New Brunswick Top Things To See
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'.
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.
Birds and bees
Beautiful rare flora and fauna draw visitors to the unspoilt Fundy Islands, of which birdwatching paradise Grand Manan was once a favourite haunt of the famous ornithologist John James Audubon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 centre. Parlee Beach is one of the province's largest beaches.
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