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Fundy - St. Martins

Wishing for an Passport to Adventure? Fundy-St. Martins delivers spectacular views, lovely accommodations & dining, interesting architecture & history, vibrant arts & culture, and many trails & adventures. Explore St. Martins sea caves, the beach & tidal harbour, two covered bridges, the Quaco Head Lighthouse, the Quaco Museum & Library, and the Fundy Trail Parkway. Your Beach Street Inn Bay of Fundy Experience is waiting.

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St. Andrews by-the-Sea

St. Andrews by-the-Sea casts its salty spell on you instantly. The pull of this seaside resort town has enticed wealthy summer visitors since the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. They knew this town was special, and you will, too. You can sense the history and grandeur here. Let it sweep you off your feet and hold you spellbound. I dare you to not to fall in love with St. Andrews.

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Tour The Towns By The Bay (of Fundy)

Tour The Towns By The Bay (of Fundy) for an ah-mazing adventure with breathtaking scenery as you discover countless hidden gems in Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton and Grand Bay-Westfield. Stay in a romantic inn, dine in unforgettable restaurants & sweet cafés, and explore parks, trails, a river system along a rolling countryside. Take a ferry ride and embark on a quilt barn tour, a historic heritage home tour, and a sculpture tour. Go apple picking, taste local brews, and visit farmers markets. Go antiquing, and pop into arts & artisan shops. Seek out a lighthouse, and a covered bridge. Enjoy four towns, in three days, and two nights for one spectacular New Brunswick Bay-cation getaway.

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Victoria By-the-Sea

Enchanting Victoria By-the-Sea will lure you in. You will be smitten immediately with the charming colourful painted homes, some even with widow walks reminding you of its seafaring history. This picturesque coastal village with good food, and plenty of culture will have you - hook, line & sinker. There’s a mystical draw here for all who visit.

All Aboard for Railway Pie at McAdam Railway Station

The historical accounts that surround McAdam Railway Station have all the makings of a Hollywood movie or a good Netflix series. Tales of high society, affairs, murder & mayhem, and ghosts & paranormal activity abound here. Come hear the fantastical stories, anecdotes, and rumours, while you enjoy a guided tour through this famous Canadian icon & national historical treasure then enjoy some famous Railway Pie served in the station’s diner - just like it was over a century ago.

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Sweet Mahone Bay

Sweet Mahone Bay will have you searching the real estate listings before you leave. It holds the title of being one of ‘The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Canada’ and the three historic churches in Mahone Bay are the most photographed in all of Canada. Come alone with me and fall in love with the town that is pretty as a picture.

Lovely Lunenburg

Lovely Lunenburg is Home of the Bluenose II, and vibrantly painted colonial homes and buildings in every colour of the rainbow. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Lunenburg greets its visitors with the best example of preserved wooden British colonial architecture in North America. Enjoy the vibrantly painted 18th & 19th century homes, restaurants, stores, museums, and galleries that brightly light up the town like a brand new box of crayons.