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Saint John

Saint John is a city located in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. It is the oldest incorporated city in Canada, founded in 1785. Saint John is the largest city in New Brunswick and the second largest in the Maritime Provinces after Halifax. It is located in the south-central part of the province on the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the St. John River.

The city has a population of around 70,000 people, making it the largest city in New Brunswick. It has a rich history, with a variety of cultures, including French, Irish, Scottish, and English. It is home to a variety of attractions, including the famous Reversing Falls, the Saint John City Market, and the Imperial Theatre.

The city is a major port and is home to the Irving Oil Refinery, the largest oil refinery in Canada. It is also home to the University of New Brunswick Saint John and the New Brunswick Museum.

Saint John has a long history in Canadian history. It was the site of the first Canadian Parliament in 1785 and the first Supreme Court of Canada in 1849. The city was also the site of the first railway in Canada in 1836.

Saint John is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the Bay of Fundy, the St. John River, and the Fundy National Park. It is also a popular tourist destination, with its historic sites, museums, and beautiful beaches.

Excursion tips for a day in Saint John

As a tourist in Saint John, Canada, there is no shortage of fun and interesting activities to do in a single day. Here are some of the best things to do in Saint John:

1. Explore the Reversing Falls: Take a boat tour of the Reversing Falls, where you can witness the powerful rapids and the unique phenomenon of the tides reversing the direction of the river.

2. Visit the Saint John City Market: This historic market is a great place to explore and pick up some local souvenirs.

3. Take a tour of the Saint John Harbour: Stroll along the harbour and take in the beautiful views of the city skyline.

4. Visit the Irving Nature Park: Explore the trails and observe the local wildlife in this stunning coastal park.

5. Take a stroll along the Bay of Fundy: Enjoy the stunning views of the world’s highest tides.

6. Visit the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum: Learn about the city’s Jewish history and culture.

7. Explore the Saint John Art Centre: Browse the exhibits and admire the artworks of local artists.

8. Take a tour of the Loyalist House: Discover the history of the Loyalists who settled in Saint John.

9. Visit the Saint John Ale House: Sample some local craft beer and enjoy some delicious pub fare.

10. Discover the Saint John City Hall: Admire the beautiful architecture of the City Hall and learn about the city’s history.

Experience Saint John with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Saint John. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.

The climate in Saint John

Saint John has a moderate climate with fairly mild winters and warm summers. In the winter, temperatures average around -6°C (21°F) and snowfall is common. In the spring, temperatures start to warm up, with an average of 8°C (46°F). The summer months are warm and humid, with temperatures reaching up to 25°C (77°F). In the fall, temperatures cool off again, with an average of 8°C (46°F). Overall, Saint John has a mild climate with all four seasons clearly defined.

Cruise weather for Saint John

Our weather forecast for Saint John helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 max: 1.6 °C
min: -7.1 °C
25.9 m/s
35.3 m/s
77.7 %
16.4 m
82.9 %
1,010 hPa
07:51:16
16:41:33
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 max: -1.2 °C
min: -4.6 °C
18.7 m/s
24.8 m/s
44.7 %
24.2 m
80.2 %
1,023 hPa
07:52:13
16:41:31
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 max: 3.7 °C
min: -3.8 °C
23.0 m/s
29.5 m/s
91.1 %
24.0 m
87.3 %
1,030 hPa
07:53:08
16:41:32
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 max: 9.4 °C
min: 3.8 °C
36.0 m/s
47.5 m/s
93.7 %
3.7 m
97.2 %
1,014 hPa
07:54:00
16:41:36
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 max: 8.7 °C
min: -1.6 °C
36.0 m/s
47.5 m/s
73.5 %
17.2 m
82.7 %
1,007 hPa
07:54:51
16:41:42
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 max: -1.6 °C
min: -4.5 °C
22.7 m/s
28.8 m/s
33.3 %
24.1 m
63.8 %
1,031 hPa
07:55:40
16:41:51
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 max: 0.9 °C
min: -4.3 °C
18.0 m/s
23.4 m/s
63.7 %
24.1 m
63.9 %
1,035 hPa
07:56:27
16:42:02
Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 max: 1.2 °C
min: -2.7 °C
7.9 m/s
18.4 m/s
37.0 %
24.1 m
66.4 %
1,036 hPa
07:57:11
16:42:17
Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 max: 6.2 °C
min: -0.8 °C
26.3 m/s
50.8 m/s
90.2 %
24.1 m
82.4 %
1,030 hPa
07:57:53
16:42:33
Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 max: 6.8 °C
min: -0.7 °C
25.2 m/s
49.3 m/s
87.3 %
15.8 m
90.3 %
1,014 hPa
07:58:33
16:42:53
Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 max: -1.1 °C
min: -7 °C
25.6 m/s
57.6 m/s
18.3 %
24.1 m
60.8 %
1,021 hPa
07:59:11
16:43:15
Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 max: -3.2 °C
min: -7 °C
24.8 m/s
56.9 m/s
35.2 %
24.1 m
51.2 %
1,024 hPa
07:59:47
16:43:40
Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 max: 1.3 °C
min: -5.2 °C
27.0 m/s
55.4 m/s
83.9 %
22.6 m
61.1 %
1,016 hPa
08:00:20
16:44:07

