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7 Days Overlanding New Brunswick: Bay of Fundy, Acadian Coast, and Prince Edward Island
This 7 day overlanding itinerary through New Brunswick is built for a regular car and blends easy to moderate hiking, coastal driving, and a short kayaking-friendly stretch of shoreline with the region's tidal highlights. Starting from Halifax, the route follows the Bay of Fundy through St. Martins and its sea caves, crosses to Deer Island by ferry, explores the coastal trails of Fundy National Park, threads through covered bridge country to the Miramichi River, visits the barrier beaches of Kouchibouguac National Park, walks the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks, and ends by crossing the Confederation Bridge to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Each day mixes short walks and hikes with scenic drives and coastal towns known for seafood and local culture.
Built stop by stop, not written as an article.
Xavier starts with this location and helps you build your own version of the trip.
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 39
- Driving
- 1,472 km
- On foot
- 29 km
- Overnights
- 5
- Level
- easy to moderate
Published by Xploreum · August 2026
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The average Xplorer every year...
Sleeps outside 24 nights
Explores 1,800 miles
Covers 500 miles on foot, skis, bikes, boats and trails
Experiences a 120°F temperature difference
Discovers 18 new places
Does something for the first time 18 times
Sees the Milky Way 11 nights
Takes 6 people on their first adventure
Spends 240 hours away from notifications
Creates stories remembered for decades
The shape of it
How the route moves
7 days and 39 stops, covering 1,472 km of driving, 29 km on foot. Every distance comes from the route records behind this Xpedition.
Route overview, not navigation
Stops are shown at place level. Each leg is coloured by the travel mode we infer from the stops at either end, then drawn along that network: blue for driving and magenta for walking. The mode is our inference, not a confirmed record of how the route was travelled. A grey dashed leg is one we could not route, shown as a straight overview instead. This is an overview of the route, not a turn-by-turn track, and it is not suitable for navigation.
The itinerary
Day by day
All 39 stops, free to read. Every day is editable once the route is yours.
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Day 1: Halifax to the Bay of Fundy
- 236 km drive
- 6.4 km on foot
- Night: St. Martins Country Inn, St. Martins area, Bay of Fundy region, Nova Scotia area, Nova Scotia region, New Brunswick area, New Brunswick region.....etc....................................................................................
Leave downtown Halifax and drive to the coastal fishing village of St. Martins on the Bay of Fundy, about 235 km away. Stop for an early lunch and take in the village's twin covered bridges before heading to the shore. At low tide, walk the beach to the St. Martins Sea Caves, a round trip of about 3.2 km, to explore caves carved into the cliffs by the Bay of Fundy's tides. Afterward, return to the village and settle in for the night at a country inn overlooking the bay, with dinner served on-site.
Downtown HalifaxDrive
Departure from Halifax, Nova Scotia area.
+235 km along the route
St. Martins VillageDrive11:15 AM30 min
Coastal fishing village on the Bay of Fundy. Stop for an early lunch and explore the twin covered bridges.
+3.2 km along the route
St. Martins Sea CavesHike1:00 PM90 min
Walk the beach at low tide to explore dramatic sea caves carved by the Bay of Fundy. Round-trip 3.2 km along the shore.
+3.2 km along the route
St. Martins VillageDrive2:45 PM15 min
Return to village.
+0.5 km along the route
Country Inn Lodginglodge3:15 PM
Comfortable country inn overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Dinner on-site with ocean views.
Photo by Michael & Diane Weidner on Unsplash
Day 2: Saint John and the St. Andrews Ferry
- 229 km drive
- Night: Resort lodging, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea area, Bay of Fundy region, New Brunswick region.....ets............................................................................................................................
After breakfast, drive about 68 km to Saint John to witness the Reversing Falls, where the tides of the Bay of Fundy push the Saint John River's flow into reverse. An observation deck and interpretation centre explain the phenomenon. Continue into historic uptown Saint John for lunch on King Street and a visit to the City Market. From there, drive roughly 92 km to the Letete Ferry Terminal for a 20 minute government ferry crossing to Deer Island, where scenic coastal roads lead to a viewpoint over the Old Sow, the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere. Return by ferry to the mainland and finish the day at a historic resort overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, within walking distance of the town for dinner.
Country Inn Lodginglodge
Depart after breakfast.
+68 km along the route
Saint John Reversing FallsDrive9:45 AM45 min
Watch the dramatic tidal phenomenon where the Bay of Fundy reverses the flow of the Saint John River. Observation deck and interpretation centre.
