New Brunswick

Natural History, March, 2004

Today I left my footprints on the ocean floor ... Tomorrow I'll open the door to a world of natural wonder next door in New Brunswick, Canada!

You're welcome here ... beneath the towering flowerpot rocks, carved by the world's highest tides. In the wake of awesome Natural Wonder, you'll find New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy, One of the Marine Wonders of the World. A place where you can walk on the ocean floor and only hours later, kayak above the very same spot. Incredible Natural Wonders ... it's just another day on New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy!

Over 300 bird species cross New Brunswick's skies. Visit the Bay of Fundy's Grand Manan Archipelago (one of Thayer's Top 100 Birding Hot Spots) or Miscou Island's spectacular coast. Some of the best whale-watching on Canada's East Coast happens right here in the nutrient-rich waters of the Bay of Fundy! You can see so many different species ... Minkes, Finbacks, Humpbacks, Blues, even the very rare Right whale and more!

"We'll let endless rivers be our roads and let wonder flow from the soul."

The St. John River reaches from the Bay of Fundy up beyond the breathtaking Grand Falls Gorge and into the heart of the province. The legendary Miramichi calls fly fishers from around the world to its salmon-fishing paradise. And the beautiful St. Croix, Kedgwick and Restigouche rivers let you canoe for endless days along spectacular, unspoiled wilderness. That's just the start of river life as lived in New Brunswick!

"An afternoon so pleasantly lost amid the dunes finding yourself among a sifting sandy treasury."

Visit the preserved beauty of the Irving Eco-Centre, La Dune de Bouctouche. Here the boardwalk brings you close to the botany and biology of one of the last sand dunes on the northeastern coast of the continent. Rare plants can bloom. Even more rare birds can nest in the security of this eco-treasure.

"Inspiration will come ... with the wisdom of stones that were here when the stars were born."

Rising majestically along the west side of the province toward Chaleur Bay, the Appalachians are a mantle of wondrous natural beauty. These are some of the oldest mountains on the planet and are spectacular to tour year-round!

In exploring New Brunswick's Appalachian Range, you'll be awed by its untouched vastness. Canoe the lakes and rivers that the mountains frame. Hike endless trails that take you to lookouts and views that are something more than breathtaking ... they are inspiring.

"It's all waiting ... next door in New Brunswick, Canada"

From the phenomenal Fundy Tides to the vastness of nature that reaches into your soul ... you've been awestruck by these amazing Natural Wonders but there's so much more to experience and explore throughout New Brunswick!

Take a province-wide tour of our incredible attractions ... see the longest covered bridge in the world, enjoy the dinner theatre at the Village Historique Acadien and more! Visit our Hometowns and spin a yarn with local storytellers, shop for unique local crafts like pottery or discover the therapeutic nature of handmade soap!

Freshly caught lobster, king-size Atlantic salmon and more ... all cooked in unique local seafood recipes or just the way you like it! And after a wonder-filled day is through, relax at a spa or spend a night tucked away at a luxurious downtown hotel, chateau, a seaside resort, or near the fireplace of the cosiest B&Bs! There are not many places where you can find world-class cities with so much to offer, so close to incredible Natural Wonders!