FREEFREE the St. John River Valley and the Fundy Coast Welcome to New Brunswick Welcome to a world of Natural Wonders! Experience the Incredible Natural Wonders... a unique mosaic Culture... highest tides on the planet on the Bay of Fundy or the an unforgettable Authentic Experience... magnificence of Chaleur Bay, designated as one of the and best of all, a distinctive four-season travel destination. Most Beautiful in the World. Play on our warm saltwater beach- Welcome to the Wonder of New Brunswick! es that stretch for miles. Savour a succulent feast of fresh seafood. Join us for a whirlwind of festivals and experience our distinct culture. The things to do are endless and all at good value. Discover the difference that defines a New Brunswick vacation or getaway! And let us… make your day! Summer sizzles! What do you want to do today? Walk on the ocean floor? Revel in a noisy Tintamarre? Sail with the whales? Swim in some of the warmest salt water north of Virginia? Live a little history? Check out the unbelievable choices of excit- ing Day Adventures, Getaways and touring itineraries. Travel Guide Index Where but in New Brunswick can you find such a unique blend of Migmag, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Acadian, Brayon, St.Stephen Pg 4 Scottish, Irish and Loyalist flavour that makes this land an historical and cultural wonder! 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Sussex Pg 38 Reid & Associates Specialty Advertising www.specialtyads.ca 3 St. Stephen Things To See and Do CHOCOLATE MUSEUM is a must for all chocoholics! Devoted to the won- der of chocolate, the museum is an indoor, unique and interactive experi- St. Stephen is situated on the International Boundary between ence displaying the history of Ganong Bros. Ltd, candy makers in St. New Brunswick, Canada and Maine, U.S.A.. The lower part of this bound- Stephen since 1873. ary is the St. Croix River, a Canadian Heritage River, which has been CHARLOTTE COUNTY MUSEUM, (presently closed this season - due steeped in history since the French explorers, Champlain and de Monts, open for the 2011 season,) a window to our past, exhibits life in Charlotte first ventured on St. Croix Island (sometimes called Dochets Island ) in County in the late 1800's with displays from the Cotton Mill, Soap Factory 1604. and our world renowned lumbering and shipbuilding era. One hundred and eighty years later, in 1784, the United Empire HISTORIC BUILDINGS View the many different architectural styles in our Loyalists arrived following the American War of Independence. They wonderfully historic town including Lonicera Hall (1841) and Todd Mansion joined the few original settlers in the area. (1890). The area grew both economically and culturally, and by 1800, St. TIDES OF THE ST. CROIX, a Canadian Heritage River, are the highest in Stephen was perhaps the most important regional port for shipments of the world. They rise and fall twice daily. timber and lumber overseas. Both sides of the St. Croix River became OLD TRAIN STATION, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929 is the studded with numerous shipyards and wharves, as a "Golden Era" backdrop for many community activities and concerts in the Town Square. began. The many docks were crowded with Tall Ships loaded with lum- LOYALIST BURIAL GROUND, 1784-1863, restored in 2008, is the resting ber bound for Europe. place for 69 Loyalists, many who helped build the town. The two communities share lives as "border towns" in a most neigh- NATURE PARKS Stroll the beautiful gardens at Dover Hill, make a splash bourly fashion. In fact, in 1812 the people of St. Stephen loaned Calais on the pad at Chocolate Park or enjoy the view from the lookout at the site sufficient gunpowder to celebrate the 4th of July while both countries of Cotton Mill Workers' Monument. were technically at war. RIVERFRONT WALKING TRAIL, take a leisurely walk along the scenic St. Stephen was incorporated as a town in 1871, then five years later river and watch for eagles overhead or even catch a view of one 'fishing'. its business district was almost totally consumed by fire when eighty GANONG NATURE PARK, a 350 acre natural park, features a spectacu- buildings and thirteen wharves were destroyed. lar coastline that overlooks the St. Croix River. The park has woods, fields, By the turn of the century, lumbering and shipbuilding had all but dis- many trails and 180 acres of intertidal area. appeared from the area. The perseverance of its people and diversifica- ST. CROIX ISLAND, just down the river from St. Stephen is where Champlain tion of its economic base helped the town survive. The same enterprise and de Monts in 1604 tried to establish the first settlement north of Florida. and dedication continues today as St. Stephen begins the 21st century. 