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Fundy National Park in Canada pairs the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides with coastal forests, waterfalls, hiking trails, wildlife and New Brunswick gateways.

Coastal Wilderness and Inland Forest

Fundy National Park occupies about 207 square kilometres on New Brunswick's south-eastern coast, where the forested Appalachian uplands meet the Bay of Fundy. Its shoreline is shaped by one of the world's greatest tidal ranges: mudflats, rock ledges and small coves change character substantially between low and high water. Inland, spruce, fir, maple and birch forests cover a landscape of ridges, valleys, lakes and streams, with routes leading to waterfalls and secluded viewpoints.

Trails, Waterfalls and Wildlife

The park's network of hiking trails ranges from short walks to demanding backcountry routes. Dickson Falls is among the best-known excursions, while Laverty Falls, Bennett Lake, Point Wolfe and the Carriage Road reveal different aspects of the park's terrain. Herring Cove offers a coastal setting, although the bay's tidal waters and exposed shore require care. Moose, black bear, white-tailed deer, beaver, seabirds and many woodland species inhabit the wider park, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and animals should be observed from a respectful distance.

Gateway Communities and Seasonal Character

Alma, immediately beside the park's eastern entrance, is the principal service base, with places to eat, supplies and accommodation outside the protected area. The park's recreational facilities and some roads operate seasonally, while weather can change quickly in the hills and along the coast. Fundy National Park is also part of a wider coastal travel area that includes the Fundy Trail Parkway to the west, but the parkway is a separate attraction outside the national park. Visitors come for hiking, camping, paddling where permitted, cycling, interpretation and the cumulative contrasts between tide, forest and mountain stream.

When is the best time to visit Fundy National Park?

Best: June–August · 23–27°C

0° Temperature Range for JanuaryLow: -12.5°C, High: 0.1°C Precipitation Range for JanuaryLow: 67.1 mm, High: 97.5 mm J

1° Temperature Range for FebruaryLow: -11.9°C, High: 0.7°C Precipitation Range for FebruaryLow: 54.2 mm, High: 81.4 mm F

5° Temperature Range for MarchLow: -8.3°C, High: 4.8°C Precipitation Range for MarchLow: 47.3 mm, High: 71.9 mm M

11° Temperature Range for AprilLow: -2.1°C, High: 10.7°C Precipitation Range for AprilLow: 40.5 mm, High: 62.9 mm A

18° Temperature Range for MayLow: 2.4°C, High: 17.7°C Precipitation Range for MayLow: 49.8 mm, High: 74.4 mm M

Best 23° Temperature Range for JuneLow: 8.1°C, High: 23°C Precipitation Range for JuneLow: 57.6 mm, High: 84.8 mm J

Best 27° Temperature Range for JulyLow: 12.4°C, High: 26.8°C Precipitation Range for JulyLow: 64.9 mm, High: 96.5 mm J

Best 26° Temperature Range for AugustLow: 11.9°C, High: 25.6°C Precipitation Range for AugustLow: 61.2 mm, High: 91.8 mm A

21° Temperature Range for SeptemberLow: 7.1°C, High: 20.8°C Precipitation Range for SeptemberLow: 53.4 mm, High: 79.9 mm S

13° Temperature Range for OctoberLow: 2.1°C, High: 13°C Precipitation Range for OctoberLow: 57.8 mm, High: 84.6 mm O

6° Temperature Range for NovemberLow: -3.5°C, High: 5.5°C Precipitation Range for NovemberLow: 64.3 mm, High: 93.9 mm N

1° Temperature Range for DecemberLow: -9.8°C, High: 0.9°C Precipitation Range for DecemberLow: 71.6 mm, High: 104.4 mm D

Average daytime high and rainfall by month
Month	High (°C)	Rainfall (mm)
January	0	82
February	1	68
March	5	60
April	11	52
May	18	62
June (best)	23	71
July (best)	27	81
August (best)	26	77
September	21	67
October	13	71
November	6	79
December	1	88

Getting to and around Fundy National Park

How to get there

Fundy National Park is reached primarily by road. Alma lies beside the park's eastern entrance and is connected by provincial routes to Moncton, Fredericton, Sussex and other New Brunswick communities; road access is the practical choice for exploring the park's dispersed trailheads and facilities. Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport and Fredericton International Airport are the nearest significant commercial airports, but neither is inside the park. Visitors arriving by rail or intercity coach generally need to continue by road from a regional town, with onward public transport options limited around the park itself.

