Category: New Brunswick Provincial

Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
The Hopewell Rocks, “Flowerpot Rocks”, are on the shores of the Bay of Fundy 47 km from Moncton.     At low tide, you can walk on the muddy surface which will be  covered by up to 50 feet of water in just a few hours at high tide.  The rocks stand 40 to 70 feet above the sea floor.

From Tourism New Brunswick, “Walk on the ocean floor in the shadows of the majestic flower-pot rocks, unique formations carved by erosion over thousands of years. Time and tide have carved from the cliffs and coves distinctive sandstone formations topped with trees. During periods of low tide, you can walk 2 km of beach and explore several coves.”   Here is the Park’s website.  Phone 877-734-3429
Until recently the only way down to the sea floor was via 121 steps, but now a wheelchair accessible 60 metre ramp lets you ride to the North Beach.  The “beach” itself is not negotiable by wheelchairs but there are plans to enlarge the concrete platform at the base of the ramp.  Here is the CBC article and video describing the ramp.

University of New Brunswick Woodlot
From UNB Woodlot Watch , “The UNB Woodlot is over 3,500 acres of wild woods home to herons, blue bead lilies and lady slippers, old-growth red spruce stands, mature forest and wetlands.”   Thank you Lisa Dalton, for taking me there.
 The map shows numerous parking spots with access to the trails.  However on a visit September 2017, most of these were cordoned off and we had to park behind Costco. Map

Here is the description, taken from the website,  of the “Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage” wheelchair accessible trail in Mactaquac Provincial Park : “This interpretive, guided walk takes you through a pristine nature reserve with a chain of beaver ponds. Examine dams and lodges built by beavers and see for yourself the architectural abilities of these remarkable animals. Join in hands-on activities that will introduce you to a variety of wetland wonders found in the Acadian forest. Gentle, wheelchair-accessible trails allow for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy this experience. The tour begins at the Park Administration Building, across from the main entrance to the park. ”   Call 506-363-4747 for information.

Mount Carleton Provincial Park has a 0.3 km wheelchair accessible trail to Williams Falls.  Map and description.

Lepreau Falls Provincial Park  45°10’09” North and 66°27’44” West.   My sister visited the park and says there are boardwalks to good viewing platforms for the falls.    Here is a video.  Lepreau is part of the newly formed Stonehammer Geopark.   To learn more about the geopark, call 506-643-2300.  Reviews of Stonehammer on TripAdvisor.