New Brunswick

As the largest of Canada’s Maritime Provinces with almost 28,150 square miles of land, New Brunswick is a unique mixture of Aboriginal, Brayonne, Scottish, Irish, Acadian, and Loyalist culture. Its 757,100 residents carry deep roots of heritage and a heavy sense of tradition.

As a place of natural beauty and wonder, scenic landscapes abound in New Brunswick. Probably its most well-known natural wonder is the Bay of Fundy, a breathtaking park of mammoth sandstone rock formations with four-storey high tides that release 200 billion tons of water into the Bay twice a day. Here, you can hike the trails, bike, whale watch, camp, kayak, boat, swim, and fish.

In fact, there are over 24 extraordinary beaches in New Brunswick with some of the most surprisingly warmest salt waters north of Virginia. As a result of its wind, tides, and ocean currents, New Brunswick’s coastlines are lined with impressive sand dunes, the greatest of them being La Dune de Boutouche.

For a touch of urbanization, come to Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital, in the picturesque St. John River Valley, for a taste of art and culture. Visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, one the most well-renown art galleries in Canada. There is an active live music scene, with several venues offering local and non-local talent. Fredericton is home to the annual Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival.

Moncton, New Brunswick’s second largest city, has a significant Acadian population (about 35 percent), which is heavily reflected in the city culture and establishments, laden with both English and French signs. Major attractions in Moncton include Champlain Place, the largest single-storey mall in Canada east of Montréal. And when you’re done shopping, you can drop by next door to Crystal Palace, an indoor amusement park.

For a truly electrifying experience, take a walk on Magnetic Hill and you’ll feel like the very street is pulling you up. You can also enjoy the city’s zoo, a water park (Magic Mountain), golf course, railway, and gift shops.

Of course, being so firmly entrenched in the Atlantic Ocean, one can’t forget to sample the delicious variety of fresh seafood found just about anywhere in the province. There are several local fisheries, restaurants and even fish stands to grab a quick bite or to savor a delicious meal of salmon, clams, or lobster.

New Brunswick

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