Canada's official national sports are ice hockey and lacrosse. But there’s an almost endless list of sports that you can enjoy in the Saint John Region at youth and amateur levels. Sign up to play cricket, pickleball, football (soccer), golf, baseball, tennis, skiing, ringette, badminton, volleyball, cycling, swimming, bowling, rugby union, canoeing, equestrian, squash, and the study of martial arts. The region’s schools, associations and community organizations offer a variety of competitive sporting programs for you and your family.
Skating
Maritimers love local hockey, and the Saint John Region is home to many local arenas. Each offers public skating times, family skates, and other special events. And during the winter months, outdoor rinks pop up all over.
Indoor skating rinks
- Charles Gorman 80 University Avenue, North (506) 632-6150 Heated viewing and Canteen
- Hilton Belyea 390 Lowell Street, West (506) 632-6137 Heated viewing and Canteen
- Peter Murray 711 Dever Road, West (506) 658-2809 Canteen
- Stewart Hurley 1500 Hickey Road, East (506) 632-6151 Heated viewing and Canteen
Outdoor public skating locations
- Lily Lake Rockwood Park North - Conditions permitting from dawn until 10:00 p.m. daily
- Rainbow Park 205 Sydney St. South - Conditions permitting from dawn until 10:00 p.m. daily
Golfing
Enjoy a day on the links at one of the many golf courses or driving ranges in and around the Saint John Region, or take in a round of miniature golf.
Golf courses
Driving ranges
- Firefly Forest Championship Mini Golf and Driving Range
- Golf Rockwood Aquatic Driving Range
- Miniature Golf Courses include:
TD Station
One of TD Station’s greatest assets is its connection by indoor walkways to many amenities in Uptown Saint John. The “Inside Connection” links the facility to hotels, shopping centres, restaurants, bars, and indoor parking—all within walking distance.
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Built to host the 1985 Canada Summer Games, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre has the only 50-metre pool in New Brunswick. The competition pool has two one-meter springboards, two three-meter springboards, and one five-meter diving platform. The leisure pool area includes the tots pool, leisure pools, hot tubs (adults and families), and the public dry and steam saunas. The leisure pool has multiple features such as waterfalls and a spiral slide! The centre also offers a Functional Fitness Studio, Multipurpose Room (MPR), and Fitness Centre.
YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick
The YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick has a trained and caring team dedicated to you, and a community of members who will encourage you every step of the way. The YMCA boasts state-of-the-art fitness centres and tons of group exercise classes. There is no better place for you to belong.
Irving Oil Field House
The Field House gives newcomers the chance to play the sports they love, like cricket, soccer, pickleball, and more. Join in for weekly sports nights on one of the indoor turf fields!
QPlex
The qplex is a multi-purpose recreation and conference centre. Enjoy the opportunity to skate on the NHL-sized ice surface, stroll along the indoor walking track, and grab a snack at the canteen. A YMCA of Greater Saint John Inc. community centre is on site with a family leisure and junior Olympic swimming pool and playground. A rinkside Sport Shop is also available for your sporting equipment needs.
For a full listing of sports and sports facilities across the region:
City of Saint John
Town of Rothesay
Town of Quispamsis
Town of Hampton
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Fundy-St Martins