Are you wanting to explore this summer but stay close to home?? I’ve asked around and here are a few lists of things to do within or close to Saint John NB-
Close to or within Saint John
An afternoon or a Day trip
Hikes- Irving Nature Park, Rockwood Park, Fisher Lakes, Little River Resevoir Park (The Rez), Boar’s Head Nature Reserve, Blueberry Hill Nature Reserve, Black Beach and walk to Musquash Head Light House, Hatfield Point Trail, Fundy Trail, Cape Spencer Light House, Lepreau Falls
Beach Day!- Mispec Beach, Dominion Park, Lily Lake, Tucker Park, McLarens Beach, Black Beach, The Rez, Saints Rest Beach, New River Beach, Renforth Wharf, Bayshore Beach, Meenans Cove Beach, Florida Beach
City Explorers- Saint John City Market, Area 506, Queens Square, Kings Square, Loyalist Burial Grounds, Harbour Passage, Fort Howe, Reversing Falls Observation Deck, Loyalist House, Saint John Police Museum, Wolastoq Park, Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, Place Fort LaTour, Timbertop Adventures
Within New Brunswick
Quick Roadtrip for a long day or a night or two
Moncton- Magic Mountain, Magnetic Hill Zoo, Centennial Park, Sky Zone, Usva Spa, Hopewell Rocks, Moncton Market, Fit Rocks Climbing Gym
Fundy National Park camping
St Andrews- Whale Watching, Huntsman Marine Science Center, Kingsbrae Garden, The Algonquin Resort,
Shediac- Parlee Beach, Cottages, Good eats, Lobster festival
Fredericton- Kings Landing, Government House, Odell Park, NB Sports Hall of Fame, Science East, Wilmot Park
Around the Maritimes
Take off for the weekend
Halifax- Halifax Waterfront, Shopping, City Exploring, Peggys Cove, Harbour Cruises
Cape Breton- Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourgh, Highlands, Beaches, Hiking
Annapolis Valley- Kejimkujik National Park, Blomidon Provincial Park, Vineyards,
Northern NB
What’s your go to spot?? Let us know in the comments to add it in our list!! I love highlighting our local culture in the Greater Saint John area!!
-R
