Irving Nature Park, Saint John: Address, Phone Number, Irving Nature Park Reviews: 4.5/5
Irving Nature Park
Irving Nature Park
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Pickering On31 contributions
Apr. 2022
Very nice place to visit with the family or walking the dog. beautiful scinery and the views are spectacular.
Written April 2, 2022
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Catherine K
Hampton, Canada16 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Couples
Irving Nature park is an incredible place to visit - and seems like a new place when the tide goes out or comes in. The long beach is amazing - and never seems busy. The walking trails are well maintained and offer breath taking views along the way. This remains a favourite place for us to visit.
On some clear nights you might be able to check out the planets or the stars with a member of the local astronomer group! So cool!!
On some clear nights you might be able to check out the planets or the stars with a member of the local astronomer group! So cool!!
Written September 30, 2021
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Canada-TourDirector
Prince Edward Island, Canada245 contributions
Aug. 2021
Very nice trails, etc. and great nature preserves, etc. All that is OK, but not the roads to the park. Gravel and huge potholes.
Fix-r up please.
Fix-r up please.
Written August 9, 2021
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John S
2 contributions
Jun. 2021
Road into the park is rough, and road around rougher. Make sure you do not end up going the wrong way. Most trails run atleast partially very close to the road so can be difficult if you are looking for quiet reflection.
Something about Irving Nature Park always keeps me weary. Kinda funny how they spray glyphosate over crown land, but not on their own park.
Frog path was okay, hot and didn't see any frogs. Did see a seal though.
Something about Irving Nature Park always keeps me weary. Kinda funny how they spray glyphosate over crown land, but not on their own park.
Frog path was okay, hot and didn't see any frogs. Did see a seal though.
Written July 28, 2021
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Green_fam3
St.catharines Ontario, canada98 contributions
Nov. 2020
We popped into this park on a whim! It is a huge place! We went to the park, looked at a swim area, camping area.... We walked the trail for a few minutes and checked out some monuments... I look forward to spending a full day here with a picnic and hang out with friends! We envisioned our family from ON and NS coming to visit us and us, taking them here for a day trip! Looking forward to exploring!
Written April 23, 2021
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Trip736385
3 contributions
Jul. 2020 • Friends
If the weather is clear the Irving Nature Park is spectacular. The hiking trails are well groomed and well marked. If you drive through you have to be patient due to thick brush but once you see the Bay...wow. There are lots of pull-offs and often see seals.
There are a number of picnic sites, however, some are closed due to Covid.
Entering the park on the right into the marsh, was a rifle range used for target practice during the war.
Opposite, you have the surf pounding on Saints Rest Beach and a Boardwalk to stroll over the marshland.
There are a number of picnic sites, however, some are closed due to Covid.
Entering the park on the right into the marsh, was a rifle range used for target practice during the war.
Opposite, you have the surf pounding on Saints Rest Beach and a Boardwalk to stroll over the marshland.
Written August 9, 2020
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mattchand
Sussex, Canada134 contributions
Aug. 2020
We'd heard about the Irving Nature Park from others, and it came highly recommended. We went with our son, and hit Sheldon Point Trail along the beach. Lovely, and collected some nice rocks, too.
Written August 5, 2020
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Will J
Riverview, Canada270 contributions
Aug. 2020
We came for a family walk with George the doggo. George loves it here. Great views and a fun walk through a naturally beautiful area. George especially enjoyed the beach near the parking lot / entrance. A little oasis in Saint John.
Written August 5, 2020
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VMMF
Bathurst, Canada50 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
This is a good place to visit. It is ideal for relaxing and thinking. You can see the huge difference in the tides of the bay of Fundy if you visit it during low tide.
Written August 2, 2020
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FiveGsplus9
Oviedo, FL386 contributions
Oct. 2019 • Couples
Uncrowded natural beach. Took fabulous pictures here. Searched for “circle” stones. Definitely worth the drive and time
Written March 22, 2020
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Is the nature park open in the winter? If not when does it close?
Canada-TourDirector
Prince Edward Island, Canada245 contributions
I checked by sending an email to them because their website only had 2020 information. I can't include the email address here. It's best to go online and check via the Irving Nature Park website.
Phyllis W
1 contribution
how far is the park from where the cruise ships dock? About how much would a taxi be to get there
Timmay C
Quispamsis, Canada84 contributions
Some of the local taxi tours go there - ask at dock. The road is too small for anything bigger than a minibus so bus tours don't go there. Driving around it take as 15-20 min if you don't stop. Wild guess is about $20 one way for a cab. Odd there aren't any cab/tour operators on here?
Meredith C
Fredericton, Canada66 contributions
Are any of the trails groomed in the winter for cross country skiing?
Storyteller281043
8 contributions
I have only walked the road (which is closed to cars) in the winter and worn spikes as it’s icy. Not sure about the trail
Wondering if I can walk around the park on the trails this coming weekend. Are the trails maintained during winter months? Would I need to use snowshoes?
Thank you
Susan R
Saint John, Canada143 contributions
Have not walked the park lately but previous experience has been that there will be a path created by walkers who use the path every day.
Are dogs allowed?
Brian M
Pincher Creek, Canada217 contributions
Sure , on a leash and insure you remove any of their contributions!
w1nniethepooh
Baltimore, Maryland156 contributions
Is the walk an easy walk?
med
Nelson, Canada68 contributions
There are many trails some are very easy.
what is the cost of entrance? Is there a family discount?
travis0271
Midlothian, VA44 contributions
There is no admission fee, it is free.
Sandytravels100
Danville, CA1 contribution
My husband and I are coming to St. John's with Princess Cruises. He needs an electric scooter. Are there taxis from the port that can take us to the park? How long a ride is it? Thank you.
Brian M
Pincher Creek, Canada217 contributions
First, I think the St. John's to Saint John card is sometimes played a little too frequently. I lived in Saint John years ago and am keenly aware of the sensitivity to the subject. That said, Princess Cruises does not travel to St. John's and thus that issue is of no concern. The answers already provided are very accurate andI would suggest there is much beauty in the interior of the circle road of the park but even so , a walk or scoot on the circle road would still be well worth while. Safe travels.
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