Parks in New Brunswick

Parks & Recreation

New Brunswick's diverse landscape features everything from the world's longest covered bridge in Hartland to the dramatic tidal bores of the Petitcodiac River. This selection highlights historic sites like the 18th-century Fort Howe and the living history museum at Kings Landing. Natural landmarks include the sea caves of St. Martins and the expansive 2,200-acre Rockwood Park. Urban green spaces such as Fredericton’s old-growth Odell Park and Moncton’s Centennial Park offer extensive trail systems and recreational facilities across the province.

Parks & Recreation — Karte

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Fort Howe

Fort Howe was a British fort built in Saint John, New Brunswick during the American Revolution.

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Rockwood Park Golf Course

Rockwood Park is a city park in Saint John, New Brunswick. It is 2,200 acres in size, with ten lakes and 55 trails and footpaths.

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Kings Landing Historical Settlement

A living history museum depicting 19th-century rural life with over 70 historic buildings and costumed interpreters demonstrating traditional trades.

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St. Martins Sea Caves

Massive sandstone sea caves and cliffs carved by the Bay of Fundy's tides, accessible on foot during low tide.

E

De la République Provincial Park

Situated on the Madawaska River, this park features a large campground, the Antique Automobile Museum, and access to the New Brunswick Botanical Garden.

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Pokeshaw Provincial Park

A coastal park on Chaleur Bay known for its sea stack, which serves as a significant nesting ground for double-crested cormorants.

Marcel Stijkel / CC-BY-SA

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Belvédère des 2 Rivières

A scenic lookout in Campbellton offering panoramic views of the Restigouche River and the Appalachian Mountains.

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Officers' Square

A historic public square in Fredericton that served as a 19th-century military parade ground; it now hosts the changing of the guard ceremonies.

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Centennial Park

A multi-use urban park in Moncton featuring a beach, splash pad, and a network of lit trails for walking and cross-country skiing.

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Odell Park

A 333-acre old-growth forest in Fredericton featuring 16 kilometers of trails and trees that are over 400 years old.

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Hartland Covered Bridge

The world's longest covered bridge, spanning 391 meters across the Saint John River. It was constructed in 1901 and is a National Historic Site.

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Tidal Bore Park

An observation point in Moncton to view the tidal bore, a wave caused by the Bay of Fundy tides flowing up the Petitcodiac River.

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Centracare

Centracare is a Canadian psychiatric hospital in Saint John, New Brunswick.