Transportation

A private car, rental car or organised excursion is generally the most flexible way to explore Fundy National Park because trailheads, campgrounds, lakes and coastal areas are spread across a large protected landscape. Roads include winding sections and conditions can vary with weather and season. Walking is central once at a trailhead, with routes ranging from short waterfall walks to longer backcountry hikes; distances and difficulty should be checked before departure. Cycling is possible on suitable roads and routes, while paddling may be available on designated waters subject to local rules and conditions. Do not assume regular public transport connects individual attractions.

Best attractions in Fundy National Park

Fundy National Park combines a rugged Bay of Fundy coastline with forested hills, freshwater lakes and deep stream valleys. Near the eastern side, the short route to Dickson Falls follows a wooded brook to a waterfall, while Laverty Falls provides a longer excursion through mature forest and uneven terrain. Point Wolfe and its covered bridge offer a particularly atmospheric meeting of river valley, woodland and coast, and Herring Cove presents a more open marine landscape. Inland, Bennett Lake and Wolfe Lake provide tranquil settings for walking and, where permitted, non-motorised water activities. The park's extensive trail system includes shorter interpretive walks as well as demanding routes through remote sections, with the Carriage Road forming a historic-feeling corridor through the backcountry. Wildlife watching is possible across forests, wetlands and shorelines, although sightings are incidental rather than guaranteed.

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Best landmarks in Fundy National Park

The defining natural landmark of Fundy National Park is the Bay of Fundy shoreline, where extraordinary tidal movement continually changes the appearance of rock shelves, coves and intertidal ground. Inland, the forested ridges and valleys of the Caledonian Highlands create the park's distinctive relief, while Dickson Falls and Laverty Falls show how streams have cut through the uplands. Point Wolfe is significant for both landscape and local industrial history, bringing together a river, coastal forest and evidence of the area's former lumber economy. Bennett Lake and Wolfe Lake represent the quieter freshwater side of the park, surrounded by woodland rather than dense settlement. The park's covered bridge at Point Wolfe is a recognisable built feature, but its importance lies in its relationship with the historic community and working landscape around the river.

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Best restaurants in Fundy National Park

Dining connected directly with Fundy National Park is limited, so Alma is the principal place to find meals and provisions before or after exploring the protected area. The village's coastal position gives local menus access to New Brunswick seafood, while the wider region is associated with lobster, scallops, herring, mussels and other Bay of Fundy products. Visitors can also encounter casual cafés, takeaway food, traditional pub-style meals and supplies for self-catering, with more extensive choice in larger communities such as Sussex or Moncton. Farm shops and local producers in southern New Brunswick may offer seasonal vegetables, preserves, baked goods and maple products, although opening arrangements vary. Campers should plan meals carefully and store all food securely in accordance with Parks Canada rules rather than expecting restaurants or shops at every trailhead.

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Best bars in Fundy National Park

Fundy National Park is not a nightlife destination, and evenings generally centre on campgrounds, accommodation, quiet outdoor surroundings and the small community of Alma rather than clubs or late-night venues. Alma's restaurants, pubs and licensed establishments provide the most immediate opportunity for a relaxed drink or meal, while evenings in the park are better suited to listening to streams, watching changing coastal light or joining any officially arranged seasonal interpretation. Larger evening entertainment choices are found outside the destination in towns such as Moncton, but they require a substantial drive and should not be treated as an extension of the park. Visitors camping or staying in rural accommodation should keep noise low, respect quiet hours and avoid leaving food or rubbish accessible to wildlife.

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Best shops in Fundy National Park

Shopping within Fundy National Park is limited and practical, with the main opportunities concentrated in Alma and other nearby New Brunswick communities rather than in a dedicated commercial district. Visitors can look for regional food products such as maple goods, preserves, baked items and seafood, alongside locally made art or craftwork where individual businesses offer them. Small village shops are useful for provisions, but stock and opening arrangements should not be assumed, particularly outside the main season. Larger selections of groceries, outdoor equipment and general retail goods are available in regional centres such as Sussex or Moncton. Parks Canada outlets may carry interpretive material and park-related merchandise when operating, while the most meaningful purchases often come from independent producers whose products reflect the agricultural, forest and coastal character of southern New Brunswick.

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Fundy National Park essentials

Currency and Payment

Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards and contactless payments are commonly accepted in larger businesses in Alma and other established New Brunswick communities, but smaller rural establishments, campsites or remote services may have more limited payment options. Carry some Canadian cash and do not rely on finding a cash machine inside the national park. Visitors should obtain essential supplies before heading into less developed areas and check current arrangements for camping, entrance services and other Parks Canada facilities before travel.

