Grand Manan Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest of the Fundy Islands in the Bay of Fundy, Canada
About Grand Manan Island
Grand Manan rests in the midwestern end of the Bay of Fundy, a body of water between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and home to some of the most extreme tides in the world. It is 32 km south of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. The climate in spring, summer and fall is very comfortable but winter has an inconsistent weather pattern with snow, rain, freezing rain and mild weather. The vast majority of Grand Manan residents live on the eastern side of the island. Due to limited access, 91-metre (300-ft) cliffs, and high winds, the western side of the island is not developed, although it does have wind-power ventures and camps at Dark Harbour, a small community and get-away destination for islanders. Grand Manan has a network of trails for all-terrain vehicles, hiking, mountain
Top Attractions in Grand Manan Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Grand Manan Island:
- ★Anchorage Provincial Park
- ★Grand Manan Art Gallery
- ★Grand Manan Museum
- ★Swallow Tail Lighthouse
- ★The Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station
Where to Eat in Grand Manan Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Compass Rose Heritage Inn
- 🍴Marathon Inn
- 🍴The Harbour Grille & Gift House
Where to Stay in Grand Manan Island
- 🏨Anchorage Provincial Park
- 🏨Castalia Marsh Retreat
- 🏨Hole-in-the-Wall Park & Campground
- 🏨The Marathon Inn
Grand Manan Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: