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Resorts

Resorts

Looking for a resort holiday with a new twist? The Bay of Fundy offers its guests a traditional resort holiday in a non-traditional atmosphere. In New Brunswick stay in Canada’s oldest seaside resort town, St. Andrews by-the-Sea, at The Algonquin Resort. In Digby, Nova Scotia, relaxing is made easy at The Pines Resort and in Maine discover the picturesque resort community of Bar Harbor. Read "Resorts"

Historic Churches

Historic Churches

There are a number of historic churches to be found within the communities that line the Bay of Fundy. Along Nova Scotia’s French Acadian Shore, discover one of the finest and most celebrated Acadian churches. An engineering marvel, St. Mary’s Church was built between 1903-1905 in the form of a cross and is the tallest and largest wooden church in North America. Read "Historic Churches"

Acadian Heritage

Acadian Heritage

In a few distinct communities along the Fundy shoreline, observe the tri-coloured Acadian flag proudly flying from many homes and public buildings. Travel the French Acadian Shore between Yarmouth and Digby, Nova Scotia and you'll discover a language spoken here today that is reminiscent of 17th century French with an interesting twist of a few Mi’kmaq and English words. Read "Acadian Heritage"

Fundy’s Historic Sites

Fundy’s Historic Sites

Many forts and towers were built overlooking the waters of Fundy, to observe activity and protect their respective towns from intruders. For this very reason, most of these historic sites offer stunning, panoramic harbour views. Check out this article to learn about all the historic sites the Bay of Fundy has to offer. Read "Fundy’s Historic Sites"

Fundy Parks

Fundy Parks

Explore untamed, natural beauty, observe rich eco-systems or watch the sunrise from the highest point along the Eastern seaboard north of Brazil. Naturalists will discover a rich variety of plant life growing in the forests and meadows as well as an abundance of wildlife. Read "Fundy Parks"

Destination Weddings

Destination Weddings

Whether you want a beach wedding or the grand hotel, the Bay of Fundy area is a great place for a destination wedding! In this very first guest post in our "52 Reasons to visit" article series, Sarah Redmond, a professional wedding & event planner, explains why the Bay of Fundy area is just as appealing for a destination wedding as a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. Fundy is close to home, much more affordable, and offers a wide variety of unique locations. Read "Destination Weddings"

Port-Royal: First European Settlement

Port-Royal: First European Settlement

Located at the mouth of the Saint Croix River, an international boundary between Canada and the United States, Saint Croix Island is the location of North America's first significant European settlement. In the summer of 1604, approximately eighty French colonists, led by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, and Samuel de Champlain, established a colony on the island. Read "Port-Royal: First European Settlement"

Bay of Fundy Museums

Bay of Fundy Museums

While traveling throughout the Bay of Fundy region take time to visit some of its fascinating museums. Learn about the life and times of the region’s pioneers, local history and industry and see a variety of interesting exhibits. Featured in the this article are the New Brunswick Museum (oldest continuing museum in Canada), the Firefighter’s Museum, the Chocolate Museum and the Fundy Geological Museum. Read "Bay of Fundy Museums"

Beautiful Bay of Fundy Gardens

Beautiful Bay of Fundy Gardens

Some of the world's most unique natural phenomena can be found in and around the world renowned Bay of Fundy, along Canada’s east coast. Combining these spectacular natural resources with the artistic talent of the local population has resulted in some truly spectacular gardens. Read "Beautiful Bay of Fundy Gardens"

Fascinating Fossils

Fascinating Fossils

The Joggins Fossil Cliffs paleontological site stretches along some 15 kilometres of Bay of Fundy shoreline. It's Fundy's most popular location to explore some the world’s best examples of Carboniferous fossils. Read "Fascinating Fossils"