Saturday plus 18

I don't know about you but I really like my weekends to be hot hot hot or snow snow snow. Luckily Saint John is an area that can accomidate both my need for the heat and my need for the snow. I hear Saturday will be plus 18. I think everyone should get outdoors for this special occassion!

Saint John Transit

There's nothing I love more than putting my ipod on and catching a ride on the bus. Now you may find that taking the bus weird activity to enjoy but taking the bus in Saint John is kind of like taking a tour around the city minus the tour guide. Saint John City Transit is very user friendly and allows for one to use public transportation easily. Where Saint John isn't a massive city, you can get from one location to another fairly quickly and hassle free.

City Transit even allows for you to take a bus out to the neighboring communities such as Rothesay, Quispamsis and Grand Bay-Westfield. This is their new Comex bus line. Often tourists will want to go to the Brundage River Centre in Grand-Bay or the Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park (just some examples) when there are certain events being held outside of the city. With this bus line, one is able to make the short commute.

Saint John City Transit even offers up a bus tour. I will include the information below.

Saint John Transit City Bus Tours
Saint John Transit offers guided tours of historic Saint John from mid-June through late September, twice daily. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Tickets are available from the driver on a first come-first serve basis. Dates of operation are June - October.

Tour 1
Departures:
Reversing Falls9:30 am
Barbour's General Store9:45 am
Rockwood Park Campsite 10:00 am

Tour 2
Departures:
Rockwood Park Campsite: 12:30 pm
Barbour's General Store: 12:45 pm
Reversing Falls: 1:00 pm

For more information:
Tel: (506) 658-4700
www.saintjohntransit.com

New Saint John Visitor Guide!

It's done folks! Completed and ready for the stands! (MONDAY) The new Saint John Visitor Guide hit the printer on Saturday and is due to be in visitor's hands by Monday, May 3. With some new colors and some great additions, it's sure to be a great guide for all of your tourist needs.

I think there are so many unique experiences you can do in Saint John and this guide will point you in the right direction as to where to find these unique experiences.

You can attain a copy of the new guide by simply stopping by one of Tourism Saint John's Visitor Information Centres or by calling 1-866-GO FUNDY and request to have one sent. I will list the Centres below. You can also get it online:

http://www.turnit.ca/index.php/ci_id/49477
Be sure to get yours- coming soon to a visitor information centre near you!

Visitor Information Centres

City Hall - Open year round
Shoppes of City Hall
15 Market Square
Tel: (506) 658-2855
Toll Free: (866) 463-8639
visitsj@saintjohn.ca

Barbour's General Store (Open June - October)
10 Market Square
Tel: (506) 658- 2939

Highway #1 West (Open May - October)
1509 Saint John Throughway West (East bound)
Tel: (506) 658-2940

Reversing Falls (Open May - October)
200 Bridge Road
Tel: (506) 658-2937

Grand Bay-Westfield (June - October)
Brundage Point River Centre
4 Ferry Road
Grand Bay-Westfield, NB
Tel: (506) 738-3258 (seasonal)
Tel: (506) 738-6406 (off season)

St. Martins Visitor Information Centre (May - October)
424 Main Street
St. Martins, NB
Tel: (506) 833-2006


-Saint John Suzy

I thought i would include some pictures of when I went ziplining in Costa Rica about 5 years ago to get us in the mood for the new zipline that will be coming to Saint John. Yes folks, I said it. A zip line in Saint John... and it's not going to be across a forest or in someones back yard. No no, it will be across the Reversing Rapids. That's right we are getting a zipline that will take you across the Rapids and a tormenting speed that is sure to be a thrill for all. Whether you are risk taker or not, this experience is a great way to the rapids in action. How else will you be able to get up close and personal with thousands of tonnes of water rushing in and out of the bay? Truly amazing. You can visit the link I've provided below for more information. This is one adventure Suzy will definitely be trying out once in place yeeeeeeeeehawwwwwwwww!

http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/1012863

Boating in Saint John

I bought a boat. Yes this is a weird post but i though I would share with you all my reasoning for buying a boat (this post ties in with tourism I promise). The Kennebecasis River is an amazing body of water that should be experienced by all who visit our region. It is full of amazing aquatic life and not to mention the fishing one can do. My favorite spot is Long Island which is directly across from the Rothesay Yacht Club. It is about a 40 minute paddle from the Quispamsis / Rothesay area to the island. Some of the island is protected due to rare flowers that grow on it. Some of the island is privately owned.

The river system is amazing whether you are in a paddle boat, a kayak, or ripping around in a speed boat. When I worked my first ever job, I bought a kayak, I figure why not step up my game and get a speed boat. I'm much older and wiser now and above all, I deserve it.

The point that i'm trying to make is that an afternoon paddle or a boat ride on the Kennebecasis or Saint John River is a great way to spend time in the Saint John and surrounding areas. I know i'll be on my boat as soon as possible... visit www.tourismsaintjohn.com for more information on tour companies that offer these services!

-Saint John Suzy