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Fundy National Park has over 100 kilometres of hiking
trails,
both inland and along the coast. A number of the trails lead to
waterfalls, rivers and secluded lakes, which
are excellent for swimming. Fundy Park also has six
trails for mountain biking.
If backpacking is of interest to you, try the Fundy Circuit,
a 52 km connecting network of trails within the park. Also, the
rugged Fundy
Footpath, a 41 km wilderness hiking trail, follows
the Bay of Fundy coast from the park's western boundary to the
Fundy Trail Parkway interpretive centre in St. Martins.
Park Facilities
Fundy National Park also has:
- Three campgrounds
- Tennis courts
- Lawn bowling
- A challenging 9 hole, 70 par Stanley Thompson golf
course
- Heated salt water swimming pool
- Lakes and rivers for swimming or fishing
- Boating and kayaking
- Children's playground
- Guided nature walks and interpretive programs
- Bookstore
Wildlife and Birds
Of the 38 species of mammal in Fundy National Park, you are most likely
to spot a snowshoe hare, raccoon, porcupine, bobcat, squirrel,
eastern coyote, beaver, white-tailed deer, moose or even a black
bear. Moose are the largest animals in the park. As well, with
260 species of birds, bird watching is a popular pass-time as
well. You may be lucky to spot eagles, peregrine falcons or
sharp-shinned hawks on the hunt.
Coastal Exploration
While the Bay of Fundy is rather chilly for swimming,
Fundy National Park has several beautiful coastal beach areas to explore at low
tide. As well, FreshAir
Adventures, in nearby Alma, offers kayaking
tours of the coast for beginners and experienced kayakers.
Kayaking is a must if you truly want to appreciate the rugged
beauty of the Bay of Fundy coastline and ride the highest tides
in the world.
Check our Spring
packages for kayaking and accommodations adventures.
photo courtesy of FreshAir
Adventures
Covered Bridges
Fundy National Park has two of New Brunswick's famous
covered bridges: the Forty-nine Bridge and Point Wolfe River
bridge. For the locations of other covered bridges in the
area, visit New
Brunswick's Bay of Fundy coast website.
Fundy Links
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Village of Alma
The Village of Alma is located at the east entry of Fundy
National Park and just a few minutes from Fundy Highlands Inn
& Chalets.
The Village has a number of services:
- Restaurants and take-outs
- Fresh seafood and lobster shops
- Lounge
- Bakery
- Pizza parlour
- Gift shops
- Gas station
- Liquor outlet, and
- Two general stores
- Kayaking Adventures
- Boat Tours
- Fisherman's Wharf
The Fisherman's Wharf in Alma is a favourite place to watch
the rise and fall of the Fundy tides.
Alma Wharf
Low Tide & High Tide
Bay of Fundy Weather
Fundy National Park shares the varied climates of Bay of
Fundy and southern New Brunswick.
In summer, daytime temperatures vary widely between Alma,
which is at sea level, and therefore subjected to cooler water
temperatures and the highlands of Fundy National Park, which are
often several degrees warmer. While the average summer
temperature is 22 C° in the park interior, it may be 6 C°
cooler on the same day on the nearby coast.
We have no need of air conditioning at Fundy National Park as
the ocean air means nights are cool and comfortable for
sleeping.
September and October are favourite months as the maples and
birch begin to turn to brilliant fall colours, yet the weather
is still pleasant, dry and warm. See our Autumn
packages.
Current weather conditions for Fundy National Park.
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