# Whirlpools, sea fog and wooden bridges: by motorhome across the Fundy Isles and through the Saint John River valley

> From the border town of St. Stephen via St. Andrews, Deer Island, Campobello and Grand Manan to Saint John, then upriver via Gagetown, Fredericton and Kings…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/rf-568-new-brunswick-fundy-isles-saint-john-river/

**At a glance:** 8-day road trip of about 463 km (288 mi) with 14 stops, from St. Stephen to Hartland. About 5 h 08 min of driving in total. Best time to go: June–September. No toll roads expected for a car. From the border town of St. Stephen via St. Andrews, Deer Island, Campobello and Grand Manan to Saint John, then upriver via Gagetown, Fredericton and Kings Landing to the world’s longest covered bridge at Hartland: around 600 kilometres and five ferry crossings.

| | |
|---|---|
| Distance | approx. 463 km (288 mi) |
| Driving | 5 h 08 min |
| Suggested days | 8 |
| Stops | 14 |
| Route | St. Stephen → Hartland |
| Provinces | NB |
| Best time to go | June–September |
| Tolls and vignettes | None expected |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |

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Practical guides for this route: [Driving in the US: The Rules European Visitors Most Often Get Wrong at the Wheel](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-driving-rules-visitors/), [Fuel, Tolls and Distances: Practical US Driving Math for Motorhome and Camper Travelers](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-fuel-tolls-distances/), [US national parks: entry fees, passes and reservations in plain terms](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/us-national-park-passes/)

*From the border town of St. Stephen via St. Andrews, Deer Island, Campobello and Grand Manan to Saint John, then upriver via Gagetown, Fredericton and Kings Landing to the world’s longest covered bridge at Hartland: around 600 kilometres and five ferry crossings.*

## The spirit of the route

In south-western New Brunswick, the moon sets the timetable. Twice a day Passamaquoddy Bay raises and lowers the water by several metres, exposing sandbars you can drive across to an island and pushing up a whirlpool between Deer Island and Moose Island that fishermen have always called “Old Sow”. The route hops from island to island on small ferries between salmon farms, herring weirs and lighthouses, and often you can only hear the sea, because the fog lies over the water until midday. From the sliding door you watch lobster boats disappear into the grey in the morning, and in the evening seals on the rocks of Grand Manan and the basalt cliffs in the last light. Beyond Saint John the landscape changes: the broad Saint John River, Wolastoq in the language of the Wolastoqiyik, flows through pasture, marsh and maple forest, past Loyalist houses, cable ferries and garrison walls to the long wooden bridge at Hartland.

## Stage-by-stage plan

### Stage 1: St. Stephen to St. Andrews by-the-Sea (approx. 35 km)

- **The drive:** Coming from Maine, you cross the St. Croix River at Calais and enter Canada at St. Stephen; from here Atlantic Time applies, so put your clock forward one hour. From St. Stephen take Route 1 east and at Bayside turn onto Route 127, which follows the shore of the St. Croix to St. Andrews. Two lanes, quiet, 80 km/h, pure driving time under an hour. Petrol stations and supermarkets in St. Stephen, only a few in St. Andrews.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - St. Stephen: the Ganong chocolate factory is considered Canada’s oldest confectionery company; in the former factory building in the town centre, the Chocolate Museum tells its story. The bridge to Calais and the closely intertwined border towns show how close Canada and the US are here.
  - St. Croix Island International Historic Site: from the viewpoint with an interpretive trail on Route 127 near Bayside you look out over the small island in the river where Pierre Dugua and Samuel de Champlain spent the winter of 1604 – almost half the settlers died of scurvy. The island itself is not accessible.
  - St. Andrews by-the-Sea: Loyalist town founded in 1783 with a grid of wooden houses, Water Street by the harbour and the Algonquin hotel on the hill. Kingsbrae Garden covers several hectares of themed gardens, sculptures and mature trees; seasonal opening hours.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping in St. Andrews: campground at Indian Point on the eastern edge of town, right on Passamaquoddy Bay, with sites with power and water, some full hook-up, a toilet and shower block and a dump station; Water Street is a few minutes’ walk away. Book ahead in summer and give your vehicle length when booking. Season roughly May to October; check dates in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In St. Andrews and St. Stephen, overnighting on streets, at the harbour and in the waterfront car parks is not intended and not tolerated. Crown land, where short-term camping is permitted, only begins far inland; there is no legal free-camping option on the coast.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Ministers Island off St. Andrews can only be reached at low tide via a sandbar road that dries out twice a day; on the island stands Covenhoven, the summer home of railway magnate William Van Horne. The tidal range is several metres and the water rises fast. Check the times when the crossing is open on the site’s website or at the access road, and drive back with time to spare. Leave large motorhomes in town and cross the bar by bike or in a small vehicle.

