NORTH WEST

Campbellton, Kedgwick, Edmundston, Grand Falls, Perth Andover, Florenceville

The North West of New Brunswick is characterized by stunning river valleys, gentle rolling hills and ancient mountains known as the Notre Dame Mountains.

CANOEING

Canoe the Restigouche river with a guide or on your own. This river will give you a whole new appreciation of how beautiful New Brunswick is. Because of its’ popularity, there are well-organized groups that can help you experience this adventure in an all-inclusive fashion.

WALKING TOURS, MUSEUMS

Explore a region on foot to discover what makes it unique. Take a guided walking tour in Campbellton with Destination Campellton or do the self-guided tour of Edmundston and immerse yourself in the city’s culture and history.

All you potato chip lovers, head over to Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Waterville for a factory tour and a taste of the best kettle cooked chips ever.

The Kedgwick Forestry Village and Museum is full of interesting facts about one of the most important industries in New Brunswick. And of course the on-site restaurant offers a lumber jack breakfast that will keep you stuffed all day.

The McCain Potato World museum in Florenceville-Bristol is a great spot to learn about a NB family that built a successful global brand. The museum café offers up potatoes served in all the best ways.

Find your zen by visiting the NB Botanical Gardens in Saint-Jacques. Learn about the therapeutic, cosmetic and culinary benefits of plants while touring the various themed gardens and the butterfly pavillon. Finish your visit with a bite of homemade food and aromatic herbal tea at the onsite Café Flora.

ENTERTAINMENT

Grey Rock Casino is a modern, state of the art casino, entertainment center with two restaurants on site for dining and of course a large Bingo hall.

PARKS

Take a chairlift up the mountain in Campbellton’s Sugarloaf Park or Edmunston’s Mont Farlagne.

There are many great hiking and biking trails in these parks for those enthusiasts who are not afraid of steep climbs.

And of course Mount Carleton Provincial Park offers some of the best views from the highest peak in the province. Being a mix of Acadian Forest and mountain range, the park has more animal species than any other part of the province. It also offers a good mix of trail levels from wheelchair-accessible to intense mountain hikes.

FOOD & DRINK

In addition to the restaurants mentioned above, there are options for unique, fine dining such as Fresh in Florenceville-Bristol which is a restaurant in a train wagon. Or find local fair in cafés such as Fiddlehead Café at the Grey Rock Casino in Madwaska and Café d’la Vieille Forge in Edmundston.

Plan a refreshing stop at a local craft brewery such as Les Brasseurs du Petit-Sault in Edmundston, and Grand Falls Brewing. Visit Moonshine Creek Distillery in Waterville (makers of Chicken Bone Liqueur) and learn about a passion for distilling while sipping a unique hand crafted drink.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Experience nature at its’ finest in a local chalet, lodge or a houseboat.

For some more modern conveniences, the Castle Inn in Perth Andover has it all; superb dining, 4 star Canada Select accommodations, outdoor adventures, all in a relaxing old warm charm.

Or try out a unique vacation experience in a houseboat rental from Lakeway Houseboat Vacations in Mactaquac.

INTERACTIVE MAP : North West NB (Link)