Discover Canada's Fundy Trail Parkway: A Perfect Day in Van Life

OWEN, LYNN AND MAGGIE EXPLORE THE HIKING, WATERFALLS AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS DRIVING THE FUNDY TRAIL PARKWAY IN NEW BRUNSWICK. It was a PERFECT day of van life... one that pretty much sums up what life is like traveling, camping and exploring in a small RV or van. And a perfect day was topped off by camping for free right beside a Canadian Fighter Jet!
In this video, Owen, Lynn and Maggie show you how to have a perfect day in Van Life on Canada's Fundy Trail Parkway. It's going to be a day full of adventure, hiking, and scenic views.
If you're looking for a fun and scenic day out, then this is the video for you! We'll show you the best spots to hike and explore on the Fundy Trail Parkway in New Brunswick, Canada. Along the way we'll stop and show you the St Martins Sea Caves. While you're at it grab some chowder at the world famous Chowder restaurant there! This is a must-see destination for anyone visiting this beautiful province!
Topics:
00:00 - Even the best made plans change...
01:39 - Saint Martins Sea Caves
05:27 - Fundy Trail Parkway
06:22 - Hike to Fuller Falls
08:17 - Suspension Bridge Trail
11:10 - Walton Glen Gorge Falls
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[@galpalsal]

Another mellow one. Great attitude when plans change. Beautiful scenery. Daddy Owen is a saint. Oh, and we call them pizza bagels!

[@joycemoses2411]

Shoes in four-wheel drive...lol!!! The waterfalls were so beautiful!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Owen always says he’s putting his crocks in 4x4 when he put the straps on his heels. 🤷‍♀️

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

Little Miss Maggie seems to really love the water. Beautiful video. Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@richardburguillos3118]

So great and relaxing. Music and all. It was like a good book you never want to end. I took my time, didn’t want to finish it all in one go and even watched it again. Helped me relax and unwind at the end of the day. Beautiful places you take all of us. Thanks.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Much appreciated.

[@ijblessjourney]

I love watching your journey and the videos are getting better by the day.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much… we appreciate your comment.

[@jeancambra8036]

Another fine video . The beauty was definitely captured. Have fun

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

So good to hear. Thanks for the comment.

[@RoadsofLife]

The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley But it your case... you found so much more. Clam chowder, valleys, waterfalls, covered bridges... what more could you ask for? Isn't travel just miraculous! Be seeing you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Traveling is miraculous for sure. Thanks for the comment.

[@MYJ61]

Looks like you chowder could use a little Old Bay seafood seasoning! Beautiful scenery everywhere you look! ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That chowder was very good but we also live old bay.

[@smoreadventures]

Some beautiful scenery in this video! Enjoyed every minute!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much.

[@ijblessjourney]

Love it!! We are enjoying the virtual ride.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for following along.

[@annmoore6562]

We visited the same spots last fall. Thanks for the re-memories! And Owen, you are a rascal!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I bet it was beautiful in the fall. Yes, Owen is a rascal.

[@AnnMaynard-fu9qd]

Another great video. The sea caves are very interesting. Do they flood at high tide? I enjoyed the music that played with the hikes. Your choice of music always adds so much to your videos. I’m glad Lynn won the decision as to whether the waterway should be crossed because it looked a little precarious for getting out the other side. Hugs to sweet, wet Maggie. Safe travels!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I don’t think the sea caves are completely under water at high tide but you can tell it fills them up. Owen likes a challenge, I’m the one that thinks through every possible scenario. I just didn’t see a good level place to park on the other side.

[@lorih4392]

Such a beautiful place. Thanks for taking me there. Safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for following along.

[@rollinwiththedavises1938]

Sometimes those "best laid plans days" are the best. Good call on the Sea Caves Lynn. Those stairs though!!😕😕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I totally agree, the best stops are the ones we didn’t plan for. Thanks so much for watching.

[@FromShetoMe]

Did I hear you right? Slippery as owl crap? Did you know there is a short film called "The Harry Woodpecker?" And here is a joke about woodpeckers that I only slightly altered: There once were two woodpeckers who were friends, and one lived in California, the other in North Carolina. They would visit each other occasionally at their homes. So the woodpecker from California had his friend come out to visit, and was pecking at his tree but couldn’t seem to get through to any bugs. His friend from North Carolina comes by, and says, “Here, let me try!” and gets right in without any issue. Months later, the woodpecker from California travels to visit his friend in North Carolina. When he arrives, he sees that his friend is struggling to peck at his own tree to find bugs. Likewise, he comes to help, and has no trouble getting through, and they both feast on the bugs inside. So what’s the moral of the story? The farther from home you are, the harder your pecker gets.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We loved this so much… thank for sharing. Slippery than owl crap came from his grandfather???

