5 Days / 4 Nights
Acadian Coastal Drive – Fundy Coastal Drive
Day 1 : Cape Jourimain to Moncton (101 km / 61 mi.)
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre Inc. – Cape Jourimain
Through a full range of interpretation and educational services, visitors will learn about the natural and cultural history of this panoramic coastal setting overlooking the Confederation Bridge, connecting New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Visitors will enjoy an Interpretation Centre, observation tower, over 17 km (10.5 mi.) of hiking trails with scenic lookouts, a restaurant and a nature store. Official Provincial Visitor Information Centre on site. Suggested time: ½ – 1 hour. TradeSmart.
Winegarden Estate Ltd. – Baie Verte
Enjoy a friendly introduction to locally made wine while on this winery and distillery tour. Sample premium wines, spirits and liqueurs made from New Brunswick resources. Reception with refreshments offered as you relax in the picnic area. Suggested time: 1 – 1.5 hours. TradeSmart.
Fort Beauséjour National Historic Site of Canada – Aulac
Step back in time to an era when England and France were caught up in a tug-of-war for supremacy in Acadia. You will learn about the origins and history of the area's inhabitants. Star-shaped Fort Beauséjour, overlooking the Bay of Fundy, was built by the French in 1751 to defend their interests in the isthmus of Chignecto. The fort was taken in 1755 by the British and renamed Fort Cumberland, and repelled American and local rebel attacks in 1776. Reinforced for the War of 1812, it was abandoned in 1835 and declared a National Historic Site in 1926. Suggested time: 1 hour. TradeSmart.
Sackville Waterfowl Park – Sackville
Located in the heart of town, this beautiful park setting provides excellent birdwatching, Interpretative Centre and modern amenities. Enjoy a guided tour through on the edge of the Tantramar Marshes where more than 150 species of birds and over 180 species of plants have been identified. Suggested time: 1 – 1.5 hours. TradeSmart.
Monument Lefebvre National Historic Site of Canada – Memramcook
The Monument Lefebvre National Historic Site commemorates Father Camille Lefebvre, founder of the first French language degree-granting institution in Atlantic Canada. This site also houses the Acadian Odyssey National Historic Site which is interpreted by the new permanent exhibit "Reflections of a Journey: The Odyssey of the Acadian People", which showcases the remembrance and celebrates Acadia from the Great Upheaval to the present day. Suggested time: 1 – 2 hours. TradeSmart.
Arrive late afternoon in the city of Moncton.
Evening Activity
Shediac – Famous for being known as, “The Lobster Capital of the World”, this vacation paradise is nestled along New Brunswick’s spectacular eastern seashore. Fabulous photo opportunity at the “World’s Biggest Lobster” upon entering the town! Shediac Bay Cruises – Shediac. Savour the ultimate lobster experience with a “Lobster Tales Package” and learn how to haul in a lobster trap, receive cooking instructions, observe a cracking demonstration and savour a complete lobster dinner while at sea. Required time: 2.5 hours. TradeSmart.
Overnight in the city of Moncton
Day 2 : Moncton to Hopewell Cape to Saint John (230 km / 138 mi.)
The Hopewell Rocks – Hopewell Cape
New Brunswick’s most famous geological feature – home to the world’s highest tides! On par with the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, you can walk on the Bay of Fundy's ocean floor and learn about the region's natural history at The Hopewell Rocks Interpretive Centre. The gravitational pull of the sun and moon causes tides that rise and fall up to an incredible 14 m (48 ft.) twice a day - every day! This is the only place where Bay of Fundy tides are interpreted. Exhibits help visitors better understand the unique Fundy ecosystem as well as the culture and history of Albert County. Be sure to check the tide schedule. Suggested time: 1 – 3 hours. TradeSmart.
Fundy National Park of Canada – Alma
This 206-sq.-km (80-sq.-mi.) park protects a significant example of the Maritime Acadian Highlands Natural Region of Canada with its rugged shoreline, inland forests and unique eco-systems. Step-on guide services and customized tours available with advanced bookings. Times vary. TradeSmart.
“The Fundy City” Tour - Saint John
Your experience in Saint John begins on the historic streets of Canada’s oldest incorporated city where the richness of 400 years of history blends with the vibrancy of a modern city. Highlights include Saint John City Market, the oldest continuing market in Canada dating back to 1876, Loyalist Burial Grounds, and the famous Reversing Falls. The Reversing Falls is a unique phenomenon with rapids created by the tremendous tides of the Bay of Fundy. When the St. John River and the Bay of Fundy meet at high tide, the bay (which has the highest tides in the world) forces the mighty river to churn, tumble and turn upstream through a rocky gorge. Suggested time: 2 hours.
