Sea Captains' Burial Ground
Follow the Sea Captains' Burial Ground Footpath on the Fundy Trail and you'll find your way to two family burial grounds. The Fownes and Melvin families were some of the original settlers in this area. They were both big shipbuilding families with captains who sailed all around the world - including Europe, India, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific coast of the United States. More than 45 are buried in the two restored cemeteries. If you do the loop, it's about a 1km hike.
Categeory
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Type of Trip
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Location
Fundy Trail Parkway
Activity Level
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Distance
12
km
Time
Less than 30 min
Cost
$
What To Expect
Trip Highlights
The Fownes and Melvin families settled along Bay of Fundy even before the Quaco – St. Martins settlement in 1783. They were shipbuilding families, building 32 ships between 1820 and 1864.
They were also captains of vessels. They sailed the world from the Bay of Fundy to Europe, Africa, India, Australia and the Pacific coast of the United States. They married, raised their families, died and more that 45 are buried in these two restored cemeteries.
Where You'll Be
Motorcycles
The Fundy Parkway is a must-see destination for those looking to take their motorcycles out for a beautiful ride! You can easily bike the entire Parkway and stop at the many lookout points along the way.
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Sea Captains' Burial Ground
Follow the Sea Captains' Burial Ground Footpath on the Fundy Trail and you'll find your way to two family burial grounds. The Fownes and Melvin families were some of the original settlers in this area. They were both big shipbuilding families with captains who sailed all around the world - including Europe, India, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific coast of the United States. More than 45 are buried in the two restored cemeteries. If you do the loop, it's about a 1km hike.
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