Fundy Trail Parkway

Until May 2020, the famed Fundy Trail Parkway was a dead end requiring a U-turn to get out of the area. Now, a fully paved connector road is open between the Parkway and the entrance to Fundy National Park. The turn-off comes quick so keep your eyes wide open for the sign.

In what can easily take up a full day, this serene and scenic stretch of road is 30-kilometres long and follows the shoreline with 21 lookouts, five beaches, four waterfalls, and several hiking trails, including the mammoth 41-kilometre Fundy Footpath, connecting to Fundy National Park.

Attractions along the Parkway include walking across the Big Salmon River suspension bridge, strolling through Long Beach, and taking the moderate and absolutely worth it hike to the Walton Glen Gorge lookout. The Gorge, nicknamed the Grand Canyon of New Brunswick, features a viewing platform to admire the area which is 1,000 feet across, 525 feet deep and over 550 million years old. Thank you to the volcanic eruptions for creating this.

The Parkway’s creation rang up a price tag of $100 million and took 25 years to create; money and time very well invested. Whether you’re a driver or passenger, this is one of the top 10 driving experiences in Canada.

After a day or driving and adventure, take the 30 minute drive toward the picturesque fishing town and popular summer vacation destination in Alma and settle in for the night. Oh, all the restaurants close at 8 p.m., so plan and eat accordingly.