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   The Wonders of New Brunswick

One of three maritime provinces, New Brunswick is the one province in Canada that is bilingual; French and English speaking people that settled here in the 1700s displacing the Native Indians, mostly Micmacs.  It was constitutionally done so that no future problems would arise.  The name of the island was derived from the French and English translation of the German city of Braunschweig, original home of the king of England at the time.  Although not specifically an island, it is connected to the mainland or Nova Scotia by the Isthmus of Chignecto.  On the southern border sits the Bay of Fundy; with the tallest tides in the world.  The province is different than the other two maritime provinces that have water almost all the way around and are affected by the oceanic winds and currents.  The river systems are more important to the province rather than the seacoasts, which is another factor different than the other 2 provinces; Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.   While the metro area of Moncton contains the largest population, it is Saint John that is the biggest in New Brunswick, oldest city in and one of the busiest ports of Canada.  The capital is Fredericton.

There are many rivers running through the province, including; Miramichi, Saint John, Restigouche, Kennebecasis, St. Croix, Nepisiguit and the Petitcodiac.  The northern area is part of the Appalachians, and the New Brunswick Lowlands belong to the rest.  More than 80 per cent of the province is forests and the rest farmland.  The main urban areas lie in the southern part of New Brunswick.
In 1534, the French explorer Cartier came to the area, but it wasn't until 1604, when Champlain and Dugua started a winter camp on St. Croix Island, located between New Brunswick and Maine, that the land began to be settled. Eventually the entire area became known as Acadia, a French colony, getting inhabited over the next 150 years.  These French settlers became known as Acadians. Then, after the Seven Years War between France and England, the province became part of the English colonies, as well as being considered part of Nova Scotia.  During the following years, New England planters and Pennsylavnia Dutch settlers arrived in the area.

While the rest of the areas were involved in the American Revolution, New Brunswick wasn't part of it. About 14,000 loyalists came to the province to escape the troubles of the war and settle.  The colony of New Brunswick was officially declared in 1784.  During the 18th and 19th centuries, immigrants came to the province and settled in.  Most came from the British isles for one reason or another. Shipbuilding, logging and farming were the biggest industries during this time.  The fastest clipper ship ever made, the Marco Polo, launched from St. John is 1851. New Brunswick became part of the Canadian Federation in 1867, after much discussion and dissension.  Over the years, and with the decline of wood ships, the province became involved in textile mills and paper mills. too difficult and soon tourism was rising.

Go to the Bay of Fundy and paddle a kayak around the Fundy Tides, taking time out to stop and explore the magnificent marshes and shores, looking to see what you will find. Relax in the evening or go for a quick hike searching for the historical treasures that might lie just around the bend.
Take an eco tour, learning about the wonderful ideas and areas that have grown up over the years and visit some of the best archeological sites and haunts in the province. There are so many walking tours that you would take weeks just to visit all the exciting places.  Paddle to the places of history like Point Wolfe, Squaws Cap, Herring Cove, Hunts Hole or Devils Half Acre.  Spend hours canoeing or kayaking along the most beautiful coastline anywhere. Go whale watching on the grandest island anywhere.  Visit the Fundy Highlands or the Fundy National Park, full of fauna and animals to keep you busy for hours and hours.  Another tour will give you an almost 100 percent guarantee for black bear, moose or white tail deer.  Head to the Miramichi River and go grouse and woodcock hunting.  They allow for a good amount of both, so you will definitely fill your bag.

This area has a multitude of tours available besides the ones mentioned already.  There are camping and backpacking tours, carriage tours, boat, canoe and kayak tours, bike tours that take you across and around this beautiful province with sights that will cause you pause, guided and unguided walking tours, farm tours, photography tours designed with the camera buffs in mind, cemetery and ghost tours.  You will even be able to tour a winery or vineyard with sampling of some great tasty wines.  All terrain tours that will get you reeved up and riding like the wind.  Self guided tours, motorcoach, van and limo tours, brewery and distillery tours, and hiking tours to get you close and personal with the majestic land and magnificent animals that live and thrive in this bountiful land.

