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Motorcycle Route - Hopewell-Fundy Loop

Day trip from Moncton. Ride by the world’s highest tides from Moncton to Hopewell and through Fundy National Park. * Please check recommended businesses mentioned in this blog are open prior to your trip Today we’re talking to Heather d’Entremont. Currently living in Moncton, Heather has been biking in NB for 8 years. What is your favourite motorcycle day-trip loop in New Brunswick? Hands-down, my favourite ride in New Brunswick is the Fundy loop.

Mountain Biking Road Trip Through Rad New Brunswick

If you call New Brunswick home, you might know the versatile terrain of this Maritime province full of cliff sides, slab rock, river and stream crossings, loamy mixed Acadian forests, beach and sand. And the best way to experience it all? On two wheels!

Hiking New Brunswick’s Long Trails

Hiking NB bloggers James and Vicki Donald share their insights on New Brunswick’s long distance, multi-day hikes.

10 Family-friendly RV Campgrounds To Travel To This Summer

If you type “RV campgrounds in New Brunswick” into Google Search, a whole assortment of pins will pop up on your map. Many fall on the coasts, or along one side or the other of the Saint John River, flowing all the way from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Woodstock to Century Farm Family Campground along the Bay of Fundy.

Top 12 Coastal Hikes in New Brunswick

Hiking NB bloggers James and Vicki Donald share their favourite spots for hiking on the Acadian and Fundy coasts.From the cobblestone beaches on Campobello Island, along the lava spires of Grand Manan Island, across the rocky shoreline of the Fundy Footpath, to the sandy beaches along the Northumberland Strait, it is not hard to see that New Brunswick has a diverse coastline to explore. We feel the best way to explore this coastline is by taking a hike, but we may be biased. Now get your boots and let’s go on an adventure!

Family-Friendly Trails in New Brunswick

Hiking NB bloggers James and Vicki Donald share their favourite spots for family hikes.

Fishing in New Brunswick: What you need to know

It’s no secret that New Brunswick is an outdoor playground. With an abundance of waterways and shores, fishing in New Brunswick is a great way to explore the province and spend time connecting with nature.Read up on 8 reasons why you want to spend time in Nature

Kouchibouguac’s Hidden Gems to Explore on Your Next Visit

Any New Brunswicker knows that we hit the jackpot when it comes to having the most incredible national parks right here in our province. In fact, we have not one but two national parks, and one just so happens to include sweeping sandy beaches and dunes, salt marshes, and beautiful Acadian forests. If you haven’t experienced Kouchibouguac National Park, what are you waiting for?

Art Gallery Hopping in New Brunswick

Take your soul on a journey! Moments of reconnection can happen within yourself, while immersed in the world of art. Art galleries – large and small – are plentiful in New Brunswick, in our large cities or our quiet towns. There’s art everywhere if you know where to look. Local galleries weave in the many cultures within our province, and each has a little something for everyone – you may even be able to take a piece home with you.

Kayaking in New Brunswick: two guides’ favourite spots and smart tips

We’ve asked two kayaking experts about their favourite paddling spots in New Brunswick and their tips for the best kayaking adventures in the province.Adam Constantine and Peter Lavigne are passionate about kayaking. They are guides at River Bay Adventures, an outdoor adventure company providing tours on local waterways around Saint John, New Brunswick.

Janik's Moncton Faves: Cycling, Cafes, and City Culture

Clémentine Café (62 Elmwood Dr., Moncton) I live in the Sunny Brae area, which is located right behind the univ

Domes, Bubbles, and Other Quirky Spots to Stay in NB

Traveling is not just about what you do, but also where you stay. Looking for something off the beaten path or even a little quirky? Check out these themed cottages, rustic cabins, luxury camping sites and other unique New Brunswick spots to rest your head. These overnight options put the 'extra' in extraordinary.Where would you like to spend the night?

Mighty Miramichi Guys Weekend

Looking for something to do this summer? Why not spend a weekend exploring the Mighty Miramichi River with your friends. Miramichi is no more than a few magical hours by car from any of New Brunswick’s major cities, but offers big sky living on the banks of the Miramichi River.

My day at the Hopewell Rocks: high tide and low tide exploring

The fog was rolling in eerily, the waves of the incoming high tide were crashing on the shore and you could smell the salt in the air. It was a front-row view of Mother Nature’s magical and rugged beauty. This is how the morning began on my adventure to the Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.

Where Chef Gene Cormier shops for his family, and more.

