Have you ever heard of the Ovens Natural Park in beautiful Nova Scotia? Because you totally must know about this otherworldly destination. I first heard about the Ovens after watching Netflix’s Locke & Key. I LOVE sea caves – you can check out our sea kayaking adventure at the St. Martins Sea Caves here and that time we dined on the ocean floor in a sea cave here. But I had never heard of the Ovens until, of course, I Googled where Locke & Key was filmed after recognizing the town of Lunenburg in certain scenes and assuming the mysterious sea caves had to be filmed nearby. And speaking of Lunenburg – that’s another magical seaside town in Nova Scotia that you’ve simply got to visit! Located 25 minutes from Lunenburg, the Ovens Natural Park […]
Welcome to New Brunswick, where the possibilities for fried clams, lobster rolls, fish and chips, and so much more are as endless as the ocean. From the Acadian Peninsula to the US border, we have so many amazing roadside takeout spots for you to try this summer which is why I’ll be sharing 15 of my favorite roadside restaurants in Southern Coastal New Brunswick here on the blog in a three-part series. In {Part 2} of this series – here are another 5 of my favourites that are now open for the summer season! Our go-to on Grand Manan Island and most notably, the restaurant that turned my husband into a lover of lobster rolls. More on their epic lobster roll later. Sunrise Seafood is located about 10 minutes from North Head in Woodwards Cove. […]
Since the launch of East Coast Mermaid three summers ago, it’s been a tradition every June to do a summer bucket list of all of the places I want to explore in New Brunswick that summer. It’s always wild and totally ambitious, because that’s just how I roll. This year, knowing my summer is going to consist of adventures and road trips to all of my favorite places (and unfortunately, not as much time for new locales) — I thought I would share my list of must-visit New Brunswick destinations in the summer. Straight from the mermaid. Whether you’re looking to plan a day trip, long weekend, or week long island hopping adventure — I am confident this list will keep your Instagram looking mighty fine and have you in tourist mode all summer long. […]
Have you ever heard of the Ovens Natural Park in beautiful Nova Scotia? Because you totally must know about this otherworldly destination. I first heard about the Ovens after watching Netflix’s Locke & Key. I LOVE sea caves – you can check out our sea kayaking adventure at the St. Martins Sea Caves here and that time we dined on the ocean floor in a sea cave here. But I had never heard of the Ovens until, of course, I Googled where Locke & Key was filmed after recognizing the town of Lunenburg in certain scenes and assuming the mysterious sea caves had to be filmed nearby. And speaking of Lunenburg – that’s another magical seaside town in Nova Scotia that you’ve simply got to visit! Located 25 minutes from Lunenburg, the Ovens Natural Park […]
Want to know what one of the BEST parts about living in Atlantic Canada in the summer is? When everyone you know seems to be talking about how the whales this year are just ALL over the Bay of Fundy—you can easily book a last minute day or overnight trip to get in on the action. After hearing that the humpback whales were all up in the Bay of Fundy this summer, it took me all of five minutes to make some calls, book a tour, a night at my favorite resort —the Algonquin—and call my mother to let her know we were heading to St. Andrews for a girl’s trip to hang out with some whales. Living in New Brunswick has its perks, folks! If you’re thinking about visiting St. Andrews in the summer […]
Plan your ultimate trip to Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick for the #NBStaycation trip of the summer. Find East Coast Mermaid's fave haunts here!
Ok, ok so I know you’re all waiting for more photos + adventures from Grand Manan and more importantly – PUFFINS! I swear, those posts are coming soon, I just have thousands of pics to sort through and life has been crazy busy (in the very best ways.) But because I don’t want the blog to be quiet this week, I thought I’d share some snapshots from a local favorite of mine – the Bouctouche Dune. Located about 45 minutes from Moncton, the Bouctouche dune offers an AMAZING salt water beach, an interpretive center, a gorgeous boardwalk and the best part – it’s totally FREE. Walking the beach is one of my favorite reasons to go to the Dune. The water is a bit cooler as you’re swimming in the unsheltered Northumberland Strait, but don’t […]
Since the launch of East Coast Mermaid three summers ago, it’s been a tradition every June to do a summer bucket list of all of the places I want to explore in New Brunswick that summer. It’s always wild and totally ambitious, because that’s just how I roll. This year, knowing my summer is going to consist of adventures and road trips to all of my favorite places (and unfortunately, not as much time for new locales) — I thought I would share my list of must-visit New Brunswick destinations in the summer. Straight from the mermaid. Whether you’re looking to plan a day trip, long weekend, or week long island hopping adventure — I am confident this list will keep your Instagram looking mighty fine and have you in tourist mode all summer long. […]
Last month, Dan and I finally went on our first real vacation together and it was everything I wanted it to be and more. While we had considered a number of destinations, when he suggested the Gaspésie Peninsula in Québec, I’ll admit, I didn’t know much about the area. Of course, a quick search on Google and I was sold. We spent the first night of our trip in stunning Percé Rock, home to the most unreal natural rock formation just off the beach and creating the most epic backdrop for any photo. Honestly, if you were to look at my phone, I have about 300 photos of the rock alone. Within minutes of getting there, a walk on the beach was a must. In addition to the rock its known for, Percé is also home to […]
For the past 15 years, my East Coast summers just don’t feel like a true East Coast summer unless there’s a visit to Grand Manan Island involved. This summer, we went earlier than usual in order to go to Machias Island to see the puffins (only there in July) but by a lovely twist of fate (and the freedom being a digital nomad business owner provides) I’m headed back there again in late August. So yes, you could say a piece of my heart definitely has a home on beach somewhere on the island. Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from our July visit – all spots on the island that are an absolute must if you’re planning to visit! For starters, the ferry ride over from Blacks Harbour is such a great […]
For the past 15 years, my East Coast summers just don’t feel like a true East Coast summer unless there’s a visit to Grand Manan Island involved. This summer, we went earlier than usual in order to go to Machias Island to see the puffins (only there in July) but by a lovely twist of fate (and the freedom being a digital nomad business owner provides) I’m headed back there again in late August. So yes, you could say a piece of my heart definitely has a home on beach somewhere on the island. Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from our July visit – all spots on the island that are an absolute must if you’re planning to visit! For starters, the ferry ride over from Blacks Harbour is such a great […]
With Summer 2020 being the year of the NB Staycation, we have an amazing opportunity to explore exactly what our province has to offer. Why not make this the summer you explore all that St. Martins has to offer!
Plan your day-trip to Cape Enrage; an otherworldly attraction that offers you premium views of the Bay of Fundy tides - which can rise as much as 53 vertical feet in a 12 hour period, you guys! - from the vantage point of its towering cliffs or rocky beach that is accessible at low tide.
Coastal views, roaring waves, and scenic cliff-side roads; Cape Breaton is a coastal roadtrip dream. Check out our favourite spots on the island.
