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Fort Folly 1

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Fort Folly 1 essentials

Country: Canada
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: French, English

Fort Folly 1 at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 18 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -12° - -3° -14° 111 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
February - -12° - -2° -13° 88 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
March - -7° - 2° -8° 104 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
April - -1° - 8° 0° 89 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
May - 4° - 15° 7° 104 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
June - 9° - 20° 15° 98 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
July - 13° - 23° 18° 96 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
August - 13° - 23° 18° 84 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
September - 9° - 18° 14° 96 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
October - 4° - 13° 6° 105 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
November - -1° - 7° -1° 116 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
December - -8° - 1° -10° 119 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.