We were in town from the US and lucky to find this gem. Swimming and a super nice walk. Playground…read moreand dog friendly! Also has a cool community are exhibit!

"The Rez" is my favourite place to enjoy the day with my family…read more Offers a supervised freshwater beach, a playground, picnic tables and hiking trails. There is so much to do! There is a wide, gravel trail (wheelchair accessible just make sure someone able to push through- took grandma & loved it) going around the entire rez (3.4KM) but off this main gravel trail is 2 dozen trails (no official map, just have to look for the openings!) My favourite trail we call "beaver trail" - named because you pass a beaver dam! (have never seen a beaver but always have my camera ready...) To get to the beaver trail: Go clockwise. The opening is 3 minutes after you start on the gravel trail - its wide enough for 1 person so bring your carrier. Also, I've been temped to let my dogs off leash in these trails but one day I came across 2 poripines (they left us alone and we left them alone, no harm) but from then on will not let me doggies off leash (as the sign states lol) There are lots of beaches as well! To get to the best private beach people bring their poochies to: Go clockwise around trail. When you come to bridge take the trail to the right (along the water) There will be other small trails leading off but keep going straight and you come to a beautiful beach. Get out, enjoy and make your own family map of the trails you discover

Very cool national park. Very good ranger programs, which are super kid friendly. Tons of hikes…read moreand interesting things to look at. Headquarters campsite is well maintained and close to Alma. Not the most breathtaking Canadian national park but definitely worth a visit.

Last week, we flew from California to Rhode Island and borrowed a car and made the long drive up to…read moreFundy National Park in New Brunswick. I was jet-lagged, tired, and it was rainy. I knew only that the nearby town Alma is known for its extreme tides. As mosquitos descended upon us, I fully expected to have a crappy time. This was not the case! Fundy is AWESOME. Between the incredible staff, the non-stop educational programs for all ages (we indulged in a fun sing-a-long campfire where hot chocolate was served, a moonlit guided kayak tour, numerous hikes and beach walks, etc) and the well-maintained trails, this is one of the most incredible parks I've ever visited. It has outshined every park I've been to in the US. It's tucked away in true wilderness, the kind of which I've never seen before, not even in Alaska. Miles and miles of open space. It was very green, and the air smelled sweet. And every sign was bilingual, which is exciting for a francophile like me! But it got even more exciting for me: In the national park gift shop, they had two books I illustrated!! I could not believe having traveled all that way and then seeing my own work in the gift shop, that was the coolest!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Fundy's lush waterfalls, excitable bats, cartoonish bullfrogs, abundant wildflowers, fresh air, approachable and friendly interpreters, educational programs, wonderful trails, views and serenity. I'm glad we made the trip! Thank you to all the interpreters of Fundy, especially Pat, for making our trip extraordinary!

Absolutely beautiful park. Free parking and free entry…read more Lots of beautiful spots to stop and take pics and take it all in.

While passing through the area, our innkeeper at Fundy Heights B&B strongly encouraged us to visit…read morehere while. So glad we did. We went there after dinner and were lucky enough to enjoy the sunset. The views and photographic opportunities were fabulous. Watching the sunset while hearing the steady surf on the rocks behind us was memorable. Definitely worth making the time to visit.

Nice place to keep track of the tide in the Bay of Fundy…read more The restaurants and bars make it bearable. Great if you cannot make it out to the nature area to see the tides roll in.

The Harbor Passage at Saint John was a decent walkway by water from where our cruise ship anchored,…read morewith historical things to read along the way. A short walk away I checked out Market Square, walked down some steps to the water, past a bridal party getting their photos taken with the large rocks as a backdrop, and checked out the Shipwrecks of Saint John decorative colorful poles.

Highly maintained lovely park with major playground in the South End. Tons of only two years old…read moreplayground facilities with significant maintainence to keep it stellar. Splash pad is very large and comfort station with clean bathrooms also.

