One of Canada's Maritime provinces, in New Brunswick you'll find the world's highest tides and extreme ranges of water that have helped shape and sculpt a dramatic coastline over thousands of years. Landmarking the shoreline are towns and villages inextricably linked to the sea, many set under the shadow of historic lighthouses. Some of the best whale-watching anywhere is found in this region, the warm summer waters attracting no less than 12 different species of these majestic creatures. Inland a more rustic veneer greets visitors, a landscape of mountains and valleys embroidered with forest and woodland nourished by rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. After you've explored outdoors, head for the cities—Saint John, Moncton, and the provincial capital Fredericton—for downtime discovering museums and galleries, gardens and parks, and the warm and inviting Arcadian character.
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