Blomidon Provincial Park


Known for its dramatic red cliffs (some 180m high) overlooking the fast-moving tides of the Bay of Fundy, this beautiful 760-hectare park makes a great detour for hiking, with 13.5km of trails, an impressive beach and a clifftop campground with views over the basin.


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2. FORCE

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5. Grand Pré National Historic Site

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7. Tangled Garden

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