New Brunswick Chefs and Restauranteurs Interview SeriesWe’ve asked New Brunswick's chefs and restaurateurs what they love to prepare in-house, where they shop for ingredients and their favourite local takeout dishes.Today we’re talking with Gene Cormier, owner of Halo Donuts in Moncton, and of Euston Park Social in Moncton and at Parlee Beach Provincial Park.

Where Chef Peter Tompkins of 11th Mile shops for groceries in Fredericton, and more.

New Brunswick Chefs and Restauranteurs Interview SeriesWe’ve asked New Brunswick's chefs and restaurateurs what they love to prepare in-house, where they shop for ingredients and their favourite local takeout dishes.Today we’re talking with chef Peter Tompkins and Jennie Wilson, owners of the 11th Mile Restaurant in Fredericton.

Where Chef Luc Doucet of Black Rabbit Restaurant sources Caviar, and more.

New Brunswick Chefs and Restauranteurs Interview SeriesWe’ve asked New Brunswick's chefs and restaurateurs what they love to prepare in-house, where they shop for ingredients and their favourite local takeout dishes.Today we’re talking with Luc Doucet, chef and owner of the Black Rabbit Restaurant in Moncton.

Where Chef Jesse Vergen gets his comfort food, what item he eats 5x a week, and more.

New Brunswick Chefs and Restauranteurs Interview SeriesWe’ve asked New Brunswick's chefs and restaurateurs what they love to prepare in-house, where they shop for ingredients and their favourite local takeout dishes.Today we’re talking with Jesse Vergen, celebrity chef and owner of Saint John Ale House, Toro Taco and Barred Rock Chicken in Saint John, and Smoking Pig BBQ in Quispamsis.

Covered bridges: New Brunswick’s iconic link from past to present

When it comes to covered bridges, we’ve got you well covered in New Brunswick. There are 131 of these historic wooden structures in Canada and more than 50 in New Brunswick – almost half the country’s total!New Brunswick’s covered bridges are home to romantic stories of yesteryear when they were known as “kissing bridges.” Back in the days of horse and wagon travel, young couples would stop in the privacy of these places to kiss.

Your Guide to Leaf-Peeping in New Brunswick

When (and where) to see the best fall colours around the province.Each September, New Brunswick’s landscape goes into fall party mode. A riot of colours celebrates the changing seasons, and it’s pretty spectacular. If you’ve never seen it, imagine Mother Nature taking all the fire colours from a crayon box and going wild on the treetops, the sand dunes, the farmers’ fields... but leaving just enough evergreen to really make things pop.

New Brunswick’s Best Hikes for Fall Colours

There’s no question that fall is our favourite time of year to get outside and explore. The temperatures are cooler, making for pleasant hiking conditions. Pesky bugs have disappeared with the summer heat. And though the greens of summer and whites of winter have their own unique beauty, there is no comparison to colourful autumn foliage.

4 Fabulous Days on the Acadian Peninsula

If you have never explored New Brunswick’s northeast corner, or it has been a while – and you want to rediscover it – this is the perfect time. The sea, the sand, and the sky’s the limit, on the Acadian Peninsula!I just returned from a 4-day trip and it was jam-packed with seaside adventures, good food and drink, Acadian culture, and joie de vivre in heaping measure.

9 Acadian Foods You Have to Try in New Brunswick

Homey, hearty, and delicious. Here’s how to get a taste of Acadie.You’ve heard of poutine... but what about poutine râpée? New Brunswick’s Acadian community has a culture and cuisine all its own and there are some traditional dishes that every visitor should try. Acadian food is part of Canada’s French heritage, and it’s got a distinct history and flavours which are intertwined with neighbouring Québec.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Brunswick

U-picks and orchards to guarantee you keep the doctor away this fall.Who loves apple picking in the fall? 🙋If you’re looking for spots to go in New Brunswick, you’re in luck. Due to the province’s unique microclimates we just so happen to be one of the best spots to grow apples in Canada. And with tons of different varieties to choose from, you’ll have no trouble picking a favourite for your baked desserts or your snacks. (Honeycrisp, anyone?)

Perfect Weekend on Deer Island Through the Eyes of a Local

Kaitlyn Pendleton, a native and resident of Deer Island, takes you on a tour of her island in the Bay of Fundy.Only 11 km (7 mi.) long, surrounded by ocean at the head of Passamaquoddy Bay, packed with charm and gorgeous views around every corner. That is where I grew up, that is Deer Island. I am so excited I got to play tourist in my own hometown and get to take you all through the perfect summer weekend here.