Bay of Fundy: Self-Guided Audio Drive Moncton to St. Martins

Summary

Drive the Bay of Fundy coast at your pace with stories, trivia and local voices

You’ll drive from Moncton to St. Martins at your own pace, guided by GPS-triggered audio stories and local voices. Expect moments by Hopewell Rocks’ tidal giants, spontaneous stops for wildlife or lighthouses, and plenty of chances to wander off course without stress. It’s as much about what you hear as what you see — and how it all lingers after.

What’s the experience like?

"You see those rocks? The tide’ll swallow them by supper," our audio guide said as we rolled down the window near Hopewell Rocks. I didn’t expect the air to smell so briny — sharp, almost sweet — or that I’d end up timing my coffee break around the world’s highest tides. The whole Bay of Fundy drive from Moncton to St. Martins felt like a slow reveal; every few kilometers, another story would pop up through the car speakers, sometimes a local voice or even a bit of old-timey drama (I’m still not sure if James Munson really sounded like that in 1860).

The best part? No rushing. We pulled over when we wanted — once just because a cloud of birds swept across Shepody Bay and it looked too perfect not to watch. At Riverfront Park in Moncton, I tried to pronounce “Petitcodiac” properly (Li laughed when I tried it in French — probably butchered it). Sometimes we’d get hit with a trivia question about the geology or local legends, which made us pay more attention than usual. There was this moment at Caledonia Gorge where everything went quiet except for the wind and some distant eagle calls — honestly, I still think about that view.

The GPS magic meant we didn’t have to fiddle with our phones or worry about losing signal — everything played right on cue, even out past cell service. We wandered through Anderson Hollow Lighthouse and stopped at Mary’s Point for muddy shoes and birdwatching (bring extra socks). By the time we reached St. Martins and saw those sea caves, it felt like we’d pieced together this whole patchwork of Fundy history ourselves. Not every stop was planned; sometimes you just follow your nose or whatever strange roadside sign catches your eye.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bay of Fundy scenic driving tour

• Start tour at Moncton
• Drive past Riverfront Park
• Learn about local weather effects
• Pass historical sites in town
• View six-acre historical museum
• See Hopewell Rocks formations
• Explore Caledonia Gorge trails
• Walk across historic bridge
• View Caledonia Gorge from lookout
• Pass Anderson Hollow Lighthouse
• Walk to Mary’s Point mudflats
• Visit New Horton Baptist Church parking
• See lighthouse and hear keeper story
• Drive through Bay of Fundy National Park
• Learn about Kinnie Brook Trail
• Consider Caribou Plain Trail walk
• See East Branch Trail sign
• Hear about Shepody connector road
• Get parkway driving tips and maps
• Visit Long Beach and observation decks
• Notice hairpin turn on road
• Stop at must-see viewpoint
• Enjoy various scenic lookouts and falls
• Visit Sea Captain's Burial Grounds Trail
• Enter Stonehammer UNESCO Geopark
• Arrive at St Martins and beach
• Explore famous sea caves

Top questions

How long does the Bay of Fundy smartphone audio tour take?

There’s no set time limit — you can take as long as you want between Moncton and St. Martins since the tour is self-guided.

Do I need phone signal during the Bay of Fundy driving tour?

No signal is needed after downloading; all audio plays offline using GPS triggers.

Where does the Bay of Fundy audio tour start and end?

The tour starts in Moncton and ends in St. Martins along the Bay of Fundy coastline.

Is entry to Hopewell Rocks included in the tour?

No entry fees are included; you’ll be guided past sites but admission is separate if you choose to stop.

Can I use one booking for multiple people?

Yes, only one booking per vehicle is needed for everyone inside.

Are there bathroom stops along the route?

Yes, some stops like observation decks have washroom facilities nearby.

Is this tour suitable for families with kids?

Yes, it’s family-friendly with trivia questions and flexible timing for breaks.

What’s included

Your day includes lifetime access to a GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour from Moncton to St. Martins—just download once with WiFi or mobile data before leaving town. There are no time limits or required schedules; stop wherever you like along the way for photos, snacks or trails—no extra bookings needed per person or per day.