Photo Credit: Fundy Tide Runners
New Brunswick is the outdoor adventurers paradise! From the seaside to the mountains to the woodland, whatever your choice of outdoor adventure – New Brunswick has you covered. Here are fifty of the best outdoor adventures in the province!
Hiking at Fundy National Park
Fundy National Park has to be first on our list and for no other reason than it’s spectacular hiking! Fundy National Park is home to over 25 waterfalls and more than 60 kilometres of different trails, from easy strolls to gruelling climbs, Fundy National Park has something for everyone. Fill your (hiking) boots!
Off Route 114, Alma
Phone: (506) 887-6000
Free for Youth under 17, $7.80 for an adult, $6.80 for a senior.
Open Year-Round, hiking is best in May – October
Biking the Trails at Kouchibouguac National Park
Another national park makes an appearance on our list. Kouchibouguac National Park is on the northeast coast of New Brunswick and is home to more than 60 kilometres of mountain biking trails, including the difficult Major Kollock Trail which offers something a little different from the well-kept gravel trails. If you’re looking for an easy pedal, then start with the smoother gravel trails, only the experienced should take on the Major Kollock downhill trail.
Kouchibouguac National Park, Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 1V2
Phone: (506) 876-2443
Free for Youth under 17, $7.80 for an adult, $6.80 for a senior.
Open Year-Round, biking best in May – October
Set Sail in Saint Andrews with Jolly Breeze Tall Ship Tours
Ever been aboard a tallship? If the answer to that question was ‘no’, then you’re in luck! A trip aboard the Jolly Breeze Tall Ship in Saint Andrews is an unmatched experience, feel like a pirate as you take to the high seas and tour the southern coast of New Brunswick. Details
4 King St, Saint Andrews, NB E5B 1Y2
Phone: (506) 529-8116
$35.00 – $67.00
June – October
Take a relaxing stroll around Sackville Waterfowl Park
If you’re looking for a beautiful place to take a relaxing afternoon stroll, then Sackville’s waterfowl park is the place to be. Home to many different species of bird and waterfowl, including Canada Geese, Sackville attracts many photographers and tourists looking for a perfect stop-off before entering Nova Scotia. Details
34 Mallard Drive, Sackville, NB E4L 1G6
Phone:(506) 364-4930
Free Entry
Open Year-Round, Best in May – October
Go Kayaking with Adventure High Kayaking on Grand Manan
Adventure High Kayaking on Grand Manan is one of the best ways to experience kayaking in New Brunswick. Adventure High Kayaking has been in operation for over 25 years and is renowned around the world for providing a safe and fun paddling adventure. Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced paddler, Adventure HIgh Kayaking is the place to go for a waterborne adventure this summer. Details
83 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B., Canada E5G 1A2
Phone: (506)-662-3563
$25.00 – $110.00
Tours Offered Year-Round
Zipline at Zip Zag Zip-lining Adventures in Grand Falls
Love the rush of a zipline? Then you’ll love Zip Zag Ziplining in Grand Falls! Zip Zag gives you two ziplines to choose from, the falls zipline — which takes you right over the churning waters of the falls and the other over the gorge below. An exhilarating summer adventure for the whole family awaits! Details
Grand Falls Gorge, Grand Falls, NB
Phone: 1-888-494-7924
$46.00/person (includes tax)
June – August
Tubing the Miramichi River
There’s no finer way to spend a summer day than tubing the Miramichi River! You can pick from two packages of either the Rapids Run that is 3 to 4 hours long or the Tidal Run that is 2 hours long. Details
48 Kersey Lane, Route 118, Doyle’s Brook
$10.00 – $20.00 ($5.00 cooler tube)
June – September
Fly High at TreeGO in Mactaquac Provincial Park
If you look toward the heavens when thinking about how best to spend a summer adventure, then TreeGo at Mactaquac may well be the adventure for you! With different types of endurance climbing at different heights, Mactaquac’s TreeGO is the perfect outdoor summer adventure for those who like to live on the edge. Details
1265 Route 105, Mactaquac, NB E6L 1B5
Phone:(506) 363-4747
$23.00 – $38.00
June – September
Hike up Mount Carleton!
