Ecological Park of the Acadian Peninsula

New Brunswick


Wander the boardwalk over the marshland into a 2.6km forested loop trail. You'll be serenaded by bird calls; watch for Great Blue Herons, endangered Piping Plovers and Kingfishers. Join an hourly guided tour for insight into local flora and fauna.


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