Page 72 of Canada Alaska and The Arctic by Audley Travel

maritime contrasts 0 0 37 miles 60 kilometres ´ quÉbec cha leu y r ba gulf of st lawrence this lovely trip gets well away from the well-worn tourist trail particular delights include the salmonfilled miramichi river and the quaint villages along its banks the breathtaking dune of bouctouche and kouchibouguac national park day 1 drive from saint john to fredericton new brunswick s capital spend time exploring this historic old town before continuing to doaktown delightful doaktown nestles in a sylvan setting beside the miramichi river famous for salmon fishing drive through the town of miramichi to richibucto on the northumberland strait spend the day exploring kouchibouguac national park and the nearby dune of bouctouche from richibucto head south past moncton to the bay of fundy learn all about the world s highest tides at hopewell rocks and fundy national park drive back to saint john to return your hire car at the end of your trip caraquet edmundston bathurst grand falls miramichi kouchibouguac national park mi ic ram h r iver richibucto bouctouche prince edward island la er mb northu day 2 fredericton kouchibouguac national park and the dune of bouctouche on the eastern coast of new brunswick is the kouchibouguac national park a wonderful region of coastal forests bogs salt marshes lagoons and sandy beaches a fragile ecosystem has evolved over the millennia creating a startling diversity of rare flora and fauna kellys beach is one of the principal attractions boasting some of the warmest waters north of virginia and a variety of nearby coastal walking trails the dune of bouctouche home to the rare piping plover is some 50 kilometres to the south with a fascinating interpretive centre and an extensive boardwalk to protect the fragile environment s a in t joh n new brunswick i doaktown nd str a it day 3 river moncton day 4 hopewell rocks provincial park fundy national park riverside albert day 5 alma st andrews saint john ba y f of un dy nova scotia day 6 day 7 extensions some delightful extensions to consider to this tour are nova scotia accessible by ferry across the bay of fundy or prince edward island which lies nearby just across the confederation bridge tailor-made travel our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice the itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences prices vary according to selected accommodation and season please telephone us to discuss your individual requirements doaktown and the miramichi river built on a fabled history of heroic lumberjacks and mighty log drives this area is best known for the legendary fly fishing on the miramichi one of new brunswick s premier salmon rivers the small village of doaktown lies on the banks of the river in the heart of new brunswick it is home to the famous fishing tackle shop of w.w doak and the atlantic museum of the salmon while the central woodsmen museum is close by the beauty of the miramichi river can also be enjoyed by canoe or kayak and the nearby new brunswick trail the bed of a former railway is great for walking and cycling and provides stunning views and wildlife sightings ledges inn doaktown set in two hectares on the shores of the miramichi river in doaktown this beautiful inn is tastefully decorated to reflect the surrounding natural beauty there are 11 guest rooms all with river views a fine dining restaurant and a bar the inn is owned and operated by caroline taylor and her husband everett a 6th generation guide who has been fishing and hunting the region all his life caroline s love for cooking and people make an ideal combination for a wonderful stay one for the table new brunswick canada telephone 01993 838 700 fishing on the miramichi river 73

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