1 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — 1 Chipman Hill —

On Chipman Hill just south of Union Street, on the left when traveling north.

English: Remarkable for the range of trompe l'œil effects and skillful execution, the wall and ceiling paintings inside this residence, part of a row of similar town houses, reflect the taste of the High Victorian era, . . . — — Map (db m140107) HM

2 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — A Legacy of Tea | Du thé en héritage — People Waiting Making Art Public | Rendre l’art public — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Market Square just east of Water Street, on the right when traveling east.

English: In 1867, brothers George and William Barbour started a wholesale operation on South Market Wharf supplying fish, eggs, poultry and other local goods to vessels and area retailers. Although the building burned in the . . . — — Map (db m145582) HM

3 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — A Portal to the New World — La porte du Nouveau Monde — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Water Street just west of Prince William Street, on the left when traveling south.

English: Look out to the head of the harbour, and you'll see Partridge Island, a major point of entry for European immigrants during the 19th and 20th centuries, almost 100 years before Ellis Island. Many of our ancestors . . . — — Map (db m145397) HM

4 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — An Island Abounding With Life — Une île pleine de vie — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Prince William Street at Saint James Street, on the left when traveling north on Prince William Street.

English: Partridge Island has been home to natural and human communities for a long time. It began about 300 million years ago when ash from an ancient volcano created the island. Sand and soil slowly built up, seeds took . . . — — Map (db m145599) HM

5 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Canada’s Original City — La ville originale du Canada —

Near North Market Wharf close to Smythe Street.

English What do you do for a 225th anniversary The answer in Canada’s first incorporated city was celebrate! Saint John 225: The Original City/La ville originale was a year-long celebration of the city’s heritage, creativity and . . . — — Map (db m77568) HM

6 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Centerbeam Place —

On Prince William Street at King Street, on the left when traveling south on Prince William Street.

This historic city block of attached late-Victorian buildings was designed and constructed immediately after the Great Fire of 1877 that swept away much of Saint John. Prominent architects from Canada and the United States vied for the honour of . . . — — Map (db m77457) HM

7 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Church of Saint Andrew and Saint David — Église Saint Andrew and Saint David —

On Germain Street close to Duke Street, on the left when traveling south.

English Constructed in 1879, on the site of the 1815 “Auld Kirk”, the present church is a faithful representation of the Gothic Revival style. One highlight of the interior is the Gothicized pulpit by local carver John Rogerson. . . . — — Map (db m77483) HM

8 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Clearing Customs in Style — Franchir les douanes avec grâce — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Water Street at Duke Street, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.

English: From 1881 to 1960, a massive building with a central dome and two elaborate towers dominated the Saint John waterfront. The Custom House was three storeys high on Prince William Street and five storeys on Water . . . — — Map (db m145399) HM

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9 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Defending the Harbour — À la défense du port — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Union Street just west of Smythe Street when traveling west.

English: Saint John Harbour has long been strategically important. There are many sites in and around the harbour relating to its defense — from Fort Saint Marie, now known as Fort LaTour, a fortified fur-trading settlement . . . — — Map (db m145591) HM

10 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Dock Street Generating Station — Le Centrale Dock Street — 1889-1976 —

Near Smythe Street.

English The New Brunswick Electric Power Commission’s DOCK STREET PLANT, built on this site in 1889, was the longest continually operating electrical generation station in the world. Built by the Saint John Railway Company, the 18,000 . . . — — Map (db m77558) HM

11 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Electrifying the Uptown — L’électrification du centre-ville — Harbour Passage Trail —

Near Union Street just west of Smythe Street, on the right when traveling west.

English: Saint John Energy was established by the Saint John Common Council in 1922 to manage and operate the transmission and distribution of electrical power and energy in the City of Saint John. The Union Street substation . . . — — Map (db m145395) HM

12 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — First Marine Compound Engine — La Première Machine Compound de Marine —

On Peters Wharf at Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Peters Wharf.

English The first vessel in the world propelled by a compound steam engine was the REINDEER launched for service on the Saint John, in 1845. Both the vessel and engine were designed by Benjamin Tibbets, a native of Queen’s County, New . . . — — Map (db m77428) HM

13 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — First Steam Fog Horn — La Premiere Corne de Brume a Vapeur —

On Peters Wharf at Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Peters Wharf.

English In 1854, Robert Foulis of St. John, N.B., first advocated the use of a steam horn or whistle to give warning to vessels in foggy weather. An apparatus devised by him was installed on Partridge Island in 1859. This was the first . . . — — Map (db m77430) HM

14 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Founding of New Brunswick — La Fondation du Nouveau-Brunswick —

On Sydney Street close to Kings Square North, on the left when traveling north.

English The increase of population consequent upon the large influx of Loyalists in 1783 and 1784 convinced the British government of the desirability of creating the Province of New Brunswick. This was done on 16 August 1784. Brigadier . . . — — Map (db m77519) HM

15 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Here Stood the House Occupied by Benedict Arnold —

On Canterbury Street just south of King Street, on the right when traveling south.

