Fundy Trail Parkway is a spectacular coastal driving route in New Brunswick,
Canada, offering
panoramic views of the Bay of Fundy, dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and forested
landscapes. The
parkway combines natural beauty with well-designed viewpoints, walking trails,
and rest areas
that allow visitors to explore the coastline comfortably.
Travelers can stop at scenic lookouts, walk short trails to hidden beaches and
waterfalls, and enjoy
the changing coastal scenery shaped by powerful ocean tides. The peaceful
atmosphere makes the
drive both relaxing and visually unforgettable.
For travelers, Fundy Trail Parkway delivers one of the most scenic coastal
journeys in Atlantic
Canada, blending nature, photography, and outdoor exploration into a single
experience.
- 🏔️ Witness the ❄️ frozen majesty of the Walton Glen Gorge from the observation deck
- 📸 Photograph 🏰 ice-covered cliffs and snow-dusted sea stacks along the 30km drive
- 🌊 Watch the 🏔️ world’s highest tides move massive “ice cakes” through the bay
- 🥾 Snowshoe to the 🧊 Fuller Falls to see the waterfall encased in intricate ice
- 🚗 Enjoy a quiet 🌲 “slow drive” through one of Canada’s most scenic winter corridors
- 🚗 From St. Martins: Enter via the 🏁 West Gate (approx. 10 mins from the sea caves) 🚙
- 🚗 From Alma: Enter via the 🏁 East Gate (approx. 15 mins from Fundy National Park) 🚙
- 🚗 From Sussex: Access via 🛣️ Route 111 South for a direct mountain approach 🏔️
- 🅿️ Parking: Major 🚗 lookout pullouts are usually plowed for safe winter stopping 📍
- 📍 Location: 🗺️ 3 Fundy Trail Parkway, Salmon River, NB E5R 1W4 📍
- ❄️ Check the 📱 NB 511 app for road conditions before heading out; the route is high and windy
- 🛑 All facilities 🚽 (washrooms, gift shops, cookhouse) are CLOSED until mid-May 2026 🏠
- ⛽ Ensure you have a ⛽ full tank of gas; there are no services along the 30km stretch 🛣️
- 🧣 Dress for 🌬️ extreme wind chill; the lookouts are highly exposed to the Bay of Fundy 🌡️
- 🥪 Pack a 🍼 thermos and snacks; the nearest open food is in St. Martins or Alma 🦞
- 11:00 – 🏁 Enter the 🚙 Parkway from the St. Martins (West) side and begin the slow drive
- 11:30 – 📸 Stop at 🏔️ Big Salmon River to see the frozen river valley from the lookouts
- 12:30 – 🥪 Enjoy a 🚙 “car picnic” at the Long Beach lookout with views of the 🌊 bay
- 14:00 – 🥾 Snowshoe the short ❄️ 1.1km path to the Walton Glen Gorge Observation Deck
- 15:30 – 🚙 Complete the drive 🛣️ toward Alma, arriving in time for a warm sunset 🌅
