Community Attractions
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Albert County, NB, benefits from the presence of many vibrant community attractions. Several are described below.
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Tide Tables
On the Bay of Fundy, the tide rushes in quickly. Before visiting the coast, you might want to check the tide table here. |
Alma & Fundy National Park
Fundy National Park. Part of the national park system, this is in the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve and has also been designated as a Dark Sky Preserve. You could camp (there are rental cabins too), hike, bike, boat, swim, picnic and play golf and tennis. There are also music events throughout the summer. (506) 887-6000
Village of Alma. The Village of Alma is a quaint village at the water's edge and is the gateway to Fundy National Park. Alma boasts the highest tides in the world and is the pulse of the Fundy Bay
Village of Alma. The Village of Alma is a quaint village at the water's edge and is the gateway to Fundy National Park. Alma boasts the highest tides in the world and is the pulse of the Fundy Bay
Cape Enrage, Waterside Beach & Route 915
Cape Enrage. Spectacular views from a working lighthouse, restaurant and gift shop. Also offers rappelling, picnicking, beach walking and zip lining. (506) 887-2273
Mary’s Point bird sanctuary. Between mid-July and mid-August, over 300,000 semipalmated sandpipers (75% of world population) migrate from the Arctic to South America where they feed. Other birds can be seen here too. If it’s not sandpiper season, it’s a lovely short (10 min) walk to a beach. Long walks possible at low tide. Picnic tables.
Harvey Bank Shipyard Park. A lighthouse and park, commemorating the ship building heritage of the area. Picnic table.
Cape Enrage. A secluded lighthouse, restaurant and gift shop. Also offers rappelling, picnicking, beach walking and zip lining. (506) 887-2273
Waterside Beach. A beautiful stretch of beach, especially at low tide. Not marked so keep your eyes open.
Mary’s Point bird sanctuary. Between mid-July and mid-August, over 300,000 semipalmated sandpipers (75% of world population) migrate from the Arctic to South America where they feed. Other birds can be seen here too. If it’s not sandpiper season, it’s a lovely short (10 min) walk to a beach. Long walks possible at low tide. Picnic tables.
Harvey Bank Shipyard Park. A lighthouse and park, commemorating the ship building heritage of the area. Picnic table.
Cape Enrage. A secluded lighthouse, restaurant and gift shop. Also offers rappelling, picnicking, beach walking and zip lining. (506) 887-2273
Waterside Beach. A beautiful stretch of beach, especially at low tide. Not marked so keep your eyes open.
Fundy Biosphere Reserve
The Bay of Fundy and its adjacent landscape forms a unique region in its geological formations, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, cultural heritage, as well as a variety of rural communities and urban areas. It compares with more than 631 unique landscapes in 119 countries in the world that have been recognized as World UNESCO biosphere sites.
The Fundy Biosphere Reserve designation by UNESCO provides not only international recognition for the uniqueness of the upper Bay of Fundy, its culture and history, but in addition emphasizes the importance of conservation and sustainability in the region.
The Fundy Biosphere Reserve is a community-based initiative comprised of individuals and representatives of various stakeholder groups, organizations and local communities working to promote the sustainable development of the region by enhancing the research and innovation capacity and by creating a forum for various groups to share information, knowledge and best practices.
The Fundy Biosphere Reserve includes an area of over 430,000 hectares of the upper Bay of Fundy coast, stretching from St. Martins to the Tantramar Marsh near Sackville and inland to Moncton.
The UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve is dedicated to conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable economic development.
Vision: To create a diverse network of partners and stakeholders who will work to assist communities and resource sectors on the upper Bay of Fundy achieve a greater level of sustainability, while preserving the area’s natural heritage. This will be achieved by focusing on the following:
Conservation: To contribute to the knowledge and practices concerning the conservation of ecosystems, species and the natural genetic diversity of the region.
Sustainable Development: To foster and promote sustainable development, i.e. development that is ecologically, culturally, economically sustainable across human generations.
Capacity Building: Provide a forum for dialogue and information sharing between communities, resource sectors, government agencies and researchers. It will achieve this through strategies that will focus on: outreach, education, monitoring and research.
