Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area facts for kids
The Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area is a special historic part of Saint John, New Brunswick. It's located in the city's uptown area. This district was chosen in 1982 to protect its unique history and buildings. It has grown bigger since then. Around the old Trinity Anglican Church, you'll find many important places. These include several National Historic Sites of Canada. Most of the buildings here are made of brick in the Victorian style. They were built after a huge fire in 1877. This fire, called The Great Fire of Saint John, New Brunswick, destroyed much of the city center.
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What is the Trinity Royal Area?
The Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area covers more than a dozen city blocks. These blocks are full of beautiful Victorian-era buildings. Many of these buildings now hold shops, restaurants, and art galleries. You can also find pubs, other businesses, and homes here. It's a lively place to explore!
Where is Trinity Royal Located?
This historic area is bordered by King Street, Water Street, and Queen Street. It also includes Charlotte Street and Sydney Street. Inside these borders, you'll find streets like Prince William, Canterbury, and Germain. Other streets are Princess, Duke, Harding, and Horsfield. There's also a small lane called Grannan Lane. Water Street is right next to where big cruise ships dock.
Why is This Area Special?
Even though many nearby streets also have old Victorian buildings, Trinity Royal was chosen for special protection. This is because it has many fancy brick commercial buildings. It also features historic churches and public buildings like Saint John High School. Plus, there are nice green spaces such as the Loyalist Burial Ground and Queen's Square. These places make it a very important part of Saint John's history.
Important Historic Places to See
The Trinity Royal area is home to several places recognized as National Historic Sites of Canada. These sites are very important to Canadian history.
What National Historic Sites are Here?
You can visit these special places within the area:
- Bank of New Brunswick Building
- Trinity Anglican Church
- Imperial Theatre
- Saint John County Courthouse
- Number 2 Mechanics' Volunteer Company Engine House
- Prince William Streetscape (This means the whole street is historic!)
Other Nearby Historic Spots
There are also other cool historic places close by. You can easily walk to them from Trinity Royal. These include the Saint John City Market and Loyalist House. Also nearby are the New Brunswick Museum and Market Square.
