It can certainly be said that today, New Brunswick is well on the road to a stable and diverse economy. The province's proximity to the ocean keeps coastal areas slightly cooler in the summer than further inland. New Brunswick has incredible beaches, and the ocean temperature is remarkably warm. Rain is fairly frequent, especially in the south, August is the driest month. With New Brunswick's abundance of forest and woodland, fall is spectacular, and rivals better known areas in New England for its autumn colours.
Winters are cold, especially in the northwest of the province.
There is a lot of snow. In the south and coastal regions, once again the ocean acts as a moderator, and temperatures are warmer. Of course snow always brings a lot of recreational opportunities, and cross-country skiing on the province's many trails, is world class. There is a good network of inter-provincial buses, as well as links to the North American network of Greyhound. Via Rail Canada serves several points in New Brunswick from Qu bec and Nova Scotia, with good connections in Montr al to Toronto and Via's transcontinental train service to Western Canada.