1915).-First Board of Fire Insurance underwriters (1865).-First overshoes in Canada brought to the country by Francis and Vaughan.

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-First orchestra to accompany a silent movie in North America was by Walter Golding in the old nickel theatre, May 1907.-First wire nails in Canada, manufactured by Penders Ltd. (1891).-First soda crackers in Canada, manufactured by T. Rankin & Sons, Church Street (1823).-Canada’s first vocational school was erected on Douglas Avenue.-In 1840, Professor L.A. Laurat starts the first balloon ascension in Canada from Barrack Square. Tickets for select seats were four shillings.-June Clark was the first woman in Canada to run for the United Church Ministry (1945).-First quarantine station in Canada, Partridge Island (1785).-First Waterfront union in Canada (1849).-First National Historic streetscape in Canada, Prince William Street was designated in 1987.-The first Boys and Girls Club in Canada was founded in Saint John (1903). The second club was formed in Montreal.-The first use of anesthetic during an operation in Canada was in Saint John on December 17, 1847.

First in the British Empire-First Penny newspaper, “Saint John News,” established in 1838 by George E. Fenety (tri-weekly).-First Minister of Health in the British Empire, Hon. W.F. Roberts, M.D.-First Knights of Pythias in the British Empire.-Mrs. R.J. Hooper was the first woman in the British Empire to sit as a member of the Board of Health.

First in the World

-First compound marine engine developed by Benjamin Tibbets in 1842. The “Reindeer” was the first vessel to be propelled by a compound steam engine. Tibbets was granted $100 for his work by the Legislature of the province.-First river cable ferry, invented by William Pitt, installed on the Kennebecasis River near Saint John in the early 1900s.-First police union in the world formed in 1919.-First variable pitch airplane propeller, invented by Wallace Turnbull in 1927. He went on to pioneer developments in aeronautics in his home in Rothesay. Saint John Airport is named in his honour. He also designed boats and built one of the world’s first wind tunnels.-First postage stamp album in the world, invented by Robert Reid in 1853. The original is now in the Collector’s Club in New York.-First monitor top railroad cars in the world, invented by James Furguson. The original model is located in the NB Museum collection.-Kerosene oil discovered by Dr. Abraham Gesner, founder of the NB Museum.

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-First Boy Scout Apple Day, organized by Eli Boyaner on January 30, 1931.-First automobile Fire Harness, invented by Hiram Webb.-First steam fog whistle in the world was invented by Scotsman Robert Foulis in 1854. It was erected on Partridge Island in 1859 to aid approaching mariners in determining their direction during times of thick Fundy fog.

City Firsts

-Portland Point (Fort La Tour/ Fort Sainte Marie) was the first French settlement in New Brunswick.-First pre-Loyalist English speaking people settled in Saint John in 1762 with Simonds, Hazen, and White.-First shipment of deals (lumber) from Saint John – 1822.-First meeting of the Legislature of the province convened on January 3, 1786. At Mallard House on King Street.-First dramatic performance performance in New Brunswick was held in the largest room of the Mallard House on March 28, 1789. The plays performed were “The Busy Body,” and “Who is the Dupe?”-First names for what became the city of Saint John were Parrtown (east side of the harbor) and Carleton (west side of the harbor).-First City Hall building was a wooden structure built on Market Square in 1797.-First social club in Saint John was on the corner of King Street and Market Square. It was known as the Coffee Exchange House, and was owned by James McPherson.-The Admiral Beatty was Saint John’s first large, modern hotel.-Bartholomew Crannall was the first common clerk (1785-1790)-Ward Chipman was the first recorded appointed to council (1785-1800)-George Leonard was the first Chamberlain in Saint John (1785-1787).-Hon. G. Ludlow was the first mayor of Saint John, appointed April 4, 1784.-First issue of Saint John’s “The New Brunswick Magazine” in July 1898.-First large and modern post office was completed in 1915 on Prince William Street.First Burial Grounds in Saint John are across from King Square. A good deal of grave markers was made of wood and has since disappeared (1785).-Oldest headstone in Saint John belongs to Coonradt Hendricks (1784).-First gravedigger was Edward Burr.-Fort La Tour (Fort Sainte Marie) was the first fort built by white settlers in Saint John (1631).-First church built by Presbyterians was on a grant of land on the north side of Queen Square (today’s numbers 1-10) by the government of Nova Scotia, June 29, 1784.-First Episcopal Church- Old Trinity began in 1788, with the cornerstone laid by Rev. Dr. Inglis, first Anglican Bishop in North America. The church opened for use on Christmas Day, 1791.