Here stood the house occupied by Gen. Benedict Arnold, famous Revolutionary War soldier, prominent merchant and trader 1787 to 1791. — — Map (db m147887) HM

16 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Imperial Theatre — Le Théâtre Imperial —

On Kings Square South close to Sydney Street, on the right when traveling west.

English Constructed in 1912-1913 to the designs of Philadelphia architect A.E. Westover, this structure was built by the Keith-Albee chain of New York City and its Canadian subsidiary, the Saint John Amusements Company. Dramatic, musical . . . — — Map (db m77506) HM

17 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Irish Immigrant Memorial —

On Water Street, 0.03 kilometers north of Prince William Street, on the left when traveling south.

This Celtic cross, erected in 1967 by descendants of the Irish settlers, is a half scale replica of a cross which stands on Partridge Island in Saint John Harbour. A reproduction of the plaque on the original cross is shown below. This . . . — — Map (db m78253) HM

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18 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — King Edward VII Memorial Bandstand — Kiosque À Musique Commémoratif Roi Edouard VII —

On Charlotte Street close to King Street, on the left when traveling south.

English The Memorial Bandstand was designed and built in 1908 for the City Coronet Band by Neil Brodie, a local architect. One year later, it was donated to the City of Saint John in the name of Edward VII of England. The bandstand is . . . — — Map (db m77531) HM

19 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — King’s Square — Carré King’s Square — Established 1785/Fondé en 1785 —

On Charlotte Street close to King Street, on the left when traveling south.

English King’s Square, named for King George III of England, was granted to the City of Saint John by royal charter in 1785. During its early years, the grounds were the site of such public uses as oxen roasts, fireworks displays, militia . . . — — Map (db m77534) HM

20 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Loyalist House — La Maison Loyaliste —

On Union Street just west of Germain Street (Wellington Row), on the right when traveling east.

English: This gracious building is a well-preserved example of the homes built by prosperous United Empire Loyalists and their descendants. Constructed before 1820 by the merchant David Merritt, this house was maintained with . . . — — Map (db m139999) HM

21 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — New Brunswick’s First School of Law —

On Canterbury Street close to Princess Street, on the left when traveling north.

Established on October 8, 1892 in connection with King’s College, Windsor, N.S., New Brunswick’s first School of Law was located in this building until 1953. The school is now the Faculty of Law of the University of New Brunswick. This plaque was . . . — — Map (db m77482) HM

22 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — No. 2 Mechanics’ Volunteer Company Engine House — Caserne No 2 des Mécaniciens Pompiers Volontaires —

On Sydney Street close to Kings Square South, on the right when traveling west.

English The cry “Fire!” so terrified Canadians in the early 19th century that communities began to construct permanent fire stations. Erected in 1840, this elegant Neoclassical building is a pioneer example of a firehall . . . — — Map (db m77508) HM

23 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Oland Family Breweries —

Near Market Square (North Market Wharf) just west of St. Patrick Street, on the right when traveling west.

1867 The year has great significance — not only did it mark Canada's confederation, but it also marked the year that Susannah Oland introduced her family's October Brown Ale to the public. 1870 John Oland died unexpectedly, but . . . — — Map (db m145396) HM

24 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Partridge Island — L’île Partridge —

Near Smythe Street at North Market Wharf, on the right when traveling south.

English: Look toward the mouth of the harbour and you'll see Partridge Island, an official National and Provincial Historic Site. Only 600 metres (654 yards) long by 300 metres (327 yards) wide, the rocky island was home to . . . — — Map (db m145596) HM

25 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Prince William Street - Before and After the 1877 Fire — Rue Prince William - Avant et Après le Grand Incendie de 1877 —

On Prince William Street near King Street, on the left when traveling south.

This marker has plaques on both sides. English Before the 1877 Fire The year is 1865, and you are looking across Market Square at the “Imperial Building.” This was the site of the famous “Coffee House” and now the home of . . . — — Map (db m77480) HM

26 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Prince William Streetscape — La Rue Prince William —

On Prince William Street at Princess Street, on the left when traveling north on Prince William Street.

English: This historic streetscape is distinguished by its rare concentration of homogeneous, primarily late 19th century architecture. Traditionally referred to as “Wall Street,” the area contains major public buildings, banks, . . . — — Map (db m137519) HM

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27 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Saint John – The Working Port — Saint John, port en activité — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Long Wharf, 0.1 kilometers west of Smythe Street, on the left when traveling west.

English: For more than two hundred years the City of Saint John and its sheltered, ice-free port, have been critical to the economic success of New Brunswick. Historically providing a port of entry for people and products, the . . . — — Map (db m145394) HM

28 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Saint John 225th Anniversary Clock —

On King Street just east of Prince William Street, on the right when traveling east.

English:This Clock commemorates the 225th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Saint John on May 18th 1785 as Canada’s First Incorporated City. It also recognizes May 18th, celebrated in Saint John as Loyalist Day, for . . . — — Map (db m147895) HM

29 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Saint John City Market — Le Marché de Saint John —

On Charlotte Street at Market Street on Charlotte Street.

