New River Beach, New Brunswick

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The Coastal Beauty of New Brunswick, Canada

In August 2009 we took a driving trip around New Brunswick, Canada. It was a wonderfully scenic two weeks.

We camped the first night in a Provincial Park at New River Beach. It was like a state park in the U.S. There was electricity at the campsite, but not water, so it was necessary to walk to the bath house for a shower. The next morning we went to the beach for a quick look around. It was a lovely wide and sandy beach and essentially deserted.

Read on to learn more about New River Beach in New Brunswick.

(beach photo by Virginia Allain)

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Map of New River Beach

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Sand Sculpture at New River Beach

Looks like they had a good crowd for the event.
The day we were at the beach, it was virtually empty. The 4th video shows New River Beach in winter at high tide.
O Canada Day STRONG & FREE Canada Emblem 1st place Sand Sculpture
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RV Park Reviews :: New River Beach, New Brunswick ( NB ) - RV Parks and Campground Reviews
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Camground Reviews for RV, Motorhome, and tent camping in the United States, Canada, and Mexico reviewed by actual campers. There are three reviews of the campground.
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Info about the beach, and local attractions and places to eat.

Bring a Picnic to eat in the park

at New River Beach, New Brunswick, Canada

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One of the Ferries

near New River Beach

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Take a Ferry Ride

over to Campobello Island

Lighthouse on Campobello IslandYou can catch a free ferry a short drive south of New River Beach. It takes you across to Deer Island where you catch another ferry (there's a charge for this one) to Campobello Island. Taking the ferries was a treat in itself. You can get out of your car and walk around on the open deck admiring the views and looking for seals, dolphins and seagulls. I'm not sure if I really saw a seal or if it was just wishful thinking. We definitely saw several dolphins come to the surface.

On Campobello Island, tour the Roosevelt Cottage which is steeped in the aura of FDR. Drive the length of the island to see all the sights and take pictures of the lighthouse.

(photo by Virginia Allain)

Campobello Island and New River Beach in New Brunswick, Canada

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  • Upon-Request Jan 20, 2012 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Sounds like a great place to visit!
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    ~ Blessed by a Squidoo Angel of the Travel Canada neighbourhood ~
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    lensrolled on the following lens:

    What I Would Miss If I Was Outside Canada
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    I'm not planning a New Brusnswick trip this coming summer, but
    certainly hope to visit next year.
    I am familiar with New Brunswick a bit.

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