| Activities
& Services The
following is a listing of activity and service providers that are
recommended by See Saint John and includes our regular advertisers.
ACTIVITIES
BAY FERRIES - A trip across the Bay on the Princess of Acadia is an authentic Maritime adventure. There are daily crossings between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia. Passengers can drive or walk aboard. There are dining facilities, movies and a supervised children’s program, as well, as animators, on board. Call 1-877-762-7245 or book online at www.acadiaferry.com
BINGO EXHIBITION
PARK -Bingo is held every Tuesday and Sunday in Building #1 at Exhibition Park, 159 McAllister Drive, East Saint John. Quick game start at 6:30 PM. with regular games at 7 PM. Nightly prizes of over $9000. Bingo hotline (506) 633-2020. www.eprracing.com
CANADA GAMES AQUATIC
CENTRE - The CGAC offers visitors an opportunity for fitness and fun at an award winning aquatic facility. Facilities include two pools with large waterslides, hot tubs, sauna and steamrooms on deck level and fitness centre. Call 658-4715. www.aquatics.nb.ca
GANONG CHOCOLATIER - Located in the original Ganong Factory in the heart of downtown
St. Stephen. They celebrate the art of chocolate and candy making
for over 132 years. Ganong Chocolatier has created over 40 hand
crafted chocolates, plus many more chocolates and candies to tempt
your taste buds. Chocolatier@ganong.com
GANONG FACTORY
TOUR - First week of August Only - Call Chocolate Fest (506) 465-5616.
www.ganong.com
GILLIS OF BELLEISLE
WINERY - Opened in 2003, they have already gained a reputation for
fine wines. This bijoux winery is a result of ten years' hard
work preparing the ground and the vines for full scale production.
It is situated on the banks of Belleisle Bay providing stunning
views. Telephone: (506) 485-8846 www.gillisofbelleisle.com
JET
BOAT RIDES - Challenge the phenomenal Reversing Falls aboard
our specially designed Jet Boats or run the white waters in a 30
foot Bubble. For a more relaxing pace take off for an educational
sightseeing tour. Welcome Aboard! (506) 634-8987
www.jetboatrides.com
KINGSBRAE GARDENS - Visit Kingsbrae Garden & Café, home of Canada’s 1st “Jurassic Living Fossil” wollemi pine tree. A National & Provincial Award-winning horticultural masterpiece—over 50,000 perennials, shrubs & trees on 27-acres of themed gardens, in scenic St Andrews by-the-Sea. One of Canadas Top Ten Public Gardens.
Toll Free: (866) 566-8687 www.kingsbraegarden.com
NEW
BRUNSWICK MUSEUM (NBM) - Adventure, excitement and fun await you at the NBM, Market Square. Fifteen galleries offer you hands-on, interactive adventures. The Museum tells the complete story of New Brunswick and its place in the world. (506) 643-2300 www.nbm-mnb.ca 1-888-268-9595
NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM ARCHIVES AND RESEARCH LIBRARY - If you are researching your family history, are interested in learning about the fine or decorative arts or maritime shipping, need information about New Brunswick or Canadian history, botany, zoology or geology, then visit the Archives & Research Library of the New Brunswick Museum at 277 Douglas Avenue. (506) 643-2322
RACING
- EXHIBITION PARK RACEWAY - 159 McAllister Drive, East Saint John, offers exciting Live Harness Racing every Saturday, Post Time 1 PM Daily simulcasts of races from Ontario, Quebec and the U.S. seven days a week in the Sulky Lounge. Free parking and free admission. (506) 636-6934. www.eprracing.com.
SENTIER
FUNDY TRAIL - The Fundy Trail is a multi-use corridor hugging
the clifftops of the Bay of Fundy coast with foot paths, pedestrian/bicycle
trails and an auto parkway to the Interpretive Centre - all with
magnificent panoramic views. Toll free: 1-866-386-3987. www.fundytrailparkway.com
SERAMIK
- 'paint your own memory' - This is the first
and only shop like this in Saint John. 100's of different
once fired bisque pieces for you to paint in your own style. The
owner will glaze them for you and then ship them. A fun way to spend
an afternoon or morning. 652-CLAY (2529)
SAINT JOHN ARTS CENTRE - Located in an original Carnegie heritage building at 20 Hazen Ave. in uptown Saint John, this space was created to promote the art and artists of Saint John and area through exhibits, lectures and workshops.
(506) 633-4870. www.saintjohnartscentre.com
SAINT JOHN SEA DOGS - Catch a home game and get FANatical with our very own QMJHL hockey team. Visit us online at www.saintjohnseadogs.com
VOYAGEUR II – Planning an activity for a convention or group of 30+ registrants, take a St John River Boat Cruise on a double-decker 100 passenger Mississippi River Boat, contains a full sound system and bar. For further information, contact Marketing Director Fred Little, (506) 738-8484 or e-mail sjmarina@nb.aibn.com. www.saintjohnmarina.ca
REAL
ESTATE
SHERRY ARSENAULT - Make an informed decision for
all your real estate needs by calling (506) 647-9698 or e-mail sherry@nbnet.nb.ca
or www.sherryslistings.com
- listing, selling, free market analysis or inquiries. Listing with
Sherry will get you maximum marketing exposure.
THE
MOORINGS OF MILLIDGEVILLE - Own to the waters edge! Waterfront
building lots for upscale homes. Near hospital, university, shopping,
golf, tennis and yacht club. Prestigious location with underground
wiring, curbs, sidewalk, storm drain system, Victorian lighting
(506) 634-1361, www.themoorings.ca
or info@themoorings.ca
WILD
DUCK COVE RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES - located on P.E.I.'s
world famous north shore with its beaches and dunes. These exclusive
properties are in a secluded natural habitat area of Brackley Bay
a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water. (902) 886-2048 www.wildduckcove.com
SERVICES
MISTY HARBOUR SEAFOOD - wholesale and retail distributors
of fresh and frozen seafood. Live and cooked lobsters and other
seafood packed for travel. www.mistyharbourseafood.com
(506) 635-1300 or 1-800-565-7712.
PARKING
COMMISSION OF SAINT JOHN. Parking meters are only in effect
in Saint John from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are
ten off street parking lots spread throughout the City. The parking
lots for the Saint John Parking Commission are free to park in after
hours.
TOURISM
SAINT JOHN is your official source for one-stop vacation
information, as well as group travel, media and meeting and event
planning guidance. Toll free (North America): 1-866-GO FUNDY (463-8639).
(506) 658-2855 (visitor information). Fax: (506) 6118. visitsj@saintjohn.ca
UPTOWN
SAINT JOHN INC. is the official voice of more than 650
business and property owners operating in Uptown's 20-block
Business improvement area. Phone: (506) 633-9797. Fax (506) 3525.
Toll free: 1-888-878-6967. www.uptownsj.com
VENUE SAINT JOHN! is a private/public partnership
of local hotels, sport/cultural facilities, and businesses, working
together to attract and host events to Saint John. (506) 674-4205
Toll Free: 1-866 GO FUNDY
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