My to-do list 2014: New Brunswick

With Summer 2014 just around the corner, I'll be doing a series of posts throughout April to give you ideas, background information, and tips and tricks to prepare for travelling to/in the Maritimes this summer. On Mondays, look out for my 2014 to-do lists for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island, and Prince Edward Island. On Fridays, stay tuned for a variety of articles about local culture, regional food specialties, and some travel tips. Suggestions for articles are always welcome! For the past few years I've had the opportunity to visit almost every nook and cranny of New Brunswick for work. I feel very fortunate to have gotten to see so much of the province, and discover so many places that are off the beaten path (and to be sharing those with you!). Unfortunately, the downside to travelling for work is that I often have to go right past places where I'd love to spend the entire day. This list includes places around the province that I hope to get to visit in 2014. As always, let me know what you think of the places that are on the list-and those that aren't! Fundy Region New Brunswick Museum The New Brunswick Museum is located downtown Saint John, in the Market Square building. This museum covers the history of New Brunswick, and would make a great stop for anyone in the area who wants to know a little more about the province. This is near the top of my must-see list for the year. http://www.nbm-mnb.ca/ Saint John City Market The City Market is one of Saint John's biggest attractions. Located downtown, the market is full of stalls selling all kinds of different ingredients and meals. http://www.sjcitymarket.ca/main.html Capital Region King's Landing I feel kind of silly, having spent three years in Fredericton and never having gotten to King's Landing. This site includes an historical re-enactment of the loyalist settlers to New Brunswick. King's Landing also participates in several EdVentures, a program in Fredericton that offers a variety of interesting leisure courses (ongoing or one-off). King's Landing: http://kingslanding.nb.ca/ EdVentures:http://www.edventures.ca/en/ Moncton Region Tidal Bore The Petitcodiac river is the muddy body of water that runs through the centre of Moncton. Coming off of the Bay of Fundy (with the world's highest tides), the river itself is also tidal, and that gives rise to an interesting natural phenomenon: the daily tidal bore, where the Petitcodiac goes from damp and muddy to a running river very quickly. This year, the tidal bore made headlines when surfers started riding the wave down the river-even CBC comedian Shaun Majumder joined in on the fun! The tidal bore times can be found here http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=175 Note that, as a natural phenomenon, these times are only approximate and change daily. Northumberland Shore Pays de la Sagouine Pays de la sagouine is a reenactment/theater combination, bringing to life characters from Acadian Author Atonine Maillet's book of the same name. Located outside of the beautiful town of Bouctouche, it's an interesting opportunity to experience a bit of Acadian culture. http://www.sagouine.com/index.php/en Miramichi Metepenagiag Heritage Park Metepenagiage Heritage Park, located in the Miramichi area, features and information centre and walking trails showcasing the Mi'kmaw heritage of New Brunswick. It offers a unique opportunity to learn more about one of the First Nations cultures in New Brunswick, and is definitely one of the places I most want to visit in 2014. http://www.metpark.ca/ North Shore Village Historique Acadien Village Historiue Acadien is a re-enactment of Acadian communities, and is located near Caraquet. The village is meant to represent Acadian history in New Brunswick over the period since the Deportation in 1755. http://www.villagehistoriqueacadien.com/index_en.cfm