Expansive beaches, rocky shores, miles of hiking trails, charming towns, gourmet seafood — it’s all yours to enjoy on a road trip along the Bay of Fundy coast in New Brunswick, Canada. About a 200-mile drive can give you a taste of all this amazing region has to offer.
Located east and northeast of Maine, New Brunswick is a proud mix of Indigenous, Acadian (French), English, Irish and Scotch cultures that define the province, along with its seafaring history, all of which are on display as you take to the roads.
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Launch From Saint Andrews by-the-Sea
A good place to start your journey is Saint Andrews by-the-Sea. Book a whale-watching cruise and stroll around historic Water Street.
Sample the area’s renowned fresh lobster and seafood, then dive into the fascinating world of local marine life at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre. At the Fundy Discovery Aquarium, you can interact with local sea creatures through touch tanks and engaging exhibits.
Afterward, relax at Algonquin Resort Saint Andrews by-the-Sea Autograph Collection, a historic hotel featuring a spa, pool and breathtaking views of Passamaquoddy Bay.
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Continue your journey by driving east about 60 miles to the City of Saint John.
New Brunswick’s famous Bay of Fundy boasts the highest tides in the world, reaching up to 52 feet. For an unforgettable experience, you can walk on the bay floor three hours before and three hours after the low tide mark. You can also go kayaking on the Bay of Fundy or Saint John River, but before any tidal activities be sure to check the tide schedule.
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While you are here, you have to see the Reversing Falls Rapids, another amazing natural phenomenon that happens twice a day when the bay reaches high tide and its powerful waters collide with Saint John River and reverse the river’s flow.
Discover the city of Saint John through three self-guided historic walking tours that focus on Loyalist history, architecture and residential history. Explore the Saint John City Market, the oldest continuously operating public market in Canada. Browse unique local vendor booths at the Area 506 Waterfront Container Village and stop by the Saint John Arts Centre.
Ready for a bite and a drink? There is something for every taste bud and budget. Saint John has more than 80 bars and restaurants within a 10-block radius in the city. Seafood, of course, is at the top of many menus.
Diners might also want to try dulse, a dried red seaweed. Eaten plain or mixed in with other foods like salads and sandwiches, the dulse harvested from the Bay of Fundy is said to be the best in the world.
If you are a beer drinker, take a tour of the Moosehead brewery, Canada’s oldest family-owned independent brewery.
After a busy day, retreat to Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John to call it a night.
Fun for the Whole Family in Moncton
After you bid the City of Saint John goodbye, continue driving east and stop in the town of Moncton, in the area known as the Hub of the Maritimes. Sample local spirits at the Magnetic Hill Winery, one of 19 wineries in New Brunswick.
If you are traveling with children, head to Magic Mountain, Atlantic Canada’s biggest waterpark, with waterslides, a lazy river and wave pool, plus games and golf. For a drier outing, visit Magnetic Hill Zoo, a 40-acre park home to more than 60 native and exotic species of animals and a fun zone with inflatables.
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More of New Brunswick’s Natural Wonders
Next, it’s off to the show-stopper — Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, where the beach features more than 20 sea “stacks” of rocks shaped over thousands of years by the highest tides in the world. Visitors can descend stairs (99) or use a ramp to get to the sea bottom at low tide. When the tide is in, kayak around and through the sea stacks for amazing views. The admission fee covers two full days, so visitors can experience high and low tides.
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Fundy Trail Provincial Park is another New Brunswick icon you don’t want to miss. As you head back home, take the scenic Fundy Trail Parkway down along the coast and find waterfalls, beaches, hiking and biking trails and inspiring lookouts along the way.
So, bring your explorer’s spirit, hiking boots and a passion for seafood as you set out on your Fundy Coast road trip. Book now.
Featured image: Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
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