Cathy and I are spending 4 days in New Brunswick.
Highest tides in the world
We set up camp in Fundy National Park with the intent to see the largest tides in the world. The famous Hopewell Rocks are nearby. We go at low tide – the tides here are 30 feet (10 meters) – and so we get to walk out on the ocean floor and explore the flower pots, arches and caves. If you see nothing else, this is a must see when visiting New Brunswick.
Some Canadian history
While in the vicinity, we tour the Albert County Museum. It is a very relaxed walk through several old buildings. It is also a memorial to a local lad R. B. Bennett, who was Canada’s Prime Minister from 1930 to 1935, and all the good works he sponsored to help Canadians through those dismal years of the Great Depression. We found the Gaols particularly interesting. Only 1 person was ever hanged here. The young man was taken on as helper at a local farm. The farmer’s daughter was murdered by an axe to the head. Gruesome evidence, however all cirumstantial, against the young man. Tried guilty, then stayed by the Supreme Court due to some irregularities by the judge, and then tried and hung on the third try.
A lunch recommendation
Cathy and I stop in Fredericton for a walk and lunch. We are surrounded by participants of the Terry Fox Run. Nice to see the local enthusiasm for this cross Canada event to raise funds for cancer research. We have lunch at the Roundhouse. They have an interesting approach – queue and order lunch, and while waiting for the food, go over to the brew pub and pick out a craft beer. All very tasty and recommended.
All and all, 4 days in New Brunswick well spent. Check out Fundy National Park for camping and tidal information. And browse Roadtrip verdict for our final verdict on our Atlantic roadtrip and how our DIY minivan camping conversion worked out.