The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in New Brunswick, New Brunswick

March 29, 2022 Deane Carmody

From the heights of the Bay of Fundy tides to the sandy beaches and warm waters of the Acadian coast, New Brunswick is home to spectacular natural wonders and first-class attractions. The Canadian province is also renowned for its outdoor adventures, natural and recreational parks, pristine rivers, lively cities, picturesque towns and vibrant culture. Add a dash of Acadian joie de vivre and its people’s legendary friendliness and you have the makings of a truly unique Maritime experience.
Restaurants in New Brunswick

1. Go Fundy Tours

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Go Fundy Tours

Half-day journey to the shore of Bay of Fundy. Experience a coastal drive and a walking tour to the village of St. Martins and the Fundy Trail Parkway and discover unique nature sights of the shore of Bay of Fundy. Private shore excursions in 6-passenger commercially insured minivans, daily departures from Saint John, NB, Canada.

2. Roosevelt Campobello International Park

459 Highway 774, New Brunswick E5E 1A4 Canada +1 506-752-2922 [email protected] http://www.fdr.net
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Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Walk in the footsteps of the Roosevelts, visit Franklin's Beloved Island. The Summer Home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His 34-room cottage has been preserved as a museum telling the story of his early life before he became President of the United States. Preserved by the U.S. and Canada. Open daily through Canadian Labor Day. Free admission.

Reviewed By Eastskye - Buena Vista, United States

We made a special effort to go to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, and are so glad we did. It's about 2 hours north/northeast of Bar Harbor, and usually we don't allot enough time to go. But this trip was specifically for coming to the park, and we are so glad we did. It's a small for an international park, and surprisingly uncrowded; the docents are well trained and versed on FDR history and have many delightful tales about the family and the place they would spend some of their summers. The guided tour is excellent, and there are a wealth of books and mementos in the small gift shop in the visitor center. We opted to do the Tea With Eleanor at 3:00, which was well worth the nominal cost to attend. It is easy to understand why this was such a special haven to FDR and his family; the natural beauty is breathtaking and out of the mainstream of life. We came the first week of July, and the wild lupines were blooming all over the island in profusion and were spectacular.

3. Richibucto River Wine Estate

940 Route 495, Mundleville, New Brunswick E4W 2N5 Canada +1 506-523-9056 [email protected] http://www.RichibuctoRiverWineEstate.com
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Richibucto River Wine Estate

Richibucto River Wine Estate is the home of award-winning New Brunswick wines. The vineyard is set beside the Richibucto River, 5 km outside of Rexton, New Brunswick. There are twenty acres of vineyards spread across the property, growing many varieties of cold-climate grapes. The winery is focused on providing high-quality grape wines and customer satisfaction. It was established in 2005. It is owned and operated by its founder, Alan Hudson and his family. As of July 2015, the wines have won 17 medals (5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 8 Bronze) in both the national All Canadian Wine Championships, Canadian Wine Awards, and the Atlantic Canadian Wine Awards. There is a boutique on-site for purchase of wine and souvenirs, and a tasting bar.

Reviewed By tobyp1975 - Youngs Cove, Canada

Great tasting wines and friendly people. Well worth a visit if you enjoy sampling a large selection of different wines.

4. St. Michael's Basilica

10 Howard St, Miramichi, New Brunswick E1N 0C4 Canada +1 506-778-5150 http://stmichaelsbasilica.com/
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St. Michael's Basilica

Reviewed By Worldtravelinfo - Mosta, Russia

A visit to the Basilica is worth taking as it over looks the Mirimachi River. A very imposing structure with arches and stained glass offers a great photo opportunity.

5. Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring

44 Acadia Rd, Saint Andrews, New Brunswick E5B 3S3 Canada +1 506-529-4444 [email protected] http://www.museumatdayspring.org
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Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring

COVID-19 UPDATE: As of June 12, 2020 we will be encouraging visiting us by appointment in order to ensure we can monitor numbers. Contact the museum via phone or email to book your tour today! Dayspring is the largest home in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. It was built in 1928 for Lewis Egerton Smoot, an American businessman from Washington. In 1947 Dayspring was sold to Algoma Steel, then owned by Sir James Dunn. Algoma transferred ownership to Sir James and he and his third wife, Marcia Anastasia Christoforides. In 1995 Dayspring was purchased by Vincent Prager, a lawyer from Montreal and the only son of Eva Prager O.C. and eldest grandson of Joseph Oppenheimer R.P. In 2011 when he donated it to The Joseph and Fanny Oppenheimer Foundation so that a Museum could be opened – the Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring – to exhibit works by Joseph Oppenheimer and Eva Prager, as well as the estates history with the Dunn’s and Beaverbrooks

Reviewed By marthawannabe - Moncton, Canada

The only difficulty we had with this place was finding a place to park! In the end we parked at the hotel and walked over. We were greeted by the staff and while in the great hall, the former owner popped in to say a quick hello. Later the butler who worked there for 39 years was able to answer questions. We enjoyed the house and the art, would love to see more of the house.

