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Northumberland Strait Waterfront
The warmest saltwater north of Virginia — New Brunswick's sandy Northumberland Strait shore facing Prince Edward Island.
Overview
The warm strait
The Northumberland Strait separates New Brunswick (and Nova Scotia) from Prince Edward Island, and its shallow waters heat up faster than anywhere else on the eastern seaboard — the warmest saltwater swimming north of Virginia.
New Brunswick's strait shore runs from the Acadian coast down past Shediac and Cap-Pelé toward the Confederation Bridge, a ribbon of red-sand beaches and warm bays.
On the water
Beach-country living
This is summer-beach country: powdery sand, warm water and lobster suppers, with some of the most popular beaches in Atlantic Canada.
Waterfront ranges from beachfront cottages to year-round coastal homes, a warm-water market that's affordable compared with most Canadian saltwater.
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Northumberland Strait waterfront — your questions answered
Where is the Northumberland Strait?
Between New Brunswick (and Nova Scotia) and Prince Edward Island, along NB's southeastern coast past Shediac toward the Confederation Bridge.
Why is the water so warm?
The strait is shallow and heats quickly, giving the warmest saltwater swimming on the eastern seaboard north of Virginia.
What is the market like?
Beachfront cottages and coastal homes along a warm, sandy shore, affordable by Canadian saltwater standards.