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adult/child $14/7; 9am-8pm) . Here, 80,000 plants, accompanied by classical music, will
brighten your day. It also has neat temporary exhibitions, such as a butterfly garden.
Edmundston is the eastern terminus of the Petis Témis Interprovincial Linear Park
( www.petit-temis.com ) , a 134km cycling/hiking trail between Edmundston and Rivière-du-
Loup, Québec. It follows an old railbed along the Madawaska River and the shores of
Lake Témiscouata, passing by several small villages and campgrounds along the way.
Get out of gritty Edmundston and sleep next to the botanical gardens at Auberge Les
Jardins ( 506-739-5514; www.lesjardinsinn.com ; 60 Rue Principale, St-Jacques; r $89-180;
) , a gracious inn whose 17 rooms are each decorated with a different Canadian flower
or tree theme. There's also a modern motel in back, and a wood-and-stained-glass dining
room that's considered one of the best restaurants in the province (check out the fabulous
wine list). Several motels line the highway and old Hwy 2 (Blvd Acadie).
For eats, head to Bel Air ( 506-735-3329; 174 Victoria St, cnr Blvd Hébert; mains $6-15;
24hr) . A city landmark since the 1950s, this is a total classic, right down to the seasoned,
uniformed servers. The you-name-it menu includes acceptable Italian, Chinese, seafood
and basic Canadian fare.
The Provincial Tourist Office (Hwy 2;

8am-9pm Jun-Sep) is about 20km north at the

Québec border.
Maritime ( www.maritimebus.com ; 191 Victoria St) buses depart from the downtown termin-

al.

WESTERN FUNDY SHORE
Almost the entire southern edge of New Brunswick is presided over by the constantly
rising and falling, always impressive waters of the Bay of Fundy.
The resort town of St Andrews by-the-Sea, the serene Fundy Isles, fine seaside
scenery and rich history make this easily one of the most appealing regions of the
province. Whale-watching is a thrilling area activity. Most commonly seen are the fin,
humpback and minke, and less so, the increasingly rare right whale. Porpoises and dol-
phins are plentiful. And let's not overlook the seafood - it's bountiful and delicious.

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St Stephen
Right on the US border across the river from Calais, Maine, St Stephen is a busy entry
point with small-town charm and one tasty attraction. It is home to Ganong, a family-run