Irving Nature Park
Irving Nature Park
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- Kevin BOttawa, Canada142 contributionsIrving Nature ParkIf you are in the area and have a couple hours, this is an awesome nature park. you can walk, bike or drive through area. There are may places in the park where you can stop and see the vistas, depending on the time of day the tide will be in or out and you can walk down on some of the rocks. They have several trails that you can walk down, all of them named for the various wildlife in the area. It is is to say, I will be on the frog trail, or Blue Heron trail.. We spent 2 hours there and enjoyed every minute of it.Visited August 2023Written August 14, 2023
- Donna J3 contributionsGreat option to Hopewell RockI' ve wanted to visit the Bay of Fundy and walk ocean floor when the tide goes out for years. I finally planned a Road Scholars Bay of Fundy Circle of Tidal Wonders trip for June 2020. Of course, that was cancelled and hasn't been rescheduled thus far. I decided to research options for having the experience I wanted and discovered Irving Nature Park. I was not disappointed! The Park is clean and well maintained. There's even a wheelchair accessible ramp. I walked around the entire park. Sometimes I was on the gravel road other times I was on the trail. There were several lookout points, picnic tables and logs to sit on to view the Bay around the perimeter of the Park. I had lunch and water with me so I took my sweet time walking. The best part was watching the last 90 minutes of the tide go out on the beach and finally walking the ocean floor. Sitting there listening to the rhythm of the waves, hearing the birds in harmony, and smelling the fresh air has a magical calming effect on the body. It was a surreal experience. Afterward I felt spiritually uplifted, at peace and one with nature. Thank you for this "once in a life time" bucket list experience.Visited June 2022Written July 6, 2022
- Green_fam398 contributionsI cannot wait until summer to come back!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!Visited November 2020Written April 23, 2021
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Courtney C
Toronto, Canada6 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
We stopped here for a little over an hour but wish we had a full day here. Instead of hiking, we walked the beach. It’s pretty remarkable that it’s a part of the Fundy coastline. We saw someone moving the Bladderwrack seaweed, searching for small crabs so we tried to find some too. No luck though but it was fun to get our hands dirty nonetheless!
Tips:
- Very bumpy roads at the end where the beach and some trial heads are so drive cautiously.
- Pack bug spray
- Bring a beach blanket and enjoy the views (very close to the parking lot)
Tips:
- Very bumpy roads at the end where the beach and some trial heads are so drive cautiously.
- Pack bug spray
- Bring a beach blanket and enjoy the views (very close to the parking lot)
Written August 15, 2023
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Kevin B
Ottawa, Canada142 contributions
Aug. 2023
If you are in the area and have a couple hours, this is an awesome nature park. you can walk, bike or drive through area. There are may places in the park where you can stop and see the vistas, depending on the time of day the tide will be in or out and you can walk down on some of the rocks.
They have several trails that you can walk down, all of them named for the various wildlife in the area. It is is to say, I will be on the frog trail, or Blue Heron trail..
We spent 2 hours there and enjoyed every minute of it.
They have several trails that you can walk down, all of them named for the various wildlife in the area. It is is to say, I will be on the frog trail, or Blue Heron trail..
We spent 2 hours there and enjoyed every minute of it.
Written August 14, 2023
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lola3331
Toronto, Canada68 contributions
Apr. 2023
I never get tired of going here. The views are beautiful. A great place to hike. Definitely not good for anyone that has difficultly walking
Written May 11, 2023
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Jodi M
Lethbridge, Canada300 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Family
This was a beautiful park. We only spent an hour or so there, but the views were amazing, the beaches was beautiful and hedge maze was unique.
Looks like a great place to spend several hours.
Also, cleanest and cutes porto potties.
Looks like a great place to spend several hours.
Also, cleanest and cutes porto potties.
Written November 25, 2022
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retnowati
Washington Township, OH9 contributions
Sep. 2022
The only beach in st John with sand beach due to the small island in front , nice walking on the beach
Written September 29, 2022
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Luanne M
Zurich, Canada215 contributions
Sep. 2022
This beach is great for walks along the shore but watch if the tide is coming in as the waves can catch you. We enjoyed the wee sandpipers and the walk. Before you leave do drive up to the top of the park and view the coast from there. There is also washrooms t the top.
Written September 21, 2022
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RoseBeau
Matheson, Canada15 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Family
This is a beautiful park with a lot of great trails n beautiful spots! Easy 2 get 2. Lots of maps n directions. It’s a busy spot but rightfully so! BBQ and picnic areas are also great. You can easily spend most of the day here.
Written September 11, 2022
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raineyoroville
Oroville, CA108 contributions
Jun. 2022
We arrived in Saint John later in the afternoon and the visitor center sent us here. Beautiful hike to a waterfall.
Written August 10, 2022
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Heather B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada424 contributions
Aug. 2021
Decent for a drive around, or a little walk through a path.
Disappointing when you're reminded that the only reason it exists is because Irving destroyed the rest of the area, and then had the audacity to name the park after themselves.
Disappointing when you're reminded that the only reason it exists is because Irving destroyed the rest of the area, and then had the audacity to name the park after themselves.
Written July 28, 2022
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Donna J
3 contributions
Jun. 2022
I' ve wanted to visit the Bay of Fundy and walk ocean floor when the tide goes out for years. I finally planned a Road Scholars Bay of Fundy Circle of Tidal Wonders trip for June 2020. Of course, that was cancelled and hasn't been rescheduled thus far. I decided to research options for having the experience I wanted and discovered Irving Nature Park. I was not disappointed! The Park is clean and well maintained. There's even a wheelchair accessible ramp. I walked around the entire park. Sometimes I was on the gravel road other times I was on the trail. There were several lookout points, picnic tables and logs to sit on to view the Bay around the perimeter of the Park. I had lunch and water with me so I took my sweet time walking. The best part was watching the last 90 minutes of the tide go out on the beach and finally walking the ocean floor. Sitting there listening to the rhythm of the waves, hearing the birds in harmony, and smelling the fresh air has a magical calming effect on the body. It was a surreal experience. Afterward I felt spiritually uplifted, at peace and one with nature. Thank you for this "once in a life time" bucket list experience.
Written July 6, 2022
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Is the nature park open in the winter? If not when does it close?
Canada-TourDirector
Prince Edward Island, Canada251 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
5 contributions
how far is the park from where the cruise ships dock? About how much would a taxi be to get there
Timmay C
Quispamsis, Canada93 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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