4 Explore . 2010 New Brunswick Travel Guide Sunbathe in white sand at our warm, saltwater cove, enjoy a unique downtown shopping excursion with our many shops, boutiques and art galleries or find special treasures hand-crafted by locals at our Farmers Market. Surround yourself with the ambiance and hospitality of this seaside resort town. History, culture, visual and performing arts, adventure and more await you in St. Andrews by-the-Sea! From lobster rolls to fine dining, seaside camping to luxury accommo- dations, our town is bustling with experiences for you. Participate in activities such as seaside signature golf, whale-watching, kayaking, boat tours, and scuba diving. Visit our art galleries, muse- ums and interactive displays. Don’t forget to visit Kingsbrae Garden, an enchanting 11-ha (27-acre) horticultural masterpiece. Saint Andrews, NB or St. Andrews By-the-Sea as it is commonly called was founded in 1783 by the United Empire Loyalists. This little Sunbathe in white sand at our warm, saltwater cove, enjoy a unique seaside Town is well preserved with many of the original buildings still downtown shopping excursion with our many shops, boutiques and art gracing the Town Plat. Some of these buildings were barged to the galleries or find special treasures hand-crafted by locals at our area from Castine, Maine at the end of the Revolutionary War and are Farmers Market. Surround yourself with the ambiance and hospitality listed under the New Brunswick and Canadian Registry of Historic of this seaside resort town. Places. History, culture, visual and performing arts, adventure Throughout the decades Saint Andrews has welcomed visitors from and more await you in St. Andrews by-the-Sea! all corners of the earth. Currently, the population is around 1800 year round and significantly increases in the summer. Today, Saint Andrews represents one of the best preserved examples of colonial heritage in North America. While maintaining its charm, Saint Andrews is also a dynamic, prosperous community. Small town values and friendly neighbours mix easily with a spirited business envi- ronment. For the residents of Saint Andrews, life is indeed charmed. Welcome to Saint Andrews, NB! From lobster rolls to fine dining, seaside camping to luxury accom- modations, our town is bustling with experiences for you. Participate in activities such as seaside signature golf, whale-watch- ing, kayaking, boat tours, and scuba diving. Visit our art galleries, museums and interactive displays. Don’t forget to visit Kingsbrae Garden, an enchanting 11-ha (27-acre) horticultural masterpiece. Reid & Associates Specialty Advertising www.specialtyads.ca 5 SUMMER CALENDAR of EVENTS July 26 Raku Pottery,Drawing,MetalWorking, Printmaking (1 week each) July 1-4 ATLANTICADE July 26 OperaWorkshop, Theatre and Drama Intermediate July 1 KINGSBRAE GARDEN Bat,Butterfly,Bird Fest July 26 Chinkok Tan AdvancedWatercolour Contest Opens Workshop (2 weeks) July 1-3 Canada DayWeekend Events July 30-Aug 1 St Stephen High School Reunion July 2 Tony Cox/Ryan Leblanc Concert July 30-Aug 1 Sir James Dunn Academy &Vincent July 2 Patrick Cordier/Geoff Slater Art Opening Massey School Reunions July 3 Kiwanis Oceanfront Pancake Breakfast July 30-Aug 8 International Homecoming Festival - St. Stephen July 3 Anglican Church Monthly Breakfast July 31-Aug 4 Rothesay Yacht Club Visit TBD July 3 Catholic Church Annual Lobster Supper July 31-Aug 1 New Brunswick DayWeekend July 5-9 Creative Movement for children Aug 1 KINGSBRAE GARDEN Theresa Taylor July 5 Insects andArachnids (children 5-8 & 9-12) Art Exhibit Opens (Runs to Oct 9) July 5 Creative Clay, Painting, Printmaking (1 week each) Aug 1-7 Chocolate Festival - St Stephen July 7 SwallowTail Light 150th AnniversaryCelebration - Aug 1-2 Lumberjack Festival - St Stephen Grand Manan Aug 1 Opera Wendy Neilson July 10 Bizarre Creatures of the Deep at the AQUARIUM Aug 2 KINGSBRAE GARDEN Bat,Butterfly, July11 ChinkokTanWatercolourWorkshop(6days) Bird FestWinners; Flocktails Party 2pm July 12 Digital Photography, Pottery, Watercolours (each 1 wk) Aug 2 TimIsaac Annual Antique Auction July 12 Pottery for Children (5-8 & 9-12) Aug 2 New Brunswick Day July 12-18 Piano Master Class (7 days) Aug 2 Cryptic Storytelling,CarvingWooden July 15-18 Granite Town Festival - St George Loons,Knitting with Metals July 16-17 NB Community College Reunion Aug 2 Theatre and Drama – Advanced July 17 St.