The World’s Largest Axe
There it is… it’s big.
Zesty and the axe
Maya and the axe
The Nicest Brewery on Our Journey
We’re on the right track
Big Axe Brewery
Beer brewing equipment
Maya is allowed inside and outside of this brewery. Note: we camped for free in their lot across the street.
The Longest Covered Bridge in the World
It’s 1282 ft long, it’s covered, and it’s wooden.
No height restriction sign anywhere! But, Zesty fits!
Walking through the bridge
View of the Saint John River from the bridge
Bridge info
Its full length barely fits on my camera screen.
A nice spot to have lunch
And, we made it across twice!
(Hover over photos for captions and click to enlarge.)
What do these three attractions have in common?
They’re located in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. More precisely, in the towns of Nackawic and Hartland.
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October 16, 2019 at 18:52
That’s a bix axe! How do they keep two cars entering that covered bridge from either end at the same time?
October 16, 2019 at 19:55
Good question, Janis! You kind of poke your nose around the bend and if there’s nobody in the bridge (based on headlights), you go for it. Ideally, someone is in front of you and you just – quickly – follow in their tracks. It is a one-lane bridge, though! 🙂
October 16, 2019 at 19:43
Nope, but one day I might. Happy WW. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
October 16, 2019 at 19:56
Thanks, Anna! And, I hope you’ll get there one day. It’s just on the other side of the country, right? 🙂
October 16, 2019 at 22:23
Wonderful photos, Liesbet. I’m glad that Canada treated you, Mark and Maya well.
BTW – I agree with Janis – That’s one BIG axe! 😀
October 17, 2019 at 16:25
If it wasn’t for the cold (and often rainy) weather, we’d consider moving to Canada, Donna. It’s a beautiful country with amazing people! 🙂
October 17, 2019 at 00:46
Beautiful pics! The bridge should be axed for its inconvenient design :))
October 17, 2019 at 16:26
Haha! You have a way with words, Shiju. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!
October 17, 2019 at 03:23
Haven’t been to any of these places, but I would love to. I love this sort of quirky stuff.
October 17, 2019 at 16:28
The best part about places like this – for us – is that we never really know what to expect, so that means quite a lot of surprises come our way, like “Wow, that is, indeed a big axe. Why on earth is it here? And, in such a beautiful, large, quiet park as well. With a wonderful hiking trail in the woods…” Or, “Yep, that is a serious long covered bridge. Look at how it spans the river!” 🙂
October 17, 2019 at 03:32
I love covered bridges as much as lighthouses. Great photos!
October 17, 2019 at 16:30
Really, Jill!? I’d say that’s a toss-up for me, with lighthouses winning, based on the amount we have seen and photographed as opposed to covered bridges, which – apparently – we drove by last summer… all the ones of Madison County in Iowa!!! Without realizing it!
October 17, 2019 at 17:38
LOL! Pinterest has some amazing covered bridge photos, Liesbet.
October 17, 2019 at 08:02
That is one long bridge.
October 17, 2019 at 16:33
You bet, Alex! It surely took me by surprise; a marvelous, long, covered, wooden bridge… 🙂
October 17, 2019 at 09:56
Looks wonderful and great weather!
October 17, 2019 at 16:34
Thanks! The good thing about long-term travel is that you can often wait out bad weather and sightsee when the sun is present for the photos and explorations. 🙂
October 17, 2019 at 10:21
We’ve never been to this part of Canada, but I love evergreens, bridges, and all the beauty you are beholding now. One question: How do you save your photos so that readers “hovering” over them can see the captions? It’s magical!
October 17, 2019 at 16:39
Hi Marian! I think that photo feature might be a part of the theme of my WordPress blog (Hemmingway).
You make my day by pointing out something positive about my blog as I’ve been very disappointed by the changes that have been made – unbeknownst to and unfixable by me – making commenting on my blog and finding my replies to comments very frustrating to readers. It might have to do with being self-hosted. I need extra time to look into this!
October 17, 2019 at 10:48
Hi Liesbet! Yes, wonderful photos and beautiful weather. A perfect combination. 🙂 ~Kathy
October 17, 2019 at 16:39
Thanks, Kathy! I think we got pretty lucky with the weather towards the end of our summer/fall Canada trip.
October 17, 2019 at 10:56
Did you know that covered bridges are a portal to another dimension? Are you sure you ended up in the right place, Liesbet? Nice to see the Union Jack flag flying on that bridge.
October 17, 2019 at 16:41
I knew there was something funny about this bridge, Hugh! Did you see that we drove into one end, only to come out of the same end? 🙂
October 18, 2019 at 04:56
Yes, I did, but are you sure you’re still in the right place? ????
October 23, 2019 at 11:01
Is there such a thing as the “right place”, Hugh? I’m sure that one is different for all of us… 🙂
October 24, 2019 at 05:25
Oh yes, I’m sure there is such a thing, Liesbet. If I wasn’t in the right place, I do what I could to get back to the right place.
October 24, 2019 at 09:42
Your right place sounds like a happy place, Hugh. Enjoy and… remain where you are!!!
October 17, 2019 at 22:05
I’ve not been to New Brunswick, but I have seen a grand assortment of the World’s Largest _____s! We did a road trip one summer across the Northern Plains of the U.S., and got totally into stopping at all the World’s Largest things, mostly animals. We started with an otter and moved on to a buffalo, a sandhill crane, and a Holstein cow! Very silly fun, just like your giant axe!
