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River Relics Kayaking Adventure
Greenhead Cove, the site of a historic Lime Quarry
River Relics Kayaking Adventure
Bald Eagle nest

River Relics Kayaking Adventure

By Go Fundy Events
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $84 per adult
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Overview

Enjoy a guided kayaking adventure along the shores of the historic Saint John River from Dominion Park Beach in Saint John NB. Located just a short 15 minute drive from the center of the city!

History and photo opportunity abounds as you paddle in your tandem kayak along an ice aged river where 15,000 years ago receding glaciers forced the river to find a new route over the rock ridges at Reversing Falls Rapids. A light-house, pre-cambrian fossils, and an industrial story dating back to the 17th century. Explore the beautiful and bountiful river which has been the lifeblood of our region for thousands of years.

Keep your head on a swivel and an eye on the horizon for local wildlife, including bald eagles, blue heron, sturgeon, and if we're lucky, even the occasional rare sighting of harbour seal, osprey, and river otters.

Activity location

  • Dominion Park Beach
    • 730 Dominion Park Road
    • E2M 4Y8, Saint John, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dominion Park Beach
    • E2M 4Y9, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

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River Relics Kayaking
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Includes gearing up and paddle & safely overview
approximately 1.5 hours paddling time on the river
Tandem Sea Kayak: For safety reasons, all guests paddle tandem kayaks.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$83.81 x 1 Adult$83.81
Total
Price is $83.81
Until Sat, Jun 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Kayak Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTandem Sea kayak (2 person kayak), PFD (personal flotation device, Spray Skirt, Kayak Paddle, professional guide, bottled water & nutritional snack
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transportation

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Dominion Park Beach
  • 20m
Located on Saint John’s west side, Dominion Park is a popular year-round recreation destination. In summer, the stretch of sandy beach provides ideal access to the beautiful Saint John River for swimmers and boaters. Dominion park is the staging area for our tour. We'll meet here to get geared up and to go over safety and instruction before setting out into the river and will return back to Dominion park beach at the end of the tour.
Saint John River
  • 1h 30m
A snapshot of what this 418 mi (673km) river has to offer. Our kayak tour takes place in South Bay, where we explore natural and historic sites near the terminus of the "Rhine of North America," the Saint John River. A region where salt and fresh water meet, just upstream from the impressive reversing rapids, creating a unique and vibrant ecosystem Wildlife abounds, an active bald eagle nest, jumping sturgeon, great blue heron, and if you're lucky even the occasionally a harbour seal.
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
  • 10m
This location is one of the Geosites for Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark! Learn about the first Precambriam fossils recorded in scientific literature, and an the impacts of glacier retreat on the Saint John River valley!
Green Head Cove
  • 15m
The site of a lime quarry likely dating back to the 17th century, Greenhead Cove is favourite stop along our tour. The site features the remains of the quarry, kiln foundations, and wharf timbers all visible from water level. A great location for a photo-op, the often protected cove is a chance to get that selfie you've been waiting for! Choose between a background of limestone cliffs, forested hills and a small beach, or Grand Bay, the roughly 16 square mile (20 sq km) confluence of the Saint John and Kennebecasis Rivers.
Swift Point (Green Head) Lighthouse
  • 5m
Conditions permitting, a chance to view a lighthouse location that has been active since the mid 1800's.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDominion Park Beach
    • 730 Dominion Park Road
    • E2M 4Y8, Saint John, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDominion Park Beach
    • E2M 4Y9, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

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