[@sherriweber7105]

Nice hiking trails! Maggie was sure enjoying the water and hiking for a bit then it looked like she was tired out. I wouldn’t have stove through the water either just to be safe. Glad you found a place to boon dock. Great video! Have fun and see you soon! Have great week! Safe travels!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We may have went a little to far for Maggie, we should have left her on that last trail. We hope you have a great week. See you next time.

[@Meyersci]

This is the perfect trip we had all planned out for ..uh...2020. You probably know what happened to those plans. I'm taking notes for a trip we may be able to actually do someday, if only for my lifelong fascination with that famous tidal range on the Bay of Fundy.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That total range is pretty fascinating.

[@ladikmk]

Beautiful trails and the scenery on the drive was great too. So glad you didn't try to climb the seaweed covered rocks because those rocks would have won. You look like you're really enjoying this trip, and so are we, so as always - thanks for sharing, safe travels, stay well and hugs for sweet Maggie.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

This trip has been so wonderful in so many ways. Thanks so much for following along.

[@rhondalyn100]

That was fun...thank you! 🙂

[@loriwilliams9617]

Great show! Love it.

[@joeyeubanks5965]

Another great video. Keep ‘em coming.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you following along.

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

Loved your video, scenery was gorgeous. Keep them coming, and give Maggie a hug for me.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@michaelbecnel63]

I really thought you were gonna put that new lift and tires to the test.......NB is a really beautiful place..Happy Trails🐕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have put the lift to the test several times, it’s working great.

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Lordie, you two have more walking energy than me, but unlike Miss Maggie, no one could throw me over their shoulder..I love, love the water falls, and the drone views...Thank you for sharing !

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I think we may have over done it on the hikes that day especially for Maggie. She just needed a little rest before she finished the hike. We appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

[@sammof7939]

fantastic vid! Especially enjoyed the footage at 22.25 til the end.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@AndyB718]

The scenery is beautiful.

[@sherriweber7105]

Fuller Falls was beautiful! I love seeing water falls. And hearing the water run down the the rocks it just so peaceful. Relaxing too!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We both love water falls too.

[@funzeevanzee]

Great video.

[@christinegreydanus2069]

Always stop for the chowder!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That’s what I said. Thanks for watching.

[@ftkinsella]

Hey guys love your choice of music for this video. I hope you are having a great time in our Maritimes, I called down before you started to drive up here and told them to clean it up and bring out the good China. I hope it's to your liking. Hahaha love you guys. Safe travels.❤❤❤ Cheers

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Hey old friend! Yes, we love hearing from you and appreciate having them straighten up a bit before we got here! We have loved it here!

[@jamiejocribbs9216]

Amazing video!! Thank you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@larryvincent2098]

Another great fantastic show of New Brunswick !! Of course Maggie waging her tail and saying happy tails !! Enjoy this channel and the beautiful scenery and ocean . Thank you for sharing this with me!! As always BS & BK& BC

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

And thank you for watching.

[@littlerascal6112]

Thanks for the video.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@flyinthecoop8805]

So glad y'all went to the Sea Caves! When we were there, there were 2 covered bridges, the only place you could photograph 2 in 1 picture. Is there only 1 now? I completely forgot about the Fundy Trail & the Falls! Thanks for this video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@deanettem]

❤ great to see you two are having a good time! Maggie always looks so happy too! You 3 are living your best life😊❤💯👍👏👏👏

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Are are giving “Living our best life” the best effort we can. Thanks for the comment.

[@angieruz5748]

Hi Lynn and Owen, beautiful place. Lynn where can i get the hat your wearing in this video ? Safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The hat is a Wallaroo, it’s in our Amazon store. Here’s a link if you are interested www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle.

[@pdub6453]

It’s nice to see the trails are pet-friendly.

[@BillSprague]

We fell in love with New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Thanks for bringing back sweet memories.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are falling in love with the three too. Glad we could bring back some memories.

[@jillcarlson2076]

Wow!! God’s blessings for sure! Thank you all for sharing with us. Love and safe travels and more beautiful adventures. 🥰💕🙏😎

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching. We fill very blessed for sure.

[@dandial3733]

Last year, we stayed in the Hillsborough campground for a couple of days. What a nice stop. We literally stayed within a few feet of where you parked. A couple of blocks away is a restored White Rose filling station. We stopped, I got out my guitar and my wife videoed me playing the Fred Eaglesmith song White Rose. Great memories!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That sounds like an awesome stop. Thanks for.

