losercruiser Posted September 20, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Booked late and closed out of Princess tours to Bay of fundy/ St Martins. I'm hoping that there are local tour operaters/ car rentals available that someone can recomend. Any to Hopewell Rocks or are they too far from St John's. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted September 21, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Booked late and closed out of Princess tours to Bay of fundy/ St Martins. I'm hoping that there are local tour operaters/ car rentals available that someone can recomend. Any to Hopewell Rocks or are they too far from St John's. Thanks for the help! When are you going to be here?......when you get off the ship here in Saint John there are two very large tents...the one to the right has the tours for Saint John and area, there will be people there to help you ...look for someone in a navy blazer and white pants....they will point you in the right direction...they are part of the 'Meet and Greet" group. If are planning on going to Hopewell Rocks that is a two hour drive each way. But to total enjoy the "rocks" it is best to see them at low tide. I hope that this helps......hope that you enjoy our beautiful and very friendly city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afloat Posted September 22, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2006 It is very easy to view the reversing rapids without an organized tour. It is only a short taxi ride to Fallsview Park which overlooks the rapids. You should time your visit for maximum high tide as this is when the Bay of Fundy flows back into the St. John River. At low tide the rocky bottom of the river is more visible. At slack tide the water is flat. Our cab driver waited for us while I took pictures. Afterwards they can drop you at the Maritime Museum which is only a short walk from the pier. Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losercruiser Posted September 22, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Will be there on oct 17th, and it is looking like St martins/bay of Fundy with Freedom Tours or rent a car and drive out. Hopewell Rocks seem to be too far out for this trip, but the reversing falls sound like a go. As for a friendly city, I just returned from Waterton Lakes and find all Canadians friendly and helpfull. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted September 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2006 The fall are a must.......but best to see then when the tide is going out...the best rapids are at low tide...that is when the St. John River is high and the bay is low....... As for St. Martins it is beautiful there...the coverd bridges and the caves(can only go into the caves at low tide)...I try to post some of my most recent photos of St. Martins.... enjoy your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted September 23, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2006 The fall are a must.......but best to see then when the tide is going out...the best rapids are at low tide...that is when the St. John River is high and the bay is low.......As for St. Martins it is beautiful there...the coverd bridges and the caves(can only go into the caves at low tide)...I try to post some of my most recent photos of St. Martins.... enjoy your cruise I was able to post the photos that I have of St. Martins and some of the Fundy trail. I hope that you enjoy them. Just click on the " community.webshots " that is under "Sea Princess" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsluvr Posted September 24, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2006 We LOVED your city when we were there in October 2005. We were made to feel so welcome...We are really looking forward to returning in September 2007. Three cheers for St. John and NB! LL:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jealdaka Posted September 24, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 24, 2006 How can I find out when the tide is best for seeing the reversing falls? We'll be there on October18th. About how much is the taxi ride? We were thinkin of getting a rental car but would love not to need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJNB Posted September 25, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 25, 2006 On Oct 18th The peak of low tide, where you see the most rapids is at 4:27PM AT, and the peak of high tide, where the water reverses is at 10:15AM AT. http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/files/fuse.cfm?section=54&screen=416 If it is a nice day, and you enjoy walking, there is a nice senic walkway along the harbour called "Harbour Passage" that will take you to reversing falls, probably br a 45 min walk, or if you want to take a taxi, about a 5 min drive, about 5 or 6 $$ each way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losercruiser Posted September 29, 2006 Author #10 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I assume the tides (high/low times) at St Martin/Bay of Fundy are very similar to the ones you posted for the reversing falls. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJNB Posted September 29, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I assume the tides (high/low times) at St Martin/Bay of Fundy are very similar to the ones you posted for the reversing falls. thanks again they vary a little bit, but basicly yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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