Paul Gaudet

Greetings everyone , welcome to summer . Let ’ s take a journey down a road ( s ) that I particularly enjoy at anytime of the year but is particularly special ( autumn notwithstanding ) in the summer months .

There are many pleasant scenic drives to be had in Southeastern N . B ., but in this issue , I want to explore the wonders along routes 114 and 915 to Alma .

From Moncton & Riverview , route 114 starts when you cross Gunningsville Bridge and turn left towards Hillsborough . Once in the village , you will find two museums ( Railway and Steeves ) and a wonderful little café called the Cinnamon Soul where Heather , Brittany and Joe will serve up all kinds of delights , most of which are sourced locally and prepared lovingly . Their own farm fresh chicken and bacon , homemade breads and preserves , great soups , salads

panini sandwiches and , new this summer , lobster rolls served on Heather ’ s homemade rolls ... And another thing , they make the best chocolate chip cookie I have ever tasted .

Moving along to Hopewell Cape where you will find the Albert County Museum and discover “ The People of the Tides ” plus a wealth of information on Canadian Prime Minister R . B . Bennett who

Cinnamon Soul

Cafe & Bakery was born nearby in Hopewell Hill . He was our 11th Canadian Prime Minister and the only one born in new Brunswick .

I would be remiss if I did not mention the most famous place in

Hopewell Cape which of course is the Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site . It is one of the prime tourist destinations in our province and was visited by 304,000 guests in 2017 . The tidal magic that occurs there and the sculpted rock formations that have transpired as a result , have amazed and delighted people for at least a century and a half .

When cruising over the hill past the Rocks , the monolithic Shepody Mountain comes in to view and from there on , the scenic vistas come fast and furious . You will soon come to Broadleaf Guest Ranch which will provide you with a good meal and accommodations , be it cabins , lodge or camping , along with horse back riding .

In the village of Riverside-Albert you will come to the junction of route 915 which will take you to the vast marshland and up in to the tiny hamlet of Harvey .

Mary ’ s Point bird sanctuary is next where the Canadian Wildlife Service operates an interpretive