[@David-jo4gt]

Great video we enjoyed every minute of it. Owen, we can't travel together. I got all your jokes from the cold water to the implant and I laughed at them all. Angie and Lynn would put us out and make us walk. Thank you for going on this trip and taking us with you. Y'all inspire us. Happy tails and safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I love that you get all of Owen’s little jokes, if you listen well you will hear a lot of them and it looks like you do. I think you two would be great together.

[@susanstrickland6774]

So glad y'all are enjoying so much. Careful on the slippery walks, scary. Maggie definitely looked tuckered out sweet girl. Such a beautiful area. 🙂👍

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie does that a lot. Usually if you let her rest for a bit she can usually make it. We are going on shorter hikes with her.

[@sandrap3047]

Coast is beautiful! I know you three are enjoying this trip! I would love this because I love seeing the water! Thanks for sharing this incredible journey!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

There is so much coast line all along this trip. We love the water too.

[@judystreich7333]

So glad you went, that place ROCKS. Happy tails.

[@sherriweber7105]

That Saint Martins Sea Caves looked like fun except for that mud. Glad you didn’t fall from the mud. But the caves were cool! And the beach looked beautiful. How was the water? Did you collect any stones? How was the water?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I only took the one heart shaped rock. But I quite the collections now.

[@dorisbetts3012]

Looks like you found some wind damage from last September's Hurricane Fiona on the trail at Walton Glen Gorge. Nova Scotia forests were pounded flat in some areas, sadly.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’m sure a lot of the damage we saw was from Fiona. For the most part everything has been repaired and is in very good shape. It is sad.

[@any1butclinton]

Looks like Owen needs a backpack for those times when Maggie gets tired. We bought a K9 Sports sac for our dachshund Abbie which really helped on snowy trails where she was having trouble walking.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We will check into that since Maggie is getting older, she hates not being able to go . So normally we just don’t go as far.

[@user-lg1gj3li9j]

Looking forward to so many more beautiful peaceful places to visit with you folks. Ya'll always have the most relaxing videos, except with that alligator infested waterway ya'll went on in your kayaks. That one terrified me but then again i grew up in Florida with them buggers in my back yard every day sunning themselves on our lawn or in the pool back when it was illegal to pewpew them when they became a nuisance to people. Thank you for taking us along your adventures. It sure is a lot of fun watching ya'll.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome. We appreciate you following along. No alligators here.

[@sharonh.6014]

Fundy Trail Parkway is always a favourite with us :D. When Lynn was talking about wanting to drive her bike through there, I had a laugh thinking "they must not have got to the big hills yet!" lol. You missed the great campgrounds in Fundy National Park! Lots of trails around there too. Maybe next time ;). Safe travels!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We didn’t spend much time in the Fundy National Park so we may stop on our way back through. You are right I don’t think we could ride our bike on the parkway, but we did see a few doing it.

[@sharonh.6014]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle If you are looking for a great park for biking/camping, look into Kouchibouguac National Park in NB. Miles of excellent bike trails, beautiful sandy beach.

[@rogerz8051]

Another great video! Loved it all. We're planning to do this trip next year, so it's wonderful seeing your adventures there! Great to see there's places to just stop and overnight near or in towns too. That's something we don't see much here on the East Coast of the U.S. They seem to be a bit more welcoming to travellers there. I'm a planner by nature, so this will be our first big van trip just winging it. Watching and learning from you guys!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Owen is a planner too but he has learned to just plan a day at a time. We love that there are so many great places to boondock here.

[@wardchristman1723]

How do we know owl crap is slippery ? LOL. I enjoy your videos ! Heading up to Great Pond ME Next week. Coming out of NC !

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The owl crap quote is from Owen’s grandfather, I’m not sure how he knew how slippery it was 🤣.

[@wardchristman1723]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Im behind on the episodes but im catching up today ! I think

[@dickfoard4099]

I see that you are heading toward Newfoundland. I hope you can get a chance to visit L'Anse aux Meadows - a National Historic Site way up at the northern tip of Newfoundland. It is an amazing recreation and museum of the site where it is strongly believed that the Vikings from Norway landed and stayed for a period of years around the year 1000 AD - way before the Mayflower. I visited there several years ago and found it to be amazing and an excellent learning experience of how life was over 1000 years ago. I really enjoy your KZbin explorations and shows. Keep up the good work and thank you so much. DF

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the Recommendation, it’s on our list… but it’s good to hear that you found to amazing.

[@nicmuller3624]

Nice to see all the Places again, drove the same Route on my way back to Hilfax. You didn't go and see "Hopewell Rocks"? Happy tails safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Not yet! 👍

[@judilecompte9377]

Hi guys! We’re in the midst of planning a trip to the Nova Scotia area and your videos are really helpful. Curious… obviously you went in the summer, but can you tell me specifically what month? Also, any thoughts about the weather overall during your trip?

