Fundy National Park
Fundy National Park
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A beautiful coastal park with miles of hiking trails along rugged shores and bubbling forest streams.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- The_Wanderer1992Columbia, Maryland2,615 contributionsNice VisitMy husband and I spent a few hours exploring this park while in New Brunswick. We went at the end of April, which is considered off-season, so a lot of stuff was closed. We did, however, have the opportunity to hike on two trails and see the low and high tides of the Bay of Fundy.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 April 2024
- DSandJB188 contributionsRelaxing, peaceful forest walksIt was very quiet in Fundy NP in late May, so I hardly saw anyone on any of the trails. In one day I managed to squash in the Dickson Falls trail (lots of stairs so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues and also some of this is closed, so the loop is maybe only 30-40 mins, but the bright green moss-lined brook and the falls are well worth the effort), Matthews Head trail (1.5 hr, through a forest to some great views over the Bay of Fundy), Herring Cove Beach (again loads of steps down to a walk along the rocky beach) and Caribou Plain (walk through the forest to a lake with a couple of viewpoints where you can sit quietly). There are campsites and a motel, and Alma is only one minute from the entrance and has some excellent food options.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten 16 June 2024
- NCtravelzRaleigh, North Carolina1,793 contributionsNice parkThe visitor center is a must stop. Nice facilities, gift shop, and very informative rangers that can plan your day. You need a pass for the park and can buy it here. We did Dickson falls and the coppermine tour. The coppermine loop wasnt very interesting after the first few bridges but the rangers said Matthewshead was getting difficult with erosion. Park is well maintained.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 July 2024
- TrailTrekker15Tallahassee, Florida5,496 contributionsStunning CoastlineWe stopped by Fundy National Park on way from PEI to St. John. We drove down to Point Wolfe. We walked a short distance down one of the trails. The views of the coast from there were amazing. The mosquitoes were brutal though. We wish we had more time to explore but even a short visit like ours was worth the detour.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 August 2024
- Sandy L38 contributionsMore long and challenging trails availableI see the Fundy Provincial Park has more lookouts compared to the Fundy National Park, which is for an adventure. There are only 2 short easy tails (Dickson falls and Shiphaven trails). To access to the beach, you are required to go down about 130 steps. If there are elderly and small kids, I think the activities options are more limited. However, I enjoyed the 2-hour moderate level trail with my teen. Please ensure you have a good pair of shoes and is waterproof.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 August 2024
- WainwrpEriksdale, Canada713 contributionsMore hillsFantastic trails for hiking, well marked, well maintained Had I knew more about this I would have planned more of my trip around this spot rather places like Hopewell Rocks that disappointed me. Shiphaven Trail was the first one we went to directly after crossing the red covered bridge Lovely views I recommend anyone planning a Maritimes trip to consider the trails they vary is difficulty from Easy to Hard and are lovelyVisited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 September 2024
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Ronheda W
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Aug 2021 • Family
Terrible management, went to the pool paid 16$ for 2 children 1 adult only to have a child poop in the pool , 2 days in a row. No refund issued when we had to leave after 40 minutes. Safe your money and go swim at Bennet Lake. Shame on management gouging visitors at the park pool.
Written 15 August 2021
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janellemac
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Aug 2020 • Couples
My husband and I enjoyed driving through the Fundy National Park and took some nice photography of the scenery. We did a couple of short "trails" because we didn't have time to do a whole lot of exploring, but while they claim to have a lot of trails, some are paths around ponds, a short walking path to a lookoff, etc. It certainly is a nice area and we enjoyed it. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area for sure, but it is no comparison to other Canadian national parks such as Banff, Jasper, or the Cape Breton Highlands.
Written 26 August 2020
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Robert B
Cary, NC221 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
The park itself is magnificent and well maintained as per our experience with all the parks in Canada but the facilities in our campground, Chigneto looked to be aging but were still in good working order. I did not like the 5 second timer on the shower that was over the top. The trails are high quality and the parks service is totally on top of management of the trails. This park requires at least a week in our opinion. Wonderful will be back.
Written 9 August 2022
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acd a
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Jun 2022 • Family
Terrible, they Nickle and dime you do death. 3 ppl to enter for a hike 27$ for 3 ppl, camping? Pay for parking, pay for campsite, pay for wood ( not allowed to bring your own) pay for a fire permit. Have gone for the last 20 years never again. Lots of nicer places in nb and alot cheaper embarrassment to be called a national park. Roads are absolutely horrendous. 100% a tourist trap now .
Written 10 July 2022
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Gary B
Prescott, AZ208 contributions
Jun 2022
I had an abbreviated visit to the Park, checking out Matthew Head and an overlook above the campground at Point Wolfe. The price for EVERY National Park in this part of Canada (NS and NL, included) is $9 Canadian. That makes it comparable to most parks in the U.S. (Some, like Grand Canyon and Yosemite, are more expensive, but I digress).
I will spend more time here, on the next visit, two years hence. Hope to be here at high tide.
I will spend more time here, on the next visit, two years hence. Hope to be here at high tide.
Written 19 July 2022
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Martin U
Peterborough, Canada36 contributions
Jun 2021
Great park with tent camping on well-prepared sites. No bugs! Clean bath/shower rooms easily accessible. Quiet, private sites are appreciated.
Salt water pool is large but their hours being reduced made for larger crowds in a shorter time. Still fun,
Beach access takes a little walking but worthwhile.
Excellent spot to camp.
Salt water pool is large but their hours being reduced made for larger crowds in a shorter time. Still fun,
Beach access takes a little walking but worthwhile.
Excellent spot to camp.