English Built between 1874 ad 1876, the Saint John City market narrowly escaped the fire that swept through the town in 1877 and stands today as a rare and distinguished example of a 19th century market building. Designed in the Second . . . — — Map (db m77535) HM

30 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Saint John Harbour Defensive Network — Réseau défensif du port de Saint John — Provincial Historic Site | Lieu historique provincial —

On Union Street, 0.03 kilometers west of Smythe Street when traveling west.

English: Saint John Harbour has been a strategic military site from the 1600’s through 1945. Each conflict led to the construction of defensive installations reflecting changing naval technologies. Français: . . . — — Map (db m145597) HM

31 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Saint John’s First Wind Grist Mill —

On Kings Square South, on the right when traveling east.

...built on this corner 1795, became city’s first poorhouse, also temporary military barracks, destroyed by fire 1819 — — Map (db m77484) HM

32 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Saint John’s Original Burial Ground — Le premier cimetière de Saint John —

Near Sydney Street close to Kings Street East.

English Saint John’s original burial ground was established on this site shortly after the landing of the United Empire Loyalists in 1783. After its closure as a cemetery in 1845, the site became a memorial garden with tree lined walkways . . . — — Map (db m77518) HM

33 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Scottish Strength — La puissance écossaise —

On Market Square at Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Square.

English Saint John has a strong Scottish presence. The breakup of the clan system in the late 18th century caused massive emigration from the Highlands. As a result, some 25 percent of the population has Scottish ancestry. Scottish . . . — — Map (db m77458) HM

34 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — Shedding Light on the Three Sisters Mystery — Faire la lumière sur le mystère des trois sœurs — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Prince William Street at Saint James Street, on the left when traveling north on Prince William Street.

English: Where does a nickname come from? No one can say why the Three Lamps light is better known as The Three Sisters. Nevertheless, local residents know the landmark by its nickname and have many stories to explain it. . . . — — Map (db m145600) HM

35 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — St. John’s (stone) Church — L’Église St. John —

On Carleton Street at Wellington Row, on the right when traveling west on Carleton Street.

English: Constructed in 1824-1825, St. John’s is one of the earliest Gothic Revival churches in Canada. Its name, the Stone Church, reflects the high quality of its regularly coursed masonry. The skillful treatment of its Gothic . . . — — Map (db m140105) HM

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36 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — The "Three Lamps" —

On Prince William Street at Saint James Street, on the left when traveling north on Prince William Street.

1842 • A navigational signal lamp was erected on this site 1847 • A single gas lamp was erected by the Saint John Gas Co. and dedicated to the harbour pilots of Saint John 1848 • The Saint John Gas Co. commissioned Alexander . . . — — Map (db m145598) HM

37 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — The Marco Polo — Le Marco Polo —

On Market Square near Chipman Hill, on the left when traveling east.

English A three-masted full-rigged ship with a modified clipper hull, the Marco Polo earned a reputation as the “fastest ship in the world” and drew international attention to New Brunswick shipyards. Built in 1851 by . . . — — Map (db m77456) HM

38 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — The Great Fire of 1877 | L’incendie de 1877 — Trinity Royal — Saint John’s First Historic Preservation Area Premiere de conservation historique de Saint John —

On King Street at Germain Street, on the right when traveling east on King Street.

There are two side to this marker English The Great Fire of 1877 One of the most destructive fires of modern times occurred at Saint John, N.B., on Wednesday, June 20th, 1877. It was more calamitous in its character than . . . — — Map (db m77570) HM

39 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — The Landing of the Loyalists — Débarquement des Loyalistes —

Near Market Square at Water Street, on the right when traveling east.

English On 10 May 1783 the Spring Fleet, carrying over 2,000 Loyalists, arrived at the Saint John River mouth. The exiles, mostly civilians from the Middle Colonies, established themselves in the newly-surveyed townsites of Parr and . . . — — Map (db m77432) HM

40 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — The Largest in British North America — La plus grande en Amérique du Nord britannique — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Water Street north of Prince William Street, on the left when traveling north.

English: Imagine the harbour full of sails, wooden vessels of every shape and size navigating the tricky tidal currents to enter port. Imagine the snap of the canvas and the shouts of sailors dropping the massive sheets to . . . — — Map (db m145400) HM

41 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — The Marco Polo / Le Marco Polo — The Fastest Ship in the World / Le navire le plus rapide du monde —

On Water Street north of Prince William Street, on the left when traveling south.

(English:)The Marco Polo and the Golden Age of Sail The Fastest Ship in the World Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada In the background you can see Saint John as it appeared in 1851, twenty-six years before the great fire of 1877 . . . — — Map (db m138894) HM

42 ► New Brunswick, Saint John County, Saint John — West meets East — L’ouest et l’est se rencontrent — Harbour Passage Trail —

On Water Street just south of Princess Street, on the right when traveling south.

English: West meets East… by Harbour Ferry Long before a bridge spanned the harbour, passenger ferries linked the east and west sides of Saint John. From 1841 to 1954, eight different ferries provided service between . . . — — Map (db m145398) HM