Top Saint John Art & Culture

Capture Canada’s rugged coastline on camera on this 5-hour Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore photography tour. Explore the fishing village of St John in New Brunswick with your guide. Frame beautiful shots of the lighthouse and twin bridges as the ocean swirls in the background. Visit sandstone sea caves carved out by the powerful waves. Stroll along the rocky beach and gain insight into this small community’s rich heritage. Admire the Reversing Falls Rapids and stop at the market, where the locals have been buying their fresh produce since 1876.

The best way to experience the Reversing Fall Rapids is from the water, and with this sightseeing cruise on the St. John River you can get up close to feel the tug of the highest tides in the world. Learn about the area’s 450 years of geology and feel the power of the Bay of Fundy tides while you admire the water color and rock orientation affected by the shifting currents.

Learn how to make your very own stained-glass creations—and walk away with new skills, as well as a special souvenir—when you attend this stained-glass-making class. Head to the studio space, and roll up your sleeves: with just a small group for company, you’ll learn the basics of stained glass creation, from cutting glass and creating patterns to soldering and more. Enjoy a beverage during class, and take your own masterpiece home with you.

Make the most of your time ashore in New Brunswick on this half-day shore excursion. Make your own way to the Saint John cruise pier, meet your guide, and set off. You’ll see the Bay of Fundy’s famous high tides and rock formations (as well as its reversing falls), will glimpse picturesque sea caves, and will even have the chance to stop for seafood chowder and other refreshments.

Discover the historical delights and charm of St. Andrews by-the-Sea on this 7-hour tour from St. John. With a guide, take a tour of prominent architectural sites and learn about the town's history, which dates back to 1783. Then visit the Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium to explore the underwater world of the Bay of Fundy. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

You will drive to the Saint John Jewish museum, housed in a late Victorian mansion with a rich history of its own. The Museum is connected to the sanctuary of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek, which at its peak numbered over 1400 members. During your approximately 45 minute tour, your trained guide will show you several of the permanent exhibits, and explain how the museum collects, preserves, and displays the history of the Jewish community of Saint John. You will have the rare privilege of having the Ark opened for you to observe the century-old Torahs with their traditional silver adornments. Discover the Religion Room, where displays explain many Jewish holidays and customs, illustrated with artifacts from the homes of members of the Jewish community. Examine the small but authentic Hebrew School, including half-century-old desks upon which generations of students carved their names. You can even watch a short video on the history of the Jewish community.

If you enjoy taking pictures and would like to explore some of our favorite places away from all the crowds, why not join us on a photography tour of Saint John and surrounding area. It's all about ensuring we have the best opportunities possible to see as many of the highlights of the area including the highest tides in the world. What will you see? We do not have any fixed itinerary for our tours, Why? We like to be flexible and choose the best locations based on our beautiful seasons. The light, time of year and the weather are critical in providing you with the best photographic opportunities. If you visit in the spring we will capture the awakening of nature, in the summer we will capture some of our architecture in the oldest city in Canada and in the fall we will experience the explosion of reds, oranges and yellow foliage. This tour is in a private van and will be restricted to 6 participants

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.