For the golfing enthusiast, there are 41 golf courses with the most unbelievable traps and hazards that you will find anywhere; while the scenery may cause you to take a bit longer on your first nine or last nine.  If rock climbing is for you, then there are many fantastic areas to try it, for just the beginner, or the pro, these mountains will hold you attention and give you the thrill of a lifetime.  There is a summer camp if you enjoy that or want your children to enjoy and learn about this great province.  In the winter, you can ride a sleigh or snowmobile, there is a guest ranch where you can learn about life on a ranch in the far reaches of the northeast.  There are horseback riding stables that you can learn to ride or just ride on your own, enjoying the magnificent countryside.  Go jet skiing or boating through the channels or the ocean, go whalewatching on any number of ships, boats, or kayaks.  You can try your hand at sailing over the highest tides in the world.

Sometimes you aren't looking for the adventure and excitement offered by the water or woods, and would prefer to just relax and enjoy the wonders of this gorgeous country at a fabulous inn, lodge, cabin or bed and breakfast. There are many historical homes that have become B&Bs that offer fabulous breakfasts prepared by gourmet chefs, tantalizing lunches and the most delicious dinners anywhere.  Eat the freshest catch of the day, or explode your taste buds with fresh lobster, scallops or clams, right from the ocean down the road a piece.  Some offer the most awesome views of the world's tallest tides right from your bedroom window.  The experiences are limitless, the sights glorious and the people are more hospitable than you have met in a long time.  Let your imagination run wild. Enjoy this luxurious land, fill your eyes, ears and tummies.

For the golfing enthusiast, there are 41 golf courses with the most unbelievable traps and hazards that you will find anywhere; while the scenery may cause you to take a bit longer on your first nine or last nine.  If rock climbing is for you, then there are many fantastic areas to try it, for just the beginner, or the pro, these mountains will hold you attention and give you the thrill of a lifetime.  There is a summer camp if you enjoy that or want your children to enjoy and learn about this great province.  In the winter, you can ride a sleigh or snowmobile, there is a guest ranch where you can learn about life on a ranch in the far reaches of the northeast.  There are horseback riding stables that you can learn to ride or just ride on your own, enjoying the magnificent countryside.  Go jet skiing or boating through the channels or the ocean, go whalewatching on any number of ships, boats, or kayaks.  You can try your hand at sailing over the highest tides in the world.

For the bird watching lovers, they have a fantastic company that will take you to the most prolific areas to watch the eagles, woodpeckers, warblers and other wild birds that live and fly the skies over New Brunswick.  There is a seal watching expedition that will take you to the place to do it. Most likely you will see plenty of porpoises, whales and eagles in the process.  All for your enthusiastic enjoyment and lifelong pleasure.  Where ever you go, the friendly people of New Brunswick will be proud to show you the very best that their province has to offer and go the extra mile to make sure you are completely happy about the experience.

You can even just sit and relax at a spa that will pamper you like nobody's business.  Retreats that will help you relieve the stress and anxiety of your life, giving you the path to your inner happiness.  Bikes are available to rent and ride all over the province doing your own kind of thing.  And sightseeing like you won't believe.  Ski resorts and hills, with lessons or equipment so you don't have to worry about bringing or securing your own.
Learn about the Native Americans who have lived here and some still do.  Get some of their handmade items and watch them hard at work.  Find out about their history and how they lived some 400 years ago on this precious land.  Ride a railroad around the island and learn the details of the trees and forests; how it all helped to make this province thrive and grow over the many centuries.  Learn to paint the majestic landscapes or just sit and enjoy the views.  There are too many to list or talk about, but they will be waiting for you when you do go to New Brunswick, Canada.  To spend some time away from the main tourist things to do or places to go, there is an amusement park for your enjoyment or your children's.  There are bowling alleys, go-kart racing tracks, mini-golf courses, virtual game house and a waterpark; although with so much water around that will give you and your family the most excitable time of your lives, but it is your vacation or time and if this sounds like you, then enjoy.