If you are one of those followers wondering how on earth our trip went from “Maine and back again” to “Beyond Maine and back again,” then I encourage you to check out this post: New York to Nova Scotia: Traveling with a blank page. We have been adoring our time writing our own story, traveling without reservations, picking a place on the map and heading towards it!

The Bay of Fundy has been one of our favorite places during the last month. We were able to explore it twice (but different locations) as we went to and returned from Nova Scotia.

Hopewell Rocks

The Hopewell Rocks display the dramatic tides so well. Exposed at low tide and surrounded by 20-30’ feet of water at high tide, this touristy place was a bonus stop along one of our travel days.

For visitors, I’d recommend planning your travel time during mid or low tide, and checking out the tide schedules before you arrive. High tide means you cannot drop down and explore the formations because they are under water! The gift shop and cafe on sight were amazing and we walked out with far less money but full stomachs.  Can anyone say lobster rolls? 

I cannot express how dog friendly Canada is! ❤️ Kai is allowed almost everywhere, which makes him very happy. #nodogleftbehind

Every time I think we are going to get in “trouble,” it is merely a kind worker/ranger/etc offering him water, a treat, or a pet. Oh Canada 🇨🇦, I love you.

Fundy National Park

The Bay of Fundy is simply magical. I remember learning about the huge tidal changes (15m or 50 feet😳) as a child and always wanting to see them for myself. We tucked Tubby (the trailer) into a perfect little campsite at the Headquarters Campground in Fundy National Park and then set off to explore.

Boats resting on dirt with their docks towering above. Sea creatures exposed when the water recedes. Fog that rolls in thick with towering pine forests carving the shoreline. I love this place.

Fundy National Park has so many amazing places to explore and also some pretty great amenities for families. In addition to great showers and a walking path to town, Fundy also has a salt water pool, mountain biking trails, a pump track for kids (and kids at heart), and one of the most amazing playgrounds I’ve seen!

We walked to town for dinner twice in two days. Eek! And both nights had lobster… of course! I must say the Lobster Poutine at Tipsy Tails was a major hit.

New River Beach Provincial Park

New River Beach is a fun place to camp but also has options for beach activities on warm days. We enjoyed playing on the beach and watching the tide fill and empty the bay.

Kai and I went on an adventure yesterday at New River Beach Provincial Park in New Brunswick. On over 5k of nature trails, we found hidden coves, thickly rooted trails and shoreline shrouded in fog. It was amazing. We brought the kids back later in the day to explore, and there are so many trails you can easily make multiple trips but never go exactly the same route. It was so fun!

From our campsite at New River Beach, we made a day trip to Grand Manan Island via the ferry. [What I wished we would have done was ferry the truck and trailer out to the island and camp for a few days… it would have cost us roughly $300. But alas we just didn’t plan ahead enough for it.]

Grand Manan Island

Our day trip via the ferry turned out to be so amazing. We departed around 9 a.m. and walked right on to the ferry as trucks, cars and RVs loaded into the belly of the ship.

The ride to Grand Manan is 1 hour and 45 minutes. There is an outdoor deck (or two), and an indoor area with seating, kid’s play area and dining options. There are two ferries, so the amenities sort of depend on which ship you are on.

We also saw whales and porpoises while on the ferry both coming and going from the island. It was better than paying for a whale watching tour!

The island is large and probably best explored by car. But since we were on foot we decided to walk out to the Swallowtail Lighthouse, about 1.5 miles away from the ferry terminal. The uphill walk was hot but we were rewarded with an awesome view. We explored the grounds but did not do a tour as we didn’t want to spend the extra money.

We spent another few hours shopping at the local stores and eating some ice cream before hopping the ferry back!

Everyone should try to visit the the Bay of fundy at least once in their lifetime. It was amazing. And of course, I bought myself a locally made puffin hat. 🙂