### Stage 2: St. Andrews by-the-Sea to Deer Island (approx. 60 km)

- **The drive:** Back onto Route 1, via St. George (waterfall on the Magaguadavic River in the middle of town) and on Route 172 to the Letete ferry terminal. The provincial ferry to Deer Island is free, runs year-round and takes around 20 minutes; in summer queues form in the afternoon. On Deer Island take Route 772 across the island to Deer Island Point at its southern tip. Narrow, winding island road; pure driving time without the ferry a good hour.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Letete–Deer Island crossing: the ferry passes through an archipelago of salmon farms, herring weirs made of stakes and nets, and small islands where bald eagles often perch. In summer you can see seals from the deck and occasionally porpoises.
  - Old Sow: between Deer Island Point and Eastport in Maine, one of the largest tidal whirlpools in the western hemisphere forms on the rising tide. Best seen in the hours before high water from the rocks at Deer Island Point; in calm weather the eddies and humps of water are clearly visible.
  - Lambertville and Leonardville: fishing villages with lobster stakes and boats; in season you can get lobster and mussels straight from the boats in the harbours.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Deer Island Point Park: privately run campground at the southern tip of the island, right above the Old Sow whirlpool and next to the terminal for the ferry to Campobello; hillside sites with sea views, some with power, with showers and a kiosk. Check hook-ups, vehicle lengths and season with the operator in advance. If you prefer to stay on the mainland, spend another night in St. Andrews and do Deer Island as a day trip.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Deer Island is inhabited and divided into small private holdings; overnighting at landings, harbours and roadsides is not permitted. The ferry waiting lanes are not overnight spots.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Refuelling and shopping on Deer Island before moving on is difficult – there are only small shops on the island. Fill up in St. George. At the Letete ferry terminal, turn off the gas valves and follow the crew’s instructions; with long rigs, don’t manoeuvre at the back of the queue, but let yourself be guided in promptly.

### Stage 3: Deer Island to Campobello Island (approx. 30 km)

- **The drive:** From Deer Island Point take the East Coast Ferries summer ferry to Welshpool on Campobello. The privately operated ferry charges a fare, runs only seasonally, roughly from mid-May to Canadian Thanksgiving in mid-October, and only in suitable weather; check the season and timetable in advance. The ferry is small, a pontoon with a tug, and has only a few vehicle spaces; ask the operator in advance about length, height and weight limits and fares. Without the ferry, Campobello can only be reached via Maine: St. Stephen–Calais, US-1 and ME-189 to Lubec and over the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge – a detour of around 150 kilometres with two border crossings. On the island there is a loop road, short and winding.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Roosevelt Campobello International Park: jointly administered by Canada and the US, with the red-painted summer cottage where Franklin D. Roosevelt spent his summers and contracted polio in 1921. Cottage and visitor centre open seasonally; opening times follow Atlantic Time, one hour ahead of Lubec.
  - Head Harbour Lightstation (East Quoddy) at the northern tip: the white lighthouse with a red cross stands on a tidal island and can only be reached around low tide via metal ladders and slippery seaweed. The tide rises quickly here and people have been cut off – take the tide table and warning signs seriously, otherwise photograph it from the mainland shore. From there you often see whales in summer.
  - Mulholland Point Lighthouse by the Roosevelt bridge and the natural areas in the Roosevelt park, with coastal trails and pebble beaches such as Herring Cove and Raccoon Beach.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Herring Cove Provincial Park: provincial park on Campobello with a campground in the woods, a long pebble beach and hiking trails, 88 sites, 40 of them with power, plus simple shelters and a toilet and shower block. Book through the Parks NB reservation system; check the season, site lengths and hook-ups in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In Roosevelt Campobello International Park, overnighting outside designated areas is not permitted, and the car parks at lighthouses and viewpoints are not overnight spots. There is no legal free-camping option on the island.
- **Insider tip for campers:** If you drive via Maine, you don’t need an ESTA when entering the US by land, but you do need an I-94 form, which can be applied for online in advance with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or issued at the border; no eTA is needed to return to Canada by land. You also have to declare food when crossing in either direction – better to use up fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and firewood beforehand. With rental motorhomes, check in advance whether trips into the US are allowed and insured. To continue to Grand Manan, take the ferry back to Deer Island early in the day.

