Saint John, New Brunswick: So Much to See & Do During Every Season

Hampton Inn & Suites Saint John is located in Saint John’s East Side, and due to Saint John’s compact and manageable size we are only minutes away to great things to see and do. Regardless of when you visit us at Hampton Inn & Suites you’ll surely find lots to do for everybody.

Saint John, NB was established in 1785, the first incorporated city in present-day Canada. However, even before that early date French cartographer Samuel de Champlain explored the area, including the Bay of Fundy. And before European visitors, the area was home to the Passamaquoddy First Nation for thousands of years. Saint John has grown remarkably since then, due to a strategic location on the Bay of Fundy, domestic and international migration, and a pulsing economy ranging from shipbuilding to oil refining.

Saint John has a deep connection to its Irish roots. During the years of the Potato Famine thousands of disenfranchised Irish came to Saint John seeking new lives and prosperity. You can step back in time and visit Partridge Island, the first quarantine station in Canada. For a more modern taste of the Emerald Isle why not check out one of the many Irish pubs in Saint John for delicious food, great drafts, and harmonious music – and don’t forget about Irish Dancing, it’s all here in Canada’s “Most Irish City” – Saint John, NB.

Each weekend our City Market fills up with a wide assortment of local produce, seafood, baked goods, handicrafts, souvenirs and so much more. Experience the oldest city market in North America, dating back to 1876 – and don’t miss taking in the original ship’s hull roof design at this one-of-a-kind marketplace. And while downtown, stop by the New Brunswick Museum to learn more about the city’s historical greatness, and even research Irish genealogy.

Saint John’s Imperial Theatre is a fantastic venue for arts – from vaudeville cabaret to intimate concerts; you’ll find a distinctive line-up of performance at this fully restored Victorian-era Italian-renaissance building with a proscenium arch, meaning that every seat has an unobstructed view of the centre stage.

Fun For the Whole Family

Looking for a great destination that the whole family will enjoy? Make memories happen when you vacation in Saint John. It’s easy to see why we are one of the most popular destinations in Atlantic Canada. Within minutes of our hotel you can see the wildlife of Africa and beyond at Cherry Brook Zoo – the deepest, darkest, jungle in New Brunswick. From fierce tigers to whimsical waterfowl, and an exhibit dedicated to extinct species including dinosaurs your family fun is ensured at Cherry Brook Zoo.

A Must See: The Reversing Falls

Do you like unusual natural attractions? Then you can’t afford to miss the Reversing Falls. Diurnal tides reverse the flow of the Saint John River into the Bay of Fundy, creating a tidal bore effect. It’s a great place for taking pictures, or for the more brave, you can get up close and take a jet boat or kayak onto the Reversing Falls, a service provided by local outfitters.

Winter Time Is a Great Time in Saint John

The 120,000 plus inhabitants of Saint John do not let the winter temperature hinder their fun. In addition to great indoor activities, such as shopping and nightlife, Saint John is a city that loves hockey. Harbour Station opened in 1993 and is the home rink to Saint John’s QMJHL hockey team, the Saint John Sea Dogs. Other great stops during a wintertime visit include the New Brunswick Museum, featuring exhibitions on everything you wanted to know about our proud and historical province. If you like history, you’ll love Loyalist House, a National Historical Site and surviving edifice of the 1877 fire. Here you’ll find an immaculate collection of some of Canada’s oldest furniture.

Discover Saint John at Hampton Inn & Suites

There are so many things to see and do in Saint John that it can be hard to know where to begin. One choice, however, is simple. When it comes to where to stay in Saint John you need not look and further than the Hampton Inn & Suites, where quality, style, and sophistication meet great value and never-ending East Coast hospitality.

For all this and more, are an unbeatable rate, book your room today by calling our friendly, bilingual reservation specialists, toll-free at 1-877-572-7666.