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-First Roman Catholic Church services in the city were held in City Hall, Market Square in 1813. St. Malachi’s Chapel opened in 1815.-First member of the Royal Family to visit Saint John was Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria, on June 16, 1794.-First gristmill in Saint John was built 1784 on the present day site of the Admiral Beatty complex.-First grammar school in Saint John opened in 1805. The Grammar School was later called Saint John High School.-First National School in Saint John in 1818.-First Girls’ school in Saint John, 1819.-First businesswoman in Saint John was Ann Mott. She printed the Gazette and New Brunswick Advertiser, January 11, 1815.-First Major railway in the city, the European and North American Railway, began construction in 1853 and was completed in 1860. The railway ran from Saint John to Shediac.-First water supply came from Lily Lake in 1837 after many previous and unsuccessful attempts. The water was carried by a flume of wood to a pumping station at the foot of Brussels Street.-First gas works commenced in 1844.-Street lights first lit in 1845.-First lumberman in Saint John was John Glasier, 1799.-First suspension bridge in Saint John completed in 1853, spanning the Reversing Falls.-First Rector in Saint John (from Royal Gazette, August 1, 1786) Rev. George Bisset.-First clock to be placed in the tower of Trinity Church was in 1812.-First ball held at McPherson’s coffee house on King Street, 1812.-First cut-rate grocery and first resident dentist in the province.-First Schooner built in Saint John was “The Betsy” in 1775.-First ship built in Saint John was “The Alfred” frigate, built in 1785 and registered in London, August 28, 1785.-First attempt at shipbuilding was by John Simonds in 1775.-John Lawton was the first Loyalist to engage in shipbuilding.-First importation of pig iron to Saint John by Hams and Allan. From it was cast the first Franklyn stoves in New Brunswick.-First tanner in Saint John was William Mellick in 1790.-First hydrographic survey of Saint John Harbor, 1761.-First manufacturer of soap and candles in 1785 by ASA Blackslee.-June 1817 was the date the cornerstone for the first brick building was laid.-First case of Cholera was reported in 1854.-First recorded marriage in Parrtown, April 4, 1784. The groom was Lieutenant Andrew Stockton.-First recorded fire, 1784.

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-First execution in Saint John, February 11, 1785. Last execution, December 11, 1957 (Clifford Ayles for the murder of a T.B. Hospital employee).-First telephone in Saint John was installed December 1889 by Western Union Telegraph Company on the corner of King Street and Chipman Hill.-In 1937, G.A. Maguire was granted a patent for a “toothpaste holder.”-First dyke at Marsh Bridge, 1788.-First building erected as a theatre in Saint John opened January 15, 1856.-First home for the aged was W.O. Smith house on Germain Street, 1871.-First Loyalist child born in Parrtown was Benjamin Stanton. He was born in a tent on King Street.-First dry dock customer was the Norwegian Steamer MH Kongsheven under Captain John Palander. Dry dock officially opened October 29, 1923.-First Saint John Municipal Airport (1928-1951) in Millidgeville (present site of M. Gerald Teed School).-First female private pilot in New Brunswick was Saint John born Daphne Patterson (Mrs. Tony Shelfoon). She was also the first Canadian female commercial pilot, and the first female public transport pilot.-The first trans-Atlantic same day delivery of a newspaper was made by Amelia Earhart when she left the Saint John Airport (1932) to become the first female to cross the Atlantic solo.

Saint John Population (1931-2009)

Year City of Saint John Metropolitan Saint John

1931 47514 -

1941 51741 -

1951 50779 -

1961 55153 -

1971 89039 106744

1976 85956 112975

1977 - 114400

1980 - 116300

1981 85805 -

1986 - 121300

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1991 76381 -

1996 72494 125705

2001 69665 122680

2006 68043 122389

2009 - 126600

Saint John’s Fog HornFrom a story by Harold Wright

Robert Foulis was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 5, 1796; the son of Andrew Foulis. His grandfather, Robert, and grand uncle, Andrew, were co-founders of Foulis Publishing House. Robert studies engineering under his aunt’s son-in-law before moving to Belfast in 1816. He married Elizabeth Leathman who died in childbirth in 1817. Distraught, he left his daughter Euphemia in the care of his aunt and set sail to North America, landing in 1818 in Halifax.

Robert painted portraits and taught architectural drawing in Halifax before moving to Saint John, New Brunswick, in 1821 to solicit backers for his “tide machine” for sawmills. He remained in Saint John until his death on January 26, 1866.

In 1850 Foulis purchased five mining leases in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Over the next decade his fortunes rose and fell. He was interested in Albert County coal because he was interested in the manufacturing of kerosene gas. During his work at Albert Mines, he came into conflict with Abraham Gesner, later credited with the discovery of kerosene. Foulis claimed that he had used albertite long before Gesner came to the province in 1839. In ensuing legal cases against Gesner, Foulis was often witness against Gesner.

