Walking Tour

Saint John Scavenger Hunt

An Aquila Tours Interactive Experience

                Welcome to the Aquila Tours Saint John Scavenger Hunt! Set out on an interactive journey through Canada’s oldest incorporated city as you explore its storied streets, resilient Victorian architecture, and vibrant public spaces. Along the way, you’ll solve photo restaging puzzles, unlock architectural clues, and discover local legends: from the grand bandstand of King’s Square to the bustling, historic Saint John City Market. Keep your eyes sharp, match the past with the present, and see how much of Saint John's rich heritage you can uncover!
            

This project is a partnership with Aquila Tours.

. Chubbs Corner

Chubbs Corner

1878

Somewhere within the indicated area of the map, this historic photograph was taken. Figure out where the photo was taken and use the in-app camera to restage the photo as closely as you can to the original.

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Chubb's Corner is one of Saint John's most recognizable Landmarks. The building has been a focal point of commerce and city life since the 1800s.

. Unlock the beauty of Germain Street

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Study each photo and note the address of every building you find. Once you've found them all, arrange the photos from lowest to highest address. The correct sequence will reveal the beauty of Germain Street!

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Following the Great Fire of 1877, Saint John needed to rebuild. This led to many fine brick houses replacing those which had been destroyed. Some of the best post-1877 residential architecture can be found along Germain Street, considered one of our city’s most elegant historic streets. For this challenge, you’ll need to explore a stretch of this unique architecture.

. King’s Square Bandstand

King’s Square Bandstand

1909

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Standing at the heart of King’s Square, the King Edward VII Memorial Bandstand, reflects the spirit of a royal celebration.

. The Ring of History

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Can you unlock the history of Saint John City Market? Which of these is the market's official bell?

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The ringing of the Market Bell every morning and evening, a tradition at the City Market, signals opening and closing of the day's business. Today the keeper of that tradition is the Deputy Market Clerk who oversees day-to-day affairs.

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We hope you enjoyed this scavenger hunt experience brought to you by Aquila Tours! Be sure to check out our other On This Spot scavenger hunts and walking tours around Canada, with more being added all the time!