These American Tourists Were Delightfully Puzzled By Awesome Canadian Road Signs

    Fiddleheads ahead.

    Craig Silverman
    by Craig Silverman

    BuzzFeed Founding Editor, Canada

    Ty Burr is The Boston Globe's film critic. He and his wife recently took a vacation in New Brunswick. "Gorgeous country, and I suggest you check it out if you haven’t already," he wrote in a column.

    Ty Burr

    They enjoyed the camping trip, but it wasn't the scenery or people that stood out. Kilometre after kilometre they encountered road signs that left them puzzled.

    "So we did what any sensible tourist would do," Burr wrote. "We made stuff up."

    Here are five New Brunswick road signs, as interpreted by the Burrs. Read his column for the full list.

    "Only charcoal-filtered cigarettes may be smoked on this road."

    Ty Burr / Boston Globe

    What it actually is: A sign to inform drivers that the paved road turns to dirt/gravel ahead.

    "A man is dreaming about being an egg. Or an egg is dreaming about being a man. Which came first? Philosophical quandaries addressed at the Inter-Province Deconstruction Centre, 2 km."

    Ty Burr / Boston Globe

    What it actually is: A sign telling people that bed and breakfasts are in the area.

    "Twerking in a national park is punishable by stoning."

    Ty Burr / Boston Globe

    What it actually is: A warning of falling rocks. Can be found at Hopewell Rocks.

    "I put that one up on my Facebook feed and fielded input from 2,845 of my closest friends and family. Fiddleheads was the general consensus, but why?"

    Ty Burr / Boston Globe

    What it actually is: A sign for the River Valley Scenic Drive.

    "Should you happen to die during your visit to Canada, we will ship your remains home in a decorative urn made by one of our many talented local artisans."

    Ty Burr / Boston Globe

    What it actually is: A sign indicating the presence of local artisans.