Maine is usually an economical option for New Brunswickers looking for a not-so-far-away weekend get-away but not this summer as accommodation prices have soared.
The president of the Covered Bridges Conservation Association of New Brunswick has put together brochures of covered bridges in two counties in hopes of attracting tourists. New Brunswick is the only province in Atlantic Canada with covered bridges and Ray Boucher thinks they can be a big draw.
The long May weekend is a traditional kickoff for seasonal tourism operators around the Maritimes, and there’s already early signs of a busy summer ahead.