Travel Guide New Brunswick

In this New Brunswick travel guide, you're invited to discover a Canadian province with breathtakingly beautiful scenery, from shores punctuated by the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy to ancestral Acadian forests! New Brunswick's whales captivate, but history, culture and outdoor adventures also shape the essence of this coastal region. At the heart of this magnificence, the Bay of Fundy dazzles with its monumental tides that sculpt a coastline as spectacular as it is dynamic. It's here that the Hopewell Rocks stand like millennia-old sentinels on the shore, offering an unparalleled spectacle at low tide and a unique kayaking experience when the ocean rises. Beyond, Fundy National Park invites you to embrace nature with hikes through forests and valleys to the watery delights of Lake Bennett.

And for a touch of history, Roosevelt-Campobello International Park pays tribute to the presidential summers with its unspoiled expanses and maritime excursions. Kingsbrae Garden boasts an exceptional 11-hectare floral display, while alpacas and peacocks add an exotic touch to the visit. On the coast, the Swallowtail lighthouse station on Grand Manan Island retains its ^19th-century cachet, dominating the waters with poise.

In Fredericton, the capital, the Boyce Farmers' Market brings together local products and crafts. And for a trip down memory lane, the Village historique acadien brings the ^17th century back to life, with its sandstone buildings and prestigious Beaverbrook Art Gallery recounting the stories of the First Nations and European settlers.

Mount Carleton Provincial Park invites you to adventure, from the highest peak in the Maritimes to a variety of seasonal activities. Finally, the Miramichi River, a fly fisherman's paradise, offers river cruises, peaceful hikes and the chance to observe wildlife in its natural habitat.

Saint John, with its rich maritime past, stands proudly on the Atlantic, with its historic Central Market and Victorian architecture, a living testimony to the days when sailing ships dominated the waters. Moncton, with its dynamic bilingual character, reflects the province's cultural diversity.

Don't miss the sandy beaches ofGrand Manan Island and the vast inland forests for hiking and wildlife watching. Kouchibouguac National Park is a natural setting for reconnecting with the land and the ocean. Every place in New Brunswick echoes the stories of aboriginal peoples, fishermen and lumberjacks, making this province an open book on the history of Atlantic Canada.

The local cuisine is a tasty blend of Acadian traditions and fresh seafood, a feast for the senses. Let yourself be tempted by a seafood dish or a poutine à troua comforting regional specialty, in one of the province's finest restaurants. Also discover hotels and must-see sites with the New Brunswick Travel Guide.