New Brunswick - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island - page 198

New Brunswick
Why Go?
In the early 20th century, New Brunswick was a Very Big Deal. Millionaire busi-
nesspeople, Major League Baseball players and US presidents journeyed here to fish sal-
mon from its silver rivers and camp at rustic lodges in its deep primeval forests. But over
the decades, New Brunswick slipped back into relative obscurity. Today, some joke that
it's the 'drive-through province,' as vacationers tend to hotfoot it to its better-known
neighbors Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Nova Scotia.
But the unspoiled wilderness is still here. There are rivers for fly-fishing, coastal islands
for kayaking, snowy mountains for skiing and quaint Acadian villages for exploring. So
do yourself a favor, and don't just drive through. Prince Edward Island will still be there
when you're done, we promise.
When to Go
Jul-Sep St Andrews by-the-Sea bustles with crowds of whale-watchers.
Aug Acadians unleash their Franco-Canadian spirit for the Festival Acadien in Caraquet.
Nov-Mar Cross-country skiers hit the groomed trails of Fundy National Park.