[@greggjarvies8938]

I'm proud of my education at UNC and NC State and attended many physics and chemistry classes. Yet, despite all that, I'm stumped about how to figure the "slipperiness" of owl crap. Even Google couldn't help me.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I think that phrase came from Owen’s grandfather who he quotes quite a bit.

[@NBRiderOne]

Nice video, I'm from Quispamsis NB and love the parkway, did yas bring your kayaks? The Kenebecasis River is amazing to Kayak from Sussex to Hampton. Feel like that's something you would really enjoy.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I wish we would have known while we were there. Maybe will stop on our way home. We appreciate your recommendation.

[@99Moonbeam]

Good man, listen to the wife. They are always right

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

As Owen always says Happy wife, Happy life.

[@deanettem]

Hi Lynn and Owen, Please tell me the brand of your air fryer. I noticed it had a square basket. Thank you! We loved your latest video❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The air fryer is a Instant Vortex Mini, it’s in our Amazon store if you are interested. Here’s a link www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle.

[@kathrynh9911]

Great video, again. Sweet Maggie makes me smile. How old is she?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Maggie is 10 and slowing down… but still a joy.

[@michaelfeitt9643]

I really like your ebike carrier set up for Maggie. Can you provide some additional clarity on how you configured it to make it safe, secure and comfortable for her?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We got the basket on Amazon, it has bolts that fit on the back of our bikes. We put a flat gardening cushion in the bottom and we raped the top of the basket with wire foam installation because she likes to hang her arm over. The basket has a stap that we put through her harness, but she doesn’t try to get out. Maggie is 30-35 lbs and it fits her really well. Here’s a link to our Amazon store if you are interested in taking a look at the basket www.amazon.com/shop/VanTrekkingLifestyle.

[@michaelfeitt9643]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle thank you for the perspective and I will try it out as well for our little guy. Much appreciated.

[@annearmstrong14]

Love your video. We still have more to do in Nova Scotia and then will eventually make it to P.E.I. We, like you, are stopping when we see something. What's your planned first stop in NS?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Halifax for an Amazon pickup. Then on the Terrence Bay and then traveling clockwise around the shore

[@annearmstrong14]

Great. We are in Wolfville working counter clockwise. We will be in Digby and Brier Island tomorrow. We should meet up somewhere along the road this week.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@annearmstrong14 We may be two ships passing in the night. 😂. Not sure how far we'll make it tomorrow. Send us an email at [e-mail] with cell number and we'll reach out.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! I woke up early and was so happy to find your video early this morning!!! Such a beautiful day and coolest trip! Lynn, you're getting so good at being comfortable and talking on camera like you're sharing with a friend(which you are)❤. Canada is so incredibly beautiful and y'all are doing the best job sharing with us. Thank you so much! Maggie didn't even act like that water was cold at all. You've definitely conquered the stairmaster on this trip! Such amazing memories y'all are creating for when you get old. Thanks so much for sharing with us. So much love to all 3 of you! Jane ❤🙏

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We kind of messed up on the time… glad you liked the video. It has been a cool trip so far. We feel very blessed. Much love! Have a wonderful week.

[@mjMBA]

Great video. What is the satellite dish you use on your roof? Thx.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The satellite dish is Starlink and it’s been a game changer for us. We love it.

[@mjMBA]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thanks much -- love all your videos. Your attention and love for Maggie (and for each other) tells me everything about the quality life you share!💓

[@Pigmy001]

2024 Just to let you know the road through is now open 24 hours and there is a new campsite open, Just in case you decide to return Safe Travels

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for the information!

[@thebossisback10002]

Is diesel readily available along the way, our RV s n a sprinter chassis

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

If you take main highway most gas stations have diesel so far.

[@dianabalto]

Maggie was pooped on that trail. Too much walking 🐕🐕‍🦺

[@nomadicgenealogist]

Guess you didn’t see the no drone sign on the parkway

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Did not see any no drone signs on the parkway. All over national park but none we found here.

[@pdub6453]

I see you mounted your gas cans and the trasharoo to the ladder - any issues? Or just use common sense to make it happen?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

No issues yet. Makes it harder to get to the roof to clean solar panels though.

[@pdub6453]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle - Did you use a special bracket to mount the gas cans?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@pdub6453 Yes. A ladder mount for RV ladders.

[@pdub6453]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Generic or specific to these gas cans?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@pdub6453 specific for these gas packs.

[@bertkelly7650]