Outdoor pursuitsVisitors interested in an active holiday in New Brunswick may obtain more details from the numerous Adventure Outlets and Adventure Stations (recognizable by an Adventure Lighthouse symbol) located throughout the province. The Tourism section also offers a special ‘Day Adventure Program’, with over 100 activities available that can be done in one day (tel: (800) 561 0123; toll-free in USA and Canada).
A new network of walking, hiking and biking trails includes the
International Appalachian Trail, a network of paths linking to the Appalachian Trail
in the US at Mount Katahdin;
Le Petit Temis, a cycling and hiking trail stretching from Edmundston to Riviere-du-Loup in Québec; the
Fundy Trail Parkway, 27km (17 miles) of hiking and cycling trails along the Bay of Fundy; and the
Acadian Coastal Trail, a network of walking and biking routes beginning at Dalhousie. Whale watching is extremely popular due to the Bay of Fundy’s boast of more whale species, more often, than anywhere else in the world; the waters of the
Bay of Fundy are home to over 15 species, including the rare right whale. Whale-watching tours depart from different regions around the province, including
Campobello Island,
Deer Island,
Grand Manan and
St Andrews.
WatersportsNew Brunswick’s beaches are renowned for their warm water and there are 42 so-called ‘ocean hot spots’ which are particularly good for swimming, notably
Parlee Beach and
Kelly’s Beach (in Kouchibouguac National Park). There are plenty of opportunities for fishing in New Brunswick’s 3814km (19,884 miles) of rivers and streams. The
Mirimachi River, in particular, is famous for salmon fishing. Deep-sea fishing boats are open for charter. The booklet ‘Fish New Brunswick’, which gives details on fish species, seasons and regulations, is available free of charge from the Department of Natural Resources and Energy, Fish and Wildlife Branch, PO Box 6000, Fredericton NB, E3B 5H1 (tel: (506) 453 3826; e-mail:
dnrweb@gnb.ca). Sailing and skindiving are popular, and the annual
Renforth Regatta attracts rowing crews from all over the world.
OtherOne of the best golf centers is the picturesque resort town of St Andrews-by-the-Sea. For information on golf courses, contact the New Brunswick Golf Association, PO Box 1555, Station A, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G2 (tel: (506) 451 1349; fax: (506) 451 1348; e-mail:
nbgolf@nbnet.nb.ca; website:
www.golfnb.com).
Grand Manan Island is a birdwatching paradise and was the favorite haunt of the famous ornithologist, James Audubon. Wintersports are also well catered for, with more than 9000km (5600 miles) of snowmobile trails and a further 1000km (621 miles) of cross-country skiing trails. Snowmobiling is restricted to the designated trails and requires a valid trail permit, obtainable from the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (tel: (506) 325 2625; fax: (506) 325 2627; e-mail:
nbfsc@nb.aibn.com; website:
www.nbfsc.com).
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