New Brunswick residents can now get a free day pass to access provincial parks using their public library card.
One pass will be issued per library card as supplies are limited, said a June 12 government release. Passes are valid for three days after being issued.
“It is so important for all New Brunswick residents to have access to our beautiful parks,” Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace said in the release.
“Our parks provide countless opportunities. They are a space for us to come together, appreciate our surroundings, and to share our culture and nature.”
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Greg Turner encouraged residents to take advantage of the promotion.
“This partnership will provide more opportunities for New Brunswickers to enjoy and explore our incredible provincial parks,” Mr. Turner said in the release. “I encourage all New Brunswickers to visit their public library and check out a park pass this summer.”
The free day pass program will run until the fall.
Library cardholders will have access to the following provincial parks:
Fundy Trail Provincial Park
This 2,559-hectare park boasts a 30 kilometre drive along Bay of Fundy with beaches, hiking, and cycling trails. The park features 20 lookouts with spectacular views, a 15-metre waterfall, 60-metre suspension bridge, a canyon, 600 million-year-old rock formations, and an interpretive centre.
A couple walks on the ocean floor at low tide to view the caves carved in the red sandstone by the Bay of Fundy, N.B., in this undated photo. (The Canadian Press/Kevin Bissett)
Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
Visitors can spend the day watching high and low tides from one of the many ocean-floor access points, including a main deck and north beach, which has a ramp down to the ocean floor. There is also a trail behind the interpretive centre offering ocean floor access. A free day pass also allows visitors to walk the shore and see the 20 free-standing sea stacks for two kilometres.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park
With a mix of Acadian woods and mountain peaks, there are more than 42,000 acres of wilderness in Mount Carleton Park. The park is home to more wild animal species than any other part of the province, including 100 different birds and 30 species of mammals. It also offers 11 hiking trails and from the top of the mountain, visitors can see 10 million trees.
Murray Beach Provincial Park
A quieter, more relaxing day trip, Murray Beach offers amazing views of the Northumberland Strait and Confederation Bridge. Visitors can stop by the nearby Cape Jourimain Nature Centre or go sea kayaking, visit farmers markets, or tour lighthouses, bridges, and historic sites. Visitors can also simply enjoy the warm saltwater and sandy beaches for a quick escape from the daily grind. The area is also home to two hiking trails to explore.
New River Beach Provincial Park
New River Beach offers all-day fun where you can kayak the Bay of Fundy, wade in tidal pools, hike the cliffs on Barnaby Head, or walk through the bog on the boardwalk. The area also offers a playground, volleyball courts, beaches and trails to explore.
Parlee Beach Provincial Park
Boasting the warmest salt water in Canada, Parlee Beach is an ideal getaway. With a wheelchair walkway that provides beach access for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers, everyone can have a good time. While in the area, snap a pic with the world’s largest lobster sculpture or take a hike and explore nature.
Chandra Philip is a news reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times.
