Private tour in Saint John New Brunswick Stephen R

Saint John Spiritual Tour 3 hours transportation provided

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Stephen R.

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Very pleased to meet you. I’m a retired college professor; used to talking, and having an audience. Canadian born and bred, I’ve lived in five Canadian provinces and countries around the world: the USA, China, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Korea. In Korea, I ran the “Seoul Mystery Tours.” If you missed them, my apologies. They got me a fair bit of notoriety, interviews, marriage proposals, and writeups in various publications. I also wrote “The Rough Guide to Seoul.” So guiding was always in my blood. Having lived in so many countries, and not needing to be anywhere in particular, I chose in retirement to settle here in Saint John, deciding it is simply the finest place in the world. Everything is here, and near: history, culture, nature, landscapes, wildlife right up close, perfectly-preserved buildings from back in the day when architecture was fine art, and a local population that loves talking to strangers and sharing stories. And there are a lot of stories. Among other incidents of my misspent youth, I am also an experienced journalist, a published writer, and author of a book on Canadian history. I’ve been guiding in and around Saint John for three years, at this writing. I have made many new friends, which is a big reason I love the work. I hope soon you will be one. And I hope I will leave you with memories you will never forget.

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Overview of your Saint John New Brunswick tour

Try an off-the-beaten track take on Saint John, the most Irish city in North America. This is a “spiritual tour,” the story of the city told through the spiritual and religious experiences of its inhabitants. It is of special interest to me—my graduate work was in religion and literature. It is also of special interest to me because my own family is half Irish Catholic and half Irish Protestant; the Orange and the Green.

Your Saint John New Brunswick tour itinerary

• Reversing Falls, where the waters flow miraculously backwards, sacred to the indigenous inhabitants. • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, erected by Irish immigrants fleeing famine in the 1840s. • King’s Square, city centre and the former site of public hangings. • The Old Loyalist Burying Ground. • Saint John City Market, Canada’s oldest public market. • Trinity Anglican Church, the city’s oldest congregation, established by “loyalists” fleeing the American Revolution. • The Masonic Temple (outside only) – the famed secret society. • The Union Club (outside) – very haunted. • The Loyal Orange Institution (outside) -- founded in Northern Ireland “to support the Protestant Ascendancy.” • O’Leary’s Pub—still the centre of a lively local Irish culture.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

A vehicle and driver will be contracted to suit the size of your group.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal Expenses
Meeting location

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Marco Polo Cruise Terminal Jubilee Cruise Terminal Long Wharf Cruise Terminal or your hotel

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1450878
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

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Who is this private tour in Saint John best suited for?

This private tour in Saint John is ideal for travellers interested in exploring the spiritual and religious history of the city. It's perfect for those who want to delve into the unique Irish heritage of Saint John, as well as anyone looking to connect with a local expert like Stephen R. for deeper insights into the city's past.

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