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.

I walked along the boardwalk from the cruise port terminal to the downtown area enjoying the…read morewaterfront. There were tour guides telling stories of how the waterfront changed over the years. The trail is well marked along the passage by an elevated wooden walkway with some historical signage. At the end, there is a boat ramp where the water from the harbour splashes ashore.

A beautiful walk…read more along a great river Harbour Passage Du Port is a path designed for walking, running, skating and biking that winds it way along the St John Harbour. It's starts at the boardwalk in the center of town and ends up near the Reversing Falls. It's actually a series of paths that connect parks, recreation sites, heritage places and scenic views. It's part of the Trans Canada Trail and one of the purposes, other than the obvious recreational use, is to promote environmental awareness of the St John Harbor, It's a great place to walk any time of the year although it does get pretty crowded in the warm weather. Breath taking views are everywhere and care must be taken so you don't plow someone over or wander off the path into the river while you are looking at everything. This is the place where the St; John's River meets the Bay of Fundy and the water can be wild and mesmerizing to watch. St. John is a working port so huge and fascinating ships are constantly gliding in out out across the water. The trail has lots of historic sites and signs explaining the history and geology of the area and plenty of benches, gazebos and observation platforms are strategical located. Three small lighthouses greet you on the start of the boardwalk in the center of town and the incredible reversing falls are at the other end. A very enjoyable place to walk, skate or bike any time of the year. Lots of great things to look at and the scenery and people are always changing. St John definitely did this right.

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.

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).

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.

Across the street from Saint John City Market is King's Square. Surprisingly there is no website…read morededicated to it to learn more. It was a lovely park to walk around and sit for a bit. The square was named for King George III and granted to the city of Saint John by Royal Charter in 1785. In the early years, the grounds were the site for such public uses such as oxen roasts, fireworks displays, militia parades, cricket games, public wells, a slaughter house and agricultural fairs. It was developed into a park in 1844 and the current design of paths was laid out. The bandstand in the middle of the square was designed and built in 1908 for the city coronet band by Neil Brodie, a local architect. One year later, it was donated to the city of Saint John in the name of King Edward VII of England. There are many monuments and statues scattered throughout the square.

Our tour included a stop early in the day and late afternoon. It's the kind of thing you can hear…read moreabout & may think you can imagine the difference. OMG , seeing the difference just an unbelievable experience. If you can only see it at one time of day, do it any way and read the info along the lookout, but it's truly one of those things where a picture is worth a thousanwords. Circle back at the opptostide time if at all possible!

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!

Cape split is one trail that should end up on everyone's "must do" list…read more Although it seems a bit daunting at 13 kms round trip, the majority of the hike is easy, and relatively flat. With that said, you will run into several sections of the hike where you'll gain most of the trails elevation. Plan to arrive early as the parking lot fills fast despite their being room for about 50 vehicles. There are pit toilets and picnic tables at the trailhead allowing you use the washroom and fill your tummy with protein packed meals. There isn't much to see on the majority of the hike. It's not until the end, where you begin to see glimpses of the water, where the hike becomes rewarding. The very end of the trail opens up into a large grassy space with beautiful rock outcroppings and steep cliffs. Enjoy the view as you watch the birds fly by. Enjoyable for most members of the family, the 13 kms may be the determining factor for bringing the children along, and the several steep sections may deter older hikers. If you do choose to go, bring good footwear as we encountered some mud along the way. Find the video of this trail on our YouTube channel, or visit our website for a complete trail guide at www.joshthetravelguy.ca