### Stage 4: Campobello Island to Grand Manan (approx. 75 km)

- **The drive:** A day with three ferries: from Welshpool back to Deer Island, across the island to the Letete ferry, on Route 172 and Route 1 to Pennfield and on Route 176 to Blacks Harbour. From there the provincial ferry runs year-round to North Head on Grand Manan, around 32 kilometres and about 1.5 hours; the second, smaller vessel only operates in high summer. On the island, Route 776 runs south from North Head to Southwest Head. Without waiting times, around two hours of driving on land; if you want to play it safe, spend a night at New River Beach Provincial Park between Campobello and Grand Manan.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Blacks Harbour: industrial port, long a centre of the sardine and fish-canning industry; fish processing still shapes the town by the terminal today.
  - Crossing to Grand Manan: the ferry approaches the island past the cliffs on which Swallowtail Lighthouse stands, then turns sharply into North Head harbour. From the deck you may see gannets, with luck puffins, and in summer fin and humpback whales.
  - Swallowtail Lighthouse: white wooden tower on a headland near North Head, reached via a footbridge and steps; a short walk from the ferry terminal.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** The Anchorage Provincial Park between Grand Harbour and Seal Cove: the only provincial campground on Grand Manan, around 100 sites on a pebble cove behind marsh and woodland, with and without hook-ups. The park belongs to the province and was most recently run by the local Boys & Girls Club; the province intends to hand such facilities over to local operators. So check the operator, status, season and how to book before you travel.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** On Grand Manan, overnighting at harbours, lighthouses and viewpoints is not permitted; the island is mostly private land. There is no legal free-camping option.
- **Insider tip for campers:** On the Grand Manan ferry you only pay on the return trip from North Head; the outbound crossing from Blacks Harbour needs no ticket. Check the timetable, reservation options and fares in advance with the province or the operator, and in summer join the queue early – motorhomes and rigs are loaded on limited lanes. Refuel in Pennfield or St. George before the crossing; there are only a few petrol stations on the island.

### Stage 5: Grand Manan to Grand Manan (island loop) (approx. 60 km)

- **The drive:** A day without ferries: Route 776 links North Head, Grand Harbour and Seal Cove on the sheltered east coast and ends at the cliffs of Southwest Head. A single cross-island road leads over the island to Dark Harbour on the west coast, steep and unpaved at the end – avoid it with large vehicles. Short distances, lots of stops, 50 km/h in built-up areas.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Southwest Head: lighthouse on almost vertical basalt cliffs above the Bay of Fundy; paths along the cliff edge have no railings, so keep your distance in fog and wind. This is where the island watches the sunset.
  - Dark Harbour: cove beneath high cliffs on the west coast, where at low tide gatherers harvest dulse, a red seaweed that dries on racks in the sun and is sold on the island as a snack.
  - Grand Manan Museum in Grand Harbour with collections on shipwrecks and birds; plus whale-watching and birding tours from North Head and Seal Cove, in summer also to Machias Seal Island with its puffins (limited places, book early).
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Second night at The Anchorage Provincial Park (see stage 4). Short paths lead from the campground through the marsh and along the cove; the ponds behind the beach are a bird sanctuary.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** As in stage 4: on the island, overnighting is only permitted at campgrounds; the car parks at Southwest Head and Dark Harbour are also for daytime use only.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The Hole-in-the-Wall rock arch near North Head is on private land; access is through the grounds of the campground there and there may be a charge. On many mornings in July and August the fog on Grand Manan is thick and often only lifts around midday – plan lighthouse photos for the afternoon and postpone whale trips if visibility is poor.

