SOUTH EAST

Bouctouche, Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, Shediac, Sackville, Hillsborough, Alma, Sussex

South East New Brunswick is blessed with beautiful coastline, warm ocean water and sandy beaches. There are two federal parks, Kouchibouguac and Fundy, and three provincial parks; Parlee Beach, Murray Beach and Hopewell Rocks. These are all great destinations to get outdoors and back to basics. The cities and towns in the South East offer great food, entertainment and shopping.

BEACHES

So many to chose from in New Brunswick. From the stunning beaches and dunes in Kouchibouguac and Bouctouche, to the highly visited beaches in Shediac and Cap Pelé and the prestine shores in Shemogue and Port Elgin.

HIKING

This area is a hiker’s dream. In addition to the national and provincial parks, every town and city has extensive walking trails that are free of charge.

Below are links to trail maps in various towns and cities.

The Sackville Waterfowl Park has free admission with guided tours from May to August. In addition to the trails and boardwalks, this park is a bird watchers haven with 160 bird species.

Take a walk under the Confederation Bridge at The Cape Jourimain National Wildlife Area in Bayfield. Not only does it offer the best views of the bridge, it is a nature lover’s oasis with its wetland habitats, sand dunes and 12 km of scenic trails. The buildings on site remain closed for the season.

Take part in the stunning acrobatic show of thousands of sandpipers at the Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Reserve in Dorchester. This area is a critical stop for shorebirds that migrate from the Arctic all the way to South America.  Although the interpretive center is closed, the reserve remains open to visitors.

FUN ACTIVITIES

Magic Mountain water park is open with guests being required to pre-purchase tickets online for specific days. The Magnetic Hill Zoo is right next door.

Be entertained in a historic Acadian village by characters who tell their stories through theatre and music at the Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche.

There are many opportunities to get on the water whether it’s boating, kayaking or paddle boarding. Boat rentals are available in many parks and some of the more popular waterways with companies like Shediac Paddle Shack, Shediac Bay Cruises and Baymount Outdoor Adventures in Hopewell Rocks.

Do a wine tasting at the Magnetic Hill Winery and enjoy their beautiful view of Moncton.  Cross over to Usva spa which is right next door for a relaxing thermal experience.

MUSEUMS

Numerous museums offer fun looks into the areas past. Stop by for a spot of tea in Moncton at the Thomas Williams House. Visit an old horse carriage factory in Sackville at The Campbell Carriage Factory museum. Discover the people of the tides at the Albert County Museum and stop by the New Brunswick Railway Museum in Hillsborough on your way. Visit an old convent at the Kent Museum in Bouctouche.

FOOD & DRINK

There is also great asian food such as Osaka Hibachi, Mai Restaurant, House of Lam, Red Satay and Oriens Modern Asian Cuisine, all in the Moncton area. For something flavourful and unique try Barakat African Cuisine in Moncton.

Craft Breweries and Distillers

As one of New Brunswick’s fastest growing industries, there are many unique craft breweries and distilleries to visit.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Among the many local accommodations, we’ve listed a few unique ones to help you change things up a little.

Stay in a repurposed church at The Old Church Cottages in Boundary Creek.  This couple has a love for saving unused churches and turning them into destinations.

Spend a night in jail at the Dorchester Jail BnB, the only privately-owned provincial jail in Canada.

St Martins Country Inn is a beautiful historic building that looks more like a castle with a panoramic view of The Bay of Fundy.

Le Griffon B&B in Shediac offers the best breakfast in town with a menu that changes daily.

Cozy up and relax at L’Ancrage B&B in Saint Louis.

INTERACTIVE MAP : South East NB (Link)