6. Moosehead Breweries

Moosehead Breweries 89 Main St W, Saint John, New Brunswick E2M 3H2 Canada +1 506-635-7000 http://moosehead.ca/tour
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Moosehead Breweries

Tour our historic brewery where we brew our beer today and learn how art, science, and passion come together to create award-winning beers. Dating back to 1867, learn about how the Oland family brewing business has survived for six generations and how Moosehead continues to be one of the most resilient and time-honored Canadian breweries.

Reviewed By 337kendrag

I’m a local, having worked at the brewery previously but never visited as a tourist so when my friends came to visit from Germany, we decided to do the tour! Greg was a great tour guide and had lots of knowledge to share and John in the Small Batch was lovely! Definitely recommend for anyone visiting.

7. Fundy National Park

Alma, New Brunswick E4H 1B4 Canada +1 506-887-6000 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/nb/fundy/index.aspx
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Fundy National Park

A beautiful coastal park with miles of hiking trails along rugged shores and bubbling forest streams.

Reviewed By 448cheriep - Pahrump, United States

We spent a couple days here in the park hiking and could have easily enjoyed a longer time. We enjoyed all the hikes and camping at Point Wolfe campground.. truly an amazing place with great trails, beautiful scenery ...we had an amazing time!

8. Irving Nature Park

Sand Cove Road, Saint John, New Brunswick Canada +1 506-653-7367 [email protected] http://www.jdirving.com/jd-irving-sustainability-nature-parks-irving-nature-park.aspx
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Irving Nature Park

Reviewed By Happiness55906

Beautiful, scenic place to get a nice walk in. Outer loop is about 7k if I remember correctly. Some pretty spots to see the ocean & lots of shade to beat the summer heat. A must!

9. Hopewell Rocks

131 Discovery Rd, Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick E4H 4Z5 Canada +1 877-734-3429 [email protected] http://www.thehopewellrocks.ca/
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Hopewell Rocks

The Hopewell Rocks is located along the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world. It offers a unique natural experience of both high and low tides. Enjoy the multi-media exhibit in the Interpretive Centre, scenic walking trails and lookouts. Make sure you take the time to experience our guided tour and a warm meal. Entrance passes valid for two consecutive days.

Reviewed By 882RobertG - Hamilton, Canada

We visited all Atlantic Canada on a road trip with our grandkids and we had planned to include this attraction as a part of our trip. It is easy to get to the Hopewell Rocks, and once there it is easy to see the attractions even if you have mobility issues. There is a shuttle cart runs every few minutes between the entry area and the Rocks. We used it ant it was very convenient. The observation platform is well positioned and provides an excellent viewpoint. Our granddaughter went down to walk in the ocean floor and was very impressed! It was fun to watch the ocean disappear and the ocean bed expand. This is a natural site that has been decades in creation and well worth a visit.

10. Acadian Historical Village

5, du Pont street, Caraquet, New Brunswick E1W 0E1 Canada +1 877-721-2200 [email protected] http://villagehistoriqueacadien.com/
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Acadian Historical Village

The Village historique acadien is a must-see attraction in New-Brunswick! A living museum portraying the daily lives of the Acadians from 1770 to 1949. In operation from June to September, the site includes forty historic buildings along a 2.2 km trail and all run by bilingual interpreters (English and French). Many services are available on site (Hôtel, restaurants, bars, shops, bus, etc.) during Summer. From November to March, the Village is open free of charge to hikers and cyclists, who come to admire the bucolic landscape (no service available during Winter).

Reviewed By freelyadventure - Edmonton, Canada

Their Day camp is absolutely fantastic! My 7 year old, English speaking, daughter had the time of her life. They got to dress up in old clothes, wear wooden shoes and got to participate in the Acadian culture for the day. The camp facilitators were very friendly and bilingual, making my daughters experience great! The cost of the day camp was $45.00 plus GST/PST. We went on a Friday, so the children were eating fish/seafood products, as they didn't eat meat on Fridays! My daughter had amazing salmon, and begs for it all the time now. We will definitely do this experience once again, hoping for a different era as she was in the 1800's. Great homeschooling hands on experience! While my daughter was at day camp, we visited the grounds ourselves.

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