Mary Majka was born in Poland but during the Second World War, she was arrested and sent to a labour camp in Austria. Following the war, she went to medical…
Grand Manan Dulse
Grand Manan Dulse, a wild sea vegetable resembling lettuce is hand-harvested off the coast of Grand Manan Island. The cliffs, cold water and minimal sunlight make for optimal growing conditions…
Gaskin Museum of Marine Life – Grand Manan
The Gaskin Museum of Marine Life, situated at the front of the research station on Grand Manan, provides an excellent overview of the Bay of Fundy ecosystem and its resident…
Jacquet River Salmon Barrier
The Jacquet River Salmon Barrier is an integral component of the Jacquet River Salmon Restoration Project. This initiative, initially launched by the provincial government, aims to rejuvenate the salmon population…
St. John River Wolastoq Brigade
Paddlers in brigades across the country, under the Voyageur Brigade Society, are making treks to celebrate not only Canada 150 but the canoe as a Canadian symbol, the country’s water…
Hole-In-The-Wall – Grand Manan
The largest of the three Fundy Isles, with a population of around 2,500 people, Grand Manan offers visitors an abundance of activities. Whale watching, bird watching, hiking, exploring parks, and…
Sentier Fundy Trail Parkway
The Sentier Fundy Trail is a wheelchair-friendly coastal access network which includes a low-speed auto parkway with scenic lookouts, a pedestrian/bicycle trail, footpaths to beaches and river estuaries, and an…
Spring Flooding 2017
The St. John River overflowed its banks causing spring flooding 2017 and road closures. Here are a few photos and a video from the Fredericton, Shogomoc, Naskwaak Bridge, Sheffield and…