I had passed up a trip to Pensacola because I thought the threat of a hurricane hitting there was high. Instead, I was sitting far north of the usual hurricane territory, and yet I was right in the path of one. And not just any one, but one that was considered the largest hurricane in years. Since I knew Tom would take a while in the shower, I decided to head over to the Tourist Information Center. I was mainly hoping to find out about boat trips to Partridge Island.
Partridge Island is Canada s version of Ellis Island.
The guidebooks said that there were several cemeteries there, as well as the ruins of both the immigration center and some World War II battlements. It sounded like a fascinating place to visit. However, Lonely Planet stated that trips to the Island had to be booked through the Tourist Information Center. I was hoping there would be a trip during the few days we were going to be in Saint John. The Tourist Information Center is only two blocks west of the Delta Brunswick Hotel.