New Brunswick Adventure Guide
Discover the Wild Side of New Brunswick
Welcome to the Mud to Moose New Brunswick Adventure Guide — your starting point for discovering the places, experiences, wildlife, trails and outdoor adventures that make New Brunswick one of Canada’s most underrated adventure destinations.
From deep forest trails and muddy ATV adventures to spectacular coastlines, waterfalls, wildlife, small communities and the incredible Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick offers an enormous amount to explore.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, an ATV vacation, a cruise excursion from Saint John, a family adventure or a road trip across the province, we’ve created this guide to help you make the most of your time in New Brunswick.
Explore. Ride. Discover. Get Muddy.
Why Visit New Brunswick?
New Brunswick is a province built for exploration.
Approximately 80% of the province is forested, creating an enormous landscape of forests, rivers, lakes, mountains, trails and remote backcountry areas.
New Brunswick is also home to the Bay of Fundy, dramatic coastal scenery, waterfalls, wildlife and an extensive network of recreational trails.
For ATV and side-by-side enthusiasts, the province is particularly exciting. New Brunswick has more than 10,000 kilometers of ATV trails running through forests, mountains, coastal areas and streams.
And that’s just the beginning.
Explore Our New Brunswick Adventure Guides
We’ve created these guides to answer the questions travelers and outdoor enthusiasts ask when planning their New Brunswick adventure.
ATV Adventures in New Brunswick
ATV Trails in New Brunswick: The Ultimate Helpful tool
New Brunswick is a fantastic destination for ATV and side-by-side enthusiasts.
Learn about riding in New Brunswick, trail systems, preparation, safety, permits, equipment and what visitors should know before heading into the backcountry.
Explore the guide → New Brunswick ATV Trail Guide
Where to See Moose in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Moose Guide
Seeing a moose in the wild is one of those experiences you’ll never forget.
Learn where moose live, when you’re most likely to see them, what signs to look for and how to safely observe these incredible animals in their natural environment.
We’ll also explain why exploring New Brunswick’s backcountry can give you a completely different perspective on the province.
Explore the guide → Where to See Moose in New Brunswick
🌲 New Brunswick Outdoor Adventures
10 Best Outdoor Adventures in New Brunswick
New Brunswick offers far more than beautiful scenery.
Discover some of the province’s best outdoor experiences, including ATV riding, hiking, camping, kayaking, wildlife viewing, waterfalls, coastal adventures and more.
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or simply want to spend more time outdoors, there’s an adventure waiting for you.
Explore the guide → Best Outdoor Adventures in New Brunswick
🚙 New Brunswick Road Trips
The Ultimate New Brunswick Adventure Road Trip
One of the best ways to experience New Brunswick is by road.
Build your own adventure by combining scenic drives, coastal communities, waterfalls, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, local restaurants and outdoor experiences.
Our road-trip guides are designed to help you discover more than the major tourist attractions.
Explore the guide → New Brunswick Adventure Road Trip
🌊 Bay of Fundy
Exploring the Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is one of New Brunswick’s defining natural attractions.
Its dramatic tides, coastal landscapes, beaches, cliffs, forests and marine environment create some of the province’s most memorable experiences.
Fundy National Park offers hiking, camping, waterfalls, coastal scenery and access to the extraordinary Fundy landscape.
Explore the guide → Bay of Fundy Guide
🍂 New Brunswick Fall Colours
Where to See Fall Colours in New Brunswick
When autumn arrives, New Brunswick’s forests become a spectacular combination of red, orange, yellow and green.
Fall is also an incredible time to explore backcountry roads and trails.
Discover some of our favourite areas for experiencing New Brunswick’s autumn scenery.
Explore the guide → Best Places to See Fall Colours in New Brunswick
🦌 New Brunswick Wildlife
15 Animals You Might See in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is home to an impressive variety of wildlife.
Keep an eye out for moose, black bears, deer, foxes, beavers, bald eagles, ospreys, loons, otters and many other species.
Our wildlife guide explains where these animals live, when you’re most likely to see them and how to enjoy wildlife responsibly.
Explore the guide → New Brunswick Wildlife Guide
🧭 Things to Do in New Brunswick
25 Best Things to Do in New Brunswick
Not sure where to start?
We’ve put together a list of experiences worth adding to your New Brunswick bucket list.
From outdoor adventures and wildlife encounters to coastal attractions, scenic drives and hidden gems, this guide is designed for visitors who want to experience the real New Brunswick.
Explore the guide → 25 Best Things to Do in New Brunswick
🚢 Visiting New Brunswick From a Cruise Ship?
Saint John Cruise Excursion Guide
Arriving in Saint John on a cruise ship?
You don’t have to spend your entire day walking around the port.
New Brunswick offers outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences, scenic drives, waterfalls, coastal attractions and much more.
Our Saint John cruise excursion guide helps cruise passengers decide what to do during their time ashore.
Explore the guide → Best Saint John Cruise Excursions
📅 Planning a Short Trip?
3 Days in New Brunswick
Only have a long weekend?
Our three-day itinerary helps you make the most of your time without spending the entire trip driving.
Explore the guide → 3-Day New Brunswick Adventure
5 Days in New Brunswick
Five days gives you enough time to combine cities, coastline, wilderness and outdoor adventure.
Explore the guide → 5-Day New Brunswick Adventure
7 Days in New Brunswick
Have a full week?
Our seven-day adventure itinerary takes you deeper into New Brunswick and gives you more time to explore the province beyond the major attractions.
Explore the guide → 7-Day New Brunswick Adventure
🎒 What Should You Bring?
What to Pack for a New Brunswick Adventure
Weather in New Brunswick can change quickly, particularly when you’re spending time outdoors.
Depending on your adventure, consider bringing:
- Waterproof footwear
- Rain jacket
- Waterproof pants
- Warm layers
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Extra clothing
- Phone and charger
- Small backpack
If you’re joining us for an ATV or side-by-side adventure, we recommend being prepared for the possibility of getting wet and muddy.
Because that’s part of the fun.
🗺️ Plan Your New Brunswick Adventure
New Brunswick is a province where the journey can be just as memorable as the destination.
You might start your morning beside the Bay of Fundy, spend the afternoon exploring a forest trail and finish the evening watching the sun disappear over the wilderness.
That’s what makes New Brunswick special.
You don’t have to choose between adventure and relaxation.
You can have both.
Ready to Experience New Brunswick?
Get Off the Highway. Get Into the Wilderness.
At Mud to Moose Trail Adventures, we believe the best way to experience New Brunswick is to get out and explore it.
Our guided ATV and side-by-side adventures take you beyond the pavement and into the forests, trails and backcountry of New Brunswick.
Whether you’re visiting from another province, travelling internationally, arriving on a cruise ship or simply looking for a new local adventure, we’d love to show you what New Brunswick is all about.
Your adventure starts here.
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New Brunswick Adventure Resources
Before heading out, check current information from official New Brunswick tourism and trail organizations.
Tourism New Brunswick
Discover official information about New Brunswick attractions, outdoor activities, accommodations, road trips and travel planning.
QuadNB
Find information about ATV permits, trail maps, clubs, safety and riding throughout New Brunswick.
Parks Canada
Plan your visit to Fundy National Park and discover hiking, camping, waterfalls, wildlife and the Bay of Fundy.
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See the trails.
Meet the wildlife.
Get muddy.
And discover New Brunswick with us.
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