Locals Know

The CTC (Canada Tourism Commission) has launched their campaign "Locals Know" featuring people who post things to do off the beaten path. Well I think we should do a Suzy and Friends know. I feel confident we know whats fun to do in the Saint John and surrounding area. This week, I've asked my good friend and co-workers Sally what her favorite things to do in Saint John are:

Sally’s favourite things in Saint John:
1.Wind in my hair and sun on my back, sailing and racing on the Saint John and Kennebecasis Rivers

2.Imagining I am a tourist off a cruise ship , sightseeing along the boardwalk at Market Slip

3.Listening to the monkeys and letting my mind go, as I mountain bike or cross country ski through Rockwood Park. A twelve km work out that’s absolutely beautiful, calming and exhilarating at the same time.

4.Warm goat cheese salad with blue berries, and piping hot chicken curry soup out of a big mug at Opera Bistro. Mmmmmmm

5.Having lunch with a friend on the patio over looking Lily lake – relaxing

6.Dipping my toes in the river and going in for a cool swim.

7.Riding the cable ferries on a Sunday drive discovering out of the way places in Gagetown and the Evandale Inn

Wow I might have a busy weekend trying to fit this all in! Stay tunes to more favorite picks!

-Saint John Suzy

Volleyball on the Boardwalk

I play in a league every Thursday on the boardwalk on Market Slip. This is beach volleyball folks. I'm talking sand beneath the toes, a good ole fashion hose to wash the sand from your toes.. truly a good time. So one thing I noticed about myself this time around is my timidness to the ball. I would hit it but most of the time I found myself crouching like a baby. I need some work. The point I'm trying to make here is that you don't have to be in a league to play. When the courts are not being use, one can use them as they wish. Start your own volleyball game and then afterwards grab some drinks and some food on the boardwalk where you will find some great restaurants and even some clubs. This is a Saint John Suzy must do experience.

What to do on a rainy day?

In honour of the rain today, I have decided to post my favorite things to do in Saint John when it's raining out.

In no particular order:

1)Reading at a café. I love Java Moose on Prince William Street. If you're lucky, grab a seat by the window and enjoy the sights

2)Great Hall of Whales. New Brunswick Museum is a fantastic place to take the kids when it's raining out. Not only educational and informative, the museum is full of fun with hands on activities and fantastic exhibitions.

3)Shopping. Start with a little shopping uptown at Market and Brunswick Square. Work you way down to Eastpoint where you will be sure to find some great bargains. McAllister Place Mall follows and is sure to deliver an amazing shopping experience.

4)Create your own gallery hop. You might need a umbrella if you plan on hopping to each art gallery, but this is a great activity to do.

5)Paint a mug. At the Paint Your Own Pottery boutique in Rothesay you are able to pick which piece you would like to paint and then put your vision to work. I had a great time painting a mug that i know will be a household favorite for a long time to come.

I hope I've given you a few ideas on how to entertain yourself until the sun come out. This is Saint John Suzy... til' next time! ;)