Regions & Scenic Drives | New Brunswick / Nouveau Brunswick Canada - Maritime Magnifique!

Monica’s Trip Tip

“Get to know the beach, intimately”

We have a beautiful nature walk right here at Escuminac Beach. It’s about an 8 km walk to go the length of the beach straight to the lighthouse and back. I know the beach intimately and every time I love to see osprey, plovers and how the dunes are forming and changing shape. I pick up driftwood, beach glass... lot of things really.

Meet Monica

Region: Acadian Coastal Drive
Highlights:  Ecological Park of the Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre, Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada, Irving Eco-centre, La Dune de Bouctouche, Parlee Beach Provincial Park, Aboiteau Beach, Cape Jourimain Nature Centre
City: Bathurst, Campbellton, Dieppe, Miramichi, Moncton

 

This area is as renowned for its spirited Acadian culture as it is for its international destinations, including the Bouctouche Dunes and beautiful Chaleur Bay.

HIGHLIGHTS: Acadian culture & cuisine, beaches, Chaleur Bay, Irving Eco-Centre, La Dune de Bouctouche
CITIES: Bathurst, Campellton, Dieppe, Miramichi, Moncton
 
 

Rhonda’s Trip Tip

“Make a point to see the native crafts…”

We have a lot of local native crafts in the region that visitors to the area should make a point to see. You’ll find beautiful dream-catchers, the traditional dress and hand-made baskets.

Meet Rhonda

Region: Appalachian Range Route
Highlights: Sugarloaf Provincial Park, Mount Carleton Provincial Park, Kedgwick Forestry Village and Museum, Chaleur Bay
City: Campbellton

 

Canoe the world-famous Restigouche River, journey to some of the Oldest Mountains on the Planet and be sure to stop and join in the fanfare of festivals and events along the way.

HIGHLIGHTS: Chaleur Bay, Sugarloaf Provincial Park, Mount Carleton Provincial Park, Kedgwick Foresty Village & Museum
CITIES: Campbellton
 
 

Amy & Alyson’s Trip Tip

“Be sure to find out about the Irish culture in the area.”

You really should go see the Londonderry Church built by the settlers to this region. It has just been completely restored and is a good way to find out about our culture in this area. It’s unique, it sort of stands out in the forest all by itself and it’s a great genealogical haunt. This church is part of the Irish Trail being developed to tell the story of the Irish families who arrived in 1818.

Meet Amy & Alyson

Region: Fundy Coastal Drive
Highlights: Village of St. Martins, The Fundy Trail, Fundy National Park of Canada, Cape Enrage
Cities: Dieppe, Moncton, Saint John

 

Home to the World's Highest Tides, the Bay of Fundy is known as One of the Marine Wonders of the World. Watch for whales breaching off the coast, discover fossil-filled mudflats and brake for a visit to the infamous Chocolate Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS: Chocolate Museum, Herring Cove Provincial Park, Kingsbrae Garden, The Fundy Trail, Sackville Waterfowl Park
CITIES: Dieppe, Moncton, Saint John
 
 

Robert Squarebriggs Trip Tip

“It has a magic to it that is restorative and restful”

As for a travel tip, or hidden gem: Sheephouse Falls! A wonderfully secluded walking trail in the forest North of Miramichi, it has a magic to it that is restful and restorative. The area is crisscrossed with a series of trails that take you to various viewing sites around the falls and have stairs to allow you to descend to the bottom and view the falls from the bottom as well. The children will have a great time identifying the outline of the kneeling Indian in the rock at the bottom of the falls, part of the legend of the Native Peoples of the area.

Meet Robert

Region: Miramichi River Route
Highlights: Ritchie Wharf Park, Atlantic Salmon Museum, Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum, Metepenagiag Heritage Park, Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi
Cities: Fredericton, Miramichi

 

Favourite moments along this lively river route are likely to include world-famous salmon fishing, foot-stomping festivals and classic Maritimes kitchen parties.

HIGHLIGHTS: Atlantic Salmon Museum, Central New Brunswick Woodsmen™ Museum, Metepenagiag Heritage Park, Ritchie Wharf
CITIES: Fredericton, Miramichi
 

Luc Cyr's trip Tip

“If you have an opportunity to rent a canoe… do it!”

One of the things that visitors to the area may not realize is how our relationship with the American border has shaped our history. The river is really the border… my grandfather used to go to church in the US on Sundays. He’d take the canoe in the summer and the horse and wagon in the winter. You really have to get out on the river when you come here. If you have any opportunity to rent a canoe…do it!

Meet Luc

Region: River Valley Scenic Drive
Highlights: The New Brunswick Botanical Garden, de la Republique Provincial Park, Longest Covered Bridge in the World, Grand Falls Gorge, Kings Landing Historical Settlement, Mactaquac Provincial Park
Cities: Edmundston, Fredericton, Saint John

 

Wind your away through this 400 km (250 mi.) valley drive with stops to explore the three vibrant cities, bustling farmers markets, world-class galleries and picture-book towns. Hint: take a moment to experience the natural splendour of Grand Falls Gorge.

