New Brunswick
New Brunswick combines coastal beauty with forested interior and French-Acadian charm, offering a quieter side of Atlantic Canada that’s easy to explore. Along the Bay of Fundy, the world’s highest tides shape dramatic cliffs and sculpt sea caves — you can walk the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks, then return hours later to see it covered by ten metres of water. Whale-watching off the coast of Saint Andrews is among the best in the country, with chances to spot humpbacks, minkes and even the occasional right whale. Inland, the rivers and trails are ideal for kayaking, cycling and gentle hiking.
There’s a layered history here, from Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey homelands to the Acadian communities who continue to shape the province’s identity. In places like Caraquet and Bouctouche, French is still the first language, and the culture feels distinctly European — you’ll find lively music, seafood markets and coastal villages with brightly painted houses. The Loyalist legacy in Saint John adds another thread to the story, with Georgian architecture and one of Canada’s oldest city markets.
New Brunswick isn’t usually in the spotlight, but that’s part of its charm. There’s a sense of discovery here — whether it’s walking along untouched beaches, driving tree-lined coastal roads or catching a festival in a small town. It’s a province where the pace is unhurried and the welcome is warm, with just enough variety to keep things interesting from one region to the next.
Highlights of New Brunswick
Suggested Itineraries
New Brunswick Self-Drive Tour
13 day holiday
Halifax, Saint-Louis, Caraquet, Acadian Peninsula, Fredericton, Saint Andrews, Alma
This 13-day itinerary begins with an international flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where you’ll have time to explore the city’s waterfront, historic sites, and museums. Highlights include a harbour cruise, a visit to Peggy’s Cove, and the imposing Halifax Citadel. After picking up your hire car, you’ll travel into New Brunswick, stopping in the seaside town of Saint-Louis for a lobster fishing experience. Over the next few days, explore the Acadian coast and culture, visit dunes and national parks, and stay in the heart of the Acadian Peninsula at Caraquet.
The journey continues inland to Fredericton, where you can enjoy riverside trails and colonial heritage, before heading to Saint Andrews by-the-Sea for whale watching, garden strolls, and a trip to Campobello Island with its Roosevelt connection. The final stretch takes you along the southern coast of New Brunswick to Alma and Fundy National Park, home to the dramatic Hopewell Rocks and scenic walking trails. After a stop at the Joggins Fossil Centre en route, you’ll return to Halifax for an overnight stay before your flight home.
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