With Fredericton being the navigational headwaters of the beautiful St. John River, more and more visitors from the lower St. John River and the United States arrive to the Capital by boat. The Regent St. Wharf is ideal for boaters who want to enjoy all that Downtown Fredericton has to offer.  Boaters will also find the Fredericton Yacht Club, which provides visitor moorings. There is also a variety of free boat launches in the city, as well as canoe and kayak rentals.

BOAT TOURS

Lakeway Houseboat Rentals
Explore the natural beauty of the St John River - Maps are available to guide you to the best areas to explore.  Available for rent on a weekly, half-week or on an hourly basis.  Catering can be arranged for a dinner cruise.  The Queen of the Quac sleeps 8 passengers and has a maximum capacity of 14 people on board.  The Woolastook sleeps 14 people with a maximum of 20 people. 
Larry Jewett, Mactaquac Marine Inc.
Contact: 506-461-2349; Email; www.lakewayhouseboats.com

Pontoon Boat Ride
Relax and enjoy a 1-hour scenic tour of the beautiful pristine islands on the St. John River from a 12 passenger pontoon boat. Experience a world-class natural attraction, daily at 7:30pm. Hartt Island Campground along the River and on the walking/cycling trail, 9km from downtown.
Contact:  506-462-9400; www.harttisland.com

BOAT LAUNCHES

Regent Street Wharf
Capital City Boat Club
Services include a security gate, water, dumping station, electrical hook-up, and a Port Warden on duty from 10 am to 10 pm daily, July and August (May, June and September, weekends only). Fees for overnight stay are $ 1.00/ft.
To contact the Port Warden call: 506-455-1445 or on VHF Channel 68 ; email

Fredericton Yacht Club
Located at 361 Lincoln Rd., just below the Princess Margaret Bridge
Tthe Fredericton Yacht Club offers temporary docking and a launch ramp. Visitor mooring facilities available July and August. .
Contact: www.fyc.ca

Carleton Park Boat Launch
Union St., Fredericton North
Free public boat launch with vehicle parking available

Morell Park Boat Launch
Waterloo Row
Free public boat launch for small craft only with vehicle parking available

CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS

Small Craft Aquatic Centre
Woodstock Rd.
On the banks of the St. John River, behind the Victoria Health Centre on Woodstock Road, is the Small Craft Aquatic Centre. The Centre offers a wide variety of programs to keep the whole family water-active. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. Guided nature tours are also available on the St. John River. Escaping to the wilderness is just a short paddle from Downtown Fredericton.
Hours: Open from mid May to end September / early-October. Hours vary.
Contact: 506-460 2260

Hartt Island / Bucket Club
Rte 105
Along the River Valley Scenic Drive, overlooking the beautiful St. John River and within five minutes of downtown.  This location offers tremendous opportunities to explore the St. John River. Canoe and kayak rentals, bike rental, and  9.4 km Valley Trail. Barbeque pits & picnic tables are provided.  Open from June to September
Contact: 506-462-9400, Email Hartt Island / Bucket Club; www.harttisland.com

Amos Outfitters
36 Hicks Lane, Mactaquac
Off site rentals and shuttling.  All boats and vehicle shuttles are available upon request, and prices are determined by location and distance.  All boats come with the required safety gear including PFDs, paddles, bailer, throw bag, and whistle. 
Prices:  Canoes $45/day and Kayaks $40/day
Contact: 506-363-2039, www.amosoutfitters.ca

Key Cycle
218 Main St.
Off site canoe and kayak rentals
Contact: 506-458-8985

Nashwaak Outfitters
Off site canoe and kayak rentals
Contact: 506-450-2628

U-Kan-2-Kayak Rentals
Off site canoe and kayak rentals
Contact: 506-447-0003

Woolastook Park
Rte 102
Set on the beautiful St. John River, just 15 minutes from Fredericton, offers a full service camping park as well as a host of activities such as canoeing, kayaking, waterslides, mini-putt and a 9 hole golf course and much more.  Fun for the whole family! Barbeque pits & picnic tables are provided. Canoe and kayak rentals. Open May - October
Contact: 506-472-5584, Email Woolastook Park; www.woolastookpark.com

WATERFALLS

Garden Creek flows in a northerly direction down towards the "Rhine of New Brunswick". The plateau in the Fredericton area rises 100 to 150 meters above the river valley and this results in numerous cascades up and down the river valley in this area. Website