HIGHLIGHTS: Christ Church Cathedral, Grand Falls Gorge, Hartland Covered Bridge, Historic Garrison District, Mactaquac Provincial Park, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, New Brunswick Botanical Garden
CITIES: Edmundston, Fredericton, Saint John
 
 

Monica’s Trip Tip

“Get to know the beach, intimately”

We have a beautiful nature walk right here at Escuminac Beach. It’s about an 8 km walk to go the length of the beach straight to the lighthouse and back. I know the beach intimately and every time I love to see osprey, plovers and how the dunes are forming and changing shape. I pick up driftwood, beach glass... lot of things really.

Meet Monica

Region: Acadian Coastal Drive
Highlights:  Ecological Park of the Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre, Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada, Irving Eco-centre, La Dune de Bouctouche, Parlee Beach Provincial Park, Aboiteau Beach, Cape Jourimain Nature Centre
City: Bathurst, Campbellton, Dieppe, Miramichi, Moncton

 

This area is as renowned for its spirited Acadian culture as it is for its international destinations, including the Bouctouche Dunes and beautiful Chaleur Bay.

HIGHLIGHTS: Acadian culture & cuisine, beaches, Chaleur Bay, Irving Eco-Centre, La Dune de Bouctouche
CITIES: Bathurst, Campellton, Dieppe, Miramichi, Moncton
 
 

Rhonda’s Trip Tip

“Make a point to see the native crafts…”

We have a lot of local native crafts in the region that visitors to the area should make a point to see. You’ll find beautiful dream-catchers, the traditional dress and hand-made baskets.

Meet Rhonda

Region: Appalachian Range Route
Highlights: Sugarloaf Provincial Park, Mount Carleton Provincial Park, Kedgwick Forestry Village and Museum, Chaleur Bay
City: Campbellton

 

Canoe the world-famous Restigouche River, journey to some of the Oldest Mountains on the Planet and be sure to stop and join in the fanfare of festivals and events along the way.

HIGHLIGHTS: Chaleur Bay, Sugarloaf Provincial Park, Mount Carleton Provincial Park, Kedgwick Foresty Village & Museum
CITIES: Campbellton
 
 

Amy & Alyson’s Trip Tip

“Be sure to find out about the Irish culture in the area.”

You really should go see the Londonderry Church built by the settlers to this region. It has just been completely restored and is a good way to find out about our culture in this area. It’s unique, it sort of stands out in the forest all by itself and it’s a great genealogical haunt. This church is part of the Irish Trail being developed to tell the story of the Irish families who arrived in 1818.

Meet Amy & Alyson

Region: Fundy Coastal Drive
Highlights: Village of St. Martins, The Fundy Trail, Fundy National Park of Canada, Cape Enrage
Cities: Dieppe, Moncton, Saint John

 

Home to the World's Highest Tides, the Bay of Fundy is known as One of the Marine Wonders of the World. Watch for whales breaching off the coast, discover fossil-filled mudflats and brake for a visit to the infamous Chocolate Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS: Chocolate Museum, Herring Cove Provincial Park, Kingsbrae Garden, The Fundy Trail, Sackville Waterfowl Park
CITIES: Dieppe, Moncton, Saint John
 
 

Robert Squarebriggs Trip Tip

“It has a magic to it that is restorative and restful”

As for a travel tip, or hidden gem: Sheephouse Falls! A wonderfully secluded walking trail in the forest North of Miramichi, it has a magic to it that is restful and restorative. The area is crisscrossed with a series of trails that take you to various viewing sites around the falls and have stairs to allow you to descend to the bottom and view the falls from the bottom as well. The children will have a great time identifying the outline of the kneeling Indian in the rock at the bottom of the falls, part of the legend of the Native Peoples of the area.

Meet Robert

Region: Miramichi River Route
Highlights: Ritchie Wharf Park, Atlantic Salmon Museum, Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum, Metepenagiag Heritage Park, Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi
Cities: Fredericton, Miramichi

 

Favourite moments along this lively river route are likely to include world-famous salmon fishing, foot-stomping festivals and classic Maritimes kitchen parties.

HIGHLIGHTS: Atlantic Salmon Museum, Central New Brunswick Woodsmen™ Museum, Metepenagiag Heritage Park, Ritchie Wharf
CITIES: Fredericton, Miramichi
 

Luc Cyr's trip Tip

“If you have an opportunity to rent a canoe… do it!”

One of the things that visitors to the area may not realize is how our relationship with the American border has shaped our history. The river is really the border… my grandfather used to go to church in the US on Sundays. He’d take the canoe in the summer and the horse and wagon in the winter. You really have to get out on the river when you come here. If you have any opportunity to rent a canoe…do it!

Meet Luc

Region: River Valley Scenic Drive
Highlights: The New Brunswick Botanical Garden, de la Republique Provincial Park, Longest Covered Bridge in the World, Grand Falls Gorge, Kings Landing Historical Settlement, Mactaquac Provincial Park
Cities: Edmundston, Fredericton, Saint John

 

Wind your away through this 400 km (250 mi.) valley drive with stops to explore the three vibrant cities, bustling farmers markets, world-class galleries and picture-book towns. Hint: take a moment to experience the natural splendour of Grand Falls Gorge.

HIGHLIGHTS: Christ Church Cathedral, Grand Falls Gorge, Hartland Covered Bridge, Historic Garrison District, Mactaquac Provincial Park, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, New Brunswick Botanical Garden
CITIES: Edmundston, Fredericton, Saint John