Interpretation programs
Fundy National Park
Discover the natural beauty and rich history of Fundy National Park through interpretation programs.
Guest night
Discover the stories, secrets, and wonders of Fundy National Park. Each week, a new guest speaker explores a fascinating topic, offering fresh insights and unique perspectives.
Location: Salt and Fir Centre
Schedule
- Monday August 3 at 8 pm (English)
Starry night stories
Explore the darkness, navigate the night sky, and discover the stories behind the constellations. Experience will begin indoors before heading outside to observe the stars and share tales inspired by the night sky. Program will be adapted in the event of cloudy weather.
Location: Salt and Fir Centre
Schedule
- Friday, July 31 at 10 pm (Bilingual)
- Friday, August 7 at 9:30 pm (Bilingual)
Campfire: "Moonlit stories"
As the moonlight weaves through the forest, gather around the fire for an evening of stories and songs celebrating the Moon and its place in nature and culture. Bring along a mug to enjoy hot chocolate. In case of rain, activity moved inside Chignecto Pavilion.
Location: Chignecto Recreation Area Campfire Circle
Language: Bilingual
Schedule
- Saturday, August 1 at 8 pm (Bilingual)
- Saturday, August 8 at 8 pm (Bilingual)
Campfire: "Sounds Like Nature"
Come explore and experience the nature of sound shared in our local cultures through music, stories, and Mother Nature herself! In case of rain, activity moved inside Chignecto Pavilion.
Location: Chignecto Recreation Area Campfire Circle
Schedule
- Thursday, August 6 at 8 pm (Bilingual)
Alma Beach Art
Using shells, rocks, sticks and seaweeds, work together to create a masterpiece that will be washed away during the next high tide.
Location: Meet at Alma Beach parking lot
Schedule
- Sunday, August 2 at 2 pm (Bilingual)
Explore Alma Beach
A vast outwash of boulders, gravel, sand, and mud. This is the best place to experience the incoming and outgoing tides.
Location: Meet at Alma Beach parking lot
Schedule
- Tuesday, August 4 at 10 am (French)
- Friday, August 7 at 2 pm (French)
Explore Cannontown Beach
A rocky intertidal environment with many tide pools supporting a high diversity of intertidal life.
Location: Meet at Cannontown Beach parking (next to saltwater swimming pool)
Schedule
- Thursday, July 30 at 7 pm (Bilingual)
- Saturday, August 8 at 2 pm (English)
Explore Herring Cove Beach
A calm sheltered cove bordered by seaweed draped rocks. A good place to explore for marine life.
Location: Meet at Herring Cove Beach parking lot
Schedule
- Wednesday, August 5 at 10 am (Bilingual)
Geologist in residence
During this two-week residency, geologist and educator Catrina Russell will be exploring and sharing the geology of Fundy National Park through exhibits, talks, and other guided experiences.
Schedule
August 9 - 23
| Date | Time | Language | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12 | 2 pm to 4 pm | Bilingual | Salt and Fir Centre | Partial solar eclipse viewing (drop in session) - Learn about space geology and exploration, plus explore a collection of space rocks! |
| August 14 | 2 pm (1 h) | Bilingual | Point Wolfe beach parking lot (P4) |
Fundy Rocks (guided walk) - Identify rocks and pebbles along the trail while learning about the history and future of mining. |
| August 14 | 7 pm (1.5 h) | Bilingual | Swimming pool parking lot | Explore Cannontown Beach (guided walk) - Learn about marine life at the lower end of the tidal range and how the tides are shaped by terrestrial and extraterrestrial geology! |
| August 15 | 11 am to 12 pm | Bilingual | Headquarters Visitor Centre | Creature Feature: Rocks (drop in session) - Sparkly rocks! Gems! Fossils! Acid testing! Explore Catrina's extensive personal collection and get the inside scoop on the region's geology. |
| August 17 | 8 pm (1 h) | Bilingual | Salt and Fir Centre |
Guest night: Geology of Fundy (presentation) - Join Catrina as she shares the story of Fundy's geological history and how the park evolved over the ages. |
| August 19 | 2 pm (1 h) | Bilingual | Point Wolfe beach parking lot (P4) |
Fundy Rocks (guided walk) - Identify rocks and pebbles along the trail while learning about the history and future of mining. |
| August 21 | 2 to 3 pm | Bilingual | Alma beach | Fossil Friday (drop in session) - Learn about the types of fossils that appear around Fundy! |
| August 22 | 11 am to 12 pm | Bilingual | Headquarters Visitor Centre | Creature Feature: Rocks (drop in session) - Sparkly rocks! Gems! Fossils! Acid testing! Explore Catrina's extensive personal collection and get the inside scoop on the region's geology. |
Fundy Star Party
An annual favourite where friends from Royal Astronomical Society of Canada NB unveil the wonders of the night sky.
Location: Herring Cove area
Schedule
September 4 and 5
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