Day 5: Saint John, NB

Beautiful morning today. We seem to have taken the 1 hour time change in our stride. We don’t have far to go today, less than an hour drive into Saint John. Breakfast was a lazy affair of home made bread and eggs along with the usual lattes.

I keep referring to home baked goods. Before we left home, I did some baking: white chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, bran muffins, brownies, cinnamon rolls and bread that I pre-sliced and froze in small sandwich bags. That should supply a few breakfasts and more than a few desserts and night time treats.

We walked along the beach before leaving the park. Tide was out… wayyyyyy out!

The rest of the day was spent in Saint John and early arrival in our campsite, Rockwood Park campground in the second largest urban park in North America. I did some hand washing and had a shower. Thus time around I created a bungee cord drying line in the bathroom using Command hooks. Works great. A new lighter, more flexible  hose on the shower head also is an improvement.

The rest of the afternoon was just plain lazy. This campground also has a decent restaurant in it that we can walk to for dinner.

Saint John, NB

Saint John, located in the province of New Brunswick, is the largest city in the province and the oldest incorporated city in Canada, is known for its historic architecture, maritime history, and natural beauty. Saint John is situated on the Bay of Fundy, which is famous for having the highest tides in the world.

Saint John was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1604. Throughout the centuries, Saint John has been shaped by its maritime heritage, with shipbuilding and fishing playing key roles in its economy. The city was also a major center for the timber industry, exporting lumber to markets around the world.

There are several must-visit attractions in Saint John, New Brunswick.

1. Reversing Falls: This natural phenomenon occurs due to the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy, causing the Saint John River to reverse its flow. It’s a unique sight to witness.
2. The Saint John City Market: Established in 1876, it’s one of the oldest continuing farmers’ markets in Canada. You can find local produce, crafts, and food vendors.
3. Kingsbrae Garden: Located in nearby St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, this stunning botanical garden features themed areas, sculptures, and a variety of plant species.
4. Rockwood Park, a large municipal park designed by NYC Central Park architect Olmstead, is the second largest urban park in North America, covering more than 2,200 acres. The park features a variety of recreational activities, including hiking and biking trails, a golf course, a zoo, and several lakes for swimming and boating. Rockwood Park is also home to the spectacular Rockwood Park Stonehammer Geopark, a UNESCO designated geopark that showcases the area’s unique geological heritage. It also has a municipal campground where we are staying tonight.

We have been to Saint John a couple of times. The last was for a swim meet 35 years ago when I spent the entire weekend working the  swim meet and hunting out local places to feed a swim team! Ah what memories!

Ok. Time to search out dinner. Lunch was a shared smoked meat sandwich on a kaiser and cherries purchased in the market. We sat and ate in the park.