"Named for the Bay of Fundy, Fundy National Park was New Brunswick’s first National Park" Image submitted by Daniel Sinclair In 1948, a large swath of land adjacent to the village of Alma, bordered by the Bay of Fundy, was allocated to become New Brunswick’s first national park. Two years later, it officially opened to the public on July 29th, 1950. As we celebrate Fundy National Park’s 75th anniversary this year, it is a great time to reflect on how the park’s role has evolved over time.
The park’s story did not start with its designation as a national park. The land has a rich cultural history, located in the unceded territory of the Mi’gmaq and Wolastoqey Nations, who have been present in the area since time immemorial. After European contact, several communities were established within today’s park boundaries and subsisted on logging, milling, farming, shipbuilding and fishing activities.
The park’s story did not start with its designation as a national park. The land has a rich cultural history, located in the unceded territory of the Mi’gmaq and Wolastoqey Nations, who have been present in the area since time immemorial. After European contact, several communities were established within today’s park boundaries and subsisted on logging, milling, farming, shipbuilding and fishing activities.
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