+4.5 km along the route
Saint John Uptownmeal11:00 AM75 min
Explore historic uptown Saint John. Lunch on King Street and visit the City Market, a historic farmers market.
+92 km along the route
Letete Ferry TerminalDrive1:45 PM30 min
Government ferry to Deer Island. 20-minute crossing with spectacular Bay of Fundy views.
+18 km along the route
Deer IslandDrive2:30 PM60 min
Explore Deer Island. Stop at the Old Sow whirlpool viewpoint (Western Hemisphere's largest tidal whirlpool) and scenic coastal roads.
+18 km along the route
Letete Ferry TerminalDrive3:45 PM30 min
Return ferry to mainland.
+28 km along the route
Historic Resort Lodginglodge4:45 PM
Historic luxury resort overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay in charming St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Walk to town for dinner.
Day 3: Coastal Trail and Acadian Region
- 294 km drive
- 9 km on foot
Depart St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and drive about 8 km to the Point Wolfe Trailhead to begin a coastal hike. The Squaws Cap Viewpoint trail runs 6.4 km one-way with about 180 m of elevation gain, tracing a ridge above dramatic cliffs and open ocean views before returning the same way. Back at the trailhead, drive a short distance to a seafood restaurant for a late lunch of lobster rolls and other fresh catches. The day ends with a 78 km drive to a country inn in Sussex, where dinner uses local ingredients. In total, the day covers about 294 km of driving and 9 km of hiking.
Historic Resort Lodginglodge8:30 AM
Historic luxury resort overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay in charming St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Walk to town for dinner.
+8.2 km along the route
Point Wolfe TrailheadDrive9:15 AM15 min
Trailhead parking for Coastal Trail access.
+6.4 km along the route
Squaws Cap ViewpointHike11:30 AM150 min
Coastal ridge hike with dramatic cliffs and ocean views. 6.4 km one-way, 180 m elevation gain.
+6.4 km along the route
Point Wolfe TrailheadDrive2:15 PM15 min
Return to trailhead.
+8.2 km along the route
Seafood Restaurantmeal3:00 PM45 min
Late lunch. Fresh lobster rolls and seafood.
+78 km along the route
Country Inn Lodginglodge4:30 PM
Comfortable country inn in Sussex. Dinner at on-site restaurant with local ingredients.
Photo by Elise Zimmerman on Unsplash
Day 4: Covered Bridges to Miramichi
- 226 km drive
- Night: Hotel lodging, Miramichi area, New Brunswick region............................................................................................
Leave Sussex after breakfast and drive north through covered bridge countryside, stopping to photograph the historic wooden bridges along the scenic route, about 62 km in. Continue to Doaktown on the Miramichi River for a lunch stop at a local cafe. From there, it's a 96 km drive to Miramichi, where the night is spent at a hotel overlooking the river, within walking distance of waterfront restaurants and local attractions.
Country Inn Lodginglodge
Depart after breakfast.
+62 km along the route
Covered Bridge Scenic DriveDrive10:00 AM45 min
Drive north through the covered bridge countryside. Stop to photograph historic wooden bridges along scenic routes.
+68 km along the route
Doaktownmeal12:00 PM60 min
Riverside town on the Miramichi River. Lunch stop at a local cafe.
+96 km along the route
Hotel Lodginglodge2:30 PM
Comfortable hotel in downtown Miramichi overlooking the river. Walking distance to waterfront restaurants and local attractions.
Photo by Nikola Tasic on Unsplash
Day 5: Kouchibouguac and the Acadian Coast
- 142 km drive
- 9.6 km on foot
- Night: Heritage inn lodging, Bouctouche area, New Brunswick region......................................................................................
After breakfast, drive about 92 km to the entrance of Kouchibouguac National Park. From the entrance, walk the Kellys Beach Boardwalk, a 4.8 km round trip across dunes, lagoons, and a pristine barrier beach. Return to the park entrance and drive roughly 48 km to the Acadian town of Bouctouche for lunch, known for its fresh seafood and cultural heritage. Finish the day with a short drive to a heritage inn set in a converted building, within walking distance of the coastal boardwalk and nature attractions.
Hotel Lodginglodge
Depart after breakfast.
+92 km along the route
Kouchibouguac National Park EntranceDrive10:00 AM15 min
Park entrance and visitor information. Daily park pass required.
+4.8 km along the route
Kellys Beach BoardwalkHike10:45 AM120 min
Walk the pristine barrier beach and coastal boardwalks. 4.8 km round trip along the dunes and lagoons.
