Bay of Fundy

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Culture

Marvel at the world’s highest tides along the spectacular Bay of Fundy coast. Visit the famous Hopewell Rocks, hike through Fundy National Park, and feel the power of nature in every crashing wave. This dramatic coastline is full of adventure, beauty, and lasting memories.

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Acadian Peninsula

Vibrant, coastal, and rich in Acadian culture, the Acadian Peninsula is where joie de vivre meets natural beauty. Explore sandy beaches, savour fresh seafood, and experience festivals like the Congrès mondial acadien. It’s a place where history, music, and ocean views come together in every small-town adventure. 

Albert County Museum
Albert County Museum

Albert County Museum

Hopewell Cape
Open:Summer (Mid-May – Late Sept)

Perched on the 1845 shire-town hilltop, the Albert County Museum spans eight heritage buildings and 24 themed exhibits chronicling lumber barons, Prime Minister R.B. Bennett and Fundy’s tidal pioneers. Visitors roam jail cells, one-room schoolhouses and a dinosaur-rich natural-history hall, guided by interpreters in period dress. Family events, quilt shows and river-view picnics make this open-air complex a cultural gem minutes from Hopewell Rocks. 

Place Fort La Tour
Place Fort La Tour

Place Fort La Tour

Saint John
Open:Summer

Beside Harbour Passage, Place Fort La Tour recreates the 17th-century trading post where Acadian intrigue and Indigenous alliances once shaped Atlantic history. Costumed guides interpret 5,700 years of human presence, while interactive exhibits, musket demos and sweeping Fundy views animate the ramparts. Evening event rentals and off-season group bookings extend the storytelling beyond peak hours—discover its secrets firsthand.

Bubbles & Balms
Bubbles & Balms

Bubbles & Balms

Norton
Open: Year-round

From a sun-lit studio in Lower Norton, Bubbles & Balms formulates toxin-free soaps, balms and bath bombs that comfort dry, sensitive skin with essential-oil aromas and plastic-free packaging. Couple-owned since 2014, the boutique invites visitors to sniff seasonal scents, refill favourites and learn zero-waste skincare tips between Fundy and Saint John day-trips. Nationwide shipping and farmers-market pop-ups make radiant, New Brunswick-made self-care accessible all year—feel good, naturally local. 

Fundy Coast Farm
Fundy Coast Farm

Fundy Coast Farm

Beaverbrook
Open: Year-round

Overlooking the tides near Cape Enrage, Fundy Coast Farm harvests Bay-of-Fundy seawater to craft mineral-rich sea salt, kelp-infused soaps and small-batch skincare in a roadside studio on Route 114. Shoppers browse seasonal produce, wildflower bouquets and maritime pantry treats, then watch artisans evaporate crystal flakes over wood-fired pans. Extended summer hours and cosy winter workshops capture coastal terroir in every jar, bar and bottle—worth the seaside stop.

Cedarcrest Gardens
Cedarcrest Gardens

Cedarcrest Gardens

Saint John
Open:Year-round

Saint John’s largest independent garden centre spans 9,000 sq ft of retail space and 15,000 sq ft of greenhouses bursting with tropicals, hardy perennials and Fundy-tested shrubs. Gardeners browse hanging baskets, soils and bird-friendly feeders while expert staff share Maritime growing tips. Seasonal events, curb-side pickup and steady hours make this Sandy Point Road oasis a must-stop for cottage, balcony or pollinator-plot supplies along New Brunswick’s southern coast. 

In Step Adventures
In Step Adventures

In Step Adventures

Saint John
Open:Summer-Fall (May – October)

Saint John-based In Step Adventures custom-builds guided hikes and sea-kayak excursions along the wild Fundy Coast to match your time, fitness and bucket-list goals. Small groups trek Acadian-forest trails to cliff-edge lookouts, paddle protected coves to Nature Trust preserves and picnic on remote beaches accessible only by water. Certified guides, all gear included and flexible scheduling keep every tour safely “in step” with Fundy’s untamed rhythms. 

TimberTop Zip Tours
TimberTop Zip Tours

TimberTop Zip Tours

Snider Mountain
Open:Winter (December – March)

Operating at Snider Mountain Ranch, TimberTop Zip Tours strings thirteen high-speed ziplines and six sky-bridges through snow-draped spruce, creating Atlantic Canada’s only winter zip-tour. Riders glide up to 40 km/h over frozen brooks, reach tree-top decks via horse-drawn sleigh, and stay secure with auto-locking carabiners and full-body harnesses. Guided groups, a heated base lodge and complimentary hot chocolate turn January chills into pure adrenaline-fuelled fun.

