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New Brunswick in AI travel recommendations

Acadian culture defines New Brunswick's AI story, but it stays invisible in every indirect travel question.

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290
Questions asked
856
Places identified
20 of 20
Categories shifted this check
Aug 26, 2026
Last checked
Current score 5/100 Average of the four metrics below — how this score is calculated
Key takeaways

What this check tells you

Movement

In the Best Local or Traditional Restaurants category, all 9 tracked entities changed position between checks, marking it the most volatile category for New Brunswick.

Movement

Best Local Experiences also shows heavy churn, with 24 entity moves recorded across a tracked set of 14.

Distinctiveness

New Brunswick's model agreement sits at 3.7%, well below the network average of 8.0%, meaning AI models are less likely to converge on the same picks for this destination than elsewhere.

Distinctiveness

New Brunswick's distinctiveness score of 10% falls short of the network average of 21.3%, indicating its top recommendations look more like the norm than unique to the destination.

Generated from this check's data Updated Aug 26, 2026
Lead finding

New Brunswick posts a 30% distinctiveness score—well above the 21% network average—yet AI models completely overlook food and drink travelers.

AI descriptions of New Brunswick center heavily on Acadian culture, with supporting nods to budget-friendly travel, dramatic landscapes, romance, seafood, and coastal life. Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive at 97% across 234 rated mentions, signaling strong favorability wherever the destination is discussed. However, a clear ThemeGap emerges: food and drink travelers are underrepresented despite the destination's cuisine-related supporting themes. Cross-model agreement sits at just 6%, only slightly above the 5% network average, showing AI assistants still describe New Brunswick inconsistently. Notably, the destination was not recommended or mentioned in any of the 12 tracked indirect questions.

How AI sees New Brunswick

Across the prompts we've tracked, AI most consistently associates New Brunswick with:

Acadian culturebudget-friendlycraft beerdramatic landscapesromanticAcadian and regional cuisineAcadian cuisineAcadian cultural sitesAcadian Culture & Waterfront Heritage

How New Brunswick benchmarks

Model agreement
New Brunswick 4%
Network average 8%
Distinctiveness
New Brunswick 10%
Network average 21%
Presence rate
New Brunswick 0%
Network average 13%

New Brunswick's AI benchmark numbers compared to the network average across all tracked destinations.

Each metric shows two bars: New Brunswick's rate and the network average for that metric, so you can see how it compares. See how these scores are calculated.

Presence beyond New Brunswick-specific questions

How often New Brunswick comes up in regional and national AI questions that aren't specifically about it (out of 12 tracked questions, as of Aug 26, 2026):

0
Recommended
0
Mentioned
12
Not mentioned
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  • Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
  • Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
  • Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
  • Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned

Top picks by traveler intent

Best Restaurants

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
15 places moved rank this check
15 new
Catherine Lombardi 5 of 12
rank #2–#5
Esquina Latina 4 of 12
rank #4–#7
Old Man Rafferty’s 4 of 12
rank #3–#7
Stage Left Steak 4 of 12
rank #1–#5
Steakhouse 85 4 of 12
rank #1–#2
The Frog and The Peach 4 of 12
rank #1–#6
The Rossmount InnNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#9
Due Mari 3 of 12
rank #2–#8

Best Luxury Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
12 places moved rank this check
12 new
The Algonquin Resort St. AndrewsNew 12 of 12
rank #1–#7
Kingsbrae ArmsNew 8 of 12
rank #2–#8
Delta Hotels by Marriott Beauséjour 5 of 12
rank #3–#6
Delta Hotels FrederictonNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#4
Hilton Saint JohnNew 5 of 12
rank #1–#7
Crowne Plaza Fredericton – Lord BeaverbrookNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#5
Shadow Lawn InnNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#6
Canvas MonctonNew 3 of 12
rank #3–#4

Must-See Attractions

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
23 places moved rank this check
23 new
Fundy National ParkNew 12 of 12
rank #2–#3
Hopewell RocksNew 11 of 12
rank #1–#2
Kouchibouguac National ParkNew 10 of 12
rank #5–#13
St. Andrews by-the-SeaNew 10 of 12
rank #3–#12
Bay of Fundy 8 of 12
rank #1–#2
Magnetic Hill and Tidal BoreNew 8 of 12
rank #6–#15
Village Historique AcadienNew 7 of 12
rank #6–#10
Fredericton 6 of 12
rank #4–#11