### Stage 6: Grand Manan to Saint John (approx. 90 km)

- **The drive:** Take the ferry back to Blacks Harbour, Route 176 to Route 1, and Route 1 east via Lepreau and Musquash to Saint John. Here Route 1 is an upgraded expressway, speed limit as signed, mostly 100, in places 110 km/h; pure driving time on land a good hour. In Saint John just a short stop at the Reversing Falls, then on to the campground on the edge of the city.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - New River Beach Provincial Park: one of the few long sandy beaches on the Fundy coast, with a coastal trail over the rocks and a picnic area – good for a lunch break or as an alternative overnight stop.
  - Lepreau Falls: waterfall in a gorge right next to Route 1, with a short path and a viewing platform.
  - Reversing Falls in Saint John: at the mouth of the Saint John River, the Fundy tide pushes the water upstream against the current, and at low tide the river plunges into the sea in rapids. The best impression is around low and high water; viewing platforms by the bridge.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Rockwood Park Campground in Saint John’s large city park, north of Uptown, with sites for motorhomes and tents, hook-ups, showers and a dump station; check the season and reservations in advance. More on Saint John, the Fundy Trail Parkway and Fundy National Park in the CampingSpirit travel guide “Record-breaking tides, red cliffs and quartz-sand dunes” to the Fundy coast and Prince Edward Island. Alternative west of the city: New River Beach Provincial Park, with sites with and without power.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Saint John prohibits overnighting in motorhomes on streets and in the car parks at the Reversing Falls and the harbour. There is no legal free-camping option in the surrounding area.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Before heading into the river valley, do a big shop, empty your tanks and fill up with propane in Saint John – the next large supermarkets are only in Oromocto and Fredericton. Don’t stop on the bridge over the Reversing Falls; for the viewpoint, use the signposted car parks on the west bank.

### Stage 7: Saint John to Fredericton (approx. 130 km)

- **The drive:** Not on the fast Route 7, but north on Route 102 along the west bank of the Saint John River: via Grand Bay-Westfield, Brown’s Flat and Oak Point, past islands, backwaters and marsh meadows to Gagetown and Oromocto. Two lanes, quiet, many bends along the shore; pure driving time around two hours, with stops a full day. Free provincial cable ferries, for example at Westfield and Evandale, link the banks and the Kingston Peninsula; the vessels are small, so follow the signs and instructions at the landing. In spring, sections of Route 102 can be flooded and closed when the river is high.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Gagetown: small riverside village with wooden houses from the Loyalist era, crafts and potteries; the Queens County Museum in Tilley House, birthplace of the Father of Confederation Samuel Leonard Tilley, tells the history of the valley.
  - Saint John River between Jemseg and Oromocto: wide floodplains, hay meadows and riparian forest; in spring, when the river bursts its banks, large flocks of waterfowl rest here.
  - Fredericton: provincial capital with the Garrison District by the river – Officers’ Square, soldiers’ barracks and guardhouse from the 19th century, with a changing of the guard in historical uniforms in summer. Plus the Legislative Assembly, Christ Church Cathedral, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the Boyce Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Mactaquac Provincial Park, around 25 kilometres west of Fredericton on the Saint John River reservoir: large provincial campground with unserviced sites, sites with power and full hook-up sites; toilets and showers, dump station, swimming beach, golf course and hiking trails. Book via reservations.parcsnbparks.ca; camping season roughly mid-May to mid-October, check dates and hook-ups when booking. Alternative halfway: Sunbury-Oromocto Park near Oromocto with around 70 sites, some with power and water, and a dump station; check the season and operator in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Fredericton and Oromocto do not allow overnighting in vehicles on streets and in public car parks. The grounds of Canadian Forces Base Gagetown near Oromocto are a military restricted area. Crown land suitable for short-term camping only begins further inland, away from the route.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Fredericton’s old town is tight for large vehicles; better to park on the edge of town and ride into the centre on the cycle network, which runs along the river on former railway lines – the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, a converted railway bridge, takes you to the north bank. Fill up in Oromocto or Fredericton.

### Stage 8: Fredericton to Hartland (approx. 115 km)

- **The drive:** From Mactaquac Provincial Park across the power station dam and along the reservoir on Route 102 to Kings Landing; then on the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) via Nackawic and Woodstock to Hartland, or, if you prefer something quieter, on the back roads along the river. Route 2 is four-lane, speed up to 110 km/h; pure driving time around 1.5 hours. From Woodstock, Route 95 leads to the Houlton (Maine) border crossing and the I-95 – the shortest way back to the US.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Kings Landing: open-air museum with 19th-century houses, mills, a smithy and farms that were saved from flooding when the Mactaquac Dam was built; costumed interpreters work on the farms. Open seasonally only; check opening times in advance.
  - Woodstock: the province’s first incorporated town, at the confluence of the Meduxnekeag and Saint John rivers, with a brick-built centre and a riverside path.
  - Hartland Covered Bridge: at around 390 metres the longest covered bridge in the world, opened in 1901, rebuilt after flood damage and covered in 1921, now a National Historic Site. A covered walkway is attached to the side of the bridge; from the viewpoint at the visitor centre you can see the bridge spanning the river.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** There is no provincial park campground in Hartland itself. Either drive here as a day trip from Mactaquac (around 90 kilometres, see stage 7) or stay at one of the private campgrounds in the Woodstock and Hartland area; ask about facilities and lengths in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Overnighting is not intended in the car parks at the bridge, at the visitor centre or in the towns. Rest areas on Route 2 are meant for breaks; observe the signs on parking duration.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Don’t drive your motorhome through the Hartland Covered Bridge: the bridge is single-lane and has a height restriction and a low weight limit, and heavy vehicles are diverted over the Hugh John Flemming Bridge; follow the signs at the entrance. Park at the visitor centre car park and walk across. In Woodstock there are large supermarkets and petrol stations for the onward journey.

