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WOW! It's Fundy for Families!

THE BAY OF FUNDY  - ONE OF THE MARINE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Choosing a family vacation destination has never been easy.  Kids want one that delivers the all-important "wow" factor.  And parents need one that addresses the "wallet" factor.  How do you get the "wows" without sacrificing the wallet?  Easy.  It's called the Fundy Coastal Drive on New Brunswick's fabulous southern coast.

The Bay of Fundy is one of the Marine Wonders of the World.  - where tides rise and fall up to an incredible 1 meters (48 feet) per day and create rock formations of monumental proportions at Hopewell.  This giant "aquarium" is an inexpensive, unique, outdoor classroom - guaranteed to get a "wow" from everyone in your family.  On par with the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, you'll find all sorts of natural phenomena - from sea caves to whirlpools.  And your kids will love the new state-of-the-art interpretive centre with an exciting multimedia display.  

Travel further along this spectacular 450-kilometre (280-mile) stretch of coastline and you'll discover more than you bargained for.  Go swimming in a saltwater pool at Fundy National Park or beachcombing at New River Beach.  Take a tour into the Bay itself aboard a boat equipped with closed-circuit TV for adventure above and below the waves.  Or learn about bird banding on Grand Manan Island's Anchorage Park.  

At the southern tip of the Bay in St. Andrews, visit the touch tank at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Aquarium and Museum.  It will give your kids a chance to not only look at marine lie but actually touch the aquatic creatures.  Further up the coast, it's the seaport city of St. John.  The New Brunswick Museum on the waterfront is a must-see attraction for the whole family with its life-size dinosaurs and whales.

Moncton is home to more magic, history and mystery.  Magnetic Hill is one of the few places in the world where cares seemingly coast uphill on their own!  The thrills continue at the Magic Mountain Waterslide Park and Crystal Palace, the ultimate indoor amusement park.  

There's also horseback riding along salt marshes . . . canoeing through a shoreline teeming with wildlife and sea kayaking through whale-watching territory in the isles of Fundy.

Sampling fresh seafood is never a problem - for your tastebuds or your budget!  The kids can snack on the Bay of Fundy's salty, purple sea vegetable - dulse, while Mom and Dad enjoy lobster and you'll enjoy the town of Alma's world-famous sticky buns.

If you think those adventures are wow-packed, there's more!  New Brunswick has developed all kinds of convenient day adventure packages that combine action-packed fn with great price!  They only take a day to experience but the memories are guaranteed to last a lifetime. 

Once you've packed in as much adventure as you can in a day, there are plenty of affordable accommodations along the way.  

With so much going on in the wonder-fillded world of Fundy, its not hard to figure out how you get more wows for your wallet.

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