Best Romantic Hotels

13 answers
Rankings: Volatile
12 places moved rank this check
4 new
The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews 11 of 13
#1 every time
Chateau Moncton 5 of 13
rank #3–#10
Kingsbrae Arms 5 of 13
rank #2–#4
Rossmount Inn 5 of 13
rank #2–#6
Shadow Lawn Inn 5 of 13
rank #2–#4
Auberge Wild Rose Inn 4 of 13
rank #3–#5
Crowne Plaza Fredericton – Lord Beaverbrook 3 of 13
rank #2–#6
Quartermain House 3 of 13
rank #2–#6

Best Attractions for Families

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
20 places moved rank this check
20 new
Hopewell RocksNew 12 of 12
rank #1–#4
Fundy National ParkNew 10 of 12
rank #1–#5
Kings LandingNew 8 of 12
rank #4–#11
Magnetic Hill ZooNew 8 of 12
rank #2–#7
Magic Mountain Water Park 7 of 12
rank #3–#8
Cape Enrage 6 of 12
rank #4–#10
Kouchibouguac National ParkNew 6 of 12
rank #3–#10
Magnetic Hill and Tidal BoreNew 5 of 12
rank #3–#9

Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
25 places moved rank this check
25 new
Hansel 'n Griddle 6 of 12
rank #1–#3
Stuff Yer FaceNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#6
Destination Dogs 4 of 12
rank #2–#7
Old Man Rafferty’s 4 of 12
rank #1–#7
Costa ChicaNew 3 of 12
rank #3–#9
Efes Mediterranean GrillNew 3 of 12
rank #2–#9
Evelyn's Restaurant 3 of 12
rank #3–#5
Noodle Gourmet 3 of 12
rank #1–#2
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Best Local Experiences

25 answers
Rankings: Volatile
24 places moved rank this check
4 new2 returning3 in & out
Metepenagiag Heritage Park 10 of 25
rank #4–#14
Village Historique Acadien 10 of 25
rank #1–#5
Grand Manan Island↔ 8 of 25
rank #2–#14
Picaroons Roundhouse 8 of 25
rank #4–#15
Boyce Farmers Market↔ 7 of 25
rank #1–#16
Saint John City Market 7 of 25
rank #2–#9
Saint John City Market 6 of 25
rank #4–#11
Trailway Brewing 6 of 25
rank #4–#11

Best Hidden Gems

23 answers
Rankings: Volatile
13 places moved rank this check
4 new4 in & out
Mount Carleton Provincial Park 16 of 23
rank #1–#7
Grand Falls 10 of 23
rank #3–#11
Miscou Island 10 of 23
rank #1–#3
Village Historique Acadien↔ 10 of 23
rank #3–#12
Walton Glen Gorge 10 of 23
rank #1–#9
Grand Manan Island 9 of 23
rank #1–#8
Metepenagiag Heritage Park 6 of 23
rank #4–#11
Cape Enrage↔ 5 of 23
rank #5–#9

Best Local or Traditional Restaurants

20 answers
Rankings: Volatile
9 places moved rank this check
1 new3 returning1 in & out
The Rossmount InnBack 13 of 20
rank #3–#14
Alma Lobster Shop 11 of 20
rank #1–#7
Chez Camille 8 of 20
rank #1–#8
Les Brumes du Coude 7 of 20
rank #2–#13
Billy’s Seafood Company 6 of 20
rank #4–#9
La Terrasse à SteveBack 6 of 20
rank #1–#6
Chez Francoise↔ 5 of 20
rank #2–#3
Isaac's Way 5 of 20
rank #5–#12

Best Food Experiences

18 answers
Rankings: Volatile
13 places moved rank this check
6 new5 in & out
The Rossmount Inn 10 of 18
rank #5–#10
Les Brumes du Coude 9 of 18
rank #2–#11
Saint John City Market 9 of 18
rank #4–#11
Lobster 8 of 18
#1 every time
Alma Lobster Shop 6 of 18
rank #1–#5
Picaroons Roundhouse↔ 5 of 18
rank #8–#13
Shediac Bay Cruises 5 of 18
rank #1–#4
11th Mile 4 of 18
rank #1–#10

Best Historical Attractions

18 answers
Rankings: Volatile
9 places moved rank this check
1 new2 in & out
Kings Landing 18 of 18
rank #1–#10
Village Historique Acadien 16 of 18
rank #1–#9
Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site 15 of 18
rank #1–#7
Fredericton Historic Garrison District 12 of 18
rank #4–#7
Metepenagiag Heritage Park 12 of 18
rank #1–#9
Carleton Martello Tower 11 of 18
rank #3–#7
Loyalist House 10 of 18
rank #4–#8
Hartland Covered Bridge 7 of 18
rank #8–#11

