Kayak in Saint John, Canada in Oct?

[mtsnd1900]

My wife and I are avid Kayakers and considering going on a kayak excursion on our upcoming cruise to Canada. We will be in Saint John in mid October. Will it be to cold to kayak, or is the water warm enough that if we are not wearing wetsuits that we will be okay in the (unlikely) event we dump? Other option is to walk the city. First time at the port. Thank you!

[awhfy]

It'll be a bit brisk! Water is never warm there! Air might be warm. We're paddle boarders & id wear at least a shortie wetsuit

 

 

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[chengkp75]

Average sea temp for St. John in October is 52*F.

[Joyously Sailing Away]

Hahahaha; that would be brisk! I'm from the maritimes and we don't swim at the beach in October. But hay; if you from the north and I mean the High North go for it. Our friends from the North West Territories say it's great [emoji6]❄️

 

 

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[traceytd]

I'm 2 hours away from Saint John... I remember a few times in the past going trick or treating with my kids in 2 feet of snow... I hope not this year. Just don't fall in... Lol

 

 

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[chengkp75]

Hahahaha; that would be brisk! I'm from the maritimes and we don't swim at the beach in October. But hay; if you from the north and I mean the High North go for it. Our friends from the North West Territories say it's great [emoji6]❄️

 

 

Have a great day[emoji924][emoji4][emoji106]

 

Here in Maine, we say that as long as there aren't ice bergs in the water, the Quebecois will swim in it. Too cold for me except the height of summer.

[mcgratru]

Correct. The Bay of Fundy is always pretty cold with temperatures not changing much throughout the year.

 

Mid-October can be beautiful and warm (70s) or snowy and below freezing (but still beautiful as the cold temperatures make the leaves amazing!)