Saint John is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, located in the south of the province on the Bay of Fundy. Saint John is a city whose population is composed almost entirely of the descendants of Irish immigrants and British loyalists. Canada's oldest incorporated city, Saint John boasts a population of approximately 70,000 and routinely plays host to cruise ships and individual tourists from all over North America.

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Driving to Saint John is not a hassle like many cities. Saint John is only 107 kilometers or 66 miles from the Calais/St.Stephen border between Canada and the United States of America. Driving distances from major cities are 496 kilometers or 310 miles from Portland, Maine, 940 km or 588 mi from Montreal, Quebec and 424 km or 265 mi from Halifax, Nova Scotia. For residents of western Nova Scotia planning to visit Saint John, your best bet is the ferry from Digby. There are three crossings daily   More...