2. Irving Nature Park
Just 5 miles from Saint John is an amazing natural wonder, Irving Nature Park, which provides excellent views of the Bay of Fundy. See 600 acres of vast bio-diversity from the boardwalk. It crosses salty marshlands, lush green forests and mud flats, ending in the rocky shoreline.
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will have a fantastic day, viewing more than 250 species of migratory and marine birds. In the park, you many be able to see wildlife like whales and harbor seals from the Seal Observation Deck.
Irving Nature Park is also excellent for family picnics, especially during the summer. It offers all the picnic necessities like a barbecue grills and picnic tables. There is also a special children's forest with mazes formed with cedar hedges.
The park is open to the public from early May until mid-October, between 8 am to 8 pm. Free on-site parking facilities are available. With an array of free activities to do, Irving Nature Park is one of the top free things to do in New Brunswick.