|
Bay of Fundy - St. John River |
|
Page 1 of 5
Historic River Changes Lives
The beauty of Fredericton's downtown waterfront at night is viewed from the St. John River. The River is a popular spot for boating Saint John Harbour all the way to Fredericton.
Gerald Sirois/Image New Brunswick photo
King's Landing celebrates 225th anniversary
Known as one of the prime boating regions in the Maritimes, the St. John River has an historic past, not only for boaters but also for the people who have lived along its riverbanks.
Part of that history has been recaptured at King’s Landing, a settlement near Fredericton that depicts the life and architecture of the riverbank community more than two centuries ago. Many historic riverbank homes were relocated here after being threatened by flooding caused by massive Mactaquac Dam Project of the 1960s.
The New Brunswick government responded by moving homes to a new settlement called Kings Landing. This summer, Kings Landing celebrates 225 years of New Brunswick history with special festivities, planned for July 1-5
King’s Landing is just one of the many sites and attractions along the St. John River, but to get here boaters must first navigate the adventurous waters of the Bay of Fundy.
Careful planning, along with reading and heeding of nautical charts and tide tables, is the key to trouble-free sailing in these New Brunswick and Nova Scotia waters.
Services and amenities sought by seafarers are available at strategic points all along the way and the scenery is stunning. If that's not enough, there is always the friendly Maritime hospitality. Whether on the Nova Scotia side of the Bay of Fundy or boating up the St. John River, you will find fascinating coastal community that celebrate their ties to the sea.
While tides, fog, whales and shipping lanes can be a challenge in navigating the Bay of Fundy, the challenge is not without its rewards.
The Bay is famous for having the world's highest tides, a rapid tidal bore and wondrous whales that frolic in its waters, but caution is required.
The busy commercial shipping lanes include a regular ferry crossing from Digby, Nova Scotia, straight through the Bay, to Saint John, New Brunswick, a three-hour crossing by ferry. Boaters should also be on the look-out for the endangered right whale, of which, less than 300 remain.
One approach for boaters coming from the northeastern United States is to stick to the northern side of the Bay, which borders southwestern New Brunswick.
A public wharf is available for docking in St. Andrews, a popular vacation destination, with Atlantic Canada's largest oceanfront resort, shopping and festivals. The Huntsman Marine-Aquarium here examines marine life in the Bay of Fundy eco-system.
Cruising east, boaters will come to the Port of Saint John, New Brunswick's largest coastal city, and the point of entry to the St. John River.
<<Start <Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next> End>>
|
