The Fundy Trail Parkway is a scenic coastal road and trail park east of Saint John, running through Fundy Trail Provincial Park near St. Martins. The park is a 30 kilometre linear park of about 6,300 acres that you can explore by car, by bike or on foot, and the bay is open to kayakers. The road runs along high cliffs above the Bay of Fundy, with lookouts, beaches and forest, and it ends at the Salmon River area. The address is 3 Fundy Trail Parkway, Salmon River. It is the most scenic drive in the region, and it suits a half-day or full-day trip from Saint John. It is also strictly seasonal: the 2026 season ran from 15 May to 25 October, so it is closed now, and the 2027 dates have not yet been published.
What to do
Drive the parkway slowly, stopping at the lookouts and at the walking trails that drop to the shore, and plan a picnic at one of the beaches. Cyclists and walkers share the park, and a bike makes a good way to cover the length. The coast is a cliff coast, so the best views are from the lookouts, and low tide opens the beaches below.
Seasons and planning
The 2026 season ran from 15 May to 25 October. Hours were 9 am to 5 pm from 15 May to 20 June, 8 am to 8 pm from 21 June to 29 August, 8 am to 6 pm from 30 August to 26 September and 9 am to 5 pm from 27 September to 25 October.
The 2026 vehicle fee was about 23 Canadian dollars before tax for up to ten people, and the Parks NB season pass now includes the park. In November the gate is closed, so plan the drive for 2027 and check the dates in spring.
Fitting it in
The parkway is about an hour's drive from Saint John, so it works as a half day or a full day. It combines well with Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks on a loop of the coast, and with a night in Saint John or Alma. Fill the tank and bring food, because services along the park are limited.
What to expect
The experience
A gated coastal parkway of about 30 kilometres with lookouts and walking trails, explored by car, bike or on foot.
Best time
Late May to mid-October, with the longest hours in summer and the autumn colour in late September and October.
How long
Allow a half day for the drive and a few stops, or a full day if you walk down to the shore.
Tips
Fill the tank and bring food before you go, check the gate hours on the day and note the 2026 season ended on 25 October.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Drivers and cyclists who want long coastal views close to Saint John.
- Families
- Short lookout stops and beach visits suit children, but the road has no services, so bring snacks.
- Couples
- Drive in the late afternoon in summer for the best light, and stay overnight in Saint John or Alma.
- Pair with
- Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks sit further along the same coast.
- Time needed
- Half a day at minimum, or a full day with walks.
Good questions
Is the Fundy Trail Parkway open now?+
No, the 2026 season ran from 15 May to 25 October and the gate is closed. Check the Parks NB dates page in spring for 2027 dates.
How long is the parkway?+
It is a 30 kilometre linear park of about 6,300 acres. It can be explored by car, bike or on foot.
How much does it cost?+
The 2026 vehicle fee was about 23 Canadian dollars before tax for up to ten people, with a lower fee for motorcycles and a season pass that now includes the park. Confirm the 2027 rates before you go.
Where is it?+
The address is 3 Fundy Trail Parkway, Salmon River, near St. Martins east of Saint John. It is about an hour's drive from the city.
How should I fit it in a trip?+
It suits a half day or a full day from Saint John and links well with Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks. Plan around the season and the tide.
