Kings Square — Attraction in Saint John

I was on a cruise that had a stop in St John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. I actually took a hop on hop off bus from the cruise ship and was very impressed with it. Buses run about every 15 minutes, and a bus seemed to be coming as I approached the stop. I did have to wait once for 5 minutes on my final leg back to the ship. Nothing really opened before noon. The inclines from the port were wicked difficult. Think Pikes Peak, Seattle, or Georgetown in DC. Anyway, one of our stops was Kings Square. There was a lot of construction. I couldn't tell if the park was a relaxing place to visit, but the Imperial Theatre is located in Kings Square. The auditorium was closed due to a scheduled performance that night. You can do a self guided tour of the theatre. On the second level, there is a 111 year old chandelier. I would say visit if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip. There is nothing wrong with the theatre. It was close to the ship, so it was something to do. The staff was super friendly...

Great place to relax and meet local people. Well maintained and clean. Minutes walk to downtown Saint John. All major attractions of the city are around such as City Market, City Hall, New Brunswick Mall, Banks and Cafes. Lots of benches to sit and statues of historic figures. A classic, historic, and inviting urban park, King's Square is located in uptown Saint John at the head of King Street and bounded by Sydney, Charlotte, King's Square North, and King's Square South Streets. A salute to the Loyalist heritage of the city's founders, its pathways were designed in the shape of the British Union flag. The square is home to several monuments and plaques paying homage to individuals who helped shape the City’s heritage. Many of the tall trees that stand in the Square today were planted for the 1883 Centennial Celebrations of the landing of the Loyalists in Saint John. In 1909, the City Coronet Band donated the unique two-storey bandstand, located in the Square's centre, as a tribute to King Edward VII. Source:...

🌳 King’s Square - Near the City Market 🌳

Although separate, King’s Square and the Loyalist Burial Ground are situated within walking distance from each other. Both are beautiful and rich with numerous historical monuments and memorials.

The King’s Square includes a large pavilion with a fountain, great for photogenic shots (but expect lots of pigeons!). The memorial to “the Glorious Dead” is especially captivating, featuring a cowled figure with a sword, honoring those who fell during Great War, Korea, and Afghanistan.

There are benches and tables available to use if you wish to pause and rest or enjoy lunch here. It’s also within a short walking distance of the St. John City Market. If you’re coming in from the port (such as on a cruise ship), you can walk this entire area and enjoy history, nature, and food, and grab a souvenir while...