YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick

Outdoor Summer Programming

Igniting your love of the outdoors starts here. Get active outdoors this summer at our Glenn Carpenter Centre!

The Glenn Carpenter Centre is closed for members for the season. See you back next year for:

  • Refreshing swims: Take a dip in the lake and cool off after a long day.
  • Scenic hikes: Explore hidden trails and discover the beauty of nature.
  • Paddleboarding adventures: Test your balance and enjoy a unique perspective on the water.
  • Kayaking explorations: Glide across the water and have some fun paddling with friends.

Glenn Carpenter Centre

An Outdoor Oasis in the Middle of the City

The YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre is a hidden gem: a forested hideaway with a sparkling private lake just minutes from Saint John’s city centre. The site includes a rustic lakefront Lodge, a Picnic Shelter and beautiful Ashburn Lake – all within 220 acres of the Acadian forest.

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The site includes a rustic lakefront Lodge, a Picnic Shelter and beautiful Ashburn Lake – all within 220 acres of Acadian forest.

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Site History

Glenn Carpenter was a community builder and an early adopter of social entrepreneurship. Learn more about him and this beautiful site.

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YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre

Location

730 Foster Thurston Drive
Saint John, NB E2K 5J2
Phone: +1-506-646-2104

Endless opportunities to shine bright at the Y

Did you know that the Y is a charity that helps people from all walks of life to ignite their potential? Explore our programs and services and find the best opportunity to keep you and your family Shine On.

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