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Saint John City Market & Loyalist Heritage: Private Walking Tour

Canada's oldest continuing farmers' market — operating since 1785 in a magnificent train-shed hall — sits at the heart of a Loyalist city whose Georgian streetscapes, carved stone churches, and underground pedestrian passages tell a founding story of a nation. A private local guide makes it deeply personal.

What to expect

Your private guide meets you steps from the cruise terminal and leads you through King Square — one of Canada's finest Loyalist-era public spaces — and into the soaring interior of the City Market, where vendors have traded continuously for over 240 years. Dulse (Fundy's famous sea vegetable), local cheeses, and fresh lobster rolls are tasted along the way. The walk extends to the remarkable Loyalist House, Trinity Church, and the underground passages that once connected a city built above the harbour, weaving a narrative of ambition, exile, and resilience.

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Tours By Locals — Bay of Fundy Region
From USD $781 per private tour (up to 7 people total)
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Good to know

Everything on this tour is walkable from the cruise terminal — no transport required. Perfect for any weather or tide time. Book via Tours By Locals directly; specify any culinary, architectural, or historical preferences at booking and your guide will customise the route.

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