Hiking in New Brunswick is a fairly easy way to treat yourself to a day spent outdoors and there’s no finer peak than Mount Carleton’s Sagamook Peak! The 5.1 kilometre trail ascends some 820 metres, so be prepared for a 4-5 hour climb. Details
7612 Route 385, Saint-Quentin, NB E8A 1N4
Phone: (506) 235-0793
$10.00 – $90.00
May – October
Visit Stonehammer GeoPark
Stonehammer GeoPark will put you in touch with nature in a whole new way! The park explores the unique geology of the Fundy Basin and is full of outdoor fun including kayak and canoe tours along the basin with informative staff to explain the geology of the region. Details
1 Market Square, New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6
Phone:+1 866-672-0770
$50.00 – $130.00 (depending on the activity)
May – August
See Whales in the Bay of Fundy with Fundy Tide Runners
The Fundy Tide Runners are an experienced whale-spotting tour organization located in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea in southern New Brunswick. This tour sails around the bay of Saint Andrews where whales are often spotted. Fundy Tide Runners boast a 95% sighting success-rate. Bring your cameras and observe the beauty of one of the world’s largest mammals. Details
16 King Street, St. Andrews, NB, E5B 1Y2
Phone:1-506-529-4481
$65.00 – $80.00
May – October
Get a thrill at Sugarloaf Bike Park
Sugarloaf Bike Park is a part of Sugarloaf Provincial Park that is dedicated to delivering a thrilling downhill mountain bike ride, every time. Packed with everything from dirt track to small wooden boardwalks barely wider than you, Sugarloaf Bike Park is the place to take your mountain bike this summer. Details
Sugarloaf Provinicial Park, Atholville, NB
Phone: (506)- 789-2366
Adult $5.00 – $30.00; Student (19+)/Youth(6 to 18)/Senior (65+) $5 – $25
May – September
Zip Line at Cape Enrage!
Another fear-inducing adventure can be found at Cape Enrage. Take in a beautiful sunset at the Cape, but before you do be sure to check out the ziplining! With courses that churn over open water, the Cape Enrage zipline is one of New Brunswick’s most sought-after adventures. Details
650 Cape Enrage Road, Waterside, New Brunswick, Canada E4H 4Z4
Phone: (506)-887-2273 (Local), or 1-888-423-5454 (Toll-Free)
$50.00 – $130.00
May – September
Stand-up Paddle the Miramichi River!
For those who love to SUP, there’s a New Brunswick adventure for you. In a relatively expensive getaway cottage in Storeytown, near Miramichi, you can SUP to your heart’s content. While this adventure is not cheap, it is also not one that you should miss — definitely splurge to have the riverside adventure of a lifetime. Details
439 Storeytown Road, Storeytown, NB, E9C 1T4
Phone: (506) 365-7636
$360.00/2 nights
June – September
Scuba Dive in the Bay of Chaleur
Ever wondered what lies beneath the Acadian coastline? Well, now you can find out with COJODiving in the Bay de Chaleur! With experiences ranging from small pool dives to diving instruction courses, a dive in the Bay de Chaleur is perfect for anyone seeking a deep-sea adventure. Details
158 Garden Grove Road, Lincoln, NB, E3B 7G8
Phone:1-855-646-2656
$35.00 – $125.00
Open Year-Round
Swim at Rockwood Park, Saint John
Rockwood Park is Saint John’s premiere outdoor adventure location! From the hiking and biking trails to the canoes and kayaks, it’s a great place to spend a summer afternoon. However, swimming at Rockwood Park can be found on it’s beaches, which are lifeguard-manned between June and early September. Relax, sunbathe and take a swim at Rockwood Park beach. Details
10 Fisher Lakes Dr, Saint John, NB, E2K 5S6
Phone:(506) 658-2883
Free
June – September
Take a Jeep tour of Saint Andrews & Minister’s Island with Turtle Shore Adventures
Ever wanted to see Saint Andrews in a Jeep? Well, now you can with Turtle Shore Adventures and their Jeep tours of Saint Andrews. With experiences ranging from one hour to three, you’ll get to explore the beauty of Saint Andrews and Minister’s Island, including the coastal areas and hunt for. Details
1-24 King Street, Saint Andrews
Phone:(506) 467-1307
$116.00 – $249.00
Year-Round
Camp out under the stars in Kouchibouguac National Park
Stretching along the Acadian Coast, New Brunswick’s dark sky ocean paradise protects golden sand dunes, has stargazing programs even in winter! Have a night out exploring the park on snowhoes to Middle Kouchibouguac and enjoy a guided winter sky observation with astronomers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Dark Skies in Canada
Kouchibouguac National Park, Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 1V2
Phone:(506) 876-2443
Hike the Dobson Trail!
