Cape Enrage, lighthouse, cliffs & sea

Cape Enrage, lighthouse, cliffs & sea

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The former lighthouse keeper's house at Cape Enrage © Copyright Monika Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline

Cape Enrage: A natural wonder on the Bay of Fundy


A shrill scream drowns out the waves rolling on the sandy beach below the cliffs of Cape Enrage on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. Before our eyes, a young woman wearing a safety helmet and harness is gliding through the air toward a wooden tower just meters from the lighthouse on the cape. She has thrown herself – with great courage, in my opinion – from the tops of the trees opposite. She is sliding down the zip line toward her family, who are waiting for her at the other end of the rope, cheering loudly. It wouldn't be for me, but she's obviously enjoying the adrenaline rush. The candidates for the next daring slide on the rope above the cliffs are already lined up, waiting to follow her.

 

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On the zip line over the cliffs © Copyright Monika Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline
On the Zip Line over the Cape Enrage © Copyright Monika Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline

 

Cape Enrage Lighthouse: History with a Sea View

Zip-lining is just one of the many pleasures that await visitors to Cape Enrage. We are on our journey from Fundy National Park to the Hopewell Rocks We passed by here. Therefore, we decided to take this detour to the coast. Now, after our walk to the lighthouse and along the cliff edge, we're sitting in the café in the former lighthouse keeper's house.

Viewing platforms and photo spots with breathtaking scenery

While enjoying a thick fish soup and a fresh lobster sandwich, we enjoy the view of the receding waters of the Bay of Fundy, which are increasingly revealing more of its red seabed. The view is breathtaking: to our right, the lighthouse rises above the cliffs. In front of us stretch the red expanses of the seabed of the bay that separates New Brunswick from Nova Scotia. To our left, one rocky outcrop stretches in front of the next, toward the flowerpot rocks at Cape Hopewell.

 

The lighthouse at Cape Enrage on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick
The lighthouse at Cape Enrage on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick

 

Cape Enrage owes the fact that all of this can still be seen and visited today to the young people of the area. It had already been decided that the lighthouse would be demolished. However, this was not at all what the students of the nearby school wanted. So they persuaded their teacher to protest against the tower's demolition. Together with him, they set about restoring the tower and renovating the lighthouse keeper's house. They offered more and more services to visitors, which, intrigued by the young people's efforts, attracted ever-greater numbers.

Activities and experiences around Cape Enrage

Everything visitors can see and use today at Cape Enrage: the lighthouse, the café, the snack bar, the zip line, the stairs leading down the cliffs to the beach, all originated from the initiative of a few local schoolchildren. They have remained faithful to their project to this day. The people who serve us lunch today, who assist the zip-liners with their slide along the cliffs, and who greet us at the parking lot are volunteers.

They have been involved in Cape Enrage and its renaissance since the very beginning of the project. They proudly present what they have achieved with great commitment and enthusiasm. They have created a place worth seeing, impressive not only for its spectacular location and landscape, but above all for the dedication of a few young people who set themselves a goal and achieved it.

Keep it up!

Arrival to Cape Enrage
Arrival to Cape Enrage

 

Tips for getting to Cape Enrage Lighthouse

The journey to Cape Enrage is a scenic highlight in itself and can be perfectly integrated into a road trip through Canada. Cape Enrage is located on the southeastern coast of New Brunswick, about an hour's drive from Moncton. If you're planning your route, the best route is to take Route 114 along Fundy National Park—a route that boasts spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy.

From Alma, a well-signposted secondary road leads directly to the lighthouse. Along the way, there are frequent stops for photo stops or short hikes. The last few kilometers to the cliff are winding, but paved and accessible by campervan. Caution is advised, especially in fog or rain.

Plan enough time for spontaneous stops—the journey to Cape Enrage is part of the experience. If you stay flexible, you'll discover true road trip gems along the way.

 

Low tide at Cape Enrage
Low tide at Cape Enrage

 

Discover Cape Enrage in a motorhome – perfect for slow travelers

Exploring Cape Enrage in a motorhome is ideal for anyone who wants to experience authentic Canada away from the crowds. The route along the Bay of Fundy offers spectacular views, hidden coves, and charming villages—perfect for a road trip filled with relaxation.

Slow travelers take time for the little things: a breakfast with a sea view, a spontaneous hike along the cliffs, or a chat with locals in the next coastal town. The Cape Enrage Lighthouse is a special highlight that fits wonderfully into a relaxed itinerary.

There are various campsites and parking spaces along the route, many with direct water views. Those traveling through Canada with a motorhome will find freedom, nature, and authenticity here – in keeping with the spirit of slow travel in Canada.

 

Cliffs at Cape Enrage
Cliffs at Cape Enrage

 

Best time to visit Cape Enrage

The best time to visit Cape Enrage is between June and September. During these months, the weather on the Bay of Fundy is usually mild, offering clear views of the spectacular cliffs and the ocean. Temperatures are particularly pleasant in July and August, making them ideal for outdoor activities and photography. Fog can occasionally occur, but it lends a mystical atmosphere to the landscape. If you're flexible, you should also plan for sunset—a real highlight! When planning your trip, it's important to secure accommodations or campsites early, especially during peak season.

 

Coastal landscape at Cape Enrage
Coastal landscape at Cape Enrage

 

What else you can discover in the area around Cape Enrage

These highlights around Cape Enrage show the variety of attractions in New Brunswick

 

Bay on the Bay of Fundy
Bay at Cape Enrage

Travel Arrangements:

Parking at the airport

Here you can reserve your parking space at the airport.

Arrival:

Air Canada, Condor and Icelandair fly from Germany to various airports in eastern Canada.

Car Rentals:

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Hotels:

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More things to know

 

Source: own on-site research. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the generous support of Tourism New Brunswick and the Canadian Tourism Commission for this trip. However, our opinions remain, as always, our own.

Text: Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
Photos: Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline

Cape Enrage, lighthouse, cliffs & sea

Monika Fuchs

Monika Fuchs and Petar Fuchs are the authors and publishers of the Slow Travel and Enjoyment travel blog TravelWorldOnline Traveller. You have been publishing this blog since 2005. TravelWorldOnline has been online since 2001. Your topics are Trips to Savor and wine tourism worldwide and Slow Travel. During her studies, Monika Fuchs spent some time in North America, where she traveled to the USA and Canada - sometimes together with Petar Fuchs - and spent a research year in British Columbia. This strengthened her thirst for knowledge, which she pursued for 6 years Adventure Guide for Rotel Tours and then for 11 years as Study tour guide for Studiosus Reisen tried to breastfeed all over the world. She constantly expanded her travel regions, but curiosity still gnawed at her: “What is beyond the horizon? What else is there to discover in this city? Which people are interesting here? What do you eat in this region?” These are the questions she is now trying to answer as a freelance travel journalist (her articles have appeared in DIE ZEIT, 360° Canada, 360° USA, etc.), among others. travel writer and travel blogger answers in many countries around the world. Petar Fuchs produces the videos on this blog as well as on YouTube. Monika Fuchs from TravelWorldOnline is below Germany's top 50 bloggers in 2021 Further Information about Monika and Petar Fuchs. Recommendations on LinkedIn from tourism experts Further recommendations from cooperation partners and tourism experts Professional experience Monika on LinkedIn

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