Top 20 Experiences in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Shore Excursion: Bay of Fundy and More Highlights Tour
This tour offers a smaller group experience than the cruise lines at a better price. If you have ever wanted to see the highest tides in the world, mixed in with the historical nature of the quaint fishing villages then this is the best way to spend your time ashore in new Brunswick. Don't forget to visit the wave-carved sea caves in the sandstone cliff if the tide is low enough to allow access while you're there. It is a photographer's delight! There will also be an opportunity to purchase a mug of world-famous seafood chowder. You also get to see the oldest farmers market in Canada in the old city part of the tour, dating back to 1876. This is a tour to make your time ashore a memorable one.
Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour
Our tour begins with a visit to the seaside community of St. Martins. You'll step back in time and sense the serenity of this area with its wharf, fishing boats, and piled lobster traps. With the ocean as a backdrop, you'll capture memorable photos of many interesting features such as lighthouses and the twin covered bridges. Don't forget to visit the wave-carved sea caves in the sandstone cliff if the tide is low enough to allow access while you're there. Learn about this small community's wooden ship building industry and see some of the highest tides in the world ebb and flow during your visit. You'll also visit the famous Reversing Falls, where the huge tides from the Bay of Fundy force the mighty Saint John River. Before returning to the cruise ship, we'll stop and explore the unique Old City Market in the heart of Saint John and learn why the local folks have loved to buy fresh produce here since 1876. Please note: all tours depart at local time and depend on cruise ship arrival.
Saint John Small Group Seafood Walking Tour
You will meet outside of Container Village. From there, you will head to your first yummy food stop where you will enjoy a perfectly creamy seafood chowder. Once you have finished with your soup, you will make your way to your next destination for delectable oysters. From there, you will walk to King’s Square, an inviting, beautiful urban park that is shaped in the design of the British Union flag, and honors the city's Loyalist heritage through monuments and plaques. This historical park is a must-visit location in Saint John. You will then have the opportunity to try an amazing lobster roll along with a refreshing local lemonade to drink. There is no better way to finish a food tour than with a sweet dessert! You will head to Market Square to have your choice of a tasty dessert.
Saint John Walking Tour
Saint John is famous for being the friendliest city you'll ever visit. History comes to life as your nationally certified expert guide tells vivid stories and takes you to Saint John's famous landmarks on this two hour walking tour. The 2-hour tour covers about 1.5 miles with some hills. Comfortable footwear and warm clothes are recommended. This tour brings you to the historical highlights of this coastal treasure that is Saint John.
New Brunswick Private Tour by Bus
***Please note: our season begins March 1st until October 31st. This tour is 6+ hr long tour for an 18 passenger bus, available only for tourists visiting via Cruise ships or privately booked events with minimum of 10 people. There is some easy walking involved on this tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. Entry fee to Fundy Trail Parkway is extra (9$ per person).
Best of Saint John Small Group Tour w/Fort La Tour + Martello
This tour of Saint John, New Brunswick is the perfect way to view the city’s natural wonders, historical and cultural attractions in just a few hours. On this tour you will visit Canada’s oldest continuously operated farmers market, catch amazing views of the Bay of Fundy (featuring the world’s highest tides!) from the SKYWALK, look out over the city of Saint John from the Carleton Martello Tower viewpoint and learn about the city’s history at Place Fort LaTour.
River Relics Kayaking Adventure
Enjoy a guided kayaking adventure along the shores of the historic Saint John River from Dominion Park Beach in Saint John NB. Located just a short 15 minute drive from the center of the city! History abounds as you paddle in your tandem kayak along an ice aged river where 15,000 years ago receding glaciers forced the river to find a new route over the rock ridges at Reversing Falls Rapids. The massive river system has been the lifeblood of the region for hundreds of years. Photo opportunities abound as you pause to learn about river lighthouses, pre-Cambrian fossils, and check out industrial ruins that tell a story of bygone times, when the river was the key to life in New Brunswick. Keep your head on a swivel and an eye on the horizon for local wildlife, including bald eagles, blue heron, jumping Sturgeon, and if we're lucky, even the occasional rare sighting of harbour seal, hawk, and peregrine falcon.
Saint John Small Group Night Tour with Fort La Tour + Martello
Your Evening in Saint John Tour begins with pick up directly from your hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick before heading out on a narrated driving tour of the city. Your guide will point out interesting landmarks and historical points including the Saint John Port, Uptown Saint John, King’s Square, Fort Howe and the Saint John City Market - Canada’s oldest Farmers Market! After your driving tour, your guide will take you to the Carleton Martello Tower lookout point for an amazing panoramic view of the city. At the end of your tour, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Saint John.
Hopewell Rocks Admission
The Hopewell Rocks are located along the Bay of Fundy and are home of the highest tides in the world. An iconic and popular place for ocean tidal exploration, it offers a unique natural experience of both high and low tides. Enjoy the multi-media exhibit, scenic walking trails, informative walking tours and lookouts. Walk on the ocean floor with towering rock formations that have been carved by the weather and the powerful incoming waters over decades. You’ll want to visit the Hopewell Rocks during both high tide and low tide so you can truly appreciate the height and range of the highest tides in the world. Nearby are Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage, Mary’s Point Bird Sanctuary, Covered bridges, artisan shops, crafters, museums, quiet beaches, lighthouses, waterfalls, biking and hiking trails and more. At Hopewell Rocks, Baymount Outdoor Adventures allows you to kayak the world’s highest tides around the huge rock formations!
