Experience the amazing Reversing Falls Rapids, Saint John's best-known attraction. Twice daily the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy rise faster than the river can empty. When this happens, the tide attempts to push the river back upstream, then the tide ebbs and the river appears to reverse itself and flow over the rocks, creating the appearance of reversing rapids.

» Visit the historic Trinity Anglican Church, which dates from 1877, and whose original structure
   was destroyed in the Great Fire. Shop at your leisure in the antique and specialty shops located
   along Prince William Street, then through the Old City Market on Germain Street. Downtown, you
   can explore Kind Square and walk past the Imperial Theater, Old Country Courthouse and the
   Loyalist Burial Grounds.
» Visit St. Martin's Sea Caves and striking, rock-covered Beach, where you'll see caves carved from
   the earth by the pounding tides. St. Martins' twin-covered bridges, harbor area and lighthouse
   are favorites with photographers and painters.
» Explore Fort Howe, built in 1777, to serve as both protection for the harbor and as the city jail. The
   building itself is now closed, but the rocky promontory on which it sits offers an excellent
   panoramic view of the city and harbor.

Due to the cool waters, the area is most known for its lobster and other shellfish, including oysters, scallops, clams, crabs and mussels. Traditional fish and chips are also quite popular with the locals.

In Canada, the Canadian dollar (CAD) is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted and often offer a good exchange rate. In all of Canada, a 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST) must be paid on all transportation, accommodation, restaurant meals, and just about anything else you purchase.