In 1852 Foulis patented his illuminating gas apparatus (which used albertite). In 1853 he converted the Partridge Island lighthouse to gas (again based on the use of albertite) and supervised the construction of his island gas reserve. While working at the gas plant, he conceived the idea of using a steam whistle as a fog alarm. Fresh in his mind were the newspaper accounts of the loss of the Collins Line steamer, ARTIC, because of a midsea collision in fog with the French screw vessel, VESTA. Foulis knew that a steam whistle that used a system of coded blasts would be an effective fog alarm. He had to persuade the lighthouse commissioners to try his alarm on Partridge Island.

Ever since, in 1791, when a cannon was placed there to be fired in foggy weather, Partridge Island has been a fog alarm and signal station. This type of alarm was ineffective and, in 1832, a

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one thousand pound bell was placed in a tower to be rung in the fog. As evidenced by the complaint of the captain of the steamer CREOLE in fog off the island in 1851, this was also ineffective. “The fog bell on the island was no use whatsoever. It rang a few peals and was heard no more.”

Although it is far from being the foggiest city in Canada, Saint John is often blanketed by fog during the summer season. Newspapers of the 1800s kept the citizenry well informed of things “foggy,” publishing “mist by mist” accounts every month. Such a moist atmosphere made Saint John an ideal candidate for the alarm proposed by Foulis.

When Foulis first approached the commissioner with the gas light idea in 1852, he also proposed that an alarm steam whistle be made with a simple machine attachment that had certain measured intervals of time between each sound; these would, in turn, distinguish each locality using such an alarm. Because the idea did not impress them, they spent several hundreds of pounds sterling over the next years trying to perfect the fog bell.

Foulis’ improved gaslight provided a cheaper, brighter light for some years. In 1858 Foulis again agitated for this fog whistle. Isaac Woodward, a Commissioner of Lights, asked Foulis to put together a detailed plan and deliver the plans to him. After Foulis complied, he heard no more.

Woodward gave Foulis’ plans to Vernon Smith who made slight alterations and then submitted them to the Commissioners for approval. In 1859, Smith built the world’s first steam fog alarm, on Partridge Island.

Street Name Origins

Alexandra Street: named after Queen Alexandra, Queen Consort of King Edward VII.

Alward Street: named for Aaron Alward, mayor of Saint John from 1866-1870. He was elected MLA in 1870.

Anglin Drive: Margaret Anglin was an actress famous in the USA. She was born in 1877 on Waterloo Street in Saint John. She appeared on stage at the Mechanics Institute (later the NB Museum) and the old opera house in Saint John. Her father was T.W. Anglin, Speaker of the House of Commons and editor of the “Saint John Freeman” newspaper.

Bedell Avenue: brothers Paul and John Bedell came to Saint John in 1783 and were the surveyors who laid out the city streets, squares and lots.

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Black Street: William Black, three time Mayor of Saint John, was appointed to Legislative Council in 1817 and rose to senior member and president.

Bond Street: named after George Bond, alderman from Guys Ward, Carleton. He was nicknamed “Old Smoothing Iron” for his mild and persuasive manner. He constructed a chapel at his own expense on Protection Street, Carleton, where he and his wife conducted services and operated a non-denominational Sunday school.

Boyd Street: John Boyd was a native of Ireland. He became an employee of London House in 1838 and a partner in 1852. He was a Chairman of the Board of School Trustees, and President of the Visitor Hotel Company. He raised $28000 for various benevolent enterprises by his lectures. He eventually became Lt. Governor of New Brunswick.

Caledonia Drive: The Caledonia was the name of the first ship, a barque, built at Saint John on contract for an English firm. It was built in 1822 by William James Olive in Carleton.

Campbell Street: William Campbell was the Mayor of Saint John from 1795-1816. He was a native of Argyllshire, Scotland, and took an active part in promoting the St. Andrews Society. He was first Vice President of St. Andrews Church. He was Post-Master for the city for 21 years and director of the Saint John Grammar School. Campbell is buried in the Old Loyalist Cemetery, Uptown.

Canterbury Street: Opened in 1855, it was named after Lt. Governor of New Brunswick, Thomas Manners-Sutton, who succeeded his father as Lord Canterbury in 1869.

Charlotte Street: In Bedell’s street plan, it was named “Studholme Street.” The name was later changed to Charlotte after Charlotte Sophia, Queen Consort of George III.

Camarthen Street: Named in honour of Right Honourable Frances Osbourne, Marquis of Camarthen and Imperial secretary of State, December 3, 1783.

Chipman Hill: Named in honour of the owner of the land at one time, Honourable Chief Justice Chipman (Ward Chipman). It was always known as Chipman Hill, but officially a part of Prince William Street until a few years ago.

