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Loyalist House

120 Union St, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
506/652-3590
Ranked #12 of 16 attractions in Saint John
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Traveller Description: The Loyalist House in St John, New Brunswick, is a jewel.  The furniture, dishes, art work and contents were all used and saved by 5 generations of... more »
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Edmonton, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We popped in to the Loyalist House on a quiet weekday and enjoyed a very intimate and informative tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. While the house isn't that big, the real delight of this place is in the details. It's worth stopping in! More

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New Brunswick
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011

With a background of knowledge and familiarity of the history of the Loyalists, this HOUSE makes an interesting and worthwhile consideration for a visit. More

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Saint John, Canada
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We went for a special event they hosted which included tea and sweets, it was not our first visit to the house, we love wandering through and getting a sense of being back in time in our own city. Probably more interesting to young adults/adults than smaller children maybe. More

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Woodbury, Connecticut
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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This is a slice of history in the center of Saint John, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. That the house has survived is amazing and it is filled with beautiful period pieces, including the only remaining working piano-organ in the world. There is only one other in the world - in Boston - that no longer works. What a... More

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globeseeker007
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2010
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This house belonged to the Merritt family who were Loyalists who fled the American colonies after the Revolution. Another name for them used by the American colonists was Tory. This house survived the fire of 1877 which devastated parts of St. John. Admission price is $5 and the tour guide is dressed in clothing of the 19th century era. The... More

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Richmond, Canada
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2009
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We visited Loyalist House in Saint John this summer and enjoyed the tour we had. It was excellent value for our money as admission was only $5.00 per person. As so much of Saint John's history is of the Loyalists it is worthwhile to see Loyalist House. The tour took about an hour but if you walked through unescorted you... More

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