List of protected areas of New Brunswick

[1] The wording of the Act, at the time it was enacted, included the following: All provincial parks are dedicated to residents of the Province, visitors and future generations to: (a) permanently protect ecosystems, biodiversity and the elements of natural and cultural heritage, (b) provide opportunities for recreational and outdoor educational activities to promote a healthy lifestyle, (c) provide opportunities to increase knowledge and appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Province, and

(d) offer a tourism product that enhances the Province’s image as a quality vacation destination.

A Protected Natural Area (PNA) is a sanctuary set aside for its unusual or significant local characteristics.

Six of the more than 200 PNAs are Class I, allowing access only for scientific research and education and requiring a permit to visit; the remainder are Class II, allowing hunting, fishing, snaring, and light recreational activities like hiking and camping.

[4] PNAs sometimes overlap provincial game refuges and wildlife management areas.