Grand Manan & White Head Islands....Closer than you might think
ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES




T
here are many organized
events, activities and adventures in which to partake on Grand Manan & White Head during the summer. Afterwards, kick up your heels, relax in peace and quiet, enjoy scenic lookouts, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and have a tasty bit to eat before starting the next Adventure. For rainy days, video and game rentals are available, as well as programs at the Grand Manan Museum.  Our trail system also offers challenges from easy, short hikes to difficult, overnight treks. If you have forgotten anything, our many stores and businesses can probable provide a replacement.  Most restaurants are licensed.

In the winter curling, school and adult sports can be watched or you can partake.  A Boys and Girls Club and fitness centre are located in the same building offering programs year round.  There are also many informal clubs including quilting, gardening and literary, among others, plus one service club - The Rotary Club. A branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is located in Grand Harbour. MananNet in the community school in Grand Harbour provides community access to the internet and training sessions for computer programs. A library is also located in the community school.  All of the churches offer special events as well as regular services.  More information can be found on the services page.

Hunting and fishing seasons : occur year round. Many require licences but some do not if daily limits are respected and it is for personal use only. Lobsters cannot be harvested without a commercial licence. Guiding is available

Grand Manan and New Brunswick's Climate: Weather broadcasts are given in degrees Celsius rather than Fahrenheit. During the summer, days can get quite warm but are cooler in the evening. Temperatures tend to be warmer inland and cooler along the shore.  The Bay of Fundy remains cool throughout the summer with highs around 13 C (65 F).  This keeps the air temperature above the Bay cool.  If conditions are windy, the apparent air temperature will seem much cooler.  Fog will form in the summer when the continent is very warm and humid and this air mass moves out into the Gulf of Maine and Bay of Fundy which is much cooler than the land.  Fog can be very persistent over water but will often "burn off " on land. In the winter sea smoke or "vapour" forms when the water temperature is much warmer than the air temperature (typically -10 C or 14 F and colder).  Expect snow in the winter but coastal areas may get rain and freezing rain because of the warming influence of the Bay of Fundy.

Average Highs:
June             23 C - 73 F
July             26 C - 79 F
August        25 C - 77 F
September  19 C - 66 F
Clothing. The following are suggestions for land activities.  If you are engaged in any water activities make sure you have long pants, wind breakers (rain gear is also good for this) and many layers.  Layering allows you to adjust to changing temperatures, close to land it may be quite warm, further out it may be chilly.  Mitts or gloves, hats and long underwear may be required at some times.  Frequently tour operators have extra clothing but it is best to bring your own.  Remember sun screen, dark glasses and a brimmed hat will protect you from excessive UV radiation.

Land Activities Recommended Clothing
May/June
light shirt & pants, sweater or light jacket
July/August
light summer wear,    shorts, t-shirt
Late Sept/October
warmer clothing, long pants, sweater, jacket
Nov-April
warm winter clothing, heavy jacket, boots

Water Activities Recommended Clothing
May/June
warmer clothing, long pants, sweater, jacket (mitts/gloves, woolen hat)
July/August
warmer clothing, long pants, sweater,  jacket (mitts/gloves, woolen hat)
Late Sept/October
warmer clothing, long pants, sweater,  jacket (mitts/gloves, woolen hat)
Nov-April

warm winter clothing, heavy jacket, boots, mitts/gloves, woolen hat, insulated coveralls or typical skiing apparel

SPECIAL EVENTS

Also watch for posters about special events such as concerts, BBQs, strawberry and blueberry teas, etc. that happen throughout the summer.

Grand Manan Farmer's MarketGrand Manan Farmers Market sign

Every Saturday morning from the end of June until September. Local entertainment, produce, crafts, home preserves etc.

Island Arts. Island Arts

July art workshops.
Sketching/painting in watercolour. 
 Drawing with pen and ink. 
  Landscape with pastel.

Linda L'Aventure. 56 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B.
Canada E5G 1A1
Tel. (506) 662-3625
Fax. (506) 662-8231
llaventure@trebnet.com
www.grandmananislandarts.com


Rotary FestivalRotary Days Parade
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1st weekend in August; "Great Family Fun"

Annual Community event including sport events, entertainment, games, exhibits and craft displays, children events, street parade, lobster roll supper, fireworks on Saturday, BBQ and a Gospel Singspiration on Sunday at 7:00pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Video Rental:

Fundy House
Hannah Mullen.
23 Fleet Street, Grand Manan, NB, Canada E5G 2J1
Tel: (506) 662-8341

Harbour Gifts
Sherri McHatten. 
1140 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 4E8
Tel: (506) 662-3103 Fax: (506) 662-8881

Atlantic Save Easy
Dale Russell.
884 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB, Canada. E5G 2E4
Tel: (506) 662-8152 Fax: (506) 662-3588

Have a Question? E-Mail us at: info@grandmanannb.com


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ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES & TOURS
BLUE = WATER
GREEN = LAND
RED = AIR
For prices and additional information on Grand Manan and White Head Adventures and Activities, click on website where available or send us an email.