For details, email [email protected], call 874-3272 or visit www.fundy-biosphere.ca or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fundy-Biosphere-Reserve/196311393716986
The Fundy Biosphere Reserve designation by UNESCO provides not only international recognition for the uniqueness of the upper Bay of Fundy, its culture and history, but in addition emphasizes the importance of conservation and sustainability in the region.
The Fundy Biosphere Reserve is a community-based initiative comprised of individuals and representatives of various stakeholder groups, organizations and local communities working to promote the sustainable development of the region by enhancing the research and innovation capacity and by creating a forum for various groups to share information, knowledge and best practices.
The Fundy Biosphere Reserve includes an area of over 430,000 hectares of the upper Bay of Fundy coast, stretching from St. Martins to the Tantramar Marsh near Sackville and inland to Moncton.
The UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve is dedicated to conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable economic development.
Vision: To create a diverse network of partners and stakeholders who will work to assist communities and resource sectors on the upper Bay of Fundy achieve a greater level of sustainability, while preserving the area’s natural heritage. This will be achieved by focusing on the following:
Conservation: To contribute to the knowledge and practices concerning the conservation of ecosystems, species and the natural genetic diversity of the region.
Sustainable Development: To foster and promote sustainable development, i.e. development that is ecologically, culturally, economically sustainable across human generations.
Capacity Building: Provide a forum for dialogue and information sharing between communities, resource sectors, government agencies and researchers. It will achieve this through strategies that will focus on: outreach, education, monitoring and research.
For details, email [email protected], call 874-3272 or visit www.fundy-biosphere.ca or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fundy-Biosphere-Reserve/196311393716986
Hillsborough
Village of Hillsborough. The Village of Hillsborough is located in southeastern New Brunswick, on the banks of the Petitcodiac River, approximately 30 kilometers south of the city of Moncton, close to Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park. We are situated on Route 114, which is a major tourist route to the Hopewell Rocks Park, Fundy National Park and the Fundy Scenic Drive. We are proud to promote ourselves as the “Eastern Gateway to the Fundy Tidal Zone”
Hillsborough Golf Club ( 443 Golf Club Road, Hillsborough NB). The perspective of Nikki LeBlanc, summer student with the Albert County Chamber of Commerce. Nikki and her co-worker drove around the trails on a golf cart to see what the course had to offer. They found "absolutely beautiful scenery" that also had a "challenging feel to it as there were water holes included in the 18-hole course. There were many people out for a round of golf on the beautiful summer day, golfers were laughing as they raced their carts around the tracks and competed to finish the course first. After driving around for a bit and getting some beautiful photos we decided to stop into the restaurant. They served a variety of different dishes like burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips and many different appetizers. An added bonus is that not only is it a sit down restaurant but is available for takeout as well. Downstairs from the restaurant was the Pro shop where golfers can purchase clubs, golf balls, golf T's and apparel. The very friendly workers gave us a very warm welcoming that made the trip there something to remember!"
Hillsborough Golf Club ( 443 Golf Club Road, Hillsborough NB). The perspective of Nikki LeBlanc, summer student with the Albert County Chamber of Commerce. Nikki and her co-worker drove around the trails on a golf cart to see what the course had to offer. They found "absolutely beautiful scenery" that also had a "challenging feel to it as there were water holes included in the 18-hole course. There were many people out for a round of golf on the beautiful summer day, golfers were laughing as they raced their carts around the tracks and competed to finish the course first. After driving around for a bit and getting some beautiful photos we decided to stop into the restaurant. They served a variety of different dishes like burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips and many different appetizers. An added bonus is that not only is it a sit down restaurant but is available for takeout as well. Downstairs from the restaurant was the Pro shop where golfers can purchase clubs, golf balls, golf T's and apparel. The very friendly workers gave us a very warm welcoming that made the trip there something to remember!"
