TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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This beautiful beach along the shores of the Northumberland Strait is a great spot to relax during the summer months. There are plenty of campsites for everyone to enjoy and make a picturesque spot to enjoy the sunset.
It is also the location of numerous summer festivals and other celebrations for the town.
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This local pub is on the Cape Tormentine Beach Campgrounds. This outdoor bar serves a variety of cocktails and other drinks for everyone to enjoy. They are typically only open in the summer and are a popular place for locals to convene and socialize. This bar is at the back of an individual’s trailer but is still a great spot to meet people and have a good time.
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These local cabins are a great place to stay for the night or during your entire stay in Cape Tormentine. They are in a great location, only walking distance from the beach. There are a total of 6 newly renovated cabins, each including a coffee maker, small fridge and microwave oven. These air-conditioned cabins are pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join you.
This beautiful lighthouse was built in 1867 and is located along the easternmost point of New Brunswick. It is also near an old ferry terminal that is no longer in service but still provides a great place to go fishing or overlook the beautiful waterfront. This lighthouse is also a great place for a photo and is very popular among locals and tourists.
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This wildlife area and walking trails are open for the public to enjoy during the day. Cape Jourimain borders the Northumberland Strait and is only 2 km away from Cape Tormentine. It was established in 1980 and encompassed an extraordinary variety of ecosystems that functions as a refuge for approximately 170 species of native and migratory birds. They also host a variety of tours and events within the area.
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This bridge, located a few km away from Cape Tormentine, joins the eastern Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The curved, 12.9-kilometre-long bridge is the longest in the world, crossing ice-covered water, and continues to be one of Canada’s top engineering achievements of the 20th century.
It took over four years to construct and finally opened to the public in 1997.
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This picturesque beach house on the Northumberland Strait has all the amenities of a modern home, its private beach, amazing views and more. The Cape Beach Rental is a great place to stay while enjoying Cape Tormentine and is coastal living at its finest – ideal for your next family vacation or seaside retreat.
This beautiful lighthouse is a great place to visit while in Cape Tormentine. It was built in the 1900s and was used to help fisherman to locate the Indian Point. It is now a bit difficult to get to and requires a walk, but it is worth the effort. This lighthouse overlooks the Northumberland Strait and is a fantastic spot to look at a piece of history or view the water.