The Dobson Trail is 62 kilometres of superb outdoor adventure! This three-four day hike will take from you Riverview (just outside of Moncton), to Fundy National Park, crossing through various types of terrain from rocky trail to woodland and ascending as high as 1500m, it’s a beautiful way to spend four days hiking in New Brunswick. Details
Elgin, NB E4Z 1N1
Free Entry
May – September
Canoe the Restigouche River!
For those wishing to get out on the water, the Restigouche River and Canoe Restigouche provides that opportunity! Explore one of New Brunswick’s northernmost rivers and have fun while doing it! Details
8 Rue Arpin, Kedgwick River, NB E8B 1R9
Phone:1-877-259-4440 (Toll Free), 506-284-3140
$41.00 – $723.00 (Pricing varies by package)
May – October
Love the Water? You’ll love Magic Mountain Water Park!
Magic Mountain Water Park is a staple in the city of Moncton — always popular, all summer long! With four distinct zones, it has seven slides — from the free-fall Kamikaze to the Giant Twister, three pools — including a kids’ pool, as well as thirty-six holes of mini golf. There’s nothing better to cool off on a hot summer day than a trip to Magic Mountain. Details
150 Magic Mountain Rd, Moncton, NB, E1G 4V7
Phone: (506) 857-9283
$30.00 – $50.00 (Height Dependent)
June – September
Take in the Amusement Fair at the Shediac Lobster Festival.
The Shediac Lobster Festival isn’t all about the lobster — it also features an amusement fair which draws fun-loving thrill-seekers from around the province. Whether you’re going on the Zipper fast-moving pendulum swing, or taking the little ones for a ride in the teacups, or are there to simply eat the cotton candy and take in the various stalls, the amusement fair at the Shediac Lobster Festival makes a fine addition to a day with lobster! Details
58 Rue Festival, Shédiac, NB E4P 1S4
Phone:(506) 532-1122
$40.00/bracelet
July 10 – July 14, 2019
Take a Boat Tour of the Miramichi River.
The mighty Miramichi River is best explored either by tube — as we’ve covered earlier, or by boat, as we’ll cover right now. You have a fantastic opportunity to see the river and explore its various inlets and estuaries with Miramichi River Boat Tours. Details
84 Nortons Lane, Miramichi, NB E1V 2G2
Phone:(506) 623-9821
$10.00 – $15.00
May – October
Explore the Bay of Fundy with Princess Cruises!
Princess Cruises of Saint John offers you a unique and luxurious way to explore the Bay of Fundy. Chartered from Saint John and sailing either to Saint Andrews or Moncton and the border with Nova Scotia, Princess Cruises offers day-trips or trips lasting several days for those seeking a summer getaway. Details
Port of Saint John, Saint John
Phone:1-800-774-6237
$50.00 – $130.00
May – September
Walk the trails at Centennial Park in Moncton
Centennial Park is one of Moncton’s greatest parks in the city! Boasting dozens of kilometres of multi-use walking/hiking trails, the park is popular among locals and visitors alike. With wide pathways allowing for use by cyclists, and a gorgeous setting of dense woodland with small lakes interspersed throughout, Centennial Park is the best place for outdoor adventure in the city of Moncton. Details
811 St George Blvd, Moncton, NB E1E 2C2
Phone:(506) 853-3516
Free Entry
Open Year-Round
Search for Nature at Irishtown Nature Park
Irishtown Nature Park is the perfect place to visit with your camera and zoom lens in the summer. You’re likely to spot a wide variety of birds and other animals such as muskrats (if you’re lucky). For those wanting to leave the camera at home, there’s kilometre-after-kilometre of trails at Irishtown for you to explore, as well as a waterfall which makes for some pretty great selfies. Details
Moncton, NB E1H 2H7
Phone: (506) 853-3516
Free Entry
May – September
Go Skydiving at Skydive Moncton!
