Travelling to New Brunswick

New Brunswick provides a number of delights for its visitors. Although the majority of the province is largely forested, some geographical variation does occur. The gentle farming area of St. John River Valley gives way to the cliffs, coves and tidal flats of the Bay of Fundy. In the east, warm and sandy beaches invite summer bathers, while the rivers boast some of the best salmon fishing in the country. St. John and Fredericton, the province’s main cities, also provide a number of reasons to travel to New Brunswick.

When to Go
As with all Maritime Provinces, the best time to fully experience everything the province has to offer is during the summer months.

Where to Go
Major Attractions: Fredericton, King’s Landing Historical Settlement, St. John, The Fundy Isles

Fredericton, the province’s capital, is a pretty and quiet town whose main attractions are historical. Among the major features to be viewed on a historical walking tour are:

The Officer’s Square – This open space sits among a number of military buildings. The Changing of the Guard can be viewed here, as well as entertaining outdoor summer theatre.

York-Subdbury Historical Museum – This museum showcases a collection of items from the city’s past and is of interest to history buffs.

Regent Street Wharf – The lighthouse and pier at this wharf are well worth viewing.

Other notable spots on the walking tour include: The Soldier’s Barracks, School Days Museum, Art Gallery, Cathedral, Old Burial Ground and the Farmer’s Market.

King’s Landing Historical Settlement is located thirty-seven km west of Fredericton. It allows tourists to see and taste pioneer life in the Maritimes. The costumed staff entertains visitors in the settlement’s school, church, store, sawmill and eleven homes.

St. John, the oldest incorporated city in the country, proudly displays its past while maintaining a modern feel within its refurbished downtown. Known as the ‘Loyalist City’, St. John offer a number of attractions including:

Downtown Historic Walks – These self-guided tours allow the visitor to see the Loyalist Trail and a number of Victorian Houses, among other historical locations.

The Reversing Falls – These waterfalls are one of the best-known sites in the province. They earned their name because their water flows upstream when the Bay of Fundy tide rises.

Old City Market – This colourful, friendly and busy market provides a locale for farmers to offer their produce.

Moosehead Brewery – St. John residents are proud to house Canada’s oldest independent beer maker and the largest Canadian-owned brewery.

The Fundy Isles - These picturesque islands are one of the primary attractions when travelling to New Brunswick:

Deer Island is home to a modest fishing community whose main catch is lobster. From Deer Island Point Park, whale-watching tours are available and the world’s second largest natural tidal whirlpool, ‘Old Sow’, can be seen.

Campobello Island is a wealthy summer retreat famous for its association with Franklin D. Roosevelt, who periodically visited the Island between 1905 and 1921. Roosevelt Campobello International Park is located in the South of the island and preserves the flora and fauna Roosevelt loved.

Grand Manan Island is the largest of the Fundy Isles and displays billion year old rock formations. Its spectacular coastline offers opportunities to bird watch, hike and swim. While visiting the Island, be sure to sample Dulce, the edible seaweed snack for which the area is known.

Other Highlights when Travelling to New Brunswick Include:

• Saint John River Valley
• Mount Carleton Provincial Park

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