Parks, Beaches & Trails

Brundage Point-Heritage Trail
Cherry Brook Zoo
Fundy National Park
Fundy Trail Parkway 
Harbour Passage
Irving Nature Park
King's Square
Public Beaches
Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park 
Rockwood Park
Wolastoq Park 

Hike Fundy’s rugged coastline, view an amazing variety of birds on numerous salt marshes and explore the unique ecosystem at Irving Nature Park.  Wander our network of trails, take a swim, golf or visit the zoo at Rockwood Park in the heart of the city.
 


Brundage Point River Centre
Surrounded by water on three sides, the River Centre offers ample green space for summer walks and picnics.  It is linked to the 13.5 km Heritage Trail, offering beautiful views of the St. John River.







 


 




For more information:
4 Ferry Road
Grand Bay-Westfield, NB
Tel: (506) 738-3258

Cherry Brook Zoo & Vanished Kingdom Park
It's monkey business as usual at the Cherry Brook Zoo, the first accredited zoo in Atlantic Canada.  Over 100 exotic and endangered animals, including tigers and monkeys, with groomed trails, picnic and canteen facilities.  Don’t forget the Tiger Claws 18-hole mini-golf course. 









 




For more information:
901 Foster Thurston Drive
Tel: (506) 634 1440
www.cherrybrookzoo.com

Fundy Trail Parkway
The ultimate Bay of Fundy eco-experience, the Fundy Trail takes you straight to the wonders of the Bay of Fundy, accessibly and conveniently.  A seasonal multi-use coastal experience and spectacular from every view.  See it.  Walk it.  Bike it.  Drive it.   Attractions Canada “Natural Outdoor Site” winner. 








 


 




For more information:
229 Main Street
St. Martins, N.B.
Tel: (506) 833-2019
Toll free: (866) 386-3987 
www.fundytrailparkway.com

Fundy National Park
Experience Fundy National Park while walking the trails and exploring the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy. Take advantage of the Park's interpretive programs, explore the forests and discover the intertidal zone. Your gateway to nature, adventure, and discovery. 

Fundy National Park is a 1.5 hour drive from Saint John. It is roughly 95 kilometers outside of the city.




 




 
 




For more information:
8642 Highway 114
Highway 1 east towards Moncton. Then take Route 114 at exit 211.
Tel: (506) 887-6000
Website

Harbour Passage
Explore Saint John’s waterfront walkway! Harbour Passage is an interconnected system of walking and biking trails, lookouts, and heritage sites. Enjoy spectacular views of Saint John Harbour and its working Port. Interpretive Panels along Harbour Passage  explain Saint John’s rich shipbuilding and waterfront history. 






 




For more information:
Tel: (506) 674-4278
www.sjwaterfront.com 

 
Irving Nature Park
A scenic winding coastal road and nature walking trail on the Bay of Fundy.  See harbour seals, porpoises and hundreds of species of birds.  Picnic areas are equipped with propane barbeques for public use.

Vehicles - May to mid-November 
Wheelchair accessible on road 










 


For more information:
1379 Sand Cove Road
Tel: (506) 653-7367
www.ifdn.com 

King’s Square
King's Square is the most prominent of Saint John's public squares.  It is the square where observed from above, one could clearly see that the design was that of the Union Jack.  Common Council approved the design in 1848 to express the loyalty of the city founders to England.   The two-storey bandstand was constructed in 1908.
 

 
 

 


 

For more information:
Tel: (506) 658-2855
 

Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park

The park features walking paths, picturesque bridges, benches and chess tables.  Lush green lawns and beautiful flowering plants and trees surround an open-air stage offering a comfortable and inviting seating area for concerts and other performances.  The park features community artists, movies and musical performances regularly in the summer.  During the winter months, enjoy skating to music on the outdoor artificial ice surface.







 


 

For more information: 
12 Landing Court
Town of Quispamsis
Tel: (506) 849-5773
www.quispamsis.ca 
 

Rockwood Park
One of Canada’s largest municipal parks, Rockwood offers hiking trails, a campground, lakes, a large playground, an 18-hole golf course, horseback riding and a zoo.

Website: www.rockwoodpark.ca









 




For more information:
10 Fisher Lakes Drive
Tel: (506) 658-2883 
Wolastoq Park
Wolastoq means “the beautiful river” in the language of Maliseet people who once lived on its shores.  Overlooking the Reversing Falls, the park features statues of historical Saint John figures.













 


For more information:
211 Lancaster Avenue, West
Tel: (506) 632-7777
 

Public Beaches

  • Dominion Park, West Saint John
  • Lily Lake/Fisher Lakes, Saint John City Center
  • Mispec Beach, East Saint John
  • Tucker Park, North  Saint John
  • Jordan Miller Beach, Rothesay
  • Kennebecasis Park Beach, Rothesay
  • Renforth Wharf Beach, Rothesay
  • Meenan's Cove Beach,Quispamsis
  • Gondola Point Beach, Quispamsis
  • Ritchie Lake Beach, Quispamsis
  • New River Beach, Musquash
  • Mac's Beach, St Martins
  • St Martin Beach, St. Martins