Canada’s Fundy Footpath hike
Join my friend and I on an REI-sponsored hike through the Fundy Footpath in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada. We were very impressed by the area, guides, and the fresh, local food rather than backpacking meals! Mike and Bri were fantastic guides. If you're interested in this REI-sponsored trip, you can learn more and register at:
If you're interested in the Sea Caves Kayak Tour, Fundy Coastline Zodiac Boat Tours, Multi-day Fundy Kayak Tours, or the shuttles listed on the board near the end of the film (or great coffee at Shipyard Cafe!), I highly recommend Red Rock Adventure, as they're great people. Visit them at:
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This video turned out to be more of a hybrid backpacking/tourism video. Hope you enjoy the additional sights!
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Fundy Footpath 2019/Fundy Footpath/NB Hikes
Q: How long does it take to hike the FFP?
A: All depends. Some people do it in 2-5 days.
on average, 3-4 days.
Q: How much water is available on trail?
A: Lots of brooks and streams. 2L of water is
plenty.
Q: Are there Bear Bins at campsites?
A: Yes, however, not at all campsites. Some
have broken tops and some are full of
garbage. Campsites with Bear Bins are
A) Goose Creek;
B) Telegraph Brook;
C) Little Salmon; and
D) There maybe others, cant remember
Q: How many tents can go up at the tent sites?
A: At most sites, lots. It depends a lot on
how big others tents are and if they spaced
their tents like assh*les.
1) Goose Creek can fit a lot of tents;
2) Brandy Brook 2 x tents;
3) Quiddy River 6-8 tents;
4) Telegraph Brook I think 2 tents?;
5) Wolf Brook can fit lots of tents. There’s
two separate tenting sites there;
6) Little Salmon River can fit lots of tents
and has multiple tenting sites;
8) Cradle Brook 3-4 tents, give or take; and
9) Seely beach lots of tents and tenting
sites
Q: Tide Crossings
A: Goose Creek is the only real tide crossing
you need to worry about. However, with a
new moon, Wolf Brook and Little Salmon
maybe affected, not as much as Goose
Creek. You can generally cross a few hours
after high tide. The tide go in and out very
quickly.
Q: Navigation
A: buy the map and download an app called
“maps.me” it’s free and it works while your
phone is on airplane mode. It uses your
phone GPS. Just download the province
map. It’s all free.
Q: Should I bring bear spray
A: why not? It may help you feel more
confident. There are bears, it’s so rare to
see a bear in the park area. There are Lynx
and bobcats. They are completely
harmless. There’s never been a fatality
in NB from bear or any other animal
Q: Are there mountain lions
A: NO! There are so many folk tail about this.
There aren’t any. Years ago, DNA did
test positive for a cougar in Fundy.
However, it was a cat from South
America. It was a pet that someone
let free into the wild. NBers always
confuse bobcats for cougars. I don’t
know how many times some locals
showed me pics of a “cougar” and it
was actually just a bobcat lol.
Q: Do I need to be a super athlete
A: NO! There’s a lot of FEAR MONGERING
regarding this trail. It’s literally one foot
in front of the other and stay on the trail.
Take your time (slow is smooth, smooth
is fast). Take your time, do your research
make sure you are safe. Sh*t does happen.
don’t be afraid to try this trail. Don’t listen
to all the fear mongering
Q: Food and equipment
A: I see lots of massive backpacks and big
bulky and expensive items that weigh
a lot. Here are some links for equipment
thru hikers use on 4,000km+ trails
As for food, bring whatever you like to
eat.
The Fundy Footpath 2018 (4K)
For the second year in a row, we set out to conquer The Fundy Footpath. This year, in the far less travelled West to East direction from St. Martins to Fundy National Park.
Day Two 11:39
Day Three 24:10
Shoutout 27:25 to PA Patrick and his white doggie
Day Four 37:13
Day Five 54:45 * Through Fundy National Park
Trip Tips, ShoutoutsX2 1:00:26
The Fundy Footpath is a 41 kilometres (25 mi) hiking trail that starts at the Fundy Trail Parkway from Big Salmon River to Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, Canada. The trail connects to the 33 kilometres (21 mi) Fundy Trail at Fundy National Park, which in turn connects to the Dobson Trail.[3] The trail's earliest route was blazed by Jack McKay in the early 1980s but it fell into disuse. It was reestablished by Alonzo and Gilles Leger along with many, many other volunteers throughout the late 1980 and early 90's. The trail was officially opened in 1994 under the management of the Fundy Hiking Trail Association Inc.
In 2015, Explore Magazine listed the Fundy Footpath as one of the 50 best hiking trails in the world.
Fundy Footpath Epic Journey
Seven Strong women and 4 amazing dogs, hiking the Fundy Footpath from Goose River to Big Salmon River. Approximately 42kms of climbing and descending mountains along the Bay of Fundy Coastline.
The Fundy Circuit
Backpacking the Fundy Circuit in Fundy National Park. Its a hiking trail that loops around the entire park.