Hopewell Rocks & Hopewell Cape
Albert County Museum. Features 22 themed galleries inside the 8 original buildings. Discover the rich history of the area including the Acadians, the United Empire Loyalists and immigrants from everywhere in the world. 3940 Hwy 114. (506) 734-2003. www.albertcountymuseum.com
Hopewell Rocks
The Hopewell Rocks is located along the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world. It offers a unique natural experience of both high and low tides. Your entrance pass is valid for two consecutive days; you can take the time to walk and explore the ocean floor, and later kayak these massive tides. Enjoy the multi-media exhibit in the Interpretive Centre, scenic walking trails and lookouts. Contact us to plan your visit with a walking tour and a warm meal.
Our site is wheelchair accessible (with exception to the ocean floor). We also have free shuttle service for those with mobility issues. Our restaurant has full gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Free walking tours offered daily. Pets are welcome.
You live nearby? Even better! Ask us about our specials for locals.
Plan ahead and check out our website for tide times and safety information: www.thehopewellrocks.ca
call toll-free 1-877-734-3429.
email [email protected]
Hopewell Rocks
The Hopewell Rocks is located along the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world. It offers a unique natural experience of both high and low tides. Your entrance pass is valid for two consecutive days; you can take the time to walk and explore the ocean floor, and later kayak these massive tides. Enjoy the multi-media exhibit in the Interpretive Centre, scenic walking trails and lookouts. Contact us to plan your visit with a walking tour and a warm meal.
Our site is wheelchair accessible (with exception to the ocean floor). We also have free shuttle service for those with mobility issues. Our restaurant has full gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Free walking tours offered daily. Pets are welcome.
You live nearby? Even better! Ask us about our specials for locals.
Plan ahead and check out our website for tide times and safety information: www.thehopewellrocks.ca
call toll-free 1-877-734-3429.
email [email protected]
Riverside-Albert
Crooked Creek trail. A 3.2 km relatively easy out & back trail to the Crooked Creek lookout. Very picturesque. Picnic table at trailhead. Trailhead opposite Village Office (5823 King St)
Crooked Creek Lookout. If you don’t hike to the lookout, you can drive there. Lookout gives you a terrific view of the gorge and the river. Picnic tables. Take Forestdale Rd (signed)
NB Trail. A 12 km off-road trail partly along an old rail bed, partly along dikes. Good for walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding. Flat. Access on Water St.
War memorial at park. McClelan Park. Beside 5702 King St. A monument erected to those in the area who lost their lives in world wars.
Old Bank Museum. Intersection of Hwys 114 and 915. Open summer 2015.
Riverside Consolidated School. Built in 1905, school has operated continuously since.then Not open for visiting. Water St.
Village of Riverside-Albert. The Village of Riverside-Albert, situated on the Shepody River, is located approximately 45 minutes from Moncton at the halfway point between the Village of Hillsborough and Fundy National Park. Our Village is ideally located for nature lovers and travelers wanting to explore the upper Bay of Fundy and its numerous attractions. Fundy National Park, the Hopewell Rocks, Mary's Point Bird Sanctuary, and Cape Enrage are all within a 20 minute drive from our Village.
Crooked Creek Lookout. If you don’t hike to the lookout, you can drive there. Lookout gives you a terrific view of the gorge and the river. Picnic tables. Take Forestdale Rd (signed)
NB Trail. A 12 km off-road trail partly along an old rail bed, partly along dikes. Good for walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding. Flat. Access on Water St.
War memorial at park. McClelan Park. Beside 5702 King St. A monument erected to those in the area who lost their lives in world wars.
Old Bank Museum. Intersection of Hwys 114 and 915. Open summer 2015.
Riverside Consolidated School. Built in 1905, school has operated continuously since.then Not open for visiting. Water St.
Village of Riverside-Albert. The Village of Riverside-Albert, situated on the Shepody River, is located approximately 45 minutes from Moncton at the halfway point between the Village of Hillsborough and Fundy National Park. Our Village is ideally located for nature lovers and travelers wanting to explore the upper Bay of Fundy and its numerous attractions. Fundy National Park, the Hopewell Rocks, Mary's Point Bird Sanctuary, and Cape Enrage are all within a 20 minute drive from our Village.
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