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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Location | New Brunswick, Canada |
| Nearest city | Moncton, Alma |
| Area | 207 km² |
| Established | 1948 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
Fundy National Park is located on the Bay of Fundy, near the village of Alma, New Brunswick. The Park showcases both seashore habitats and highland Acadian forests. The Park covers an area of 207 km² along Chignecto Bay, the western branch of the Bay of Fundy, and faces Cape Chignecto Provincial Park across the Bay in Nova Scotia.
At low tide, Park visitors can explore the ocean bottom which was 9 metres or more below the water's surface at high tide. The Caribou Plain trail and boardwalk provides access to upland forest and bog habitats. The Park also includes more than 25 waterfalls.
Park amenities include a golf course, a heated saltwater swimming pool, three campgrounds, and a network of over 100 km of hiking and biking trails. [1] During the winter, Fundy National Park is also open and offers cross-country skiing on groomed trails, winter walking, and snowshoeing. Snowshoes can be rented from the Fundy Guild at the Visitor's Centre.
A variety of scientific projects are ongoing in the Park. Inner Bay of Fundy Salmon (Endangered) are a large focus of the Park's scientific activities. In addition, animals such as marten and fisher are being monitored.
The Dobson Trail and Fundy Footpath extend out of the Park to Riverview and to St. Martins respectively. A unique red-painted covered bridge is located at Point Wolfe.
Other rivers that flow through the park include the:
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