Moncton, Fundy NP

Edmundston Bathurst

Miramichi Shediac

Moncton The Hopewell Rocks

Fundy National Park

Fredericton Halifax Saint John

St. Andrews

Coastal escapes, high tides

halifaX / Moncton / MiraMichi / Bathurst / edMundston / fredericton / st. andrews / saint John / fundy national park / shediac

Spectacular coastline, local charm, rich culture, wildlife, quaint cities, authentic cuisine... and more

DAYS 1-2 hAliFAx - MonCton

113 MILES. After fl ying from the UK to Halifax, Nova Scotia, pick up your rental car and drive to Moncton. This is a major urban centre where English and French Acadian culture blend harmoniously to create a unique community.

DAY 3 MonCton - MirAMiChi

91 MILES. Follow the Acadian Coastal drive north through coastal towns and villages. Visit Kouchibouguac National Park, where lush mixed-wood forests lead to colorful salt marshes and warm ocean beaches. Take a trip to the City of Miramichi and its valley, which is all about authentic spirit, nature, and a sense of renewal.

DAY 4 MirAMiChi

Spend the day exploring. Famous for its world-class salmon fi shing and local friendliness, this is one city that lets you experience the best of what the great outdoors has to off er.

DAY 5 MirAMiChi - BAthurSt

48.5 MILES. Take a leisurely drive, following the Acadian Coastal Drive on to Bathurst. Bathurst is home of the K.C Irving Regional Centre and the Royal Canadian Legion War Museum. Take a stroll around delightful Bathurst Harbour.

DAY 6 BAthurSt - eDMunDSton

128 MILES. Continue along the scenic Appalachian Range Route. Follow the River Valley Scenic Drive into the upper St. John River Valley area and Edmundston. This pleasant city off ers fi ne dining, dramatic architecture and defi ant history with a French fl avour.

canoeing the restigouche riVer

Top tip: Experience the world’s highest tides, then enjoy the perfect relaxing coastal experience through beach days and starry nights

DAY 7 eDMunDSton - FreDeriCton

169.3 miles. Take the spectacular River Valley Scenic Drive, which hugs the St. John River, arguably the most picturesque river in Atlantic Canada. A stop at the Grand Falls Gorge is a must, as is a stop at Hartland to see the longest covered bridge in the world.

DAY 8 FreDeriCton

New Brunswick’s capital is rich in culture and riverside beauty. Visit the newly-expanded Beaverbrook Art Gallery; discover Fredericton’s past in the Historic Garrison District; see top bands at the awardwinning Harvest Music Festival; walk or bike over 115 km of riverside trails; explore the Saint John River by kayak or canoe.

DAYS 9-10 FreDeriCton - St. AnDrewS

83 miles. St. Andrews is an iconic seaside escape! It is a charming resort town where you will shop in the historic downtown to fi nd that unique treasure made by local artists and artisans. Then enjoy a tall ship nature cruise through the narrow island passages of the Deer Island Archipelago en route to the open Bay of Fundy. In season, expect see whales, porpoises, seals, seabirds and bald eagles.

Look out! The River Valley Scenic Drive, which hugs the Saint John River, is one of the most scenic rivers in Atlantic Canada

the hopewell rocks swallowtail lighthouse, Bay of fundy

DAY 11 St. AnDrewS - SAint John

64 miles. Take a leisurely drive along the Fundy Coastal Drive to Saint John, New Brunswick’s largest city. Steeped in history and with lots to see and do, places to visit include Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, the old city market, Loyalist House, the New Brunswick Museum and the Reversing Falls.

DAY 12 SAint John - FunDY nAtionAl PArk AreA

77 miles. Enjoy a Saint John city tour before joining the spectacular Fundy Coastal Drive. En-route visit the Sea Caves of St. Martins before exploring the Fundy Trail Parkway. Continue east to the Fundy National Park, with its coastal cliffs, forest clad hills, deep rich valleys and rolling meadows.

DAY 13 FunDY nAtionAl PArk AreA

The park is renowned for its hiking trails, with over 104 kms of trails to choose from, ranging from easy half-kilometre loops to a demanding 50-kilometre circuit around the park. The park is a haven for bird watchers, golfers, cyclists, canoeists and naturalists.

DAY 14 the hoPewell roCkS - SheDiAC

69 miles. Be sure to visit The Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, home of the world’s highest tide. At high tide, you can paddle a sea kayak around the tops of the sea stack wonders. At low tide, walk the ocean floor and explore coves.

DAY 15 SheDiAC - hAliFAx

166 miles. A vacation paradise on New Brunswick’s spectacular eastern seashore. Known as the Lobster Capital of the World for lobster fishing, processing plants, live-lobster tanks and the famous Lobster Festival, this is where you’ll find The World’s Largest Lobster.

Book it with... Wexas

A 17-day tailor-made self-drive, combining some of the natural wonders and scenic driving routes of New Brunswick, is priced from £2,440pp, including flights. wexas.com; 020 7590 0605.

Look out! Miramichi is famous for its world-class salmon fishing and local friendliness