Winter is here!…read more This spot is a perfect place for a myth to originate from. I don't know if there are any Canadian or First Nation myths that originate with this cave. However I do know of one story told in the Slavic tradition. There is a Russian mythological being called Snegurochka or Snow Maiden. I like the version where she only can come to life in the the winter and melts in the summer. Only to be reborn in next winter snows storm. I can imagine this cave would be the perfect home for a supernatural being like Snegurochka. It took me 45 minutes to walk along the snow packed trail mostly uphill. I'm somewhat of a fast walker too. The little ravine is safe to get to, but quite slippery in some parts. I did see some young couples with small children brave the trail.

This is a place you want to visit twice on the same day. We went in the morning to see the tide…read moregoing out, then came back 6 hours later to watch the tide coming in. The pulp mill in the pictures has been set up to be green. It emits almost no smell and cleans the water before it goes back into the harbor. Depending on the number of tour buses, this can be one of your busiest stops. I suggest taking a video each visit so you can really see the difference between the tides.

So I'll start by saying if you come at the wrong time, this attraction is probably 2 or 3 stars. If…read moreyou come at the right time, it's a solid 4 stars (maybe 5 if you add in the marine life). We took a cruise excursion that took us here first thing off the boat, unfortunately nothing was reversing so it was like ok a big body of water and a paper mill. We went about our tour and on the way back to the ship, I guess we had some extra time, so we went back by the falls. This time, it was reversing!! Definitely a very unique thing to see. Keep your eyes open for cute little sea animals (seals, otters, etc).

Nothing too fancy, but is very central to uptown and the tourists seem to love it. Nice to relax in.read more

Gord and I checked out King's Square on Saturday. It was a lovely place to walk around…read more It goes back to Saint John's Loyalist days in the late 1700s. After the American Revolution, thousands of Loyalists came to the area and Saint John was officially founded in 1785. The square was part of the original town layout and has been a gathering place for the city for more than 200 years.

This was the biggest disappointment of our cruise for my husband. Who would have thought a city…read morewould put an ugly (and apparently polluting) paper plant at a natural wonder overlook? It's weird and pretty horrible. We would never come back to St John- because there just isn't much there, but this was especially disappointing. Add to that the fact that the Big Pink Bus never picked you up as soon as it said it would and you've got the makings of a really awful holiday stop. We went to many fabulous ports on our cruise but this definitely was not one of them. IF I ever went here again, and I certainly hope I do not, I'd stay on the boat. I can't imagine what people are thinking giving this monstrosity 4 and 5 stars. When I think of the other (beautiful) things I saw on my trip I'm aghast that this was included.

First of all, the view of the pulp mill detracts from the experience. But it's still cool. Our tour…read morewas able to visit the falls twice, several hours apart. That's crucial. One visit won't do the tidal reversal any justice.

While in Nova Scotia last month, hubs and I made the driver out to Cape Split Provincial Park after…read morevisiting the Lobster Pound for lunch at Hall's Harbour. While we didn't have on our hiking boots on or appropriate clothing for a 3 hour hike in 0 degree weather, we still thoroughly enjoyed the view and a brief walk. The full hike is about 14 km. And as this is an official Provincial Park, there is a pretty large parking lot with ample room for whatever vehicle and toys you have in tow. Cape Split is definitely going on my Nova Scotia bucket list to hike when we come back!

I really enjoyed my hike to Cape Split this past weekend. I should have paid closer attention to…read morethe signage and noticed how long it was going to take (total: 14km). I wore sneakers and active wear clothing, so at least I planned that part right. You're most likely going to get your shoes dirty and or wet, the beginning of the trail is pretty muddy and it had rained the night before so there was a small river running over path for a good distance. After a few kms the path gets less ATV-ish and nicer, still tons of roots though. I would suggest packing a lunch or snack for when you reach the end. The best part was sitting on the cliff, enjoying the view and eating something. I took my shih tzu and he was able to walk/run the whole thing. He was a mess when we finished, because he loved the mud holes, and was so tired he didn't care about walking straight through them. Don't forget snacks for the dog! That slipped my mind, but luckily someone at the look off point had a big bag of them. Pack lots of water, wear comfortable sneakers and you will be fine. We came across lots of dogs, kids and people of all ages. The view is beautiful, and worth every step!