Fundy Coast: Moncton to Saint John
A one-way road trip along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy to chase the tides, see the Hopewell Rocks, lighthouses, the coastal parkway, and the Reversing Falls
New Brunswick's classic coastal route, starting in Moncton and ending in Saint John to avoid backtracking. The itinerary is built around the tides. Staying near Hopewell Cape allows you to see the low tide right when the park opens, and a two-night stay in Alma gives you plenty of time to explore the national park. The scenic coastal parkway connects the park with St. Martins. St. Andrews is excluded, making this ideal for travelers who love coastal scenery and light hiking.
The Fundy Trail Parkway and Hopewell Rocks are open from mid-May to October, with gate hours adjusted annually.
Day by day
Day 1 · Moncton Tidal Bore & Magnetic Hill
Bay of Fundy (Alma)（Tidal Bore Park (Moncton)、Magnetic Hill (Moncton)）
Drive about 15 minutes from the airport to the city center. In the evening, drive about 40 minutes along Route 114 to Hopewell Cape.
The tidal bore occurs twice daily. Check the tide tables to confirm arrival times.
Stay: Hopewell Cape
Day 2 · Hopewell Rocks Low Tide to Alma
Bay of Fundy (Alma)（Hopewell Rocks、Mary's Point (Shepody Bay)、Cape Enrage、Alma Wharf & Village）
Spend the morning at the Hopewell Rocks, then drive along the coast in the afternoon via Cape Mary and Cape Enrage to Alma. The total distance is about 80 km.
Your admission ticket is valid for two consecutive days, allowing you to view both high and low tides.
Stay: Alma
Day 3 · Hiking in Fundy National Park
Bay of Fundy (Alma)（Fundy National Park、Dickson Falls、Point Wolfe Covered Bridge、Third Vault Falls）
Using Alma as your base, drive to the trailheads. One-way drives are generally within half an hour, allowing for a full day of light hiking.
Stay: Alma
Day 4 · Coastal Parkway to Saint John
Bay of Fundy (Alma)（Fundy Trail Parkway、St. Martins Sea Caves） → Saint John (New Brunswick)（Uptown Saint John (Trinity Royal)）
Drive about 1 hour from Alma via Shepody Road to the east gate, complete the coastal parkway, and continue through St. Martins to Saint John.
Set your navigation to go via the Parkway first; avoiding toll settings may cause a long detour. The sea caves must be visited at low tide.
Stay: Uptown Saint John
Day 5 · Saint John Uptown & Departure
Saint John (New Brunswick)（Saint John City Market、King's Square & Loyalist Burial Ground、Reversing Falls Rapids、Irving Nature Park）
Explore Uptown Saint John on foot, drive about 15 minutes to the Reversing Falls, and then drive about half an hour to the airport.
The best time to view the Reversing Falls is during the slack tide transition between high and low tides. Check the tide tables to plan your visit.