Adventure High.
Kevin Sampson
Cycling, Sea Kayaking,
 Bike Rental
 83 Route 776, North Head, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 1A2 Tel: (506) 662-3563 Tel: 1-800-732-5492 explore@adventurehigh.com
www.adventurehigh.com


The Anchorage
(Provincial Park).
Hiking, Sandy Beaches, Bird Watching, Day Adventures
136 Anchorage Road, Grand Manan, NB, E5G 2H4 Tel. (506) 662-7022 Fax (506) 662-7035
linda.daggett@gnb.ca
www.TourismNewBrunswick.ca


Atlantic Charters.
Klaus Sonnenberg
Charters and Scenic Flights
30 Bancroft Road, Grand Manan, NB
E5G 4C8. Tel: (506) 662-8525
Fax: (506) 662-8336
klauss@nb.sympatico.ca
www.atlanticaircharters.com/


Brookside Golf Course.
G
olf Club Rentals
14 Golf Course Rd., Grand Manan, NB, Canada, E5G 3J8  Tel. (506) 662-3253


18 Hole Mini Golf
Open June 1 to Thanksgiving; Price Adults $7; Children 10 and under $5; second round 1/2 price
14 Golf Course Rd., (beside golf course) Grand Manan, NB, Canada, E5G 3J8  Tel. (506) 662-3253


Fish Tail Boat Tours.
Boat tour of outer islands with descriptions of settlement, aquaculture, lobster fishing; landing on an outer island with lunch provided (Leave from North Head Fishermens Wharf). All yours for $55.00 plus HST per person.


Grand Manan Guide 1 Services
Your third generation, outdoor adventure specialists

1919 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 3H1
Contact: Wayne Sturgeon at ava@nb.sympatico.ca,
or Telephone: (506) 467-1171


Grand Manan Archives.
Historical and Genealogical Archives of Island

1141 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 4E9
Contact: Ava Sturgeon at grandmananarchives@yahoo.ca or phone 662-3293 / 662-5277 Year around, by appointment. Donations accepted. Reading room available.


Grand Manan Art Gallery
Art Gallery

21 Cedar Street Open Aug 2-Sept 30
Contact: Ava Sturgeon at grandmananarchives@yahoo.ca or phone 662-3293 / 662-5277

Grand Manan Library
Island Library, Rainy Day Events, computers for public use with free internet access
1144 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 4E8 Tel: (506) 662-7099  Fax: (506) 662-7094
GrandMananLibrary@gnb.ca


Grand Manan Museum.
Island Museum, Slide Shows, Nature School, Rainy Day Events
1141 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 4E9 Tel: (506) 662-3524 
gmadmin@grandmananmuseum.ca
www.grandmananmuseum.ca


Grand Manan Whale & Seabird Research Station. 
Laurie Murison, Executive Director
Marine Natural History Museum
24 Rte 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 1A1 Tel: (506) 662-3804 Fax: (506) 662 9804 gmwhale@nbnet.nb.ca
www.gmwsrs.org/


Hole-in-the-Wall
Hole-In-The-Wall Park.
Basil Small
Hiking, Scenic Views, Showers, Laundry
42 Old Airport Road, Grand Manan, N.B., Canada E5G 1A9 Tel: (506) 662 3152 Fax: (506) 662-3593
Toll-free: 1-866-662-4489
hitw@nbnet.nb.ca
grandmanancamping.com


Right Whale Tail
Sea Watch Tours.
Peter & Kenda Wilcox
Machias Seal Island - Puffins, Pelagic Bird Watching, Whale Watching
Box 505 Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 4M5
Tel: (506) 662-8552 Fax: (506) 662-1081
Toll Free 1-877-662-8552
seawatch@nbnet.nb.ca

seawatchtours.com


Whale Camp.
Hands On Marine Science, Face to face encounters with Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Seals Puffins and Eagles and more. Programs for Youth, Adults and Teachers.
100 Red Point Rd, Grand Manan, NB., Canada, E5G 4J4
( Winter Address The Whale Camp, PO Box 63, Cheyney, PA 19319 )
Tel: (506) 662-8602
Toll Free: 1-888-54-WHALE
info@whalecamp.com

www.whalecamp.com


Whales-n-Sails Adventures.
Allan & Karen McDonald

Pelagic Bird Watching, Whale Watching, Sailing
Box 1301, Grand Manan, NB, E5G 4M9 Tel: (506) 662-1999 Fax: (506) 662-8435
Toll Free: (888) 994-4044
info@whales-n-sails.com

whales-n-sails.com


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