Why go
- City in New Brunswick, Canada.
- Served by Saint John Airport (YSJ).
History
Saint John is a seaport city located on the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. It is Canada's oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter on 18 May 1785, during the reign of George III. The Port of Saint John is Canada's third-largest by tonnage with a cargo base that includes dry and liquid bulk, break bulk, containers, and cruise. The city has a strong industrial base, including oil refining and manufacturing, as well as significant finance and tourism sectors and research institutions such as the New Brunswick Museum and the University of New Brunswick. Saint John was the most populous city in New Brunswick for more than 230 years until the 2016 census, when it was overtaken by Moncton. As of 2021, Saint John is the second-largest city in the province, with a population of 69,895 over an area of 315.59 square kilometres (121.85 sq mi).
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Saint John Airport (YSJ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YSJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Halifax, Montreal, Toronto). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal, 0.7 km); routes include Summerville-Millidgeville, Kennebecasis Island (summer), Kennebecasis Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saint John, New Brunswick. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.