Minister McKenna celebrates Parks Day with opening of new trail at Fundy National Park
News Release
July 15, 2017 Alma, New Brunswick Parks Canada Agency
Parks Day is the time to celebrate all the great things that our National Parks and National Historic Sites do, from protecting critical habitats to providing fun and educational activities for the whole family.
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, celebrated Parks Day at Fundy National Park, where they opened a new sustainable hiking trail.
The new trail will provide access to Point Wolfe Beach – a beautiful and historic location within Fundy National Park. This sustainable trail, like many others being built in the park, will require less maintenance; will have a lower environmental impact, and less erosion. This project could not have been realized without the collaboration of local students, volunteers, partners and stakeholders of Fundy National Park.
These new trails at Fundy National Park are part of the Government of Canada’s important investments in infrastructure at national parks and historic sites across the country. Investments in visitor infrastructure – such as trails, visitor centres and campgrounds – will ensure high-quality and meaningful experiences for visitors to Parks Canada places for years to come.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government of Canada’s gift to Canadians is free admission to all Parks Canada places in 2017. It’s an opportunity to discover Canada’s natural beauty and learn about its defining moments.
Parks Canada is encouraging visitors to plan their trips, and discover new and exciting destinations in 2017 by consulting Parks Canada’s website, or downloading the NEW Parks Canada’s Mobile App for a list of hidden gems, parks challenges, and cool photo-filters.
Quotes
“National parks, like Fundy, represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government is inviting Canadians to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment and heritage with free admission to Parks Canada places in 2017. What better way to celebrate Parks Day than with the opening of a new, sustainable trail in one of Canada’s most iconic national parks. On Parks Day, and every day, our government is commitment to preserving our national parks, while providing visitors with high-quality and meaningful experiences.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
“Fundy National Park is very close to my heart. It provides unparalleled access to our natural and cultural heritage while supporting local economies and contributing to the growth of the tourism sector in New Brunswick. Our government is protecting Canada’s treasured places like Fundy National Park and making them more accessible to Canadians, including youth and newcomers, through projects like the new Point Wolfe Beach trail. I encourage Canadians to visit Parks Canada destinations across New Brunswick as part of Canada 150 to experience the province’s natural and cultural treasures."
Alaina Lockhart,
Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal
Quick Facts
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Nestled along the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world, Fundy National Park offers an exceptional array of experiences to visitors including camping, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking.
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In an effort by Parks Canada to upgrade its network of trails for visitors, the new Point Wolfe beach trail is one of many within Fundy National Park that are being rebuilt in a sustainable fashion with no wooden infrastructure in an effort to uphold the ecological integrity of Parks Canada’s protected places.
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The new trail travels beneath the canopy of old-growth forest with stunning coastal views and provides access to the beautiful Point Wolfe Beach, site of the highest tides in the world.
Associated Links
Contacts
Emma Lockhart
Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer
Fundy National Park
Emma.Lockhart@pc.gc.ca
Marie-Pascale Desrosiers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
613-462-5473
marie-pascale.desrosiers@canada.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca