Fundy National Park in New Brunswick may be best-known for its tides—at
up to 16 metres, the world’s highest—but Fundy has much, much more to
offer: Acadian forest, rolling hills, waterfalls and over 100 kilometres
of hiking trails. Plus the area oozes Maritime charm—quaint villages,
foggy mornings, lobster right off the boat, and whales just offshore.
The Point Wolfe Campground sits at the end of the road close to the
ocean, and you have to drive across a covered bridge to reach it.
Things
to do: Several good hiking trails head out from Point Wolfe. You can
walk east to Matthews Head along the sea cliffs and headlands of the
Coastal Trail. The short Coppermine Trail runs along the coast in the
other direction and then loops back through the forest. For something a
little more strenuous, drive east of the campground and hike the trail
along Foster Brook. Or drive farther north and try Laverty Falls for a
hike-and-swim combo. And of course, don’t miss the tides. If you have a
boat, you can paddle from the protected waters in front of the
campground out into the Bay of Fundy.
Stock up on lobster and fresh fish in the town of Alma, just outside the park.