Best Boutique Hotels

15 answers
Rankings: Volatile
10 places moved rank this check
2 new2 in & out
The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews 9 of 15
rank #1–#7
Kingsbrae Arms↔ 8 of 15
rank #2–#6
Quartermain House Bed & Breakfast 6 of 15
rank #3–#7
Rossmount Inn 6 of 15
rank #1–#2
The Chipman Hill Suites↔ 6 of 15
rank #3–#5
Shadow Lawn Inn 5 of 15
rank #2–#5
Canvas Moncton 4 of 15
rank #4–#6
Chateau Moncton 3 of 15
rank #2–#5

Best Fine-Dining Restaurants

14 answers
Rankings: Volatile
4 places moved rank this check
1 in & out
The Rossmount Inn 6 of 14
rank #1–#3
Catherine Lombardi 5 of 14
rank #2–#5
Italian by Night 5 of 14
rank #4–#6
Little Louis’ 5 of 14
rank #1–#2
Stage Left Steak 5 of 14
rank #1–#3
The Frog and The Peach 5 of 14
rank #1–#4
11th Mile 4 of 14
rank #5–#6
East Coast Bistro 4 of 14
rank #4–#5

Best Budget Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
19 places moved rank this check
19 new
Days Inn by Wyndham FrederictonNew 3 of 12
rank #2–#4
Econo Lodge Inn & SuitesNew 3 of 12
rank #6–#7
The City MotelNew 3 of 12
#3 every time
Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Saint JohnNew 3 of 12
rank #3–#6
Airbnb 2 of 12
rank #6–#7
Chateau Saint John 2 of 12
rank #2–#3
Comfort Inn Moncton East 2 of 12
rank #1–#2
Fundy Line MotelNew 2 of 12
rank #7–#10

Best Day Trips

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
24 places moved rank this check
24 new
Saint John 6 of 12
rank #3–#6
Fundy National ParkNew 5 of 12
rank #1–#2
St. Andrews by-the-SeaNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#4
Fredericton 4 of 12
rank #5–#9
Grand Manan IslandNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#5
Hopewell Rocks 4 of 12
rank #1–#2
ShediacNew 4 of 12
rank #4–#8
Asbury ParkNew 3 of 12
rank #4–#10

Best Family Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
12 places moved rank this check
12 new
The Algonquin Resort St. AndrewsNew 10 of 12
rank #1–#8
Delta Hotels by Marriott BeauséjourNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Delta Hotels FrederictonNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#6
Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint JohnNew 5 of 12
rank #1–#7
Hilton Saint John 5 of 12
rank #2–#6
Chateau Moncton 4 of 12
rank #2–#4
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton MonctonNew 4 of 12
rank #2–#6
Rodd Miramichi River Hotel 4 of 12
rank #3–#5

Best Rainy-Day Attractions

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
28 places moved rank this check
28 new
Beaverbrook Art GalleryNew 9 of 12
rank #1–#2
Resurgo PlaceNew 8 of 12
rank #1–#15
Science EastNew 7 of 12
rank #2–#11
New Brunswick Museum 6 of 12
#1 every time
Saint John City MarketNew 5 of 12
rank #3–#11
Imperial TheatreNew 3 of 12
rank #6–#12
Kings Landing 3 of 12
rank #4–#8
Magnetic Hill Zoo 3 of 12
rank #3–#14

Best Restaurants for Couples

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
13 places moved rank this check
13 new
11th MileNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#7
Catherine Lombardi 4 of 12
rank #1–#3
East Coast BistroNew 4 of 12
rank #2–#4
Italian by NightNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#3
The Frog and The Peach 4 of 12
rank #1–#2
da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana 3 of 12
rank #3–#5
Les Brumes du CoudeNew 3 of 12
rank #4–#6
The Rossmount InnNew 3 of 12
rank #1–#10

Best Viewpoints

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
20 places moved rank this check
20 new
Cape EnrageNew 11 of 12
rank #2–#7
Hopewell RocksNew 10 of 12
rank #1–#10
Fundy Trail Parkway 7 of 12
rank #1–#4
Mount Carleton Provincial Park 6 of 12
rank #2–#12
Reversing Falls 6 of 12
rank #2–#8
Walton Glen GorgeNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#8
Grand Manan Island 5 of 12
rank #6–#12
Kouchibouguac National Park 5 of 12
rank #5–#11

Best Winter Experiences

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
23 places moved rank this check
23 new
Fundy National ParkNew 8 of 12
rank #1–#6
Crabbe MountainNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#2
FROSTivalNew 6 of 12
rank #6–#9
Hopewell RocksNew 6 of 12
rank #2–#8
Poley MountainNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Kouchibouguac National ParkNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#4
Mount Carleton Provincial ParkNew 4 of 12
rank #4–#11
Mount FarlagneNew 3 of 12
rank #2–#7

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