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.
Zip Zag Zip Line
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 comfortably hold up to 5,600lbs. The platforms and cables are inspected daily and by a third-party safety inspector 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.
Zip Zag Zip Line
When: May to September (visit in spring or after heavy rains for an “abundant” waterfall ziplining.)
2026 Hours: May 16 to Mid September, 2026
May, June & September, Saturday & Sunday — 12 a.m. – 5 pm
July & August — Daily 10 – 6 p.m.
How Much:
Individuals – $57.50/person
Seniors (70 +) – $55.20/person
Youth (17 & under) –$55.20/person
including tax, includes 2 rides, with free guide-taken photos included.
Where: 25 Madawaska Road, Grand Falls, New Brunswick
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.