River Relics Kayak Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Saint John, Canada
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Saint John, New Brunswick, has a history of civilization going back thousands of years, but its natural landscape goes even deeper into history. 15,000 years ago, glaciers once covered the area. Now, you’ll have the chance to paddle through what remains: the Saint Johns River. Join this kayak excursion launching from Dominion Park Beach and explore the natural history of this huge river system. Snacks, water, and all equipment are included, just bring your paddling skills.
- See industrial ruins and lighthouses from the water
- Spot wildlife like eagles, Sturgeon, and seals
- Learn about the pre-Cambrian fossils found along the riverbanks
- Stop for photos at Green Head Cove and Stonehammer Geopark
What's Included
- Tandem Sea kayak (2 person kayak), PFD (personal flotation device, Spray Skirt, Kayak Paddle, professional guide, bottled water & nutritional snack
- Professional Kayak Guide
- Private transportationTaxis are common, URide is our local ride share company
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 730 Dominion Park Rd, Saint John, NB E2M 4Y8, Canada
Look for a red truck or white van with a kayak trailer behind it. Usually will be parked at the far end of the parking lot, next to the basketball court
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Dominion Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Saint John River
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Green Head Cove
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Swift Point Lighthouse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had an absolutely wonderful experience! We’d highly recommend this! The beautiful area and knowledgeable guides made it perfect. They were prepared for our group with splash gear, waterproof phone cases and even jackets. They were fun to engage with and very kind! We loved our adventure!! Wanda even left us Canadian candy bars we had mentioned we liked when we returned! They went above and beyond for us! Highly recommend!!
Reviews
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Drew and Cal were amazing, definitively recommend this tour. The weather was bit cold, but it was tolerable as long as you didn't get wet. Saw some eagles and eagle nests. Saw a light house and some very old fosils.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience! We’d highly recommend this! The beautiful area and knowledgeable guides made it perfect. They were prepared for our group with splash gear, waterproof phone cases and even jackets. They were fun to engage with and very kind! We loved our adventure!! Wanda even left us Canadian candy bars we had mentioned we liked when we returned! They went above and beyond for us! Highly recommend!!
This was a great experience in spite of some light rain! Dennis and Kevin were excellent guides and had so much knowledge about the geography of the area and the flora and fauna. We had an easy paddle due to light/ no wind and good directions from our guides. All 8 people in our group enjoyed the trip even though we represented a wide range of abilities and experience. We would use this operator again if we return to New Brunswick.
Darren was a terrific guide- friendly, knowledgeable and full of positivity. We felt completely safe and learned a ton. You will not be disappointed- so much fun!
The whole experience was great start to finish. Everything was perfect.
Guide Darren is great , very knowledgeable of the beautiful St John River and the surrounding.
Made us all feel very safe, even the ones with no experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Great excursion, Wanda even picked us up from the cruise terminal. They went above and beyond expectations!
The tour operator and guide was fantastic. The operator was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The guide was very knowledgeable of the area and kayaking. We loved the small group experience. We did this tour with our 10 and 12 year old kids. They did not want to paddle much, but we made it work. Overall I would highly recommend this tour and the tour company.
We had a great time kayaking on the Saint John River in South Bay. Darren our guide was very knowledgeable not only of the area that we were touring, but also about all of Saint John. He was very helpful and patient with novice kayakers and matched out pace perfectly. We were able to see all the sights, history and some wildlife of the area. Even saw an Eagle perched by its nest. It was great weather, the tandem kayaks were in great shape and well maintained. Darren's communication prior to our tour was also helpful as we needed to adjust our tour time to match our cruise docking time. It was a great way to spend time to get engulfed in the river, the nature and get to know some local people on a stress free tour. If you can make the small effort to get to the tour's launching point it will definitely be worth your while.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thanks so much! It was great getting to go on an adventure with you, I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience!
Great experience in a beautiful part of the country. Darren the guide was extremely helpful and informative. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks Martin! We're grateful for the review and really appreciate that you chose us to spend your time with while visiting Saint John!
We had a wonderful time! Darren was an outstanding guide and provided a personalized experience. He educated us on the history and geology of the coast line. I can’t recommend the excursion enough.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thanks so much for the review! It was great getting to spend a couple of hours showing you our lovely river!
We loved our guide Darren? He took great care to help us in and out the kayak. We saw the fossil rocks and he told us some history of the area
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thanks so much! It was great getting to chat with you ladies during your kayak tour, we love showing off our beautiful river! Thanks for choosing to adventure with us!
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