New Brunswick — Overview
New Brunswick is a maritime province with four coastlines - on Chaleur Bay, the Gulf of St Lawrence, the Northumberland Strait and the Bay of Fundy. Routes along these coasts can provide an interesting introduction to the area, opening up a vista of dramatic rocks, such as at Hopewell Cape, and sea dotted with islands that boast astonishing glimpses of unusual fauna, birds and wildlife. Millions of flowers dot the land as far as the eye can see, carpeting the province in color.
Lakes and forests
New Brunswick is the most heavily forested of all Canada's provinces (indeed, arguably, one of the most forested jurisdictions in North America). Criss-crossed as the province is with lakes, rivers and streams, escapes into New Brunswick's wilderness are likely to be based around activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing or swimming.
Fabulous seafood
The produce from New Brunswick's waters is exceptional. Shediac has long been known for lobster, although stocks have, sadly, been declining in recent years. In addition, the province's salmon is succulent, the scallops are plump and juicy, and year-round blue mussels are delicious.
From staring out at the 15m (50ft) tides of the Bay of Fundy to staring out at the vast Grand Lake, there is much in New Brunswick to whet the appetite.
Geography
New Brunswick, which is below the Gaspé Peninsula, shares its western border with Maine and has 2,250km (1,400 miles) of coastline. Its landscape comprises forested hills with rivers cutting through them. The main feature is the St John River Valley in the south. Northern and eastern coastal regions give way to the extensive drainage basin of the Miramichi River in the central area.
