Dating in West Side
In shortThe West Side sits across the river from Uptown, close to the open coast. It has a quieter, everyday feel. Irving Nature Park is the reason to come for a date.
A first date idea
Irving Nature Park
Irving Nature Park at 1379 Sand Cove Road covers 600 acres, minutes from Uptown. It has eight walking trails, a boardwalk into the salt marsh and a seal observation deck. Check the park's Facebook page for opening hours first.
Source: Discover Saint John: Irving Nature Park, checked 9 November 2026
Walk the salt marsh boardwalk at Irving Nature Park.
For more ideas, read starting over in a smaller city or planning dates around the tide.
