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Parks Canada in Atlantic Canada at a Glance ATLANTIC CANADA Discover Parks Canada Prince Edward Island National Park Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in PARKS CANADA IN ATLANTIC CANADA AT A GLANCE NATIONAL 10 46 HISTORIC NATIONAL SITES PARKS HIGHEST TIDES ONLY AUTHENTICATED IN THE VIKING SETTLEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA WORLD Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site BE INSPIRED! 200+ RED CHAIRS DISCOVER. #SHARETHECHAIR CONNECT. PROTECT. Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in Prince Edward Island National Park Kouchibouguac National Park Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site WELCOME! TABLE OF CONTENTS Dive into a journey of discovery across Atlantic Canada taking in food, festivals, fascinating history and fabulous 2 7-Day itinerary nature along the way. 4 3-Day getaway Come for a day trip, or take a look at our itineraries and 5 Conserving for the future book a vacation to remember. 6 Stay overnight Learn more about how we’re working hard to fight 8 Staff favourites climate change and discover how you can become a ‘citizen scientist’ and help protect biodiversity. Maps and directories 10 Newfoundland and Labrador Memories await. 13 New Brunswick 16 Prince Edward Island 18 Nova Scotia 1 Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in 7-DAY ITINERARY FUN ALONG FUNDY FROM MONCTON, ST. ANDREWS TO AULAC ROUNDTRIP Fundy National Park 700 km LOCATIONS Fundy National Park DAY 1 St. Andrews Blockhouse, Carleton Martello Tower, FUNDY Monument-Lefebvre and Fort Beauséjour—Fort 85 km from Moncton Cumberland National Historic Sites Let the sweet smell of the Acadian Forest welcome you as you roll into this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Set up camp along Wolfe Lake where you can jump in, cool down and splash around. Rent something to paddle or bring your own and play at your leisure on Bennett Lake. Ôasis, Lakeview campground Monument- DAY 2 Lefebvre Moncton ST. ANDREWS BLOCKHOUSE NBNB Day 6 St. Andrews, 210 km from Fundy Aulac Take your picnic lunch to a new low: low tide! Stroll along the bottom of the mystical Atlantic Ocean. Next, step back in time to 1812 and walk into a ‘soldier’s life’ in the Blockhouse. Carleton Martello Tower CARLETON MARTELLO TOWER Day 2 Day 6, 7 Saint John, 100 km from St. Andrews St. Andrews Fort Beauséjour— Discover the Sentinel of Saint John with a lively video and interactive exhibit. Fort Cumberland Picnic and play lawn games or find fine dining in Uptown Saint John. Linger Fundy and soak in a picturesque sunset ocean view! Days 1 to 5 Ôasis, Day 2 Lakeview campground Saint John St. Andrews Blockhouse NSNS 2 Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in PLAN YOUR VISIT AT St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site PARKSCANADA.GC.CA/VISIT AND DISCOVER OTHER ITINERARIES Fundy National Park Fundy National Park DAY 3 DAY 6 FUNDY MONUMENT-LEFEBVRE Start your day the tranquil way with yoga—the Chignecto pavilion provides Memramcook, 100 km from Fundy communal space rain or shine. Grab a bike rental and hit the trails for family- Journey into Acadia and gain a deeper understanding of a proud, passionate friendly routes, exciting ravine rides or practice on the pumptrack. Stargaze people. Uncover their tumultuous history and vibrant resurgence through like never before in this awe-inspiring Dark-Sky Preserve. exhibit, film or guided tour. Wander walking paths and scenic marshlands oTENTik, and spot traditional Acadian aboiteaux. Chignecto campground FORT BEAUSÉJOUR —FORT CUMBERLAND Aulac, 35 km from Monument-Lefebvre DAY 4 Take advantage of the broad grassy slopes and fly colourful kites. Watch the Hike out and rejuvenate at the base of one of the park’s several spectacular sun go down over the historic Tantramar wetlands and the Bay of Fundy. waterfalls! Cool off at the beach or soak your feet in pools of crystal-clear Camp under the stars and experience history within the fort walls in an 18th water. Up for adventure? Paddle the coast along rusty red cliffs worn by giant century-style tent. tides, guided or solo. 18th-century equipped camping, Rustic cabin, Fort Beauséjour—Fort Cumberland Hastings Road DAY 7 DAY 5 Discover the historic ruins and the past of this star-shaped fort. Download What relaxes you? Take to the golf green, go fishing, putter the beach, play at the Guided Tour App before you visit and let this ‘perfect companion’ show the park or stroll through town. Water babies can choose from rivers, lakes, you the site! Find the iconic Parks Canada red chairs and #ShareTheChair. the ocean or a heated saltwater pool with an ocean view. Take part in some Maritime fun with music, festivals and events. Bringing the kids? They’ll love patrolling the casemates and battlefields dressed as soldiers. Let them run, have fun and become official Parks Yurt, Canada Xplorers! Headquarters campground Return to Moncton, 55 km 3 Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in 3-DAY GETAWAY CANADA’S MOST EASTERLY Signal Hill National Historic Site ITINERARY DAY 1 CAPE SPEAR LIGHTHOUSE 16 km from St. John’s FROM ST. JOHN’S TO TERRA NOVA Get up with the early bird for a short, scenic drive to Cape Spear to see the ROUNDTRIP sunrise. Witness the instant the sun first touches North America, a stunning 610 km moment you won’t get anywhere else. Breathe in the fresh air from the Atlantic Ocean and marvel at the whales, seabirds and icebergs. Witness the th LOCATIONS life of a 19 century lighthouse keeper and their family before continuing on Terra Nova National Park your journey. Cape Spear Lighthouse, Signal Hill and Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Sites SIGNAL HILL St. John’s, 20 km from Cape Spear Be part of history by firing the Noon Day Gun at Signal Hill! After lunch, hit the road and head for Canada’s most easterly national park, Terra Nova. Take advantage of this magical place where the land and sea compete for your attention. Day 1, 2, 3 oTENTik, Newman Sound campground, Glovertown Terra Nova Terra Nova, 260 km from Signal Hill DAY 2 DAY 3 TERRA NOVA HAWTHORNE COTTAGE Whether you want something Brigus, 220 km from Malady NLNL exciting or relaxing, Terra Nova Head campground has it! Catch the water taxi to Hike the Ocre Hill loop before Minchin Cove for a challenging bidding farewell to the park for St. hike and spectacular view from Hawthorne John’s. Take a short detour to the Cottage Mount Stamford or bring a picnic Signal Hill charming village of Brigus and visit to Sandy Pond for some swimming Day 3 Hawthorne Cottage, the historic Day 1 and canoeing. In the evening, family home of the famous Arctic Cape Spear borrow a Dark-Sky Kit to enjoy explorer Bob Bartlett. Lighthouse Newfoundland’s only Dark-Sky Preserve. Return to St. John’s, 75 km St. John’s oTENTik, Malady Head campground 4 Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in CONSERVING FOR THE FUTURE THE CHALLENGE THE RESULT? How can we protect our coastal New knowledge has provided heritage from the effects of a backbone for flood protection climate change? projects like the quay wall and the two stone groynes at Barrier Beach. Coastal erosion puts our cultural treasures and important archaeology, like the 18th-century burial grounds at the Fortress of Louisbourg, at risk. A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Routine shoreline monitoring and partnered initiatives help scientists protect valuable cultural resources. GET INVOLVED NOW IT’S YOUR TURN SWIM WITH SALMON Join Parks Canada biologists as they track the population of endangered inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon by conducting snorkel surveys. This unique, day-long, backcountry expedition involves a training session and snorkelling alongside park biologists to help monitor endangered Atlantic salmon. Fundy National Park p. 14 HELP RECOVER A FOREST Want to leave a positive impact on forest health in Terra Nova? Get involved and volunteer with our Resource Conservation team during your next visit. Terra Nova National Park p. 11 TAKE PART IN THE GONE CRABBIN’ EXPERIENCE Up for a salty adventure in a protected coastal estuary? Take part in this exclusive coastal adventure and help protect native species from the invasive European Green Crab. Kejimkujik National Park Seaside p. 19 5 Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in FROM $16.95 PER NIGHT TENT AND RV CAMPING Stay close to nature at one of our wonderful campsites – at your preferred STAYING comfort level. Available in Gros Morne, Terra Nova, Kouchibouguac, Fundy, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Highlands National Parks; and Kejimkujik National Park and THE NIGHT? National Historic Site. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED DON’T MISS OUT PARKSCANADA.GC.CA/ACCOMMODATIONS RESERVE TODAY! FROM $10 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING The ultimate overnight adventure: just you, your tent and the great outdoors – far from the beaten path. Available in Gros Morne, Terra Nova, Kouchibouguac, Fundy and Cape Breton Highlands National Parks; and Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. 6 © André Audet Photography Trim Box = 8.25 x 10.25 in oTENTik The perfect mix of tent and A-frame cabin comes together in our oTENTik with its raised floors and cosy beds; great for campers who want a little extra comfort in the wild. FROM Available in Gros Morne, Terra Nova, Kouchibouguac, Fundy, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Highlands National Parks; Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic $92 Site; and Grand-Pré National Historic Site. PER NIGHT YURT Live life without corners in a circular yurt! This traditional dwelling of Central Asian nomads is just right for a night of camping with a dash of homelike comfort. FROM Available in Fundy National Park; and Kejimkujik National Park $71.55 and National Historic Site.
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