Report on the St Martin's/ Fundy Trail Tour

 While there were only 3 cars that left Fredericton this morning on this tour I must tell you it had to be one of our most scenic and beautiful tours that I've had the pleasure of being part of. Vic and Heather picked some of the most scenic routes in this province to make this one of the most unforgettable tours and we have had many.

 I expect many stayed home due to the hot and humid weather. That's understandable!  It was hot. However, while it was hot, it was perfectly manageable, mostly because the wonderful scenic routes we traveled were river routes being much cooler and the rest of the route, for most part, were on roads that were well shaded from direct sunlight, unlike the wide open TCH system 4 lane system. Besides, is this not better then the last 5 weeks of bloody rain and damp weather that we have had to endure?

  We arrived in St. Martins before lunch and stopped at the popular and renown beach area to enjoy the sight and smells of the mighty Bay of Fundy. The near-by seafood restaurants were offering way too many seafood dishes to mention with the wonderful smells of lobster rolls, clams and chips and their world famous chowder etc. The surf was breaking over the beach and the additional smell and freshness of the cooling salt water air all made for a memorable treat.

  We then proceeded to the Fundy Trail, where again Vic and Heather who had already scouted out the best panoramic view sites directed us in guide form to the most beautiful and picturesque areas. I cannot tell you how truly spectacular these areas and their associated sites are. Barb and I just recently visited the Grand Canyon and without doubt, as we all know, this is a very  spectacular and world recognized area. In my opinion seeing both areas I have to tell you the Fundy Trail offers just as much in terms of natural beauty, costs and accessibility with far less commercialization and hype. No wonder the great  "The Bay of Fundy" represented Canada in our global campaign to be declared as the 7th natural wonder of the world and guess what? It's here, it's ours and less then 2 hours away!   Oh yes, it cost less then $7.00 to enter the park trail area. 

  We had our picnic lunch at the "Long Beach Lookout" , the current end of the Fundy Trail overlooking the majestic Bay of Fundy, seeing glimpses of the coast of Nova Scotia in the far off distance, breathing the wonderful and refreshing sea air all the while enjoying our picnic lunch with the company of good friends. It does not get any better!

  Our return trip was also very enjoyable but I'll stop there in hopes that some associated pictures will soon appear in support of our wonderful day to St. Martins and the Fundy Trail.

  Many thanks to Vic and Heather for putting this well planned and directed tour together for us.

   Thanks
    Gary