Pete's Historic Walking Tour
Welcome to Canada’s first City, the only city on the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides. Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, and proceed along historic Water Street to Market Square to access the City’s indoor pedway system. This avoids an uphill walk on King St, the steepest main street in Canada. The tour is flat, with a downhill section near the end. Copies of rare photos are used during the tour. Historical facts are featured, from 1783 until the present day. Your knowledgeable guide will focus on numerous points of interest and hidden gems including the history of Saint John over the last 240 years. The final part of the tour is on Prince William St, once known as the Wall St of Canada.
Shore Tours
This tour is 6+ hr long tour for a 6-passenger van. There is a special 7 passenger vehicle available for booking, upon early request (prices may vary). There is some easy walking involved on this tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. Entry fee to Fundy Trail Parkway is extra (9$ per person).
Tournée Foodie Tour
Welcome to our strolling & tasting tour in the heart of Shediac. We are going to have you taste the best seafood, Acadian food, and sweet treats. No worries; we're bringing you on a casual sidewalk stroll in Shediac’s downtown. In addition to the important historical buildings, we'll talk about Shediac pioneers you didn't know about. Our leading industries from today and from the past will also be presented in a creative and captivating way. On the menu: lobster dip, a charcuterie cup, Acadian fricot, and a tasting of Adorable Chocolat's best creations. Come learn about Shediac’s history! Come savour the downtown’s beauty! Come see why we love living in Shediac!
Kings Landing Admission Ticket
Don’t just imagine what life was like 200 years ago, step back and live it! When you visit our village, your senses will come alive with all things 19th-century New Brunswick. From feeling the floorboards shake as a giant water-powered saw produces shipbuilding lumber at the Sawmill to catching a whiff of Mrs. Lint’s hearty soup simmering over the crackling fire, you’ll leave having memories from the 1800s — not just having heard tales! Situated on a picturesque bend along the St. John River, Kings Landing’s village is brimming with activity as costumed characters depicting real people from New Brunswick’s past go about their day-to-day lives.
Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece
You will have a chance at working with glass, and creating your own piece of Stained Glass to take home with you.
Shore Excursion:Saint John History Walking Tour
When in port for a day this is a great overview of seeing Saint John and New Brunswick with this popular guided walking tour. It gives you time after to spend more time in Saint Johns centre or back onto the ship after discovering this amazing historical place.
Admission 1 person - Visit of the Acadian Historic Village
(English follows) Thanks to this ticket, you will discover Acadia along a 2.2 km route, lined with historic buildings all animated by bilingual interpreters (English and French), who will tell you about the history of Acadia and the life daily life of Acadian ancestors from 1770 to 1949. Isn't one day of visiting enough? No problem! Keep your bracelet on your wrist and come back for a second day of visit for free! *** With this ticket you'll spend a day discovering the daily lives of the Acadian people (from 1770 to 1949) by walking along a 2.2 km circuit bordered by historical buildings, all inhabited by fully bilingual (French and English) interpretive guides who are eager to share their knowledge of Acadian history. Can't do it all in one day? No problem! keep your bracelet on your wrist and come back for another visit free of charge!
Saint John Scavenger Hunt: Canada's Original City
Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Rockford! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Rockford, racking up points and laughs along the way. Rolling Through Rockford is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Rockford. Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: Riverfront Museum Park, Coronado Theatre, East Rockford.
Moncton Scavenger Hunt: Canada’s Cultural Hub
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
Smartphone Detective Audio Game Moncton
You've just graduated from the Academy when Commander Mahoney, the Chief of Police, calls and says he needs you now. Murder on the streets of Moncton. Your job is to get to the 10 locations marked on the map, piece together the evidence, identify the killer and issue an arrest warrant. To do so you'll enjoy an entertaining audio production featuring character interviews, recordings and interactions while piecing together clues, solving puzzles, collecting evidence & interpreting security footage. Welcome to DetectiveYOU, an experience like no other where you'll become part of a professionally acted & produced audio story full of murder, mystery and intrigue. Combining elements of an audio play, an outdoor escape room and a murder mystery game, DetectiveYOU offers a uniquely fun and challenging experience for a mature audience. Head out as a solo detective, with a partner or in a group. However you choose, you'll get the chance to save your city and be a hero!
Saint John Highlights & History Cycling Tour
An active but casual bike tour, your guide will maintain a comfortable pace trough the hills of Saint John, with a series of stops to ensure you experience the highlights of a city with so much beauty and history that you may want just to move here! Highlights include: - military forts dating back to the American Revolutionary War - a trading post that dates thousands of years - Canada's oldest, independent brewery* - historic architecture and a rich industrial story *Variations can be available without the Moosehead stop, send us a message for more information *Tours that depart before 1030am local time (by request or by design to meet a cruise ship departure timelines) may not be able to stop at Moosehead as the brewery doesn't open until noon