Grand Manan is a magical island home to whales, lighthouses, and seaglass in the Bay of Fundy off the coast of Canada and Maine, only accessible by ferry. And I’m often asked – what are my MUST-DO experiences when visiting the island? The good news is that the island is small enough, that even if you’re only there for 24 hours (I have a guide just for that here) you can still see many of its most breathtaking views, scenic drives, and maybe even a whale or two! But if you want to know this mermaid’s 5 must-do experiences and sights to be seen on the island – you’ve come to the right beach! Swallowtail lighthouse is hands-down my favorite spot on the island. I could go every day – morning, afternoon, evening. It’s an […]
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Visit Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick to go whale & bird watching, hike cliff-side trails, walk beaches, ride bikes or do nothing at all.
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!
Visit Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick to go whale & bird watching, hike cliff-side trails, walk beaches, ride bikes or do nothing at all.
A week on Grand Manan, the largest of New Brunswick's islands, allowed us to do and see a lot. From whale watching to hiking, inside are the highlights.
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A week on Grand Manan, the largest of New Brunswick's islands, allowed us to do and see a lot. From whale watching to hiking, inside are the highlights.
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 […]
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!
On a magical island off the coast of Maine, you can find what I believe to be New Brunswick’s true hidden gem – Grand Manan Island, also known as the Queen of the Fundy Isles. I’ve been visiting Grand Manan for over 25 years and trust me when I say – there’s a reason we bought a place of our own there two years ago. Once you experience it, you’ll never stop dreaming about it. Grand Manan Island is home to one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada and surrounded by the magic of the Bay of Fundy and the highest tides in the world. For nature lovers, it’s the summer home to whales, sea creatures and shore birds and naturally, for all these reasons, the island attracts photographers from around the world. If […]
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 […]
Le Nouveau-Brunswick, province maritime située à l’Est du Canada. Retrouvez ici notre itinéraire d’une semaine et tous nos incontournables !
With one grocery store, one gas station and no traffic lights, Grand Manan Island is a paradise for bird-watchers and adventure-seekers.
Visiting Grand Manan Island is a world away from the mainland. Get info on tours, accommodations, and peak times for whale-watching and birding.
A week on Grand Manan, the largest of New Brunswick's islands, allowed us to do and see a lot. From whale watching to hiking, inside are the highlights.
Le Nouveau-Brunswick, province maritime située à l’Est du Canada. Retrouvez ici notre itinéraire d’une semaine et tous nos incontournables !
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Grand Manan welcomes you with open arms to its rugged, storm-beaten yet peaceful haven. It is the island that is too good to be true and there is no place like it. The waters around Grand Manan are a haven for whales, porpoises, seals, and seabirds. Let it share its unspoiled scenic vistas and hidde
I took the featured photo just minutes before leaving Grand Manan Island in the late evening. I was on my way to the ferry, ready to head back to the
“The Swallow Tail Lighthouse is an iconic symbol of Grand Manan Island. It's remarkable to see the early sun rays sparkle around it on its own, but quite another spectacle to see it from above, set...
Lucius Richard O’Brien was an important nineteenth century Canadian painter who was an instrumental figure in establishing many of the major artistic and cultural intuitions in Canada. Born in Shanty Bay, Ontario, O’Brien first began to study art under John G. Howard at Upper Canada College in Toronto. O’Brien spent most of his time painting in Ontario, Quebec and on Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick, in both oil and watercolour. By 1873, O’Brien was very active in the Toronto art world - in 1874 he became the vice-president of the Ontario Society of Artists, and he retained this position until 1880 when he helped organize the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, serving as its first president. The Academy was instrumental in creating a national art gallery, which became the National Gallery of Canada. In the Gallery’s first exhibition one of O’Brien’s works, Sunrise on the Saguenay, Cape Trinity was the star of the show, and it remains an important piece in National Gallery’s permanent collection. In 1880, he began to work on the publication Picturesque Canada, which he edited, and toured across Canada, commissioning artists to produced woodblock prints to illustrate the text. In 1886, O’Brien was one of the first artists to travel west on the newly completed Canadian Pacific Railway, and paint the Rockies and the Pacific Coast. His landscapes are known for their realism and their fine sense of light, akin to American Luminists such as Albert Bierstadt, as well as European Romantics. Although influenced by international artistic movements, O’Brien’s work most definitely expressed a sense of Canadian nationalism.
Le Nouveau-Brunswick, province maritime située à l’Est du Canada. Retrouvez ici notre itinéraire d’une semaine et tous nos incontournables !
A week on Grand Manan, the largest of New Brunswick's islands, allowed us to do and see a lot. From whale watching to hiking, inside are the highlights.
Whale Watching on Grand Manan Island.
Grand Manan Island on Canada's East Coast is a maritime paradise with lobster boats, a perfect lighthouse, and friendly locals.
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Le Nouveau-Brunswick, province maritime située à l’Est du Canada. Retrouvez ici notre itinéraire d’une semaine et tous nos incontournables !
Grand Manan Island on Canada's East Coast is a maritime paradise with lobster boats, a perfect lighthouse, and friendly locals.
Give a gift of love and wanderlust with our Grand Manan Island Heart Map! ❤ This vintage Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick map print has been hand-embroidered with a red heart that symbolizes the places, people, and adventures you hold dear. See photos for frame and size options. Sizes: Available in 4 sizes - 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14. Map cropping differs slightly from size to size. Want to see a mockup first or want a larger size? Don't hesitate to contact us. Framed and Ready to Gift: This Grand Manan Heart Map is framed for your convenience in a complimentary vintage-inspired frame of your choosing! See product photos for options. All frames can be hung or displayed on a wall or shelf - whichever suits the owner best (except 11x14 frames - which can only be hung). Processing Times: For up-to-date processing times, please check out our FAQs page here. Hand-embroidered in Ottawa, Ontario ❤
The Inn at Whale Cove Cottages is the unhurried embodiment of this mostly undiscovered borderland.
