Timber & Tides

08/19/2025

Get ready to taste the best craft beers and enjoy music in the seaside, historic Village of Alma Beer Festival, where hops meet happiness!

08/19/2025

Trails closed and looking for alternatives??

To help out we are having a special on our ebike and striper rod rentals:
Ebikes: $40 per 2 hours
Rods: $25 per 24 hours

We look forward to seeing you!

07/20/2025

Get your tickets early! Online sales only and tickets are limited!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alma-beer-festival-tickets-1410703495129?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/18/2025

This is fantastic! Visit Fundy National Park for free. Your visit to Alma is ALWAYS free!

Big news for anyone dreaming of wide-open trails, walks through history or ocean views — admission to all Parks Canada administered places will be free from June 20 to September 2 inclusive and camping reservations will be 25% discounted. No pass needed!

These aren’t just beautiful places. They are woven into who we are as Canadians — stories that reflect our identity, resilience, and connection to the land, past and present.

From the boreal forest to the boardwalk, this is your moment to plan a summer that stays with you long after you’ve left. Trust us, you’ll want your hiking boots and camera ready. 🇨🇦

parks.canada.ca/admission-camping

06/16/2025

This will be a fun addition to the Food Festival this weekend!

Oh Buoy! Someone has stolen buoys from some of our lobster boats. The Captain's need your help in finding them!

On Satrday June 21, get a picture or write down the location of all these buoys with the boats name for a chance at some of the reward being offered!

06/15/2025

Join us in Alma!

Down by the Bay Food Festival is almost here!

Thursday June 19th to Sunday June 22nd. Join us in Alma and pick up a passport at any of our participating eateries:

The Octopus' Garden Cafe & BistroOctopus’ Garden
Buddha Bear Coffee Roaster & Holy Whale Brewing Co.
The Alma Boathouse RestaurantThe Alma Boathouse
Muddy Rudder Bar & Grill
Tides Restaurant
Tipsy Tails Restaurant
Get a stamp at each of the locations you maker a purchase from. Any of our guests that get at least 5 stamps will be entered into a draw for $250 gift certificate to the participating location of your choice!

There will be entertainment throughout. Thursday we have Shane Douthwright at the Muddy Rudder, Friday at The Octopus' Garden Cafe & Bistro the Montgomery Street Band will be playing. For the more cerebral of you, there will be Trivia at Tipsy Tails Restaurant Friday evening. Evan Cooper will be playing the afternoon away at Tides Restaurant. Join us Sunday on the wharf for amazing culinary samplers with a bar and music on the back lawns of Parkland Village Inn.

Saturday will be the Lobster Boat Buoy Scavenger Hunt that you will not want to miss. Find all the buoys and get entered into a draw for fantastic prizes!!

06/13/2025

From June 19th to 22nd, Alma, New Brunswick is the place to be for food lovers!

In addition to the already amazing menus of our local restaurants, the Down by the Bay Food Festival will feature a mouthwatering lineup of festival-only specials. Indulge in creations like Smoked Scallop Carbonara, a bold twist on classic Surf and Turf, Local Beef Tenderloin in Lobster Sauce, Southern India–inspired Goan Seafood Curry, Maple-Glazed Scallops, and the refreshing High Tide Lite Lager.

Come hungry—you won’t want to miss a bite!

06/01/2025

The fleet is ready!

05/29/2025

Frozen herring is now in stock for all my Striper fishermen out there!

05/29/2025

Big news here at Timber & Tides! Starting this weekend we will be renting eBikes from our storefront.

We, of course, had to take a test ride out to Point Wolf! So much fun!

05/24/2025

See you in Alma in June!

Your Passport to Great Times and even Better Food!

🎉 Down by the Bay Food Festival – Alma, NB 🎉
📅 June 19–22, 2025
📍 Alma, New Brunswick

Get ready to eat, explore, and enjoy at the Down by the Bay Food Festival — four days of unforgettable flavours, live music, and seaside fun in beautiful Alma!

🍴 Participating Restaurants:
Tipsy Tails • Muddy Rudder • Tides Restaurant • The Holy Whale • Queen City Eats • Octopus' Garden Cafe - The Alma Boathouse

🎶 Live Music Daily
Catch talented local musicians at different venues each day, bringing the festival vibes all over town!

📘 Festival Passport Challenge:
Start your food adventure with a festival passport. Collect a stamp at every participating location where you dine. Get 6 or more stamps and you'll be entered into a draw to win $250 to spend at the participating location of your choice!

🪝 Lobster Boat Buoy Scavenger Hunt:
Fun for all ages! Keep your eyes peeled for hidden lobster buoys around Alma and win fun prizes.

🎉 Festival Finale – Sunday, June 22:
Head to the Wharf Lawns for the grand finale! Local chefs will be serving up small bite delights, with live music and a festival bar by the sea.

Come hungry, leave happy — and don’t forget your passport!
Tipsy Tails Restaurant Parkland Village Inn Buddha Bear Coffee Roaster & Holy Whale Brewing Co. City Eats Muddy Rudder Bar & Grill The Octopus' Garden Cafe & Bistro The Alma Boathouse Restaurant

05/02/2025

We are going to open this weekend! Saturday and Sunday Noon to 5.

We have some overstock and will be offering it at half price! Come out and take a peak.