The Bay of Fundy holds the world’s highest tides, rising up to 16 meters and carving a coastline unlike any other. This seven-day journey moves through three distinct coastal communities, each offering a different vantage on the bay’s relentless rhythm. You’ll walk among towering rock formations at low tide, drive scenic coastal roads, and cross exposed ocean floors. Between Moncton’s downtown energy, Saint John’s waterfront heritage, and Saint Andrews’ seaside calm, the itinerary balances guided interpretation with self-paced exploration, giving you room to follow your own curiosity.
DAY 1: MONCTON ARRIVAL & DOWNTOWN EXPLORATION
Arrival in Moncton sets a relaxed pace. Your centrally-located hotel sits steps from Main Street's restaurants and shops, giving you easy access to explore downtown at your own pace. Atlantic Canada's culinary scene shines here, fresh seafood, locally-sourced ingredients, and a mix of casual bistros and refined dining. Settle in, then head out for dinner on your own. If timing allows, the USVA Nordic Spa offers a quiet wind-down just outside the city core.
Accommodation: Hyatt Place Downtown (or similar)
DAY 2: BAY OF FUNDY AT HIGH & LOW TIDE
Today's signature Bay of Fundy experience unfolds with a private guide who handles every detail. Timing tides correctly requires local knowledge, your guide coordinates multiple stops to showcase both low and high tide throughout the day. Iconic sites like Hopewell Rocks anchor the itinerary, where your guide navigates crowds with ease. You'll also visit lesser-known viewpoints and tidal zones that independent travelers typically miss. Walk the ocean floor at low tide, then return hours later to see the same landscape transformed. Your guide explains tidal mechanics and geological timescales throughout. Late afternoon return to Moncton.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hyatt Place Downtown (or similar)
DAY 3: MONCTON TO SAINT JOHN
A relaxed start in Moncton before the short drive to Saint John, under two hours, with optional stops at fishing villages, cafés, or a hike in Fundy National Park along the way. By early afternoon you're checked into uptown Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated city, where brick heritage buildings meet working harbour energy. Time to explore the waterfront, browse the historic city market, or settle into a café. An optional Indigenous Storytelling Walk traces a historic portage route along Harbour Passage, sharing Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq oral histories—a nice addition before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Harbourfront Hotel (or similar)
DAY 4: FUNDY TRAIL PROVINCIAL PARK
Fundy Trail Provincial Park is yours to explore at your own pace today. The drive from Saint John takes you first to St. Martins, grab coffee in this historic shipbuilding village, then walk into sandstone sea caves if the tide's out. From there, the Fundy Trail Parkway unspools along 30 kilometers of clifftop road with 21 marked lookouts. Short coastal trails lead to viewpoints and waterfalls. Pack a picnic or stop at park facilities for lunch. Optional upgrades include a half-day e-bike tour, sea cave kayaking, or a private guided day along the parkway. Late afternoon return to Saint John.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Harbourfront Hotel (or similar)
DAY 5: SAINT ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA
After a leisurely morning in Saint John, drive to Saint Andrews by-the-Sea, about 90 minutes through tidal estuaries and rolling farmland. The scenery shifts, the pace slows. This historic seaside town, framed by Passamaquoddy Bay, feels like stepping back a century. After checking in at The Algonquin Resort, the afternoon unfolds at whatever rhythm suits you: stroll Water Street's boutiques and galleries, walk the shoreline path, or settle into the resort's oceanfront terrace. Dinner in town or at the resort, your preference.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Algonquin Resort (or similar)
DAY 6: SAINT ANDREWS' SEASIDE CHARM
This day is entirely yours to shape. It can be as quiet or active as you'd like. Stroll the waterfront, browse Water Street's galleries and boutiques, or spend the morning at Kingsbrae Garden, ranked among Canada's top ten public gardens. A relaxed lunch in town, time at the resort's spa or oceanfront terrace, the rhythm is entirely your own. If you'd prefer guided experiences, whale watching cruises run June through October. Ministers Island offers another option: drive across the ocean floor at low tide to explore Van Horne's National Historic Site estate, either self-guided or with a private tour.
Accommodation: Algonquin Resort (or similar)
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Time for a final stroll through Saint Andrews by-the-Sea before checking out. The drive back to Moncton takes about two hours if you're flying out, or you can continue onward to your next destination. No scheduled activities, just travel at whatever pace suits your plans
