Appalachian Range(1:07)
Rising majestically along the western side of the province toward Chaleur Bay, the Appalachians are a mantle of wondrous natural beauty. In exploring New Brunswick’s pristine portion of the range, you’ll be awed by its untouched vastness. Canoe the spectacular lakes and rivers that the mountains frame. Hike the endless trails that take you to lookouts and vistas that are something more than breathtaking… they are inspiring.
Follow the Appalachian Range Route through the heart of mountain country to Chaleur Bay, designated as one of the most beautiful in the world!
Discover the unspoiled wilderness
The renowned Appalachian Trail is a footpath that extends along the entire coast of North America from Georgia to Maine. Annually, four million visitors walk some portion of the trail and 2,500 people attempt the thru-hike. New Brunswick’s Appalachian region offers truly amazing wilderness hiking experiences in the same vast and spectacular eco-system as our neighbour to the south – without the crowds!
Appalachian Range Facts
- Mount Carleton is the highest peak in the Maritimes (820 m/2,690 ft.).
- The world’s oldest intact shark fossil, over 409-million years old, was discovered near Atholville.
- Eel River Bar is one of the longest natural sandbars in the world.
- Over 100 species of birds – including grouse, giant woodpeckers and grosbeaks, as well as animal life such as martens, moose, white-tailed deer and the elusive lynx are found on the Appalachian Range Route.