Road Trip Saint John to Grand Manan – Bay of Fundy Island

Saint John Grand Manan Island
130
km
3h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Grand Manan, the Bay of Fundy's largest island, is a hidden gem: 145 km² with cliffs, lighthouses and whales, reached by a 1h30 ferry from Blacks Harbour.

The island hosts 18 whale species in summer (right whales, humpbacks, dolphins, porpoises). Swallowtail Lighthouse (1860) is the iconic lighthouse. Hole-in-the-Wall, a pierced rock formation, is a classic postcard shot. Whale's Cove inspired Winslow Homer's painting. Bay scallops, herring smokehouses, fish chowder in local restaurants.

Points of Interest

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    Swallowtail Lighthouse
    Phare 1860 iconique sur falaise.
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    Observation de baleines
    18 espèces de baleines, été.
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    Hole-in-the-Wall
    Formation rocheuse percée, sentier facile.
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    Smokehouses du hareng
    Industrie traditionnelle visitable.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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A Lake
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Adams Lake
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Adelaide Lake
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Alden Brook
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Alder Brook
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Allison Lake
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Anderson Lake
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Andys Pond
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Protected areas along the route

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Bradbury Brook
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Hazen Marsh
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Flamingo Lake
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Crow & Partridge Island
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Southern Lakes
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Perch Lake
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Trout Lake
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McQuirks Mountain
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Lake Utopia
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Moore Cove
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Armstrong Brook
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Powers Beach
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Saint John
  • Destination Grand Manan Island
  • Distance 130 km
  • Duration 3h
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
island Ocean whale Lighthouse ferry Summer wildlife

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