Kyla Wills

Moving on, we are now going to head back out to the Bay of Fundy by following the Hammond River. This is a beautiful drive any time of the year but the fall is by far the best. With all the foliage changing every colour of red and gold on mother natures paint brush, it is a photographers dream world. Stop and take a few pictures, the river offers many shots of wild life in their natural habitat and there is also two covered bridges that cross the river.

The Smithtown Bridge was built in 1914 after some locals put a cast iron boiler through the open deck bridge that had existed at the time.

St.Martins

Following the valley for 20 minutes you will come to a quaint little village called St. Martins. This village was founded by loyalist's in 1783 and was originally named Quaco. In the mid 1900's St. Martins was a major ship building centre but now tourism is the primary industry. Things to see include the twin covered bridges as well as a light house and it is the only place in the world that you can photograph all three at the same time. The sea caves framed by their cresent shaped pebble beach is also a must see. If your hungry stop by the Cave View Family Restaurant and enjoy hand battered fish and chips or pick your own lobster from the tank to cook for your supper. Other local restaurants include the Sea Side Restaurant and Coastal Tides Restaurant. Head out to West Quaco to Browns Beach and enjoy a long lazy afternoon on a sandy beach and admire the huge sandstone cliffs. The tidal pools are great for everyone to enjoy, you just don't know what may be hiding under that piece of seawead.

Fun activities for the whole family include sea kayaking and canoe rentals, guided walks and hikes, mountain bike trials and bike tours and rentals and of course swimming in the Bay of Fundy, but let me warn you it is a “little” cold.

The last leg our our tour is Big Salmon River, just up the coast from St. Martins. This area was famous in the 1900's for its logging, fishing and boat building, now an interpetive centre stands in the area where the village once stood. From here take a guided tour to the old Sea Captains Burial Grounds or the famous Hearst Lodge, washrooms, rest stops and water stations are located along the trails.

For a guided tour please email me at jenny-fowler@hotmail.com. If you have any special needs let me know as most attractions are wheelchair accessable. For the experience of a life time and a vactation you will never forget and your kids will always remember ask for me “Jenny” the tour guide who is at your service.