If you live in Northern New Brunswick or are planning a trip there, then high on your itinerary list has to be Zip Zag Zip Lining, located in Grand Falls.
Zig-Zag Zip lining is the perfect getaway for the whole family, a thrilling adventure unparalleled in the north of the province. If you’re entering the province from Quebec, you’ll have to drive hours before you find a similar adventure. It’s fun, fast-paced action, and fit for the whole family.
When ziplining, you’ll not just be going once across the Saint John River gorge – you’ll be going twice but from different locations.
The first crossing will take you from north to south, crossing the gorge. After a short walk, you’ll be crossing the gorge one more time, this time taking a route made famous by Van Joseph Morrell, the first man to cross the gorge! He did so via a tightrope in 1904 – while you certainly won’t be tightrope-walking, you’ll experience much the same thrill he did – though hopefully with slightly less terror!
The folks at Zip Zag are incredibly stringent about safety. They say they’ve over-engineered every part of their course, from the platforms to the cables themselves. The cables at Zip-Zag can hold up to 5,600lbs comfortably. The platforms and cables are inspected daily and are inspected by a safety inspector from a third party once per month.
Zip Zag Zip Line – Trip Planning
The great thing about Zip-Zag is that it’s open to almost the whole family! So long as you weigh a minimum of 50lbs and aren’t any heavier than 250lbs, you can cross the Saint John River by zipline! Provided that you sign a waiver form acknowledging the potential dangers of crossing the gorge.
When: May to September (visit in spring or after heavy rains for an “abundant” waterfall ziplining.)
How Much: Individuals – $50/person
Seniors (70+) – $48/person
Youth (17 & under) –$48/person
Where: 25 Madawaska Road, Grand Falls, New Brunswick
While Zip-Zag is located fairly centrally, with a short drive of the Hill Top Motel & Restaurant and the Grand Falls Shopping Centre. You’re also not far from various amenities in the town of Grand Falls itself. Zip-Zag Zip Lining is fun for the whole family.