Somewhat further away from the harbor is the Loyalist House (left). This museum was the home of a Loyalist family who settled in Saint John at the end of the American Revolution. Built in 1810, the house survived the Great Fire of 1877 because servants placed wet towels and sheets around it. Today, it features period antiques.
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The Jewish Historical Museum (right) is the only Jewish museum in Atlantic Canada. At one time, Saint John had a substantial Jewish population, many of whom had fled persecution in Eastern Europe at the end of the 19th Century. As young people have moved off to bigger cities in Canada and the United States, the Jewish population of Saint John is now only about 40 families.
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Also on the outskirts of the city is the home of the Moosehead Breweries, Canada's oldest independent brewery. Moosehead beer is very popular in Canada and has many followers in the United States. The Oland family has been brewing beer in Canada since 1867. However, the Great Explosion of 1917 in Halifax destroyed their original brewery. They then moved to Saint John where they purchased the predecessor to today's brewery.
The brewery is very modern and high tech. Alas, unlike some wineries, it does not give away free samples. However, there is a store where one can purchase Moosehead products and souvenirs. The brewery is located in the suburbs of Saint John and is not within walking distance of the cruise port. |
Cruise destination profile - Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada - page 5