Fundy National Park: planning guide
Bay of Fundy shoreline with some of the world’s highest tides. Forested highlands drop to mudflats and rocky coast.
Fundy National Park is in NB, Canada. The nearest town is Fundy Albert — roughly 31.9 km (19.8 mi) out, about 46 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Fundy Albert | 31.9 km (19.8 mi) | 46 min |
| Three Rivers | 38.1 km (23.6 mi) | 53 min |
| Petitcodiac | 41.7 km (25.9 mi) | 57 min |
| Fundy-St. Martins | 43.7 km (27.2 mi) | 59 min |
| Sussex | 45.4 km (28.2 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Butternut Valley | 52.3 km (32.5 mi) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Moncton | 56.3 km (35 mi) | 1 hr 12 min |
| Tantramar | 56.5 km (35.1 mi) | 1 hr 12 min |
Where Fundy National Park sits
Official Fundy National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Fundy National Park
Fundy National Park sits close enough to Kejimkujik National Park, Kouchibouguac National Park, Pituamkek National Park, and Prince Edward Island National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kejimkujik National Park | 135 km (84 mi) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Pituamkek National Park | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min |
Parks close by
- Kejimkujik National Park
Inland lakes and Mi’kmaw cultural landscape in southwest Nova Scotia, plus a separate seaside unit.
- Kouchibouguac National Park
New Brunswick coastal park of dunes, lagoons, bogs, and barrier islands on the Northumberland Strait.
- Pituamkek National Park
Barrier islands off northwestern PEI, co-managed with the Mi’kmaq. Dunes, archaeology, and shorebirds.
- Prince Edward Island National Park
North-shore dunes and beaches on PEI, including piping-plover habitat and the Green Gables landscape.
Common questions
Where is Fundy National Park?
Fundy National Park sits in NB, Canada. Fundy Albert, about 31.9 km (19.8 mi) away — roughly 46 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Fundy National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.