new brunswick’s five scenic drives
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New Brunswick’s Five Scenic Drives . River Valley Scenic Drive Fundy Coastal Drive Acadian Coastal Drive Miramichi River Route Appalachian Range Route. River Valley Scenic Drive. Major Cities: Fredericton Edmundston Saint John. Saint John. Things to see and do: Cherry Brook Zoo - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
New Brunswick’s Five Scenic Drives
River Valley Scenic DriveFundy Coastal Drive
Acadian Coastal DriveMiramichi River Route
Appalachian Range Route
River Valley Scenic Drive
Major Cities:•Fredericton•Edmundston•Saint John
Saint John
Things to see and do:Cherry Brook ZooIrving Nature ParkSaint John Market
Saint John
NB MuseumReversing Falls- Jet Boat Ride
EdmundstonLa Foire Brayonne
Five day event that celebratesthe history of the city.Brings in about 100,000 visitorsevery year.
La Foire Brayonne
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXC8wIrAqts
Ski Mont FarlagneEdmundston
Parks
Mactaquac Provincial ParkGrand Falls Gorge
Fundy Coastal Drive
Major Cities:Saint John
DieppeMoncton
;
Moncton & Dieppe
Champlain MallCrystal PalaceParlee Beach
Magnetic Hill ZooMagic Mountain
Parks and Beaches
Fundy National ParkNew River Beach
The Bay of Fundy
Hopewell Rocks
Hopewell Rocks:Nominated as a finalist in
the natural wonders of theWorld competition
Coastal Islands
Grand MananCampobelloDeer Island
Acadian Coastal Drive
Along this drive you willhave opportunities to
experience rich Acadian culture
Acadian Coastal Drive
Major Cities:Bathurst
CambelltonDieppe
MiramichiMoncton
Bathurst is actually theonly city on the Acadian Drive
but there is much to seein towns and neighboring cities
Acadian Coastal DriveThings to see and do:
• Chaleur Bay – one of the most beautiful bays in the world
- warm beaches - Excellent fishing
Chaleur Bay
Festival acadien de Caraquet – a two week Acadian musical festival
- one of the largest tourist attractions in Atlantic Canada.
- nearly 100,000 people visit this event every year at the 1st of August
• http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Product.aspx?pid=167
Festivals and Events:
• Mother Earth’s Journey – an educational adventure with the mi’kmaq.
• The Irving Eco Centre in Bouchtouch
Acadian Coastal Drive
Things to see and do:
Kouchibouguac National Park
Wildlife
Walking \ Bike Trails
Warm Beaches
Acadian Coastal Drive
Things to see and do:The NB Aquarium and Marina
http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Product.aspx?pid=33
• Village Historique Acadien – similar to our local Kings Landing, the Village Historique Acadien takes visitors into the past showing guests how Acadians lived in the early settlement period. Located in Caraquet
Acadian Coastal Drive
MIRAMICHI RIVER ROUTE
MAJOR CITIES AND TOWNS:FREDERICTON
MIRAMICHIBOIESTOWN
WORLD RENOWNED SPORT
THE MIRAMICHI SALMON MUSEUMThe River - The Miramichi river is an Atlantic salmon-rich
river and is world-famous, attracting royalty, prime ministers, presidents, rock stars and Hollywood icons
THINGS TO SEE AND DO:
CENTRAL NB WOODSMANS MUSEUM
Experience the ancient Mi’kmaq culture thathas existed at its life source for over 3,000years.
METEPENAGIAG HERITAGE PARK
Appalachian Range Route
Places Along The Route
Perth-AndoverPlaster Rock
Saint-Quentin
CampbelltonKedgwick
Things to see and do:
Mount Carlton Provincial Park
Sugarloaf Provincial Park
Skiing
Lodging
Biking
Campbellton Salmon Festival
Anual FestivalCelebrates the Restigouche River
Put your feet up . . . or kick up your heels . . . and experience fine Maritime hospitality at the Salmon Festival in Campbellton.
• Chaleur Bay – one of the most beautiful bays in the world
- warm beaches - Excellent fishing
Chaleur Bay