One of Moncton’s newest attractions is the opening of a skydiving centre which offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive out of a perfectly good airplane! There are tandem dives with a qualified diver, as well as solo diving introductory courses and the Progressive Free Fall Course, wherein you jump from ever-increasing heights. For those not afraid of heights and looking for an unforgettable experience, this is it! Details
780 Falconer Road, Notre Dame
Phone:(506) 858-0675
May – October
Relax at Dominion Park Beach in Saint John
Dominion Park Beach in Saint John is one of the best places in the city for relaxation. Located in Dominion Park, the small beach is relatively secluded, hugging the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy with a treeline between you and the rest of Dominion Park. It’s a great beach to relax on, or go for a swim (the water can be cold, though!). Details
730 Dominion Park Road, Saint John
Phone:+1 506-658-2855
Free Entry
Open Year-Round
Climb High at Miramichi Valley High School’s outdoor course!
Miramichi Valley High School in Miramichi has a unique climbing structure that is often by the school’s Physical Education Department but can also be opened to the public (you would have to call the school to check availability), regardless, the MVHS climbing course is just the right amount of challenging to make it fun, whether you’re crossing wires from thirty feet up or ascending the 55-feet high centre platform, MVHS’ climbing course will be a blast for all involved. Details
345 McKenna Ave, Miramichi, NB E1V 3S9
Phone: (506) 627-4083
May – August
Drive the Fundy Trail Parkway.
The Fundy Trail Parkway is one of the biggest dreams of the tourism industry of New Brunswick for the last two decades. Since 1995, the Fundy Trail Parkway has been under construction — the dream was to build a continuous road overlooking the Bay of Fundy, with 21 lookout points, 14 observation decks, 17 hiking trails and four waterfalls all dotted along the stretch of the Fundy Trail Parkway. A driving adventure not to be missed. Details
Salmon River, NB E5R 0B3
Phone:1-866-386-3987
Free Entry
Open Year-Round – Best in Summer/Fall (May – October)
Sea Kayaking in the Bay of Fundy!
The Bay of Fundy isn’t just a place to admire from high above, as you’ll do with the Fundy Trail Parkway, it’s also a place to admire while immersing yourself in it. And what better way to immerse yourself in the Bay of Fundy than with a spot of kayaking? Bay Mount Adventures provides you with a fantastic outdoor adventure by kayak, with their knowledgable and experienced guides tell you more about the Bay, Hopewell Rocks and Hopewell Cape, as well as having lots of fun in some of the highest tidal waters in the world. Details
Hopewell Rocks Park, 131 Discovery Rd., Hopewell Cape, N.B. E4H 4Z5
Phone: 1-877-601-2660
$70.00 – $250.00
June – September
Walk the Trails at Mactaquac Provincial Park
Mactaquac Provincial Park sits in New Brunswick’s south-west, about half an hour outside of the provincial capital of Fredericton. The park itself covers only 5.25 square-kilometers but is home to a multitude of outdoor activity, including enjoyable and easy hiking trails through boggy marshland and beautiful forestry. If you’re looking to get out of the city of Fredericton, Mactaquac is the place to go! Details
1265 Route 105, Mactaquac, NB E6L 1B5
Phone:(506) 363-4747
$8.00 – $20.00
Open Year-Round (Best in Summer/Fall – May – October)
Go Canoeing in Kouchibouguac National Park
Hit the waters of the Richibucto River in canoes at Kouchibouguac National Park. Located just outside of Saint-Louis-de-Kent in Kent County, about 45 minutes from Miramichi, Kouchibouguac offers superb canoeing opportunities for everyone, whether an experienced paddler, or a total newbie. Personal Floatation Devices are mandatory. Details
Kouchibouguac National Park, Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 1V2
Phone:(506) 876-2443
Entry Fee ($8.00), plus additional program fee
Mid-June – Mid-September
See rare birds at the Hyla Park Nature Preserve
The Hyla Park Nature Preserve in Fredericton has done it’s best over the years to create an environment which preserves the life of endangered or rare bird species. If you’re a bird photographer, this is one of the best places for you to be! Bring your long lens and see if you can get ‘the’ shot! Details
Fredericton, NB E3A 3V5
Phone: (506) 457-2398
Free Entry
Open Year-Round, Best in Summer (May – September)
Go for a swim at Parlee Beach!
