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Top 5 NB "Staycations"

With summer heating up here in the New Brunswick and everyone thinking about acting local I thought I would take a few quick moments to give you my picks for the Top 5 "Staycations" here in the province. Hope you enjoy! In no particular order:

1. Grand Manan - Hole in the Wall Campground - the cliffside campground in particular makes this trip to Island of Grand Manan an amazing experience. The views of the Bay of Fundy are unbelievable. You can watch whales right from your campsite. August is best for the most whales and the least fog. It's not the best spot for kids under 6 as a fall off the cliffs would mean certain death. Visit them online here.

2. Mt. Carelton Provincial Park - Anyone who hasn't visited the Maritimes highest peak is really missing out on one of the greatest spots in the province. Hiking & camping as good as any national park with only a fraction of the crowds. A true wilderness getaway. More info here.

3. St. Andrews By-The-Sea - Classic seaside vacation in one of Canada's oldest resort towns. While a bit reminiscent of "The Shining", the Algonquin Hotel is the centerpiece of this laid back funky town filled with cool shops and great restaurants. Kick back & relax!

4. Canoeing on the St. Croix River- A short (2 days -1 night) but challenging paddle right down the US/Canada border from McAdam to St. Stephen. A canoe trip is really the ultimate Canadian summer thing to do. Good luck at Little Falls! Look up a local outfitter if you don't have a canoe.

5. Salmon Fly Fishing on the Miramichi - it's hard to define the mystique that surrounds salmon fishing in the Miramichi River system. It's a world class adventure that is not soon forgotten. Every New Brunswicker should experience this nautral treasure we have right in our own backyard. Check out these guys in Fredericton to set you up before you go.

Hope you can all get out and enjoy New Brunswick at it's best this summer!