Written 11 September 2021
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Wainwrp
Eriksdale, Canada713 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Fantastic trails for hiking, well marked, well maintained Had I knew more about this I would have planned more of my trip around this spot rather places like Hopewell Rocks that disappointed me. Shiphaven Trail was the first one we went to directly after crossing the red covered bridge Lovely views I recommend anyone planning a Maritimes trip to consider the trails they vary is difficulty from
Easy to Hard and are lovely
Easy to Hard and are lovely
Written 21 September 2024
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Stephane / Joseanne
Shawinigan, Canada82 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
What to say!!!! Very nice campsite!!! Wood for fires at will, warm in showers at will free washer dryers are not free at $1, You can rent bikes. Heated pool but paying $23 for a family. And don't forget the views of the Bay of Fundy Wow WoW!!!!
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Written 16 August 2024
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B K
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Jul 2023 • Family
Pro- beautiful park, lovely smell in the air, trails galore.
Cons-I have camped in B.C. Parks private with lots of trees around. Not so much in pt Wolfe campsites! Parks cda has squeezed as many tents and trailers in as they can, no privacy.
Our picnic table was rotten and moldy, the tent site was not flat enough or dry enough to put a medium tent on (80). Some other sites were worse others better, not consistent. One was washed out with rock upheaved everywhere. People in trailers were lined up like sardines next to each other. If I want to camp with a whole neighbourhood I can stay home!?
Come on Parks Cda you can do better than this. Where is the usual private spots so people can enjoy the beauty around them?
Looked neglected and run down :(
Cons-I have camped in B.C. Parks private with lots of trees around. Not so much in pt Wolfe campsites! Parks cda has squeezed as many tents and trailers in as they can, no privacy.
Our picnic table was rotten and moldy, the tent site was not flat enough or dry enough to put a medium tent on (80). Some other sites were worse others better, not consistent. One was washed out with rock upheaved everywhere. People in trailers were lined up like sardines next to each other. If I want to camp with a whole neighbourhood I can stay home!?
Come on Parks Cda you can do better than this. Where is the usual private spots so people can enjoy the beauty around them?
Looked neglected and run down :(
Written 22 July 2023
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NWRob
Malvern, PA676 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Lovely park with very accessible trails and beautiful vistas. We had very little time , but enjoyed our drive through the park. If you are just driving through, it is expensive, but if you have time to stop along the way, it is well worth the price.
Written 20 July 2023
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is there a fee to enter/drive through? thanks!
Written 20 October 2019
If you want to park anywhere I believe so. You can get a discovery pass from parks Canada and it lets you into all national parks for like 160 dollars for a vehicle, including everyone in it. It lets you into a lot of historical sites too! I found it worth the money.
Written 21 October 2019
We will be passing by Fundy National Park in August and wondering if there is a place to sit and enjoy the view or drive by ? Travelling with my elderly parents (one of them in wheel chair) and wondering where to go for easy access.
Written 12 June 2019
We drove thru Fundy National Park going from Alma to St. John, and there are lookout points along the way where you can get a good view of the Bay of Fundy. There is a great gift shop in the park, as well. Another recommendation I would have, if you have time,is to take the Fundy Trail Parkway near St Martin because there you will be given a map as you enter the area with countless beautiful lookout points that you will have easy access to, even with elderly parents (one in a wheelchair). There are waterfalls, a suspension bridge, a wonderful interpretive center modeled after the old loggers quarters of years ago, the Salmon River, etc. Besides that, St. Martin is a wonderful very small village that is big on charming sites. The Sea Caves, two covered bridges, a great little harbor, a lighthouse visitors center, and two side by side restaurants that complete for the title of Best Seafood Chowder. The legend of the St Martin Lucky Stones alone is worth stopping on the beach to pick a few up so you can make a wish. Happy Traveling.
Written 12 June 2019
Hi! Has anyone stayed in Point Wolfe where the sites drop off? Sort of on a bit of a cliff almost? Wondering if anyone can recall the site numbers where it’s quite steep. Camping w a toddler and don’t want to book a dangerous site, thanks!
Written 14 January 2019
Sorry but we nevwmer did.
Written 20 January 2019
Hi there,
What campground did you stay in? We are planning a trip in July and would love the same/similar experience to what you had. Love the idea of a salt water pool.
Written 29 December 2018
I have stayed in both Headquarters and Chignecto. Headquarters is walking distance to the little town of Alma (a couple of restaurants,take outs, ice cream, a gas station, lobster shops, giftshops, kayak rentals and a bakery) It is also close to the large playground, tennis courts, golf and pool. The downfall is that this campground only allows group campfires,
Chignecto is up the hill but still not a long drive to any of the park facilities. individual campfires are allowed in this campground. Both are great options and kitchen shelters are available!
Wide variety of hikes available in this park ! Be sure to check the trail map for difficulty level. Dixon falls is a short easy one whereas some offer a steep climb and may include river crossings.
Written 7 January 2019
While camping at Wolffe, does anyone know if I can have a dining tent along with my tent? Thank you. Heather
Written 2 August 2018
Sorry. I do not know the answer to this.
Have fun
Stephen
Written 7 August 2018
Hey, what camp ground within Fundy National Park would you recommend? I'm driving from Ontario and will be staying there for a night and leaving for halifax the next morning. I have a tent and don't really require any amenities but I want a front camping site for eas after the long drive. It seems like Point Wolfe or Headquarters is the way to go. In your opinion, which one has more sights to see?
Should I be going to Fundy park of Hopewell? I also want to see the tides. I'm a surfer, if there is surf somewhere, thats my first choice!
Thank you!
Written 15 July 2018
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