Cobett Terrace: William Cobett was a non-commissioned officer of the 54th Regiment stationed at Fort Howe. He figures in the very romantic love story connected with “Jenny’s Spring.” Later, Cobett became an MP in England and he was famous as a vigorous writer on political and other public questions under the pseudonym “Peter Porcupine.”

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Coburg Street: Named after Prince Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria. He was Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

Crannell Court: Bartholomew Crannell was the first common clerk of Saint John from 1785-90. Bartholomew was the first person admitted to the Bar in New Brunswick.

Daniel Avenue: Thomas Daniel and Matthew Holdsworth founded the London House in 1830. He channeled his energy into the effort of doing away with the late hours system in city stores, and working on behalf of the Sailors’ Home, Mechanics’ Institute and other worthy objectives.

Donaldson Street: Lachlan Donaldson was the Mayor of Saint John from 1829-32, and again 1843-47. It is said that he or his brother William gave the name Loch Lomond to the city’s lake in east Saint John.

Douglas Avenue: Named after Sir Howard Douglas, Lt. Governor of New Brunswick (1824-1831).

Duke Street: Named after the Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria. He visited Saint John in June 1784.

Ellis Court: John V. Ellis was the senator of New Brunswick and for fifty years was the editor of the “Saint John Globe.”

Foster Street: Seth Foster, manufacturer of carpet tacks since 1850, by 1875 exported all over the globe.

Foulis Court: Robert Foulis was the inventor of the world’s first steam-powered fog horn.

French Street: Rev. Charles French held the first Roman Catholic Church service in Saint John after its incorporation in 1785. The service was held in the City Court Room, Market Square in 1813. St. Malachi’s Chapel, the city’s first Catholic Church, was built two years later.

Garden Street: Named for the beautiful gardens kept by William Jeffery at the foot of Jeffery’s Hill.

Germain Street: George Sackville, Lord George Germain (1770-1782), soldier and statesman, was the Secretary of State during the Pitt Administration in England.

Graham Terrace: John Graham carved the original city seal. The seal was wooden and was in the shape of the city’s coat of arms.

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Hardy Court: Elias Hardy was the Common Clerk of Saint John 1790-98, where he offered his valuable service to the drafting of early civic legislation.

Hazen Avenue: Named after William Hazen of the company Hazen, Simonds and White; fur traders in the area during the 18th century.

King Street: Originally called Great Orange Street after King George III. The name was later changed to King Street.

Leinster Street: In honour of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, who served at Fort Howe. He was Earle of Leinster.

Mecklenburg Street: Named for Sophia, Queen Consort of George III. The Queen’s father was the Duke of Mecklenburgh-Sterlitz. Mecklenburg was her birthplace.

Orange Street: Frederick, Duke of Orange, commander in the Hanoverian army in the Napoleonic wars in Belgium, which was an ally of the British under Wellington.

Pitt Street: Honourable William Pitt, Prime Minister of England, 1784. He was known as “the Great Commoner.”

Prince William Street: Named for Prince William, brother of George IV who later became King William IV. (He followed the sea and was known as the “Sailor Prince.”)

Princess Street: Princess Amelia, youngest daughter of King George III, died in 1810. Princess Street was called “Rocky Hill” and “McCall’s Hill” after a Scotsman who had a store on the street.

Queen Street: In honour of Queen Charlotte, Queen Consort of George III.

Sydney Street: Named for Right Honourable Thomas Townsend, Lord Sydney, Secretary of State. He founded British colony of New South Wales (Australia). Sydney, Australia was originally called Port Jackson and was later named after Townsend.

Union Street: Named in commemoration of the union of Parrtown and Carleton to form the city of Saint John.

Water Street: Situated beside the Saint John harbor.

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Wellington Row: Named in honour of the Duke of Wellington, the hero of the Battle of Waterloo.

Wentworth Street: After Lt. Governor Sir John Wentworth, second Governor of Nova Scotia in 1792. He was the last Royal Governor of New Hampshire.

Wind Information

Month Speed (KM / H) Most Frequent Direction

January 18.2 NW

February 17.7 NW

March 18.6 NW

April 17.7 N

May 16 S

June 14.3 S

July 12.8 S

August 12.1 S

September 14.1 S

October 15.9 S

November 17.4 NW

December 17.8 NW

Water Temperature

Bay of FundyThe water in the Bay of Fundy in the summer months is usually between 8 and 12 °C. In the winter months it is usually 0 and 4 °C.

Saint John River & Kennebecassis RiverThe Saint John River & Kennebecassis River usually hovers around the same temperature as the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of Fundy connects with the Saint John River at the Reversing Rapids, which eventually meets up with the Kennebecassis River up around Grand Bay-Westfield.

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