Safety

Conditions can change quickly in Fundy National Park, particularly on exposed coastal ground and forested uplands. Wear suitable footwear, carry water and navigation aids, and allow extra time on uneven or wet trails. Bay of Fundy tides rise and fall substantially, so consult current tide information and avoid becoming isolated on tidal shorelines. Black bears and other wildlife live in the park; keep a safe distance, never feed animals and store food and scented items as instructed. Mobile coverage may be unreliable in parts of the park, and visitors should not depend on a phone as their sole navigation or emergency resource.

Emergency Situations

Call 911 in Canada for police, fire or medical emergencies. Give the operator the park name, road or trail, nearest marked location, map reference if available and the nature of the incident. In remote areas, assistance may take time to reach you, so remain with an injured person where safe and make your location visible to responders. Check current Parks Canada information for local reporting procedures and facility contacts before a longer hike. For serious incidents, do not leave the route without a clear plan, particularly where weather, darkness or difficult terrain could increase risk.

Do's and Don'ts

Stay on designated paths where required, keep dogs under control and respect seasonal closures, signs and camping regulations. Pack out waste, avoid disturbing plants and rocks, and do not feed, approach or photograph wildlife at close range. Keep food, rubbish and cooking equipment secured according to Parks Canada guidance, especially in bear habitat. Treat the coast with caution and never cross tidal areas without understanding the conditions. Respect Mi'kmaq heritage, local communities and other visitors, and remember that conservation rules are part of visiting a national park rather than optional countryside etiquette.

Local Tips

Alma is the most convenient base for supplies and many visits to the park's eastern side, while a longer stay allows more time for the western coastal and inland areas. Plan trail choices around daylight, weather and road conditions rather than trying to cover the whole park in one outing. Early or late light can give the forest a quieter atmosphere, but tide times matter more than scenic timing on the coast. Keep the Fundy Trail Parkway separate in your itinerary: it is a nearby, independently managed attraction west of the national park, not an internal park road.

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Local phrases worth knowing

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6 phrase groups · English, local and pronunciation

Basics

English	Local	Say it
Hello	Bonjour	[bon-zhoor]
Goodbye	Au revoir	[oh re-vwahr]
Yes	Oui	[wee]
No	Non	[nohn]
Please/You're welcome	S'il vous plaît/De rien	[seel voo pleh / duh ryen]
Thank you	Merci	[mehr-see]
Excuse me/Sorry	Excusez-moi/Désolé	[ex-kew-zay mwah / day-zoh-lay]
How are you?	Comment ça va?	[koh-mohn sah vah]
Fine. And you?	Bien. Et toi?	[byen. ay twah]
Do you speak English?	Parlez-vous anglais?	[par-lay voo ahn-glay]
I don't understand	Je ne comprends pas	[zhuh nuh kohm-prahn pah]

Eating & Drinking

English	Local	Say it
I'd like to see the menu, please	Je voudrais voir le menu, s'il vous plaît	[zhuh voo-dray vwahr luh meh-nyoo, seel voo pleh]
I don't eat meat	Je ne mange pas de viande	[zhuh nuh mahnj pah duh vyand]
Cheers!	Santé!	[sahn-tay]
I would like to pay, please	Je voudrais payer, s'il vous plaît	[zhuh voo-dray pay-yay, seel voo pleh]

Emergencies

English	Local	Say it
Help!	Au secours!	[oh seh-koor]
Go away!	Allez-vous en!	[ah-lay voo zan]
Call the Police!	Appelez la police!	[ah-peh-lay lah po-lees]
Call a doctor!	Appelez un médecin!	[ah-peh-lay uh may-duh-sahn]
I'm lost	Je suis perdu	[zhuh swee pair-doo]
I'm ill	Je suis malade	[zhuh swee mah-lahd]

Shopping

English	Local	Say it
I'd like to buy...	Je voudrais acheter...	[zhuh voo-dray zah-shey...]
I'm just looking	Je regarde juste	[zhuh ruh-gard zhust]
How much is it?	Combien cela coûte-t-il?	[kohm-byen suh-lah koot-eel]
That's too expensive	C'est trop cher	[say troh shehr]
Can you lower the price?	Pouvez-vous baisser le prix?	[poo-veh voo bay-say luh pree]

