If you or the family are hoping to leap into the water for either a fun, casual swim or lap swimming, there’s something you need to know—our swimming options are the envy of the country. First of all, the Bay of Fundy—need we say more? Also, two beautiful rivers, tons of placid lakes at our doorstep, and a world-class indoor facility. Our summers may not be very long, but they're spectacular!

The beautiful beaches you can swim at in Saint John include:

Dominion Park — West Saint John (Lifeguards on duty in summer months 10:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.)

Lily Lake/Fisher Lakes — Rockwood Park, Saint John City Center  (Lifeguards on duty in summer months 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Little River Reservoir — East Saint John  (Lifeguards on duty in summer months 10:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.)

Mispec Beach — East Saint John (unsupervised salt water beach)

Tucker Park — North  Saint John (unsupervised)

For indoor swimming, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre is located in the heart of Uptown Saint John and offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool, diving boards, water slides, and much more.

For over 25 years the City of Saint John has been a leader in implementing best practices in energy efficiency.

A nature park in the heart of Saint John, and a recreational jewel in the City’s crown. Located in the eastern area of the North End, Rockwood Park is one of Canada’s largest urban parks, at 890 hectares of forested hills, caves, and freshwater lakes. It was designed by Calvert Vaux, one of the designers of New York City's Central Park. 

Rockwood Park is a City hub for outdoor activities and entertainment year round. Over 55 trails and footpaths will guide you through unspoiled wilds. The park features a golf course, camping sites, stables, wellness spa, and freshwater lakes for fishing, swimming, boating, and skating. A Stonehammer Geopark site, Rockwood’s billion years of history can be seen in unique rock formations, caves, and waterfalls.  The park’s Interpretation Centre is the hub of information for all events taking place in the Park, trail maps, interpretive displays, and helpful  staff. Make a day of it!

NOTE: While visitors may enjoy the extensive duck population that calls Rockwood Park home, it’s important that you do NOT feed them. Feeding the ducks leads to their becoming dependent on humans; delayed migration; malnutrition; overcrowding; and lake pollution due to increased levels of duck feces.