## Camping practice & local rules

### Wild camping & overnight parking

- New Brunswick: short-term camping on Crown land is permitted in principle, but for motorhomes only in remote areas without licensed campgrounds and at a distance from water; waste water must not be emptied. Along the coast, on the islands and in the populated river valley this is practically not an option – here you overnight at campgrounds.
- The Fundy Isles (Deer Island, Campobello, Grand Manan) are mostly private land. Harbours, ferry terminals, waiting lanes and lighthouse car parks are not overnight spots; the communities are sensitive to overnight campers.
- Reservations: provincial parks (Herring Cove, New River Beach, Mactaquac) via reservations.parcsnbparks.ca; The Anchorage Provincial Park on Grand Manan is run by a local operator – check the operator, status and how to book in advance. Book early for July and August.
- Fires only in existing fire pits; New Brunswick publishes daily fire-ban maps, and in dry summers forests and trails may be closed entirely. Buy firewood only locally and don’t take it across the border.
- Wildlife: moose and deer cross the back roads especially at dusk; black bears are present, so store food inside the vehicle at night. Ticks in long grass and woodland; check yourself after hikes.
- Apps: iOverlander, Campendium and The Dyrt; Park4Night is not widely used in New Brunswick.

### Waste disposal & supplies

- Dump stations at provincial park campgrounds and most larger private campgrounds; on the islands disposal options are scarce – cross to Grand Manan and Campobello with empty tanks.
- Drinking water: tap water in towns is generally drinkable; campgrounds may have boil-water notices (“Boil Water Advisory”), so check the signs at the taps. On the islands the water often comes from wells – fill your tank before the crossing.
- Empty grey water and chemical toilets only at dump stations; emptying them on shores or in harbours is prohibited and penalised.
- Propane: dealers, hardware stores and some petrol stations in Saint John, Fredericton, Oromocto and Woodstock fill North American-certified cylinders within their inspection period. European cylinders are not filled.
- Electricity: provincial parks offer sites with power, Mactaquac also full hook-up sites; check the amperage when booking. On ferries, turn off the gas and follow the crew’s instructions.
- Fuel and shopping: large supermarkets in St. Stephen, Saint John, Oromocto, Fredericton and Woodstock; on Deer Island, Campobello and Grand Manan only small shops and a few petrol stations, some with short opening hours.

### Vehicle size & traffic rules

- Speed limits in km/h: 50 in built-up areas, mostly 80 on rural roads, up to 110 on upgraded sections of Route 1 and the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2). Posted signs are binding.
- Time zone: New Brunswick is in the Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of Maine. This also applies on Campobello – opening times of the Roosevelt park and ferry times are given in Atlantic Time, and phones occasionally jump to the wrong zone at the border.
- Ferries: Letete–Deer Island year-round and free; Deer Island–Campobello (East Coast Ferries) private, with a fare and only seasonal, roughly mid-May to mid-October, with few vehicle spaces and length limits; Blacks Harbour–Grand Manan year-round with a fare, paid on the return trip from North Head. The cable ferries on the Saint John River are free but have their own length and weight limits. Check timetables and service-disruption notices with the province or the operator.
- Tides: in Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy the water rises and falls by several metres. Ministers Island, Head Harbour Lightstation and many beaches are only accessible at certain times; use the tide table for the specific location and plan with time to spare.
- Fog: from June to August, dense sea fog often lies along the Fundy coast, especially in the morning. Drive with dipped headlights, watch out for cyclists and pedestrians on the island roads; ferry crossings may be delayed.
- Border: crossings at St. Stephen–Calais, Campobello–Lubec and Woodstock–Houlton. Passport; for the US by land no ESTA, but an I-94 (online in advance or at the border); for Canada by land no eTA. Declare food and firewood; check your rental terms for trips into the US.
- Traffic law: phones at the wheel hands-free only; turning right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it; traffic in both directions must stop for school buses with flashing red lights. No tolls on the roads described.
- Emergency: 911. Mobile coverage on the coast and in the river valley mostly good, patchy in places on Grand Manan and on the island’s west coast; near the border, phones sometimes connect to US networks – watch out for roaming charges.

## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist

- Tide table as an app or printout for Passamaquoddy Bay and Grand Manan: Ministers Island, Old Sow, Head Harbour and the Reversing Falls all depend on the timing of the tides.
- Warm, windproof clothing and a hat for the ferry deck and foggy days: even in August it can be cool and damp on the water.
- Non-slip shoes with good tread: seaweed, wet rocks and ladders at Head Harbour Lightstation and in Dark Harbour are slippery.
- Binoculars for whales, seals, bald eagles and puffins from ferries and cliffs.
- Travel documents to hand (passport, I-94 confirmation if applicable, vehicle papers, rental agreement with US authorisation): the route touches up to three border crossings.
- A light bike or e-bike: for Ministers Island, Fredericton’s cycle paths and the short island roads while the motorhome stays at the campground.

_As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._

## Sources

- [Government of New Brunswick – Ferries in New Brunswick](https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/driving-transportation/bridges-ferries/ferries.html)
- [Government of New Brunswick – Extended season for Campobello Island ferry service](https://www.gnb.ca/en/news/n-b.2026.05.extended-season-for-campobello-island-ferry-service.html)
- [Wikipedia – Coastal Transport Limited](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_Transport_Limited)
- [Frommer's – Grand Manan Island: Planning a Trip](https://www.frommers.com/destinations/grand-manan-island/planning-a-trip/)
- [Tourism New Brunswick – Deer Island–Campobello Island Ferry](https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca/listing/deer-island-campobello-island-ferry)
- [Tourism New Brunswick – Perfect weekend on Deer Island through the eyes of a local](https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca/story/perfect-weekend-deer-island-through-eyes-local)
- [NB Parks – Herring Cove Provincial Park](https://www.parcsnbparks.ca/parks/herring-cove-provincial-park/)
- [NB Parks – Mactaquac Provincial Park](https://www.parcsnbparks.ca/parks/mactaquac-provincial-park/)
- [Wikipedia – The Anchorage Provincial Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anchorage_Provincial_Park)
- [CHCO-TV – Charlotte County heritage sites to run as usual this summer](https://chco.tv/charlotte-county-heritage-sites-to-run-as-usual-this-summer/)
- [Wikipedia – Hartland Covered Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartland_Covered_Bridge)
- [Wikipedia – New Brunswick Route 776](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Brunswick_Route_776)

## Which stops are on the route from St. Stephen to Hartland?

1. **St. Stephen** (NB)
2. **St. Andrews** (NB)
3. **Ministers Island** (NB)
4. **Letete** (NB)
5. **Deer Island Point** (NB)
6. **Campobello Island** (NB)
7. **Blacks Harbour** (NB)
8. **Grand Manan** (NB)
9. **Saint John** (NB)
10. **Gagetown** (NB)
11. **Oromocto** (NB)
12. **Fredericton** (NB)
13. **Kings Landing** (NB)
14. **Hartland** (NB)

## When is the best time for the route from St. Stephen to Hartland?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## FAQs

**How long is Whirlpools, sea fog and wooden bridges: by motorhome across the Fundy Isles and through the Saint John River valley?**
8-day road trip of about 463 km (288 mi) with 14 stops, from St. Stephen to Hartland. About 5 h 08 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Whirlpools, sea fog and wooden bridges: by motorhome across the Fundy Isles and through the Saint John River valley?**
We suggest 8 days: about 5 h 08 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Whirlpools, sea fog and wooden bridges: by motorhome across the Fundy Isles and through the Saint John River valley start and end?**
It starts in St. Stephen and ends in Hartland.

**Which provinces does Whirlpools, sea fog and wooden bridges: by motorhome across the Fundy Isles and through the Saint John River valley pass through?**
New Brunswick.

**Where can you camp along Whirlpools, sea fog and wooden bridges: by motorhome across the Fundy Isles and through the Saint John River valley?**
OpenStreetMap lists 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Cobscook Bay State Park Campground, Orange Lake Campsite and Pleasant Lake Camping Area.