New Brunswick Museum – Saint John
Canada’s oldest continuing museum features the “Changing Earth Geology Gallery” as well as other natural science areas including “Hall of the Great Whales” and “Birds of New Brunswick”. Hands-on interactive galleries tell the story of New Brunswick and its place in the world. Whether you wander through a lumber camp, examine a 14-m (45-ft.) long Right whale hanging above your head, or stroll through one of three art galleries, the New Brunswick Museum is a modern museum that takes you through 350 million years of natural history. Suggested time: 2 hours. TradeSmart.
Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site – Saint John
Guided tours of a fortification built to defend the city of Saint John during the War of 1812. The only such tower in New Brunswick provides great insight into the war of 1812. Suggested time: 1.5 hours. TradeSmart.
Evening Activity
Water Street Dinner Theatre – Saint John
A local favourite, the Water Street Dinner Theatre has been rolling out performances since 2001 in historical uptown Saint John. Your fun-filled evening will offer lively Maritime talent via a three-act musical comedy and a three-course dinner with the performers also acting as your servers. It’s all live at Steamers Restaurant, where food and fun are served upright! Required time: 3.5 hours. TradeSmart.
Overnight in the city of Saint John
Day 3 : Saint John to St. Martins ( 43 km / 26 mi.)
Depart the city of Saint John for a full day along the world renowned Bay of Fundy!
St. Martins
Once a shipbuilding centre, this gateway to The Fundy Trail is famous for its red cliffs, echo caves and birdwatching activities. The picturesque fishing village of St. Martins offers you a beautiful window through which to take a peek at life into what was one of New Brunswick’s thriving shipbuilding locales of years past.
The Fundy Trail – St. Martins
One of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas in North America is now accessible to the world via the Fundy Trail. Breathtaking vistas, flora, and fauna abound in this multi-use corridor hugging New Brunswick’s majestic Bay of Fundy – One of the Marine Wonders of the World. Visit one of the dozen observation areas and lookouts where you just might catch sight of whales feeding along the coastlines sculptured by the highest tides in the world. With 11 km (7 mi.) of spectacular coastal roadway and a 16 km (10 mi.) network of trails, “It’s Spectacular From Every View!” Whether by motorcoach, car, biking, walking, or hiking the trail will lead you to the Interpretive Centre at Big Salmon River where you can enjoy refreshments or a light lunch. Suggested time: 1 – 3 hours. TradeSmart.
Overnight in the city of Saint John
Day 4 : Saint John to St. Andrews by-the-Sea ( 99 km / 60 mi.)
Morning departure along the Fundy Coastal Drive to “Canada’s Oldest Seaside Resort Town”, St. Andrews by-the-Sea.
Kingsbrae Garden – St. Andrews
Located three blocks from the Fairmont Algonquin Resort, enjoy a leisurely morning exploring the many vibrant colours and scents at this nationally recognized attraction. This enchanting 11-hectare (27-acre) horticultural masterpiece is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Ten Public Gardens and an Attractions Canada National Winner for best developed outdoor attraction. You will want to have your camera ready as you walk through magnificent collections of 50,000 flowering plants, shrubs and trees in this artfully designed garden. Home to the highly acclaimed Garden Café, where a delicious lunch can be served in this scenic setting. Suggested time: 2 hours. TradeSmart.
Whale and Wildlife Cruises – Leonardville or St. Andrews
Experience the phenomenal Bay of Fundy in relatively confined waters to view the unpredictable antics of whales, seals, white-sided dolphins, and harbour porpoises. Hear the vocalizations of various seabirds. See and photograph historic lighthouses and fishing villages. Trips narrated by professional guides. TradeSmart suppliers include: Island Quest Marine Ltd., and Quoddy Link Marine Inc. Tours to Roosevelt Campobello International Park also available through Quoddy Link Marine Inc. Times
vary: 2 – 4 hours.
Evening Activity
Heritage Discovery Tours – St. Andrews
For a change of pace enjoy the Ceilidh by-the-Sea, an evening of music and stories. Guides are known as “the guides that bring history to life”, and are in costumes from the 1780s to the early 1800s. Times vary. TradeSmart.
Overnight in St. Andrews by-the-Sea