Grand Manan & White Head

Activities & Adventures

 
There 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 nextAdventure. 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 and we have one licensed bar with pool tables.
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.

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.
Time of Year
 Land Activities
Water Activities
May/June
light shirt & pants, sweater or light jacket warmer clothing, long pants, sweater, jacket (mitts/gloves, woolen hat)
July/August
light summer wear,    shorts, t-shirt warmer clothing, long pants, sweater,  jacket (mitts/gloves, woolen hat)
Late Sept/October
warmer clothing, long pants, sweater, jacket warmer clothing, long pants, sweater,  jacket (mitts/gloves, woolen hat)
Nov-April
warm winter clothing, heavy jacket, boots warm winter clothing, heavy jacket, boots, mitts/gloves, woolen hat, insulated coveralls or typical skiing apparel

ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES & TOURS
blue = water, green = land, red = air
For prices and additional information on Grand Manan and White Head Adventures and Activities look up individual businesses in the New Brunswick Tourism alphabetical listing under Fundy Coastal Drive. It is best to navigate the site using the search option.  Searching for "Grand Manan" will yield all pertinent island information. Or consult the web sites listed with each business.
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. 
Golf 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
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, Managing 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 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
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
SPECIAL EVENTS
Grand Manan Farmer's Market
Every Saturday morning from the end of June until September. Local entertainment, produce, crafts, home preserves etc.
Island Arts. Linda L'Aventure. 56 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B.
Canada E5G 1A1
Tel. (506) 662-3625
Fax. (506) 662-8231
llaventure@trebnet.com
July art workshops.
Sketching/painting in watercolour. 
 Drawing with pen and ink. 
  Landscape with pastel.
Rotary Festival
- 1st weekend in August; "Great Family Fun"
www.grandmananrotary.com
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
ENTERTAINMENT
Fundy House
Video Rental
Hannah Mullen. 23 Fleet Street 
Grand Manan, NB, Canada E5G 2J1
Tel: (506) 662-8341
Harbour Gifts
Video Rental
Sherri McHatten . 
1140 Route 776, Grand Manan, N.B. Canada E5G 4E8
Tel: (506) 662-3103
Fax: (506) 662-8881

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