Whether your idea of a getaway is kicking back and relaxing, enjoying an excursion out into nature, or indulging in everything a great urban city provides, Saint John, New Brunswick, will delight.

Take a look below at a few of the things that make a visit to Saint John an absolute must. Then call 1-866-GO-FUNDY or check out discoversaintjohn.com to start planning your trip.

The Bay of Fundy is a wild ride whether you’re on it or not.

The majesty of the Bay of Fundy is a defining feature of life in Saint John, the only city on the Bay. When the world’s highest tides—rush up and over the St. John River, they collide spectacularly, and the river actually reverses in the face of this unstoppable natural power. But riding the rapids is just one way to enjoy Fundy. The city’s your convenient home base for a raft of excursions—from kayaking at St. Martins and hiking the Fundy Trail, to exploring the Irving Nature Park and the beautiful, natural geological formations found within the boundaries of the Stonehammer Geopark. Just make sure you don’t forget your sense of adventure. And your camera.

Here, dining isn’t about just incredible food.

Great dining should be an experience as fascinating as the day you just enjoyed. Whether your day was spent exploring the museums, shops, and streets of historic Saint John, or the natural splendour of the Bay of Fundy, it’s nice to know you can relax with award-winning cuisine from notable chefs when the day comes to a close. Saint John offers the range of dining you’d expect of an urban centre—from world-class seafood, to contemporary fine dining, to eclectic and ethnic options galore. Cheers to great food, great company, and a memorable trip to Saint John.

Urban life should always be this engaging.

Saint John just might be the perfect-size city for urban exploring. Prince William Street is an historic and hip starting point if you’re looking to make some tracks. Part of the Trinity Royal Preservation Area—which was destroyed by a fire in 1877, but rebuilt to stand the test of time—this street is a stunning portrait of a streetscape locked in time. This 1800s beauty is lined with interesting and unique shops, great dining, and beautifully restored architecture. Venture a few blocks in any direction, and stumble upon art galleries, bookstores, theatre, spas and salons, music shops, and public art displays all offering a distinct urban edge.

Remember your walking shoes. But throw away your map, and get lost in an urban adventure.

In Saint John, history is all around you.

As the oldest incorporated city in Canada, it’s not surprising that Saint John offers the traveler historical monuments and buildings of great historical value—such as Martello Tower and Fort Howe. But you may be surprised at just how much the past lives strong everywhere in the city.

The New Brunswick Museum and the Jewish Historical Museum are just two of many in town that will introduce the curious visitor to life more than a century ago. Step outside of the museums and onto historic streets like Prince William, and you’ll get an even more vibrant feel for how Saint John became the urban playground it is today.