Poley Mountain
Poley Mountain

Poley Mountain

Waterford
Open: Year-round

Atlantic Canada’s family-favourite ski hill offers 30 groomed trails, four lifts, a terrain park and lift-served snow-tubing just 10 minutes from Sussex. Off-season, the mountain switches gears with ten downhill bike trails, scenic hiking loops and a five-storey observation tower. Rentals, lessons and slope-side dining keep adventures easy, while year-round events—from winter rail-jams to autumn colour runs—prove Poley Mountain is more than a ski resort; it’s a four-season playground.

Belleisle Bayview Retreat
Belleisle Bayview Retreat

Belleisle Bayview Retreat

Long Point
Open:Year-round

Perched on a 16-acre hillside above Belleisle Bay, Belleisle Bayview Retreat offers year-round glamping in stargazer domes, a forest yurt and a lookout decked with panoramic views. Guests unwind in a lakeside Finnish sauna, plunge pool and hammocks before roasting s’mores at private fire-pits. One-night stays welcome spontaneous getaways, while on-site trails invite biking, snowshoeing and wildlife watching in every season. Luxury meets wilderness just an hour from Saint John. 

Evandale Resort
Evandale Resort

Evandale Resort

Evandale
Open: Year-round

Built in 1889 beside the historic Evandale ferry crossing, Evandale Resort & Marina marries Victorian riverboat-hotel charm with contemporary comfort. Six heritage guestrooms, riverside dining, a heated pool and a full-service marina make it a hub for boaters, cyclists and road-trippers. In winter the inn hosts outdoor skating and snowmobile adventures; in summer, Sea-Doo rentals and patio sunsets steal the show. Open year-round, it’s an effortless gateway to the scenic Saint John River Valley.

La Belle Cabane
La Belle Cabane

La Belle Cabane

Kingston
Open: Year-round

Hidden in the hardwoods of the Kingston Peninsula, La Belle Cabane is a 100 % Indigenous-owned healing sanctuary featuring five off-grid micro-cabins, a forest-bath thermal spa and a boutique stocked with artisanal goods. Guests hike a lantern-lit trail to cozy cabins warmed by wood stoves, then cycle between cedar sauna, cold plunge and starlit hammocks. Open year-round, this wilderness retreat invites visitors to disconnect, reconnect and “find freedom in the forest.”

Cave View Cottages
Cave View Cottages

Cave View Cottages

St. Martins
Open:Year-round

Steps from the legendary St. Martins Sea Caves, Cave View Cottages offers three fully equipped rentals with panoramic Bay of Fundy vistas, private hot tubs and fire-pits. Wander the beach at low tide, hike the Fundy Trail minutes away, then relax inside coastal-chic living spaces stocked with Wi-Fi and modern comforts. Open all year, it’s an ideal home base for snowmobilers in winter and tide-chasing families in summer, with pet-friendly hosts who share local tips.

Station 33 Café & Yoga
Station 33 Café & Yoga

Station 33 Café & Yoga

Hampton
Open: Year-round

Set inside Hampton’s historic train station, Station 33 Café & Yoga pairs locally roasted espresso and scratch-baked pastries with a light-filled studio offering vinyasa, yin and barre classes. After stretching, guests refuel on smoothie bowls, craft beer and plant-forward lunches made from New Brunswick ingredients, all served on a sunny trackside patio. Open year-round, the licensed café promotes community, sustainability and mindful living in equal measure for locals and travellers alike.

Beer Daddy BBQ
Beer Daddy BBQ

Beer Daddy BBQ

Hampton
Open: Year-round

In downtown Hampton, Beer Daddy BBQ slow-smokes brisket, ribs and pulled pork over hardwood for up to sixteen hours, coating each cut with house-made rubs and sauces. The casual eatery pairs craft-beer flights with southern sides like jalapeño cornbread and pit beans, while a takeaway counter keeps road-trippers fuelled. Open year-round, this award-winning smokehouse turns New Brunswick’s river valley into a carnivore’s pilgrimage, with live blues on weekend nights too.

Yip Cider
Yip Cider

Yip Cider

Long Reach
Open:Year-round

Perched above the Saint John River on the Kingston Peninsula, Yip Cider presses heritage apples from its third-generation orchard into crisp, naturally fermented ciders. The hilltop taproom and patio pour rotating seasonal blends, host live music and food trucks, and offer orchard walks that finish with panoramic sunset sips. Open all year, this farm-to-glass cidery serves a bubbly taste of New Brunswick terroir for visitors of every season.

