For one-of-a-kind and unforgettable travel, your next trip should include amazing small towns and coastal communities in Atlantic Canada – the four eastern provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
New Brunswick:
Saint Andrews: An hour from Saint John, this town on the Bay of Fundy was named the best place to visit in Canada by USA Today. Saint Andrews offers rich historical atmosphere, along with a variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Join a whale-watching excursion to spot species like humpback, minke, and finback whales. You could embark on a sport fishing adventure with Island Quest Marine – or join a shark tagging excursion for scientific research.
Get up close to Bay of Fundy marine life at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, or immerse yourself in 27 acres of gorgeous plants, birds and animals at the multi award-winning horticultural masterpiece Kingsbrae Garden.
Shediac: Known as the “The Lobster Capital of the World,” this town along New Brunswick’s Acadian Coast celebrates its heritage with a 90-ton lobster sculpture and hosts a major lobster festival each July featuring music, dancing ,and an outdoor lobster feast at a 600-guest table. Shediac Bay Cruises also offers 2.5-hour Lobster Tales Cruises, filled with humor, French Acadian music and the secrets of catching, cooking and eating lobster.
This seaside community 20 minutes from Moncton is steeped in French Acadian culture, offering unique restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops to enjoy on the Pointe-du-Chene Wharf. You can also relax on pristine beaches like Parlee Beach, boasting the warmest saltwater north of Virginia.
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Twillingate, the “Iceberg Capital of the World,” embodies everything that Newfoundland and Labrador towns are famous for: stunning rugged coastlines, historical picturesque streets and lush country roads. You may see whales, dolphins, seabirds, and icebergs.
Twillingate is a stop along Iceberg Alley. Enjoy the sights from locales like Long Point Lighthouse, looking out over Notre Dame Bay, or take a boat expedition and witness whales breaching and playing just yards away.
Known as the “Root Cellar Capital of the World,” Elliston is one of over a dozen geosites in the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark. Perched at the tip of Bonavista Peninsula, the area is dotted with the tiny doors of root cellars from the 18th-19th centuries. Every third weekend of September, Elliston becomes the backdrop to Roots, Rants and Roars, a culinary festival.
You’ll also find a beautiful sandy beach in a sheltered cove on a coastline that’s home to hundreds of colorful puffins – the official bird of Newfoundland.
Nova Scotia:
Mahone Bay: Named one of Canada’s top 10 most beautiful towns, Mahone Bay offers waters views, colorful artisan shops and culinary experiences to savor. Beauty abounds in the work of artisans such as Amos Pewter, where you can finish and personalize your own keepsake, or the Indigenous Glass Art Cultural Experience, where you can choose a pattern to create a glass mosaic. Discover Canada’s first art maze – close to a mile of paths at BernArt Maze featuring sculptures, mosaics and murals by local artists and others from around the world.
Nearby Oak Island has resounded with tales of hidden pirate bounty for over 250 years, intriguing historians and treasure hunters alike, including the makers of the History Channel’s TV series “The Curse of Oak Island.” Hop aboard a tritoon with your knowledgeable skipper at Salty Dog Sea Tours to uncover its mysteries from the sea.
Tatamagouche is a charming seaside village 95 miles from Halifax, with a bustling Main Street where you can enjoy craft beer, handmade chocolates, baked goods, and so much more. After visiting the weekend farmers’ market, stop at Jost Vineyards or Vista Bella Farm for wine and cider tastings. The village is close to three provincial parks with sandy, warm water beaches, and the Wentworth Valley, which offers both downhill skiing and mountain biking.
Railroad aficionados will love the Train Station Inn: vintage Canadian-built cabooses and boxcars that are authentic on the outside, deluxe suites inside. Onsite, you will also find an eclectic gift shop and a locally roasted coffee bar and café, both housed in the former train station that was built around 1887. For a heartier meal, savor local seafood in the restored 1928 Railway Dining Car.
Learn more about the four provinces of Atlantic Canada at VisitAtlanticCanadaNow.com.
Source: BrandPoint Content (Edited by d-mars.com)
