Discover the Bay of Fundy and the warm-water beaches of the Acadian coast. Water temperatures can soar to 28 degrees Celsius in summer!

Here are our suggestions for must-see places to visit.

The Bay of Fundy Scenic Drive is a must. Along the way, several lookouts provide access to almost twenty trails of varying levels and superb views.

Discover this 30 km linear park by car, bike or on foot. Kayak in the bay.

Among the easy trails, you could try Walton Glen Gorge. Some call it the “Grand Canyon of New Brunswick”.

Here’s an unusual natural phenomenon: the meeting of the tide and the flow of the river, known as a tidal bore.

When the rising tides of the Bay of Fundy meet the Petitcodiac River, they exert a counter-current pressure on the river. Surfing Moncton’s tidal bore is one of the must-do activities! It’s the longest wave in North America.

Saint John and Moncton in New Brunswick are only 90 minutes apart by car.

You’ll be able to enjoy the attractions of these two cities, as well as those of the Bay of Fundy and the warm-water beaches of the Acadian coastline.

Saint John is Canada’s oldest incorporated city, so don’t hesitate to book a guided tour.

Why is the water so hot? Simply because the sea is shallow. What’s more, the warm Gulf Stream marine current from Florida reaches this level.

Among the 50 beaches, here are the most beautiful with warm waters:

• Aboiteau Beach, Cap-Pelé. With its five kilometers of shoreline, the site is ideal for swimming and strolling along the boardwalk while admiring the dunes by the sea;
• Miscou Island beach: wild and beautiful, it’s accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to a footbridge. Families with young children will also appreciate the warm, shallow water;
• Parlee Beach: 20 minutes from Moncton, located in Parlee Provincial Park. It is considered one of the most beautiful and warmest in North America, but is very crowded;
• Bouctouche Dune Beach: 12 km of beach on the great dune of the Northumberland Strait. A two-kilometre-long wooden footbridge allows you to explore the flora and fauna.

Finally, here are two lesser-known beaches for lovers of the great outdoors:

• Parc de l’île-aux-foins: access to this small island is via a bridge. And its beach would be among the best kept secrets of Acadia. Families will be delighted, as the park offers not only a beach, but also a playground, a lighthouse and interpretation panels;
• Murray Beach: located in Murray Provincial Park. This is another unsupervised and lesser known beach. The water is warm and there are beautiful shells. The magnificent Confederation Bridge can be seen in the distance.

Marriott Bonvoy is Canada’s best-known hotel loyalty program. As a member, you earn points that can be exchanged for free nights.

There are two of the brand’s hotels in the area to discover: The Algonquin resort St. John’s Andrews by-the-sea, Autograph Collection and The Delta hotels Saint John.

The following two credit cards earn Marriott Bonvoy points directly:

• Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Card
• Marriott Bonvoy^® Business American Express^®* Card

These cards include a handsome welcome bonus, numerous insurance benefits and an annual one-night free certificate worth 35,000 points.