Time & Numbers

English	Local	Say it
What time is it?	Quelle heure est-il?	[kell uhr eh-teel]
It's one o'clock	Il est une heure	[eel ehz uhn uhr]
Half past (10)	Dix heures et demie	[deez uhr eh dehm-ee]
Morning	Matin	[mah-tan]
Afternoon	Après-midi	[ah-pray mee-dee]
Evening	Soir	[swahr]
Yesterday	Hier	[yehr]
Today	Aujourd'hui	[oh-zhoor dewee]
Tomorrow	Demain	[duh-mahn]
1	Un	[uhn]
2	Deux	[duh]
3	Trois	[twah]
4	Quatre	[kat-truh]
5	Cinq	[sank]
6	Six	[sees]
7	Sept	[sept]
8	Huit	[weet]
9	Neuf	[nuff]
10	Dix	[deez]

Transport & Directions

English	Local	Say it
Where's a/the...?	Où est un/le...?	[ooh eh uh/luh]
What's the address?	Quelle est l'adresse?	[kell eh lah-dress]
Can you show me (on the map)?	Pouvez-vous me montrer (sur la carte)?	[poo-veh voo muh mohn-tray (soor lah kart)]
When's the next (bus)?	Quand est le prochain (bus)?	[kahn eh luh proh-shahn (boos)]
A ticket (to ....)	Un billet (pour ....)	[uhn bee-yay (poor)]

History of Fundy National Park

A Landscape Shaped by Ice and Tide

Fundy National Park's physical history reaches far beyond human settlement. Repeated glaciation scoured and reshaped the uplands of southern New Brunswick, leaving valleys, exposed rock and a network of lakes and streams. Along the Bay of Fundy, powerful tides continue to erode and redeposit sediment on beaches, mudflats and coastal ledges. The resulting meeting of marine and forest environments is central to the park's identity, while the surrounding Appalachian terrain explains its ridges, steep-sided valleys and waterfalls.

Mi'kmaq Presence and Later Settlement

The Bay of Fundy region has long been part of Mi'kmaq territory, and Indigenous knowledge and use of the coast, rivers and forests form an important part of the area's wider history. European settlement later brought farms, small communities and resource-based activity to the surrounding landscape. The coast supported fishing and maritime travel, while inland forests supplied timber and provided routes between settlements. Alma and Point Wolfe developed as local coastal communities, and traces of this working landscape remain in the region's roads, wharves and place names.

Forestry and Coastal Livelihoods

Before the park was established, the area was used for farming, fishing, hunting, trapping and forestry. Logging altered parts of the woodland, while small-scale agriculture occupied more accessible valleys and coastal clearings. Point Wolfe became particularly associated with the lumber industry, whose remains and stories help explain how communities depended on Fundy's forests as well as its waters. These activities were not separate from the landscape: tides, rivers, weather and forest resources dictated where people could live and how they travelled.

National Park Establishment

Fundy National Park was created in 1948 as Canada's first national park in New Brunswick. Its establishment reflected a growing national interest in protecting representative landscapes while making them available for public recreation. Roads, campgrounds and trails gradually enabled visitors to reach the coast, lakes and waterfalls, although the park remained a predominantly forested and relatively lightly settled protected area. The development of Alma as a gateway helped connect local services with the expanding visitor economy.

Conservation and Changing Use

Modern management has increasingly focused on maintaining ecological processes, restoring habitats and monitoring the effects of climate change, invasive species and wider landscape pressures. The park forms part of a broader network of protected lands and waters around the Bay of Fundy, where tidal ecosystems and coastal habitats are especially significant. Today, recreation is managed alongside conservation: visitors use trails, campgrounds and waterways, but must respect seasonal closures, wildlife measures and restrictions designed to protect the park's forests, shorelines and aquatic environments.

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Fundy National Park Travel Guide - Free Web & App

Coastal Wilderness and Inland Forest

Trails, Waterfalls and Wildlife

Gateway Communities and Seasonal Character

When is the best time to visit Fundy National Park?

Getting to and around Fundy National Park

How to get there

Transportation

Best attractions in Fundy National Park

Fundy National Park Observation Deck

Dickson Falls

Third Vault Falls

Martin Head - Face of Martin Head on rocks

Best landmarks in Fundy National Park

Fundy National Park Of Canada

Fundy National Park Observation Deck

Third Vault Falls Trail

Third Vault Falls

Explore Fundy National Park on the map

Best hotels in Fundy National Park

Best restaurants in Fundy National Park

Tipsy Tails Restaurant

Alma Lobster Shop

The Octopus's Garden Cafe & Bistro

Alma Boathouse Restaurant