Surviving the Fundy Footpath - Official Trailer
Bruce Persaud, a city slicker with zero hiking experience, attempts to complete one of Canada's toughest multi-day hikes, traversing the Fundy escarpment between St. Martin's and Alma, New Brunswick. What could go wrong, between the mossy ravines of a fog forest, towering cliff tops and traversing a sculpted sea floor in a region with the highest tides in the world? Fortunately Bruce is accompanied by an experienced team who help him make it through despite the challenges in this sympathetic yet humorous road trip on foot.
Crossing at Little Salmon River on the Fundy Footpath
Fundy Footpath 2013 DAY 1
My First Project
Big Salmon River Aug 28th 2017
On Fundy Trail Parkway, NB, Canada
Fundy Footpath - Goose Creek to White Car Road Part 1
A Canada Day hike on the Fundy Footpath in 30 degree Celsius weather between Goose Creek and the White Car Road next to Fundy National Park. On the first day we hiked in to Goose Creek to camp and explore. On Day two we hiked back to the other car. On the way we crossed Jim Brook and went for a swim at Azors Beach by Rose Brook.
Fundy Coast.wmv
Some photographs made while hiking and camping along the Bay of Fundy. Locations include the Fundy Trail, Browns Beach, Ellie Point, Quaco Head Light , the Caves, Fox Rock,Fullar Falls, Big Salmon River, Long Beach, Sealy Beach, Little Salmon River and Martin Head. Want to learn more about adventure hiking and photography contact me at sdchown@nbnet,nb.ca.
Crossing Goose Creek on the Fundy Footpath
My brother and I making the tidal crossing at Goose Creek in 2013. The low tide was at 8:00 am and we crossed at 6:30. There is usually a 3 hour window on either side of low tide....
Salmon Beach Bathurst, NB - Drone
The Sea Caves in St Martin Canada
St. Martins is a place of tidal wonder at the heart of the Bay of Fundy. Life here is governed by the rhythm of the world's highest tides. A colourful fleet of fishing boats wait in the Bay for the high tide to rise and fill the empty harbour with water so that they can unload their catch.
Walkers and hikers consult the tidal charts to find the best time to walk the ocean floor out to sea caves, caverns and arches. The tide rises, soon erasing their footsteps, filling the caves and caverns with water. Beaches, the harbour and the sea caves change twice each day, every time you see them they are different.
The tide races and rages around the scenic Quaco Head Lighthouse, creating treacherous beauty that through history, sank great sailing ships. The tide fills and recedes each day from vast salt marshes, creating an incubator of life that sustains the entire Bay of Fundy ecosystem.
St. Martins in a place of great natural beauty and is the gateway to the Fundy Trail, the last undeveloped stretch of of wilderness coastline in North America. Walking trails and a low speed roadway wind along the coast past waterfalls, secluded beaches, picnic areas and breathtaking vistas across the Bay to Nova Scotia.stmartinscanada.com
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Fundy Salmon
The Fundy Salmon Recovery model is the first of its kind. This ground-breaking program has seen national attention and is already a prototype for other recovery projects
Fundy Salmon Recovery is a diverse group of partners from the provincial and federal governments, the aquaculture industry, First Nations and academia.
They are united and inspired by a common goal- to restore the historic wild Atlantic salmon populations to the inner Bay of Fundy for generations to come.
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Fundy Footpath 2014
disclaimer: i do not claim ownership of this songs used in the video, all rights belong to the original creators and distributors
the video is of me and 4 other guys hiking the fundy footpath in New Brunswick, Canada. ranked one of the top 5 most challenging hikes in the country, its for sure a gut check. most of the really challenging climbs never made it onto tape, which i apologize for.
songs used:
1) Black River - Amos Lee
2) Shout Out Loud - Amos Lee
3) Love in The Lies - Amos Lee
4) Back Into My Heart - Chris Botti
Fundy Footpath
Fundy Footpath, July 2017
Point Wolfe Campground to Big Salmon River
3 days, 50K
Bay of Fundy Travel Show #9 - Fundy Trail, New Brunswick
Terri straps her videocam on her bike & cycles along the coast of the Fundy Trail in St Martine, New Brunswick. She also checks out some hiking trails, including the day hike to Hearst Lodge where she has lunch. She stops in at the Interpretive Centre too!
Full Hike (With Map): The World's Highest Tides at the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, Part 1
Canadians... The United States' maple syrup-producing, poutine-devouring, Tim Horton's-obsessed hockey-god neighbors to the north. Those unapologetically polite people blazed a trail to challenge the most capable hikers. But Mother Nature also gifted the rugged 41 kilometers with exceptional beauty throughout. And therein lies the proposition: take the risk and withstand the unforgiving coastline? Push way beyond self-imposed limits, if only to reap the rewards? Yes. Oh absolutely yes.
At the Bay of Fundy, life is trapped in a daily rhythm. Twice every 24 hours the coastal landscape dramatically shifts: beaches extend far into the sea; overtaken rivers reverse course; effortless, shallow crossings quickly transform into treacherous ordeals. The world's highest tides are omnipresent and unrelenting.