+4.8 km along the route
Kouchibouguac National Park EntranceDrive1:00 PM15 min
Return to parking area.
+48 km along the route
Bouctouchemeal2:00 PM60 min
Lunch in this charming Acadian town. Known for fresh seafood and cultural heritage.
+1.5 km along the route
Heritage Inn Lodginglodge3:15 PM
Heritage inn in a converted building. Walking distance to coastal boardwalk and nature attractions.
Photo by Amer Alhalawani on Unsplash
Day 6: Hopewell Rocks and Moncton
- 177 km drive
- 4 km on foot
- Night: Downtown hotel lodging, Moncton area, New Brunswick region.......................................................................................
Depart Bouctouche and drive about 30 km to Shediac for breakfast or brunch at a waterfront restaurant, with time to see the landmarks along Main Street. Continue roughly 105 km to Hopewell Rocks, where the world's highest tides sculpt towering sea stacks. Walk the ocean floor among the flowerpot rock formations on a 2 km round trip hike. After returning to the parking area, drive about 42 km into downtown Moncton to a hotel connected to shops and restaurants, a comfortable base for exploring the city.
Heritage Inn Lodginglodge
Depart after breakfast.
+30 km along the route
Shediacmeal9:30 AM60 min
Coastal town known for lobster. Breakfast or brunch at a waterfront restaurant. Visit landmarks and attractions on Main Street.
+105 km along the route
Hopewell RocksDrive11:15 AM30 min
Iconic Bay of Fundy flowerpot rock formations. Walk the ocean floor at low tide among towering sea stacks.
+2 km along the route
Hopewell Rocks Ocean FloorHike12:00 PM135 min
Walk among the famous flowerpot rocks at low tide. 2 km round trip on the ocean floor exploring dramatic rock formations sculpted by the world's highest tides.
+2 km along the route
Hopewell RocksDrive2:15 PM15 min
Return to parking area.
+42 km along the route
Downtown Hotel Lodginglodge3:30 PM
Downtown Moncton hotel connected to shops and restaurants. Comfortable base for exploring the city.
Photo by Pavol Svantner on Unsplash
Day 7: Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island
- 170 km drive
Leave downtown Moncton and drive about 85 km to cross the 13 km Confederation Bridge into Prince Edward Island. Continue about 38 km to Victoria-by-the-Sea, an artist village on the south shore with galleries, shops, and waterfront cafes worth a stop. From there, drive roughly 52 km to Charlottetown, the island's capital, for lunch on historic Victoria Row and time to explore its cultural attractions and arts venues. The trip concludes at a historic boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Charlottetown, within walking distance of the waterfront and cultural district. The day totals about 170 km of driving.
Downtown Hotel Lodginglodge
Depart after breakfast.
+85 km along the route
Confederation BridgeDrive10:00 AM15 min
Cross the iconic 13 km Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.
+38 km along the route
Victoria-by-the-SeaDrive11:00 AM60 min
Charming artist village on the south shore. Browse galleries, shops, and enjoy coffee at a waterfront cafe.
+52 km along the route
Charlottetown DowntownDrive12:30 PM90 min
Capital city of Prince Edward Island. Lunch on historic Victoria Row and explore cultural attractions and arts venues.
+1.2 km along the route
Historic Boutique Hotellodge2:30 PM
Historic boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Charlottetown. Walking distance to waterfront, restaurants, and cultural district.
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Before you go
What this route assumes
Only the fields this route actually holds data for.
Where you sleep
Overnight areas in route order: St. Martins Country Inn, St. Martins area, Bay of Fundy region, Nova Scotia area, Nova Scotia region, New Brunswick area, New Brunswick region.....etc...................................................................................., Resort lodging, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea area, Bay of Fundy region, New Brunswick region.....ets............................................................................................................................, Hotel lodging, Miramichi area, New Brunswick region............................................................................................, Heritage inn lodging, Bouctouche area, New Brunswick region......................................................................................, Downtown hotel lodging, Moncton area, New Brunswick region........................................................................................ Xavier pairs each with live lodging options once the route is yours.
Vehicle
Built as a regular car route, overlanding with kayaking and light hiking. Xavier adapts it to what you actually drive.
Level
Paced for easy to moderate travelers. Days can be split or merged to change the load.
How this Xpedition was built
Assembled from structured route and waypoint records, not written as an article, and reviewed before publication. Confirm conditions, closures, and permits before you travel.
- Route structured
- Distances calculated
- Reviewed before publication
- Published August 2026
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