Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, Canada - map, photos and visitor information

Fundy National Park sits beside Alma on the southeast coast of New Brunswick. Its Bay of Fundy shore changes with the tides, while inland trails enter Acadian forest and river valleys. Plan a coastal stop around the local tide times, then choose a walk that suits the day's conditions.

Tides, forest paths, and lake stops

• Alma Beach: A short boardwalk offers views toward the tidal river mouth and bay.
• Forest and waterfall trails: The trail network ranges from short interpretive walks to longer routes with river crossings.
• M'pisun Awti'j, the Medicine Trail: A 1 km route around MacLaren Pond presents Mi'gmaq knowledge of medicinal plants.
• Bennett Lake: An inland alternative for paddling and lakeside time, with seasonal facilities.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Check tides and river conditions

Consult local tide times before walking onto exposed ocean floor. A low-tide landscape changes when the water returns. The official water guidance connects to tide information and explains river hazards. Some trails require fords; obey crossing closures and avoid a crossing if you are unsure of its conditions.

Lakes and rivers have unsupervised swimming. Cell coverage is incomplete, so leave a trip plan and carry what you need for changing weather. Untreated surface water is not a drinking-water supply. Watch for deer and moose when driving, particularly around dawn and dusk.

Keep campsites and shore habitats clean

Use designated campsites and secure food and garbage in wildlife-resistant storage. Leave rocks, driftwood, plants, and other natural objects in place. Pets must remain leashed and attended; exclusions include Bennett Lake beach, the swimming pool, golf course, and campground washrooms and kitchen shelters. Gas and electric boat motors are prohibited on park waters. Recreational drones are prohibited.

Reserve an overnight stay

Book campgrounds, backcountry sites, and roofed accommodations through Parks Canada. Choose the campground for its services and access rather than assuming that every site has hookups. Point Wolfe bridge repairs affect plans in that area. Winter options have their own arrangements and should be confirmed before travel.

Maps, location, and access

Highway 114 reaches the park beside Alma. For the visitor center, use 8642 Route 114, Fundy National Park, NB E4H 4V2. There is no direct public transportation to the park; the nearest bus terminals are in Sussex and Moncton. Download the park, campground, and seasonal trail maps. The park's P.O. box is a mailing address, not a trailhead.

Nearby parks

• Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park: A separate coastal stop at 131 Discovery Road, Hopewell Cape, with its own tickets and tide-dependent access.
• Fundy Trail Provincial Park: A regional coastal-drive option near St. Martins, with a road entrance at 3 Fundy Trail Parkway, Salmon River. Its Big Salmon River suspension bridge has a closure notice.

Combine a coastal visit with an inland walk

Start at Alma Beach for tidal views without committing to a longer hike. The Medicine Trail adds cultural interpretation through audio and panels. For a forest outing, use the trail guide to check surfaces, elevation, and river crossings before deciding how far to go.

Bennett Lake offers paddling and seasonal rentals. Winter recreation and overnight stays provide another way to use the park, but summer facilities do not all remain available. Confirm the activity and access you need rather than relying on the park's year-round opening alone.

Facilities and accessibility

Frontcountry camping includes sites with varying combinations of water, electricity, sewer hookups, washrooms, and showers. Roofed options include yurts, oTENTiks, cabins, and Ôasis units. Commercial motel and chalet accommodation also operates within the park. At Headquarters, winter yurts and oTENTiks have nearby drinking water and heated washrooms with showers; cooking takes place in separate shelters.

The Alma Beach boardwalk is 100 m long, but the nearest listed wheelchair-accessible washroom is 1 km away at Cannontown. The Medicine Trail combines hard-packed ground and boardwalk, with its nearest accessible washroom 800 m away. Dickson Falls lookout has a ramped platform and accessible pit toilet; that does not establish step-free access along the whole falls trail. Consult the accessibility details.

About Fundy

Mi'gmaq connections and shared governance

The park lies on unceded Mi'gmaq lands in the Siknikt District of Mi'gmagi. In December 2024, eight Mi'gmaq First Nations in New Brunswick and Canada signed an agreement providing a framework for shared governance and stewardship across Parks Canada places in the province.

Acadian forest and tidal habitat

Forest, rivers, ponds, and coast support different communities of animals. Deer and moose can cross the highway, and beavers use pond habitat. Parks Canada works with partners on the recovery of Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon. Observe wildlife without feeding or disturbing it.

Contact

Fundy National Park official website
Telephone: 506-887-6000
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1001, Alma, New Brunswick E4H 1B4.