Indigenous Storytelling Walk on Harbour Passage

Indigenous influence in the Saint John area is largely overlooked. Prior to the establishment of Canada’s oldest incorporated city, a flourishing culture already existed, the Wolastoqiyik. Discover the local history of the Wolastoqey and Mi’kmaq peoples from a unique Indigenous point of view while meandering along the harbor and the Beautiful River – Wolastoq. Walk along a historical portage route and over archeological sites and become acquainted with the timeless wisdom of our ancestors. Learn how stewardship of the earth should look in a modern world while respecting and celebrating the traditions of the past through the eyes of traditional and modern artisans and artists and the stories that bind our cultures together.

Itinerary

1. Harbour Passage is a series of interconnected walking and biking trails, lookouts, and heritage sites that connect the north and west sides of the City to uptown. The cranberry trails provide views of Saint John Harbour and its active port. Harbour Passage is ideal for walkers, runners, and bikers, and wheelchair users of all ages. (1h 30min)

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