There's lots to do in Fundy National Park
Fundy National Park is more than 206 square kilometers of lush river valleys blended with coastal vistas, and trails leading from the fog-generating Bay of Fundy to high atop the Caledonia Highlands. It's New Brunswick's first national park, and found on the Bay of Fundy's coastline which is formed daily by the giant tides.
Fundy National Park is home to over 260 species of birds, numerous amphibians and reptiles (including three rare kinds of salamanders) and almost forty species of mammals. There also are 2 fascinating rock formations in the park.
The grey and beige Owls Head cliffs are composed of sandstone, and Point Wolfe holds the oldest rocks in Fundy National Park formed by volcanoes and the movements of the continents.
Go hiking and biking on the trails that take you from the rocky coast of the Bay of Fundy, to the green and lush river valleys. If swimming is on your list of things to do, then there is a heated saltwater pool, cool clear brooks, and saltwater beaches on the Bay of Fundy.
Waterfalls can be found on lots of the trails like Dickson Falls, and The Third Vault. Point Wolfe is where you'll find the famous red covered bridge and is one of the most easily recognised Canadian landmarks. There is a site marker where the original sawmill, and ship yard once stood.
There are 4 campgrounds: Headquarters, Point Wolf, Chignecto and Wolfe Lake. Tents, Trailers and RV's are all welcome. Some of the trails have backcountry sites, and these must be scheduled well ahead.
Hiking is a large attraction at the park, with about 110 kms of trails. From the 0.3 km Point Wolfe Beach trail to the 8 km Marvin Lake trail, there are is wide variety of trails to enjoy. Each trail will introduce you to a new area of the park, with its own unique features. Caribou Plain (3.4 km total) has a wheelchair accessible boardwalk loop (0.5km) out to the edge of an active beaver pond.
Just outside of the park, visit the fishing village of Alma, for great, fresh seafood.
The Visitor Centre is open daily 8am-10pm June thru Labour Day, and 8am-4:30pm in the shoulder season. Admission charged.
Fundy National Park is home to over 260 species of birds, numerous amphibians and reptiles (including three rare kinds of salamanders) and almost forty species of mammals. There also are 2 fascinating rock formations in the park.
The grey and beige Owls Head cliffs are composed of sandstone, and Point Wolfe holds the oldest rocks in Fundy National Park formed by volcanoes and the movements of the continents.
Go hiking and biking on the trails that take you from the rocky coast of the Bay of Fundy, to the green and lush river valleys. If swimming is on your list of things to do, then there is a heated saltwater pool, cool clear brooks, and saltwater beaches on the Bay of Fundy.
Waterfalls can be found on lots of the trails like Dickson Falls, and The Third Vault. Point Wolfe is where you'll find the famous red covered bridge and is one of the most easily recognised Canadian landmarks. There is a site marker where the original sawmill, and ship yard once stood.
There are 4 campgrounds: Headquarters, Point Wolf, Chignecto and Wolfe Lake. Tents, Trailers and RV's are all welcome. Some of the trails have backcountry sites, and these must be scheduled well ahead.
Hiking is a large attraction at the park, with about 110 kms of trails. From the 0.3 km Point Wolfe Beach trail to the 8 km Marvin Lake trail, there are is wide variety of trails to enjoy. Each trail will introduce you to a new area of the park, with its own unique features. Caribou Plain (3.4 km total) has a wheelchair accessible boardwalk loop (0.5km) out to the edge of an active beaver pond.
Just outside of the park, visit the fishing village of Alma, for great, fresh seafood.
The Visitor Centre is open daily 8am-10pm June thru Labour Day, and 8am-4:30pm in the shoulder season. Admission charged.
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