Parlee Beach is always a popular destination for a New Brunswick summer. Whether it’s the concerts on the beach, or the fact that Parlee Beach finds itself situated against a backdrop of RV parking, the ever-busy beach isn’t for those seeking solitude. But if you’re looking for a great place to swim, sunbathe and eat delicious ice cream, then Parlee Beach is for you. Details
45 Parlee Beach Rd, Pointe-du-Chêne, NB E4P 8V5
Phone: (506) 533-336
Free Entry
May – September
Hunt for Treasure on Lameque or Miscou Island.
Fancy hunting for long-forgotten treasure? Now you can with treasure-hunting being offered on the islands of Lameque and Miscou in northern New Brunswick. Bring your metal detectors and spidey-senses and see if you can find the buried treasure! Details
65 Du. Ruisseau Street, Lameque
Phone: (506) 344-3223
$5.00 – $10.00
May – September
Hit the water in a Kayak at Herring Cove Provincial Park
Herring Cove Provincial Park is one of the province’s lesser-known hidden gems! Located on the same island (Campobello Island) as Roosevelt House (the once summer-home of U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt), Herring Cove is the perfect place to put the kayak in the water and go for a paddle. Standing on the same ground as once occupied by a former American President, you’ll love the seclusion of the waters surrounding Herring Cove and it’s location makes for a great sunset paddle. Details
136 Herring Cove Rd., Welshpool
Phone: 1-800-561-0123
Free Entry
May – October
Soak Up Acadian Joie de Vivre at the Acadian Festival
The Acadian Festival in Caraquet is one of New Brunswick’s largest summer festivals and you can experience the joie-de-vivre of New Brunswick’s Acadians first-hand for two weeks in August, as the Acadians in the province descend upon Caraquet to laugh, sing, dance and eat fantastic food. If you’re a lover of outdoor festivals, or have Acadian roots, then the Acadian Festival in Caraquet is the place to spend the first two weeks of August. Details
Caraquet, New Brunswick
Phone: (506) 727-2787
$50.00
August 2 – 15
Paddle the Nepisiguit River!
The Nepisiguit River has a long and storied history among northern New Brunswick’s First Nations communities and Nepisiguit Adventures attempts to capture that relationship between the land and the people with it’s canoe voyages down the Nepisiguit River. Keep your eyes on the skies, you might also see eagles flying overhead. Details
86 Douglas Avenue, Bathurst
Phone: (506) 232-3050
$95.00
June – November
Drive the Acadian Coast.
The Acadian Coastal Route is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Acadian culture! From the sand dunes of Bouctouche to the Acadian Village in Caraquet, the Chaleur Bay, and all points in between — topped off with glorious seafood and traditional Acadian dishes, spending a week driving the Acadian Coast is one of New Brunswick’s ultimate adventures-by-car.
Take in the Fundy Coast.
One of the most spectacular of scenic drives in the province is the famous Fundy Coastal Drive. Taking in the most populous city of Moncton followed by the famous shipping lanes of the Saint John Harbour, lighthouses galore at Cape Enrage and Black’s Harbour, as well as (of course) a stop at Fundy National Park, the Fundy Coastal Drive is another alternative for your New Brunswick road trip. Details
Get lost in the Appalachian Mountain Range.
Well, hopefully you won’t actually get lost! But the Appalachian Mountain Range does have that appeal to it. Situated in the north of New Brunswick, hugging the Quebec border, the trip can either begin in Perth-Andover, near the border with Maine and go north towards Edmundston and Campbellton (those cities in the north that hug the Quebec border), or begin in Dalhousie and work your way south-west to Perth-Andover. Either way, along the way you’re likely to encounter gorgeous mountain views and the unique French culture of those who live near the Quebec border, as well as making a stop in Sugarloaf Provincial Park to hike Sagamook Peak!
Follow the Miramichi River from Source to Sea.
