Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The City of Bathurst’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department’s overall mission is to foster an active lifestyle for residents and visitors by providing recreational opportunities for the young and young at heart.

The department's mandate is to plan, assist and coordinate recreational, sports, wellness and cultural activities in the City's parks, trails and facilities. This includes a variety of initiatives, from our summer youth programs to the signature events that have made Bathurst and the Chaleur region an ideal destination for adventure sports.

For information on our programs and initiatives, contact the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department at 548-0410.

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Youghall Beach Park

Promenade Waterfront

Daly Point Nature Reserve

Recreational Spaces

Aquatic Center

Pavilion Gymnasium

Visitors Information Centre

Tourism Accommodation Levy

Fat Biking in Bathurst

City Hall

Welcome to City Hall. This section of our website is designed to help keep you up-to-date on the official dealings of the City of Bathurst. We feel that an informed community is a strong community and we have focused a lot of effort in sharing our information with our residents.

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Municipal Planning

Are you planning a new development, construction or renovation project, or a first-time homeowner? Contact the City of Bathurst’s Municipal Planning Department for all necessary information, guidance and regulatory requirements.

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Bathurst Police Force

The Bathurst Police Force is a proud organization of men and women who have been providing policing services to the community of Bathurst for the past 100 years.

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Bathurst Fire Department

The City of Bathurst Fire Department consists of highly dedicated personnel, and the department strives to provide the greatest level of service in preventing fires, protecting property, and assisting the public on any matters that arise.

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Engineering and Public Works

The Engineering and Public Works department is in charge of maintenance and oversees many municipal services including water, road maintenance, traffic, snow clearing and hydrants.

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Local Governance Reform

On January 1, 2023, the provincial government's local governance reform was officially enacted, the result of which is a new structure consisting of 77 local governments and 12 rural districts.

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Parks, Recreation and Tourism

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K.C. Irving Regional Centre

The K.C. Irving Regional Centre is the home to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the QMJHL, the 2018 Memorial Cup champions.

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Communications

The Corporate Communications department promotes effective two-way communication with City employees, citizens and community stakeholders.

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