Cruises to Saint John

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Scheduled ship calls in Saint John, Canada
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Apr. 28th 2025 Monday, 28th of Apr. 2025 Norwegian Pearl 07:00 am 12:30 pm
May 1st 2025 Thursday, 1st of May 2025 Norwegian Prima 07:00 am 12:00 pm
Jun. 10th 2025 Tuesday, 10th of Jun. 2025 Island Princess 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 20th 2025 Friday, 20th of Jun. 2025 Island Princess 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 20th 2025 Friday, 20th of Jun. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Jun. 30th 2025 Monday, 30th of Jun. 2025 Island Princess 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 8th 2025 Tuesday, 8th of Jul. 2025 Norwegian Star 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 10th 2025 Thursday, 10th of Jul. 2025 Celebrity Silhouette 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Jul. 2025 Seven Seas Mariner 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Jul. 16th 2025 Wednesday, 16th of Jul. 2025 Norwegian Star 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 19th 2025 Saturday, 19th of Jul. 2025 Island Princess 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 29th 2025 Tuesday, 29th of Jul. 2025 Majestic Princess 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Aug. 3rd 2025 Sunday, 3rd of Aug. 2025 Norwegian Star 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Aug. 6th 2025 Wednesday, 6th of Aug. 2025 Island Princess 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Aug. 11th 2025 Monday, 11th of Aug. 2025 Norwegian Star 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Aug. 12th 2025 Tuesday, 12th of Aug. 2025 MS Insignia 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Aug. 22nd 2025 Friday, 22nd of Aug. 2025 Norwegian Getaway 11:10 am 08:00 pm
Aug. 29th 2025 Friday, 29th of Aug. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Aug. 29th 2025 Friday, 29th of Aug. 2025 Norwegian Getaway 11:10 am 08:00 pm
Aug. 31st 2025 Sunday, 31st of Aug. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Aug. 31st 2025 Sunday, 31st of Aug. 2025 Vision of the Seas 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 1st 2025 Monday, 1st of Sep. 2025 Majestic Princess 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 3rd 2025 Wednesday, 3rd of Sep. 2025 Enchanted Princess 08:00 am 05:45 pm
Sep. 3rd 2025 Wednesday, 3rd of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Jewel 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 5th 2025 Friday, 5th of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Getaway 11:10 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 8th 2025 Monday, 8th of Sep. 2025 P&O Aurora 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 9th 2025 Tuesday, 9th of Sep. 2025 MS Insignia 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 11th 2025 Thursday, 11th of Sep. 2025 Liberty of the Seas 01:05 pm 12:00 am
Sep. 12th 2025 Friday, 12th of Sep. 2025 Liberty of the Seas 12:00 am 01:00 am
Sep. 12th 2025 Friday, 12th of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Getaway 11:10 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 14th 2025 Sunday, 14th of Sep. 2025 Island Princess 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Sep. 14th 2025 Sunday, 14th of Sep. 2025 Vision of the Seas 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 15th 2025 Monday, 15th of Sep. 2025 Seven Seas Splendor 12:00 pm 08:00 pm
Sep. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Sep. 2025 Brilliance of the Seas 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 17th 2025 Wednesday, 17th of Sep. 2025 Enchanted Princess 08:00 am 05:45 pm
Sep. 17th 2025 Wednesday, 17th of Sep. 2025 Majestic Princess 08:00 am 07:00 pm
Sep. 17th 2025 Wednesday, 17th of Sep. 2025 MS Insignia 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Sep. 19th 2025 Friday, 19th of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Getaway 11:10 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 21st 2025 Sunday, 21st of Sep. 2025 Majestic Princess 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 22nd 2025 Monday, 22nd of Sep. 2025 Liberty of the Seas 11:00 am 10:50 pm
Sep. 23rd 2025 Tuesday, 23rd of Sep. 2025 Brilliance of the Seas 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 23rd 2025 Tuesday, 23rd of Sep. 2025 Seven Seas Splendor 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Sep. 24th 2025 Wednesday, 24th of Sep. 2025 P&O Aurora 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 26th 2025 Friday, 26th of Sep. 2025 Norwegian Getaway 11:10 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 28th 2025 Sunday, 28th of Sep. 2025 Vision of the Seas 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 29th 2025 Monday, 29th of Sep. 2025 Brilliance of the Seas 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Sep. 29th 2025 Monday, 29th of Sep. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 07:00 am 02:00 pm
Sep. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Sep. 2025 Enchanted Princess 08:15 am 07:00 pm
Sep. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Sep. 2025 P&O Arcadia 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Oct. 2025 Azamara Quest 07:00 am 05:00 pm

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