What else awaits on the Fundy Footpath? This is pure backpacking—possibly an overwhelming undertaking for the uninitiated. There are no mountains, but the dozen-plus hills pack a punch. Rough, often-rocky terrain requires calculated stepping, especially after the rains. Thick softwood forests allow only trickles of sunrays and create forever muddy and puddle patches, making damp footwear an unavoidable feature. Sleep is a rejuvenating necessity.
Then again, consider the picturesque beachside camping. And passing through calming fern fields. Plus babbling brooks steadily escaping to the sea. There are waterfalls to explore. The air is as clean as can be.
And, occasionally, there is a hello from those unapologetically polite Canadians.
Photos:
Route: Fundy Footpath
Type: Point-To-Point
Distance: 41 km
Elevation Gain: Over 1810 m
Location: Fundy National Park-Fundy Trial Parkway, New Brunswick, Canada
Date/Time: 2018-06-23 16:00
My Thoughts:
I am not going to lie: this one really tested my will. During the final day, there was a constant urge to give up. Each access trail gnawed at my subconscious and tugged my commitment piece by piece away from the Footpath. But, I kept on putting one foot in front of the other...
It is remarkable how well humans can walk. Becoming bipedal is perhaps one of our greatest evolutionary accomplishments.
I aimed to complete this hike in 3 days—that is the Fundy Footpath times 2, 82 km total, from Big Salmon River on the Fundy Trail Parkway side to the other end at Goose River before Fundy National Park and back. Going there to explore the route and take photos; videos going back. I started at 10:21 on Friday and finished at 20:17 on Sunday. I achieved my time, but badly misjudged how difficult the terrain would be (more on this later). The common suggestion is 3-4 days of hiking, one way.
On the first day, I enjoyed lunch by Cradle Brook and got to Telegraph Brook to camp for the night. Other hikers were already there. I settled in at a flat spot near the water (above the tideline).
For the second day, my intention was to reach Goose River and then return to Telegraph Brook again (for the most hiking: ~35 km). However, the difficulty materialized because from Telegraph Brook on there were many steep ups and downs. My pace slowed tremendously. Crossing Little Salmon River and drudging the mush at Goose Creek gave my wet feet reasons to hate me. My light backpack began to feel overloaded. Questions arose: Which items were actually necessary? Would it be lighter and less miserable if I ate up some of the edibles now?
Hours late, I arrived at “KM 0” on the bank of Goose River and turned back to start the video (Part 1). After a while, I realized Telegraph Brook was out of reach and hoped for the Quiddy River campsite instead. But with daylight quickly fading and my body imploring for a rest, I settled for Brandy Brook. That decision meant “most hiking” became the next day (31 km). I slept OK. However, it rained that night as forecast.
Note to self: unless well-rested, hiking the most on the last day is not ideal. Additional note: hiking in or after the rain is never fun, well-rested or not.
The final day. That overnight downpour had made everything a bit more precarious. Thus I, a usually sure-footed person, became just a wobbling fool (I slipped quite a few times in the Part 2 video). Eventually, though, I accepted the stumbles. I became patient with my hefty-feeling pack. Even made peace with the persistently wet socks/shoes. I accepted it all because I had been managing my food supply well, and knew that inside my backpack remained enough sustenance to carry me to the end. Regardless, at my last lunch break beside the Little Salmon River, freeze-dried chicken/rice resuscitated by boiled water never tasted so amazing.
I passed Seely Beach. People were there. To them I must have looked like a lost, drunk person emerging out from the woods, ready to fall down at any moment. But, again, each foot kept stepping...
A clarification: Part 3 was another day because the memory card became full on the actual completion day.
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Fundy Footpath - Point Wolf to Goose Creek
** I had a bit of a cold heading out so don't mind my voice
This weekend we set out to hike the beautiful coast line of the fundy footpath. Unfortunately we did not continue after the first night as it had rained about 30mm of rain that night and throughout the morning and we knew everything would be soaked for the 0 degrees we had in store for Saturday night. We decided we would rather be safe then sorry. High winds, wet gear, and cold temperatures are a dangerous mix to be dealing with. Unfortunately they landed on the weekend we were going to hike the footpath.
This path was absolutely beautiful! As you can see in this video Fundy National Park has created a new Goose River trail to replace the old one, which will add an extra KM to your hike. We also chose to take the high tide detour trail once we got to goose river in order to hit Goose creek in time. Making our journey to Goose Creek 19kms.
This trail is strenuous and between KM 3-5 Is basically all uphill -steep uphill. But it is worth all of the work as the views are breathtaking.
We are hoping to continue where we left off sometime soon, as well as plan to redo the whole trip next summer, so stay tuned!
We stayed the night in our tent at the Goose Creek campsite. This campsite features a Bear Box and a primitive toilet.
Music: Harrison Storm -- ‘Feeling
Jon Bryant -- ‘At Home’
Dustin Tebbutt -- 'Love is Blind’