New Brunswick Trails

An overland expedition through the western half of New Brunswick, traveling through vast landscapes from the lowlands in the south to the highlands of the Appalachian Mountain range in the North. The journey ends at Mount Carleton Provincial Park, the maritime's highest peak, rising to 820m (2690ft) in elevation, here an extensive network of hiking trails is available and offers you the opportunity to see over a 100 different bird species, as well as over 30 different types of mammals. This route is not for the novice and can be technically challenging in spots and makes this a true adventure.

The highlight of the Cape Spencer trail is without a doubt the scenic rugged coast of the Bay of Fundy, characterized by its jagged cliffs, big waves and marine life. The Bay of Fundy is known for its whale migration. In the summer months, even Great Whites will find their way into these waters to feed on the abundant seals in this region. The trail highlights are the rocky wash-outs and the two water crossings that make an otherwise stock-friendly trail, fun and challenging.

It is important to note the background behind these lakes since the water looks crystal clear like pool water and appears very inviting. While there are no signs warning of any contamination, or prohibiting swimming, visitors should know the background and make informed decisions based on this knowledge. More info here. The New England Settlement region, was home to a surface coal mine covering 100 hectares that was operated from 1982–1985. When operations seized, the mine was reclaimed using less porous materials than the surrounding host rock. Therefore, groundwater and surface water flow preferentially through the waste rock. The acid mine drainage (AMD) is characterized by a pH of 3.5 and high concentrations of iron and aluminum giving this water it's distinctly bright green and blue colour. A hydrated lime water treatment plant was constructed in 1986 to treat the AMD using chemical precipitation. The discharge is being treated pursuant to the Clean Water Act and to mitigate the ecological risk. Since treatment, the levels of contaminants have decreased each year.

The NB Trail was established when the railway that used to pass through New Brunswick was removed. This explains why the trail is frequently raised on a causeway through marshes and why it is largely a straight line. It passes through the Portobello Creek National Wildlife Area as well as Grand Lake Meadow, which creates stunning sceneries along the route with abundant wildlife. The vegetation is predominately maple, oak and pine trees, interspersed with marshes and ponds, creating a very colourful array of fall foliage during the month of October. To top it off, the trail ends at the shores of Indian Lake. Combine the wildlife, the breathtaking colours, the low technical rating of the trail and the destination into one package, and you have a perfect Sunday afternoon, foliage peeping family outing, perfect for the whole family.

This scenic trail offers spectacular views across the mountain range surrounding Mount Pleasant Caldera in southern New Brunswick, which form the tail end of the Appalachian mountain range in the North. It is one of the slightly more technical trails amongst the many logging routes and snowmobile trails that are abundant in this region. While this is a rather short trail, the scenery it passes through varies rapidly from hill-top look-offs to rugged washouts in the valleys and on the slopes of the mountain, to densely wooded stretches, with moss, mud and rocks, giving this trail its unique character.