| New Brunswick Travel: New Brunswick Travel Guide and Essential Information
The largest of three Canadian Maritime provinces, New Brunswick is located beneath
Quebec, beside Maine, USA and is the gateway to Atlantic Canada. Noted for having the highest and wildest tides in the world,
New Brunswick Travel is an experience like none other. Whether you visit the world’s largest lobster, watch 100 billion tons of water carve the shoreline’s sandstone structures or walk down Canada’s steepest main street, a trip to New Brunswick will keep you as busy or relaxed as you want to be.
As New Brunswick’s provincial capital, Fredericton is home to many civic, cultural and architectural wonders. Saint John, the largest city in New Brunswick is located on the Bay of Fundy directly across from
Nova Scotia. Because of its enticing
sights, rich culture and seaside location, St. John is a popular port of call for many major cruise liners. Visitors enjoy browsing local artisans’ treasures at Canada’s oldest farmer’s market or watching the Bay of Fundy’s reversing falls –a phenomenon which forces rivers draining into the ocean to have uphill rapids due to the tides’ force.
Outside of the city’s hustle and bustle are two unique towns: St. Andrews and Shediac. One of Canada’s oldest seaside resort towns, St. Andrews transports its visitors to a more simple time. Fishing, whale-watching, kayaking and world-class golf are sure to keep the activity-seeking travellers enticed, whereas garden-hopping, shopping and sight-seeing will occupy the likes of the history, cultural or gardening buff.
For those interested in seafood delights, head to Shediac to indulge
in lobster. One of the region’s most popular roadside attractions is the world’s largest lobster sculpture which reminds residents and visitors of the yearly lobster festival celebrating Acadian culture, entertainment, and yes, food!
Once you’ve eaten enough lobster and want to explore new frontiers, just 45 minutes away is the confederation bridge linking New Brunswick to
PEI.
Quick New Brunswick Facts
Provincial Capital: Fredericton
Time zone: Atlantic. When it is 12:00 noon in New York City,
it is 1:00 PM in New Brunswick.
Area code: 506
Major Airport: Fredericton Airport (YFC)
Language: English
and French
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