Tourism in New Brunswick facts for kids
New Brunswick is a cool place to visit in Canada! It has amazing nature, fun shopping, and unique sights you won't see anywhere else. Get ready to explore its beautiful parks, warm beaches, and even a river that flows backward!
New Brunswick is home to two big national parks: Fundy National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park. If you love swimming, you'll be happy to know that Parlee Beach in Shediac has some of the warmest saltwater beaches north of Virginia.
One of New Brunswick's most famous natural spots is the Hopewell Rocks. These amazing rock formations are shaped by the ocean's tides. You can also see the Confederation Bridge, which connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.
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Discovering the Tidal Bore
Have you ever heard of a river that flows backward? In New Brunswick, you can see a special event called the Tidal bore. This happens because of the super high tides in the Bay of Fundy. When the tide comes in, it's so strong that it pushes the water in the Petitcodiac River upstream, making it flow backward!
For a while, a causeway (a raised road over water) made the bore smaller. But now, people are working to replace it with a bridge. This will help the river flow more naturally and bring back the full power of the tidal bore.
Fun Places in Dieppe
If you're looking for shopping and entertainment, the city of Dieppe has some great spots:
- Champlain Place is a huge shopping mall. It has over 160 stores and services, making it one of the biggest malls in Atlantic Canada.
- Right next to Champlain Place is the Bass Pro Complex. Here, you can find an eight-screen movie theater and a Chapters bookstore with a Starbucks Cafe. A big Bass Pro Shop also opened here in 2015.
Exploring Moncton's Attractions
Moncton is a central city and a great starting point for your adventures.
- You can visit the Monument for Recognition in the 21st century. This is an interpretation centre for the beautiful Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral.
- For more shopping, check out Trinity Power Centre and Northwest Centre.
- Don't forget to visit Magnetic Hill, New Brunswick in Moncton. It's a fun place where your car seems to roll uphill all by itself!
Getting Around New Brunswick
It's easy to travel around New Brunswick!
- You can take the train with VIA Rail. It runs three times a week on the Canadian National line. The train stops in places like Campbellton, Bathurst, Miramichi, and Moncton.
- The Trans-Canada Highway also runs through New Brunswick. It connects Edmundston, Fredericton, and Moncton.
- If you prefer buses, Maritime Bus offers daily service to many towns and cities.
New Brunswick Tourism Facts
Tourism is important for New Brunswick! Many people visit each year to enjoy its beauty and attractions. Between 2006 and 2013, about 2.5 to 3 million visitors came to the province every year. In 2012, tourism helped create over 30,000 jobs and brought in a lot of money for the province.
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Cape Enrage is a beautiful spot with cliffs and a lighthouse.
