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.

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.

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!

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.

Conditions permitting, a chance to view a lighthouse location that has been active since the mid 1800's.