Summertime Madness

Summertime Madness


Hello there, my darlings!


MAN! How I have missed you guys! Time has flown by, and it's already summer, months since my last post! (Sorry about that by the way) but let's get back to business...


Who am I kidding? What the heck am I talking about?! It's summer! And that means lots and lots of spontaneous fun... unless you have a summer job... like me... God I have no life.


Anyways back to fun! I don't know about you, but it's been pretty sunny up here in the Maritimes. And sunshine means perfect whether for the great outdoors! And New Brunswick, specifically the Moncton and Albert County area, is the perfect place to do everything. I should know, I grew up there! So here's a list of the different things that area ALWAYS on my summer to do list for Moncton, Hopewell Cape, and Alma. All of those part of New Brunswick!

1: Magic Mountain


My family and I go make a stop at the water wonderland every year. And just recently it's gotten even better. For those who don't know Magic Mountain used to be an amazing water park on Magnetic Hill in Moncton. But now, it's new and improved. The waterslide topic has expanded into 4 different zones.


First there's the Splash Zone. This part is the real original, as it holds all of the waterslide, and pools and has always been apart of Magic Mountain. In this zone there's stuff for everyone! There's multiple waterslides, my favourite being the Tornado, each one leaving you thrilled and refreshingly soaked. For those who have no fear there's the monstrous Kamikaze. This bad boy has an over 100 feet (30 meters), nearly vertical drop that looms over the entire park, and will leave it's victims with one heck of a wedge! I know from experience! For the more mellow folks there's the Wave Pool that's basically a huge pool that switches from your average simple waves to huge, crazy waves that are bound to make you smile. And if you simply want to relax you can take a ride the lazy river and bob around the river in a comfy tube. 


The next zone is the Fun Zone! This area is brand spanking new. Although I haven't personally been there yet, I know for a fact that this place is full of rides and roller coasters of all kinds! Going off the little bit of research I've done, the different rides in this zone consist of  Wave Swinger, The Star Jumper, The Rio Grande, and the Sky Flyer.


There's also two other smaller zones known as the Golf Zone, for a good day of golfing, and the Tech Zone, an arcade for all the gamers out there.

2. Hopewell Rocks


 Now maybe I'm a biased because I practically grew up at this place, but it is seriously amazing. The Hopewell Rocks is home of the Bay Of  Fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. And I'm not talking about a petty 10ft. No, these tides are actually 3 times that at least! The Bay Of Fundy has an average of 36ft and a maximum of 52ft in height! Over a periods of 6 hours over 160 billion tons of water flows in and out of the Rocks daily. That's enough to fill the Grand Canyon!


During high tide at the Hopewell Rocks, they give you the opportunity to see the murky, chocolate coloured water as it fills up our coves and leaves the only the top half of their ginormous flower pot rocks visible. If your the kind of person that likes to get up close and personal with nature, you may enjoy this next bit, because they also give you the chance to get into a kayak and glide along the surface of these powerful tides. With the Kayak Tours it gives you a chance to experience the Bay of Fundy like no other, as you are literally paddling through the waters and around the breath taking rock formations.


Another 6 hours later you have a completely different and new site to adventure, because once the tide goes out, the ocean floor is revealed and left for you to explore. And this is what is really special about the park. Because sure, when you physically see the tides you get an idea of how big the tides are, but it's not until you are standing on the muddy floor, looking up at the flower pot rocks that you really grasp how massive it is. Not only is it a unique and one of a kind tour, but it also allows you to leave your foot print on the ocean floor and discover the different formations like Dinosaur Rock or Mother-In-Law Rock or the world famous Lover's Arch.


If you think that's all the Hopewell Rocks provides you're extremely wrong. They have an amazing restaurant that makes my taste buds scream just from looking at the menu. It's honestly that good! And if you're waiting for the tide to come in or just looking for the perfect way to remember the trip, the Tidal Treasures Gift Shop can help with that. The gift shop has everything! From clothes to toys to ornaments, books, and food, the gift shop will never leave you unsatisfied.

Over all the place is spectacular with fantastic staff and costumer service, and the sight and the Bay Of Fundy itself is truly a wonder of nature.

3. Fundy National Park

In case you didn't get the chance to really 'be one with nature' at The Rocks you can always go and camp out at Fundy National Park. They have everything a nature love could ask for. Amazing trails, breath taking scenery, relaxing waterfalls, cozy campsites, and a heck of a lot more! I have come here multiple times, and Fundy never fails to impress.


Not only does this place have great wilderness stuff, they have awesome activities to help make your experience even better. You can kayak on Bennett Lake, or swim in their heated salt water pool, you can learn about the nature and wildlife itself at their information center, or take the kids to their crazy, wonderful, play park. Now instead of going on and on about this place, which I very well could because it's so astonishing, I'm just going to show you in a video my class made about it 2 years ago.


Here's the link. Keep in mind this is a year old though.

And there you have it! My top three places to hang out during the summer in New Brunswick, Canada. If you guys ever do get the chance to hang out in NB, make sure you check these attractions out, you won't regret it.

Now get out there and soak up the sun. Have a great summer everyone!


Sending huge rays of sunshine,
The Nerdy Blogger
(Brooklyn Wilkins)


P.S.: QUOTE OF THE POST! "Tan line may fade, but memories are forever." ~Anonymous.