Fundy National Park
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Fundy National Park is located on the Bay of Fundy
, near the village of Alma
, New Brunswick
. The Park showcases both seashore habitats and highland Acadian forests. The Park covers an area of 207 km² along Chignecto Bay
, the western branch of the Bay of Fundy, and faces Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
across the Bay in Nova Scotia
.
At low tide, Park visitors can explore the ocean bottom which was 9 metres or more below the water's surface at high tide. The Caribou Plain trail and boardwalk provides access to upland forest and bog habitats. The Park also includes more than 25 waterfall
s.
Park amenities include a golf course
, a heated saltwater swimming pool
, three campgrounds, and a network of over 100 km of hiking
and biking trails. During the winter, Fundy National Park is also open and offers cross-country skiing on groomed trails, winter walking, and snowshoeing. Snowshoes can be rented from the Fundy Guild at the Visitor's Centre.
A variety of scientific projects are ongoing in the Park. Inner Bay of Fundy Salmon (Endangered) are a large focus of the Park's scientific activities. In addition, animals such as marten and fisher are being monitored.
The Dobson Trail and Fundy Footpath extend out of the Park to Riverview
and to St. Martins
respectively. A unique red-painted covered bridge
is located at Point Wolfe.
Other rivers that flow through the park include the:
Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine...
, near the village of Alma
Alma, New Brunswick
Alma is a village in the parish of Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. The village is centered on the small delta of the Upper Salmon River and Cleveland Brook, where they empty into Salisbury Bay....
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
. The Park showcases both seashore habitats and highland Acadian forests. The Park covers an area of 207 km² along Chignecto Bay
Chignecto Bay
Chignecto Bay is an inlet of the Bay of Fundy located between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and separated from the waters of the Northumberland Strait by the Isthmus of Chignecto. It is a unit within the greater Gulf of Maine Watershed...
, the western branch of the Bay of Fundy, and faces Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is a Canadian provincial park located in Nova Scotia. A wilderness park, it derives its name from Cape Chignecto, a prominent headland which divides the Bay of Fundy with Chignecto Bay to the north and the Minas Channel leading to the Minas Basin to the east...
across the Bay in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
.
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
s.
Park amenities include a golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
, a heated saltwater swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
, three campgrounds, and a network of over 100 km of hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and biking trails. During the winter, Fundy National Park is also open and offers cross-country skiing on groomed trails, winter walking, and snowshoeing. Snowshoes can be rented from the Fundy Guild at the Visitor's Centre.
A variety of scientific projects are ongoing in the Park. Inner Bay of Fundy Salmon (Endangered) are a large focus of the Park's scientific activities. In addition, animals such as marten and fisher are being monitored.
The Dobson Trail and Fundy Footpath extend out of the Park to Riverview
Riverview, New Brunswick
Riverview is a Canadian town in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.Riverview is located on the south side of the Petitcodiac River, across from the cities of Moncton and Dieppe. Riverview has an area of , and a population density of...
and to St. Martins
St. Martins, New Brunswick
St. Martins is a Canadian village in Saint John County, New Brunswick.The picturesque community is 40 km east of Saint John and is situated on the Bay of Fundy. St. Martins was incorporated in 1967....
respectively. A unique red-painted covered bridge
Covered bridge
A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof, often accommodating only a single lane of traffic. Most covered bridges are wooden; some newer ones are concrete or metal with glass sides...
is located at Point Wolfe.
Other rivers that flow through the park include the:
- Broad River
- Wolfe River
- (Upper)Salmon River
See also
- National Parks of Canada
- List of National Parks of Canada
- List of New Brunswick parks