Four towns. Three days. Two nights. One very memorable New Brunswick road trip. Come along as I explore Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton and Grand Bay-Westfield, from historic homes and public art to covered bridges, cafés, local shops, river ferries and a beautiful Kingston Peninsula drive. This is my Towns by the Bay itinerary for a fall Bay-cation worth taking.
Read MoreStep back in time and experience 19th-century New Brunswick at Kings Landing Historical Settlement. This living history museum in Prince William brings the past to life through historic homes, working farms, costumed interpreters and the stories of real New Brunswickers. And because each season brings something different, I find myself returning again and again. From maple season and summer days in the village to fall harvest traditions and Christmas Village Aglow, there’s always another reason to visit. There’s no time like the present to discover the past.
Read MoreGet ready for a pumpkin-filled adventure at The Great Autumn Grouille the first weekend in October! Thousands of pumpkins in every size, shape, and colour, along with fairies, gnomes, witches, and mystical creatures, await you. Each year brings a new theme and dazzling surprises, but this fall festival’s heart remains the same, celebrating the magic of nature and reminding us to care for the earth. Don’t miss this enchanting weekend at New Brunswick Botanical Garden!
Read MoreEvery autumn, St. Andrews by-the-Sea comes alive for Indulge Food & Wine Festival, five days of food, wine, music and experiences celebrating the flavours of New Brunswick. Taste your way along Water Street, follow the Wine, Beer & Spirits Trail, enjoy special dinners and live entertainment, and discover why Indulge has become one of my favourite fall traditions.
Read MoreLook up! When colourful hot air balloons fill the sky over Sussex, New Brunswick, it’s hard not to stop and watch. The Atlantic Balloon Fiesta returns September 10–13, 2026, with balloon launches, family fun, live music, food, markets and the magical Moon Glow. And if watching from the ground isn’t enough, you can climb aboard and see Sussex from above. I’ve done a balloon flight before, and I’d love to do it again. Planning to go? Here’s what you need to know, plus a few reasons this colourful Sussex tradition keeps drawing me back.
Read MoreDiscover the Kings County Quilt Barn Tour in New Brunswick. Explore 24 colourful barn quilts, scenic backroads, local shops, and hidden gems over a memorable two-day road trip.
Read MoreVintage in the Village in Gagetown, New Brunswick is a charming wine-tasting walk through historic homes and heritage sites, all in support of local history. With handcrafted pottery goblets, warm hospitality, and delicious pairings at every stop, it’s a fun-filled day brimming with flavour, connection, and community spirit. Tickets sell out fast, and once you experience it, you’ll understand why.
Read MoreThe New Brunswick Sunflower Festival is back! After a few years away, more than 250,000 sunflowers will once again fill the fields at The Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury. Find out what to expect, from wagon rides and flower picking to yoga among the blooms, photo ops and more.
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