Springtime Adventures: Dream Now and Travel Later

Green fields, blossoms, warmer temperatures and longer days, Atlantic Canada during spring is one of the prettiest seasons to visit. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island have a host of attractions and adventures which are best explored during this idyllic period. From visiting a maple farm, attending one of the largest spring festivals, witnessing the first icebergs of 2021 and taking in the lush springtime landscapes on a cycling adventure – spring in Atlantic Canada is all about the great outdoors. Here is a roundup of the very best activities in spring:

Celebrate Maple Season in New Brunswick

Maple syrup is harvested during the spring and the beautiful province of New Brunswick is home to an abundance of Maple Farms which welcome visitors. Just a 20-minute drive from Moncton is the Moncton Maple Sugar Camp, the only municipally owned sugar shack in Canada and currently celebrating its 21st anniversary. Those with a sweet tooth can use their senses to experience and learn how the bitter sap becomes one of Canada’s favorite treats as they embark on a learning journey of the history of maple camps. There’s of course a wonderful gift shop where a bounty of sweet treats can be picked up. Open daily in March and April from 11 am to 4 pm, when weather permits.
https://www.moncton.ca/things-do/moncton-maple-sugar-camp-book-tour

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bluenose

A plethora of events are being planned to mark the centennial of the launch of Canada’s most famous tallship, The Bluenose. Kicking off with a special birthday event in Lunenburg in March, activities will run throughout the year with a celebration festival planned for August as well as 100 days of harbour tours with each sail telling a themed story relating the history of The Bluenose. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic will also expand its Bluenose exhibit to mark the celebration. Other events include night markets, dory and schooner races and a parade of sail.
www.bluenose100.ca

Take in the greenery along the Confederation Trail in Prince Edward Island

With spring being the ‘greenest’ time to visit, what better way to take in the lush scenery than to explore Prince Edward Island’s picturesque Confederation Trail. The trail runs the length of the island east-west from Elmira to Tignish, with branch trails to popular PEI spots, making for a total of 435 km. The trail is a mix of woods, farmland, marshes, and some stunning coastal sections and best explored by bicycle or foot. Be sure to stop off for an ice-cream – a much needed energy booster for a day on the trails.
https://www.tourismpei.com/pei-confederation-trail

Chase icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Each spring, icebergs float down from the coast of western Greenland and appear off the shores of Newfoundland and Labrador. Late spring is the best chance for travellers to encounter. Tour boats, zodiacs, and even kayaks promise iceberg fanatics the opportunity to experience these marvels of nature up close. Or perhaps a coastal hike along spectacular shoreline is in order. All offer a unique perspective of these magnificent formations, sculpted by nature, and set against the backdrop of Newfoundland and Labrador’s charming coastal towns and fishing villages.
https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/things-to-do/iceberg-viewing