BY CLAY
LARROY
Traveling can be an important
part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take time each day to
alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot
of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another
one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will
make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
Things to see and do
in New Brunswick
Beaches
The temperate eastern
shoreline has excellent beaches, particularly near Kouchibouguac National Park,
where boardwalks protect the fragile dune ecology; southeast of the park, La
Dune de Bouctouche, a white sand dune, has an eco-visitor center. Parlee Beach
is one of the province's largest beaches.
Birds and bees
Beautiful rare flora and
fauna draw visitors to the unspoiled Fundy Islands, of which birdwatching
paradise Grand Manan was once a favorite haunt of the famous ornithologist John
James Audubon.
Charming Fredericton
The capital, Fredericton,
is known for 19th-century architecture such as the Legislative Building, Christ
Church Cathedral and Government House. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery has an
extensive collection of Canadian, British and Renaissance paintings, a
highlight being Salvador Dali's St James the Great.
Covered bridges
New Brunswick is home to
62 pretty and quirky, historic covered bridges. Particularly famous is the
Hartland Covered Bridge, which at 391m (1282 ft) is the longest covered bridge
in the world.
Fishing
With 3,814km (19,884
miles) of rivers and streams, New Brunswick is a popular destination for
anglers. The Miramichi River, in particular, is famous for salmon fishing.
Deep-sea fishing boats are available for charter.
For the kids
An invisible force seems
to pull your car uphill at Moncton, the province's largest city (it recently
surpassed Saint John in population). Magnetic Hill is actually an optical
illusion. Other family entertainments are provided at the Magic Mountain Water
Park and Crystal Palace Amusement Park.
Historic town
St Andrews has some
well-preserved 18th-century houses as well as The Blockhouse, built during the
War of 1812 to defend the town from US incursions.
Lighthouses
New Brunswick's
picturesque lighthouses, which have safeguarded the maritime province for
decades, are great lunch spots. Some lovely ones to have a picnic beside
include Cocagne Lighthouse, Cape Enrage Light Station, Quaco Head Lighthouse
and Richibucto Head Lighthouse.
Natives and archaeology
The aboriginal town of
Metepenagiag (Red Bank First Nation), just outside the town of Miramichi, is
worth a visit. It's New Brunswick's oldest town, with archaeological finds that
date back more than 3,000 years.
Outdoor trails
New Brunswick has a vast
network of walking, hiking and biking trails, including the International
Appalachian Trail, linking with the US trail at Mount Katahdin; Le Petit Temis,
which stretches from Edmundston to Rivière-du-Loup in Québec; the Fundy Trail
Parkway; and the Acadian Coastal Trail.
Paddling
Kayakers often head to the
Bay of Fundy, where they can paddle between the gravity-defying rocks of
Hopewell Cape. For those who wish to engage in some canoeing, New Brunswick's
many rivers are an ideal location to do so.
Reversing Falls
The Reversing Falls in
Saint John are a natural phenomenon caused by the powerful tidal waters of the
Bay of Fundy, which has the world's highest tides, rising and falling 15m
(50ft) twice a day. Dramatic scenery created by the tides includes Hopewell
Cape's sandstone 'flowerpots'.
Swimming in the sea
The province's beaches are
renowned for their warm water (they are among the warmest north of Virginia).
There are over 40 public swimming beaches, notably Parlee Beach (a provincial
park) and Kellys Beach (in Kouchibouguac National Park).
Whale watching
Whale-watching tours
abound off New Brunswick's coastline: the province boasts more sightings than
anywhere else in the world. The Bay of Fundy is home to over 15 species,
including the rare right whale. Departure points for tours include Campobello
Island, Grand Manan and St Andrews.
Food in New Brunswick
The province is famous for
seafood. Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton offer international cuisine.
Regional Specialties’
- Seafood highlights
include lobster from Shediac and delicately flavored Atlantic salmon served
with butter, new potatoes and fiddleheads (young fronds of ostrich fern served
with butter and seasoned or used cold in salads).
- New Brunswick dulse, an edible seaweed, is a local favorite.
- Home-made baked beans and steamed brown bread are served as traditional Saturday night supper.
- Rapée pie, made with chicken, is an Acadian specialty for Sundays or festivals.
- La râpure is a potato and salted pork dish.
- New Brunswick dulse, an edible seaweed, is a local favorite.
- Home-made baked beans and steamed brown bread are served as traditional Saturday night supper.
- Rapée pie, made with chicken, is an Acadian specialty for Sundays or festivals.
- La râpure is a potato and salted pork dish.
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