Sussex Craft Distillery
Sussex Craft Distillery

Sussex Craft Distillery

Sussex Corner
Open:Year-round

Located minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway, Sussex Craft Distillery transforms New Brunswick grains and maple sap into award-winning gin, vodka and seasonal spirits. Visitors can sip tasting flights in a rustic barn-style lounge, join behind-the-still tours and stock up on cocktail syrups and NB souvenirs. Friendly staff pour creative Fundy-fog cocktails while sharing farm-to-flask stories, making this year-round stop a spirited highlight of any Sussex Valley road trip. 

Third Vault Falls Trail
Third Vault Falls Trail

Third Vault Falls Trail

Fundy National Park
Open: Year-round

This 7.4 km return trail descends through mossy Acadian forest to Fundy National Park’s tallest waterfall: a 16-metre plunge into a rocky amphitheatre. Steep, root-laced sections earn a “difficult” rating, but granite picnic slabs and refreshing pools reward the trek. Spring trilliums, autumn maple fire and icy curtains offer four-season beauty—pack sturdy boots and savour Fundy’s largest waterfall off the beaten path.

Reversing Falls Rapids
Reversing Falls Rapids

Reversing Falls Rapids

Saint John
Open:Year-round

Watch the Saint John River clash with Bay of Fundy tides at Reversing Falls Rapids, where whirlpools, standing waves and a dramatic flow reversal appear every 12.5 hours. Observation decks, glass-bottom skywalks and jet-boat tours reveal the power of an eight-metre tide range, while panels explain the geology below. Visit at low, slack and high tide for three distinct shows.

Fundy Trail Provincial Park
Fundy Trail Provincial Park

Fundy Trail Provincial Park

St. Martins
Open:Spring–Fall (Mid-May – Mid-Oct)

Hugging 30 km of towering cliffs, Fundy Trail Provincial Park delivers drive-in lookouts, a 60 m suspension bridge and 35 km of trails revealing waterfalls, fossil beaches and Walton Glen Gorge. Shuttle buses, picnic shelters and interpretive centres link the scenic parkway to the world-renowned Fundy Footpath. Sunset views are unforgettable.

Hopewell Rocks
Hopewell Rocks

Hopewell Rocks

Hopewell Cape
Open:Summer (May – Oct)

Walk the ocean floor among 21-metre sandstone “flowerpot” stacks at low tide, then return six hours later to kayak fifty feet higher through the same arches—proof of the world’s highest tides. Accessible trails, interpretive panels and a cliff-top café operate May–October; winter snowshoers still savour ice-clad Fundy vistas from lookout decks. Tide tables advised for safe wonder.

First Nations Storytellers
First Nations Storytellers

First Nations Storytellers

Saint John
Open:Year-round

First Nations Storytellers delivers immersive Indigenous walks, kayak paddles and fire-circle sessions that weave Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq teachings into every landmark and tide. Guests trace ancient trading routes, hear legends beneath sunset skies and taste bannock baked on the beach. From school workshops to Fundy Trail tours, the programs foster authentic cultural connections and deepen respect for the original guardians of New Brunswick’s coast.

Armadale Farm Dairy Products
Armadale Farm Dairy Products

Armadale Farm Dairy Products

Sussex
Open: Year-round

Five generations strong, Armadale Farm Dairy hand-crafts Gouda, quark, yogurt and butter from its own herd just outside Sussex. Sample squeaky curds in the on-farm Cheese Shoppe, watch artisan wheels age, and load coolers with farm-fresh dairy for Fundy road trips. Weekly farmers-market pop-ups, curb-side pickup and year-round guided tours showcase sustainable, pasture-to-plate flavour that keeps locals and travellers coming back again and again.

Broadleaf Ranch
Broadleaf Ranch

Broadleaf Ranch

Hopewell Hill
Open:Year-round

Family-run for over 50 years, Broadleaf Ranch sprawls across 800 Fundy-shore acres just minutes from Hopewell Rocks. Visitors saddle up for beach trail rides, soar on Canada’s longest zip-line coaster, rent fat-bikes, or unwind in cedar-barrel hot tubs beside glamping domes, log cabins and a hilltop chalet with marsh views. An on-site restaurant, wedding barn and year-round events turn this adventure ranch into Albert County’s ultimate basecamp for multisport fun.

Bay of Fundy Adventures
Bay of Fundy Adventures

Bay of Fundy Adventures

St. Martins
Open:Summer-Fall (May – October)

Based in the seaside village of St. Martins, Bay of Fundy Adventures guides small groups into the world’s highest tides with half-day to multi-day sea-kayak expeditions, coastal hikes and chef-led beach boils. Certified guides outfit guests to paddle beneath towering red-cliff arches, traverse rugged sections of the Fundy Footpath and camp on cliff-edge sites along the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere coast. Custom itineraries, bilingual service and eco-education make every outing unforgettable.