Hartland Covered Bridge
Covered bridge · New Brunswick
The world's longest covered bridge spans the Saint John River at Hartland, stretching 1,282 feet since it opened in 1901. Walk or drive across for the view of the river valley, best once the hillsides along the water start turning color.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from September 26 · mostly bare by October 31
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Hartland Covered Bridge’s own coordinates and elevation (47 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Hartland Covered Bridge on the map
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Fundy National Park
National parkPeak October 11
Acadian hardwood forest runs down to the Bay of Fundy's 12-metre tides, coloring through late September and early October. Trails like Dickson Falls and the Coastal Trail pair fall canopy with the world's highest tides at Alma's harbor.
Don’t miss: Dickson Falls boardwalk trail · World's highest tides at Alma
Salisbury Corn Maze
Corn mazeColor nearby peaks October 11
A corn maze behind the Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury, between Moncton and Fredericton, with a large maze that takes about ninety minutes and a shorter twenty-minute mini maze for younger kids. A pumpkin blaster and an after-dark haunted trail round out the fall lineup.
Don’t miss: Large maze (about 90 minutes) and a mini maze · Pumpkin Blaster on weekends · After-dark Haunted Corn Trail
Trueman Blueberry Farms
Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks October 13
Better known for its summer blueberries, this Aulac farm keeps its stand and Adventure Farm open into fall, with pumpkins among the crops and a Fall Festival on the calendar. It sits just off the Trans-Canada Highway near the Nova Scotia border.
Don’t miss: Fall pumpkins alongside summer berries · Adventure Farm open daily · Just off the Trans-Canada near the NS border
Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
Fall festivalColor nearby peaks October 12
Downtown Fredericton's historic venues host this jazz, blues and roots music festival every September, with roughly 125 performances across more than twenty stages. It fills the riverside city for six days and doubles as a good excuse for a fall weekend away.
Don’t miss: 125+ performances on 20+ stages · Historic downtown Fredericton venues · Six-day September run
Frequently asked
- When does Hartland Covered Bridge peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 26 and is mostly bare by October 31.
- What is Hartland Covered Bridge best for?
- A river-valley photo stop in western New Brunswick.
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