Fort Folly 1

Reservation Small First Nations reserve on Bay of Fundy

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Fort Folly 1
45.8727, -64.5617

How to Get to Fort Folly 1 #

Fort Folly 1 lies near Dorchester, New Brunswick. From Moncton take NB-114 south and then Route 925/927 toward Dorchester; local roads lead to the reserve area and the adjacent salt marshes. There is no formal visitor center-contact the Fort Folly First Nation band office in advance if planning a visit.

Tips for Visiting Fort Folly 1 #

  • Contact the Fort Folly First Nation band office before visiting; this is a small Indigenous reserve and access may be limited.
  • Combine a visit with Dorchester and Shepody Bay to see migratory birds and salt marshes.
  • Respect local signage and private properties-this is an active community space, not a tourist site.

Best Time to Visit Fort Folly 1 #

Visit in spring or summer for milder weather and to pair with birding or coastal drives; check local conditions and community schedules.

Spring
April-June · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Migratory birds return to the Bay of Fundy marshes nearby; mild weather.
Summer
July-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmer, but daylight brings more visitors to nearby coastal sites.

Weather & Climate near Fort Folly 1 #

Climate

Fort Folly 1's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1210 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -3°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -2°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (119 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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