Beaches

[Gingee]

My daughter wants to know if there are any beaches to go to in St. John's or Halifax? (close to cruises)

[Acey]

The Ocean beaches near Saint John are very cold. There is a lake to swim at in Rockwood Park. I recommend the Canada Games Aquatic Centre a few blocks from ship. $5 per person

Olympic size pool, hot tubs, water slide, tarzan rope, 3 other leisure pools, water toys ...

[sapper1]

My daughter wants to know if there are any beaches to go to in St. John's or Halifax? (close to cruises)

If you are planning on making a reservation to rent a car, make sure you do it in Saint John and not St. John's. Otherwise you will be in New Brunswick and your car rental will be in Newfoundland.;) It could sort of put a damper on your day.

[Gingee]

Is there a beach though or just rocks? I think she is thinking of laying on a beach not necessarily going in.

[Acey]

The lakes at Rockwood Park have sandy beaches.

At the entrance to the Irving Nature Park is Saint's Rest Beach (bottom right photo here):

http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/files/fuse.cfm?section=20&screen=209

It has cool breezes off the water though.

 

She can even suntan at the large tract of land known as Fort LaTour beside Long Wharf Cruise ship terminal - it is rather secluded and overlooks harbour. No sand though but very convenient.

[Gingee]

Thanks Acey. How secluded is that beach? Is it set up for tourists?

[Acey]

Thanks Acey. How secluded is that beach? Is it set up for tourists?

 

The beach has secluded and not secluded areas. Being a nature park there are no commercial ammenities except a washroom inside the park.

[Gingee]

Thanks for the info. No lifeguards either?

[Acey]

Rockwood Park has lifeguards, however Saint's Rest Beach does not.

[Gingee]

Thanks. The beach doesn't look very pretty, does it?

[Acey]

Thanks. The beach doesn't look very pretty, does it?

 

It's a matter of perspective - I think it's pretty but others may not. I guess it depends on what an individual is looking for. No, it's not like beaches in Florida, but it's beautiful in it's own way - whether it's the solitude, scenery or wildlife. It's not where I would go to "lay out" - I would go there to fly a kite, take some pictures, play with the dog ...

[Gingee]

Can I bring my dog on the cruise? LOL