What's the best way from Fredericton to Quispamsis, New Brunswick? Bet you're dying to know! Ask Google Maps and you'll be provided with a suggested route that cuts a straight-as-the-crow-flies path along Highway 7 between the two cities. Ask a local - or this newly converted fan of New Brunswick's picturesque back roads - and you might receive a very different recommendation.
If you're traveling anywhere in and around southern New Brunswick, the recommendation you'll most likely receive from those in the know is to take advantage of one or more of the eight ferry crossings that comprise the local cable ferry system. Availing yourself of one of these convenient jaunts across the river will not only take you down some of the prettiest country roads in the Maritimes, but might also shave a significant amount of time off your journey. And did I mention they're FREE?
Our route took us west from Fredericton to Gagetown where we caught the ferry to Jemseg. We then continued overland to Long Point where we took the Belleisle Bay Ferry to Kars. One last scenic drive through picturesque rolling countryside, replete with winsome waterfront cottages and even the occasional winery (yes, New Brunswick has wineries, who knew?), took us to Kingston where we caught the ferry to Quispamsis. Here are some pics from our journey:
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| Back roads of southern New Brunswick |
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| View of the cable at the Long Point ferry terminal |
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| Driving onto the Belleisle Bay cable ferry |
If you're interested, you can find out more about the New Brunswick cable ferry system here.
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