The Miramichi River Valley Drive takes you on a journey through the past, revisiting New Brunswick’s Irish and Scottish heritage following the mighty Miramichi River, taking you on a winding road through New Brunswick’s smaller communities such as Doaktown and Blackville, culminating at the provincial capital of Fredericton, where the Irish and Scottish ancestry gives way to a more English ancestry-centric city. Nonetheless, a drive through New Brunswick’s rich history with Irish and Scottish immigrants isn’t one to be missed!
Experience the Saint John River Valley Drive.
One of the longest scenic drives in the province is the Saint John River Valley Drive. Following the Saint John River from Madawaska near Edmundston in the north, and winding down the western edge of New Brunswick towards Fredericton and Saint John, past townships and historic places like Gagetown and Hartland (home of the Hartland Covered Bridge) and down through Saint John before hitting Sussex — where you should then finish the drive off with a hike of the Sussex Bluffs! The Saint John River Valley Drive is definitely one of New Brunswick’s longest and most beautiful summer road trips.
Watch for Whales from a Zodiac in Saint Andrews!
Zodiac boats are the fastest way to get out to sea and see a whale in Saint Andrews, and the Fundy Tide Runners have made a living out of offering whale-watching tours with a 95% success rate. Get two unforgettable experiences (a ride on a zodiac and seeing a real-life whale in it’s natural habitat) for the price of one at Zodiac Whale Tours in Saint Andrews. Details
16 King Street, Saint Andrews
Phone:(506) 529-4481
$65.00 – $80.00
May – October
Explore the Saint John River on a Houseboat!
A completely unique way to explore the Saint John River in consummate luxury is by houseboat! It’s a pricey adventure, but well worth the expenditure! Lakeway Houseboats offers a truly remarkable experience in their “cottages on the water”. Details
1265 Route 105, Mactaquac
Phone: 1-888-452-5392
$700 – $5000
May – October
Go Stand-up Paddleboarding in Shediac.
Miramichi isn’t the only place to enjoy SUP’ing! Shediac has recently opened the Shediac Paddle Shack, for those in the centre or south-east of the province that are unable or don’t want to make the journey further north to SUP in Miramichi. These SUPs can be rented, lessons can be taken in how to use them and there’s always a lifeguard on-duty to ensure safety. If you’re looking to stand-up paddle in the south-west of New Brunswick, visit the Shediac Paddle Shack. Details
231 Main Street, Shediac
Phone: (506) 532-8914
$23.00 – $45.00
May – August
Learn about the Ecology of the Acadian Peninsula at the Peninsula’s Eco-Park!
The Acadian Peninsula is as diverse an ecological system as you’re likely to find anywhere in the province! You can learn about the ecology of the waters of the Peninsula and explore the Eco-Park dedicated to their exploration if you have an afternoon to kill in Lameque. Details
65 Du Ruisseau Street, Lameque
Phone:(506) 344-3223
$8.00 – $25.00
June – August
Learn the life of early French settlers at the Acadian Historical Village.
The early French Acadians have their lives and legacies carried on by those reenacting how they lived at the Acadian Historical Village. Open from June till October, the Acadian Historical Village portrays the life of a 18th and 19th century Acadian farmers in the north of the province, there’s dress-up for the children, a gift shop and knowledgeable, friendly staff to guide you in your journey through the past! It’s a great way to spend the day (mostly) outdoors in northern New Brunswick. Details
5, du Pont Street, Bertrand, New Brunswick
Phone: (506) 726-2600
$16.00 – $45.00
June – October
Then learn the life of English settlers at King’s Landing!
On the other side of the province is King’s Landing, a historical village which seeks to educate about the lives of the British settlers to southern New Brunswick and tell their story. The goal of these two magnificent and worthwhile historical reenactment villages is to tell a complete picture of New Brunswick settler history, and once you’ve been to one, you’ll want to go to the other! Details
5804, Route 102, Prince William, New Brunswick
Phone: (506) 363-4952
$13.41 – $43.05
June – October
There is so much to see and do in New Brunswick during the summer months, when the only place you want to be is outdoors. Hopefully these fifty ideas will help you create a summer itinerary for your visit to New Brunswick that’s full of fun in the sun.