October 23, 2019 at 11:00
Hi Lexie! It’s not surprising that a Us road trip reveals some of the largest of anything! 🙂 That being said, I had no idea that Canada boasts largest (axe), and widest, and longest (bridges), and highest (tides) things as well! Silly fun, indeed. Towns have to do something to put themselves on the maps and draw in tourists…
October 19, 2019 at 03:16
Leuke foto’s op goeie weg naar een goede pint. Veel plezier!
October 23, 2019 at 11:02
Veel mensen vinden dit een fantastisch bord! Een pint voor Mark en een wijntje of cider voor mij! 🙂
October 19, 2019 at 09:05
I like the sign with the beer icon and arrow. Seems pretty useful like the signs directing you to public libraries or evacuation routes. Looks like a nice brewery too.
That’s a mighty big axe. It reminds me of the axe we found stuck in a log standing on end at our campsite a few days ago. It seemed abandoned and a little creepy but then disappeared while we were gone one morning.
I wonder why they don’t build covered bridges any more – actually I wonder why they covered them in the first place.
October 23, 2019 at 11:10
We loved that beer glass sign as well, Duwan, which is why we pulled over along the road to take a photo. That was before discovering the actual brewery and really liking that one as well. They do an annual beer festival and I’m hoping to get my cousin to go next summer… Wouldn’t it be great if evacuation routes would end up at craft breweries?
That axe at your campsite mysteriously disappearing is almost as eerie as it showing up in the first place. 🙂
The answers of why they covered the bridges vary – from protecting the material underneath to prevent decay to it resembling a barn so horses and cattle wouldn’t be afraid to cross the river.
October 19, 2019 at 10:51
I remember Saint John’s River and the bridge, but not the axe. It’s been quite a while that we have camped in New Brunswick with the family. Truly you have amazing photos! I always enjoy visiting your blog. All best to you both!
October 23, 2019 at 11:11
Thanks for visiting the blog and remembering the covered bridge, Victoria! I’m sure you have lots of amazing photos as well of all the camping trips you did with the family.
October 21, 2019 at 13:50
Sadly we have not been to New Brunswick. We have family in Nova Scotia and have been there several times. Definitely on our list to do a Maritime tour.
October 23, 2019 at 11:13
Hi Sue! I have a sneaking suspicion that New Brunswick will be discovered by you and Dave very soon! Isn’t it funny how we travel the entire world and have yet not seen most in our own countries? 🙂
October 21, 2019 at 20:59
Oh yes, I’ve been to New Brunswick. Great photos! 🙂
October 23, 2019 at 11:13
Thanks, Debby! You are a travel guru as well!! 🙂
October 22, 2019 at 01:15
I love all of the photos in this post! We have been to every province except for New Brunswick. Your post makes me want to make sure and visit here. Breweries are definitely big in Canada right now. Actually, throughout North America. Much better weather for you here than the storm in PEI (I think it was PEI?)
October 23, 2019 at 11:18
Good memory, Erica! After the hurricane in PEI, the weather surely improved for us and we actually got very lucky with a week or longer of sunshine, so my parents as well as ourselves could super enjoy Quebec City. Our first drive through New Brunswick didn’t offer anything exciting except for the Bay of Fundy, so we didn’t expect too much when we took a slightly more northern route back west. This made it even more of a surprise to find the axe and the bridge and the capital Fredericton, which became highlights of the province. The less you expect, the better the surprises!
October 22, 2019 at 14:25
Nope 🙂 🙂 I love the look of the covered bridges though.
October 23, 2019 at 11:20
Hi Jo! This particular covered bridge sure beats all of the ones we’ve seen in New England before. In regards to length anyway. 🙂 Do they have covered bridges in the UK?
October 23, 2019 at 16:09
Not at all, Liesbet 🙁
October 27, 2019 at 12:44
We didn’t have much time to tour when we were in New Brunswick, but we did get to see the covered bridge. It’s fun to see your photos – they bring back memories!
October 31, 2019 at 15:25
Hi Diane! There are so many places in Canada and the US (and Central America), where we just drove through, getting from point A to point B, and rarely stopped. So much to do and see. So little time. I’m glad you managed to see the covered bridge in real life. I have to admit is was one of the most impressive sights we witnessed on our two-month trip in the Maritimes.
October 28, 2019 at 14:03
Wow, some cool things to see! Beautiful weather too!
October 31, 2019 at 15:27
Hi Terri! We have come to realize that it’s not only the US that has these funky stops and tourist attractions. Canada is pretty proud of their heritage and “biggest” this or that as well. 🙂
November 2, 2019 at 14:07
I’ve only been on one covered bridge, and that was many years ago in the province of Quebec. In 2007, when I drove across Canada in an RV with my teenaged son and our dog, we made a point of going to attractions that featured the largest ____. My son was really into that. We also went to a lot of theme parks with roller coasters and gravity drops.
Jude
November 2, 2019 at 20:43
That would be a good theme for a road or RV trip, Jude, checking out the largest __ of many things. Sounds fun!
There are a lot of covered bridges in the US – mostly the eastern part – if you ever want to go on a tour of those. Maybe with your son again? 🙂