Here at the top of New Brunswick we might just take the crown for outdoor winter fun. But our accommodations and indoor delights are just as appealing. People of the great New Brunswick North know how to put on a winter show to impress.
Canoeing the majestic Restigouche River, in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, has always been on my list of things to do in New Brunswick. I‘ve been looking forward to this trip for YEARS and I finally got the chance. What I didn’t realize was that I had just signed up for a trip involving much more than just canoeing!
Set on the banks of the Restigouche River with the Appalachian Mountains forming a majestic backdrop, the Restigouche River Experience Centre has no shortage of breath-taking views!
The Centre’s architectural features are inspired by the famous fishing camps found along the Restigouche River.
Walk inside to find aquariums and exhibits depicting the history of the Restigouche River, the fish found along the river and the people who live here.
The locals like to call it “running the Restigouche” and for good reason. The Restigouche River, a Canadian Heritage River, is a canoeist’s and salmon angler’s paradise.
Running through the heart of the Appalachian Range, the Restigouche, Kedgwick, and Upsalquitch rivers are your best chance to connect with nature, stop for a refreshing swim, and take in miles of evergreen trees.
If you’re looking to explore more in the area, hike to the highest peak in the Maritimes at Mount Carleton, or go mountain biking at Sugarloaf Provincial Park.
The Restigouche Farmers Market is a regional community farmers market and tourist information centre located in the beautiful town of Dalhousie. The market aims to foster community health and local economic development by providing patrons with healthy, locally produced, environmentally friendly food. Bring your family along to admire the unique creations of our local artisans, sample the delicious tastes of locally grown food, or simply relax and enjoy the day! The market is housed in a 613 sq. m (6,600 sq.
Experience nature's wonders while camping along the little main Restigouche River. A total of 24 unserviced sites with views of the river, and 29 serviced sites (some which can accommodate recreational vehicles). Toilets, showers and laundry facility on site.
Your children will enjoy visiting the small animals of our mini-farm. A canoeing expedition is a must! We also have a great playground, fitness circuit and swimming on the premises. Bicycles can be rented on site.
This is your introduction to the Restigouche region. Since the 1850s, the rich and famous have been coming to our river to fish for Atlantic salmon. Learn about them and other aspects of our area through recently upgraded displays, some interactive. There is also a gallery for temporary exhibitions and a great gift shop.Programming offered throughout season.
The region's largest art gallery, also a cultural centre, offers a wide range of regional and national exhibits, workshops, art classes, special events including a fine craft show, and more.
Its permanent display, on the Athol House site, tells the exciting story of the Mi'gmaq, French, Acadian and Scottish heritage of the Restigouche region. Two boutiques showcase unique items fashioned by regional and New Brunswick artisans.
This family-oriented accommodation is open year round, and features 9 great rustic chalets, 3 additional motel-style rooms and a camping near the river.
Please visit our website for more information.
Explore a waterfront city with all of its restaurants and shops. Scale a mountain, whether to bike, ski, or hike it; park your RV or pitch your tent at a provincial park. Campbellton is the vacation gateway to a world of adventures in the Restigouche area: a large, wild, mountainous expanse in Northern New Brunswick.
Fight the winter blues with a stay at one of these totally Canadian winter getaways.
The holidays have come and gone. And March Break feels like a lifetime away. Fight the winter doldrums with a stay at one of these totally Canadian winter getaways. You can cross-country ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile right from your front door from these locations, so you really feel like you’re tackling the season head-on.
It’s no secret that New Brunswick is an outdoor playground. With an abundance of waterways and shores, fishing in New Brunswick is a great way to explore the province and spend time connecting with nature.
If you love water, mountains, and outdoor activities, this is the perfect place for you to stay while exploring the Restigouche area in Northern New Brunswick. This newly renovated waterfront cottage is located on the mighty Restigouche, a Canadian heritage river world renowned for its salmon fishing. Within 15 minutes you have access to stores, attractions and activities like Sugarloaf Provincial Park, biking, skiing, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, ATV, snowmobiling and much more. There's a canoe/kayak rental place within 5-minute drive. Guided fishing available for a fee.
Experience unforgettable moments at the Campbellton RV Camping, a recreational vehicle camping adjacent to the Restigouche River Experience Centre.
With the Restigouche River at its feet, and the majestic Appalachian Mountains in the background, the camping offers breathtaking views with quality facilities and fully-serviced sites near downtown Campbellton.
The Campbellton RV Camping includes 86 sites / 3 services / 30 and 50 amps sites / pull-through and regular entry. Seventh night is free. Tents are not allowed.
The city of Campbellton is the entry point to Atlantic Canada, set amid one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and on the shores of Chaleur Bay. Campbellton is also the home of the “world's largest salmon”, centuries of history and a world of natural wonders. Here, at the mouth of the Restigouche River, you'll find many adventures waiting for you. A stroll along the city's waterfront is highlighted by Restigouche Sam, the 8.5-m (28-ft.) tall Atlantic salmon - a shiny, larger-than-life stainless steel sculpture.
Sharing a Wonderful Part of the WorldFrom the window of your Bed & Breakfast, you have a clear view of Sugarloaf Provincial Park. Soon you’ll be riding your mountain bike along the park’s many trails. Sugarloaf, after all, is Atlantic Canada’s only lift-serviced mountain bike park, and cycling is just one of the outdoor adventures you’ve come to the Campbellton area to experience. Yesterday, as you canoed the Restigouche River, you kept pinching yourself to make sure you weren’t dreaming, and here you are, staying at Aux Ti-Bo Rêves, right in the middle of it all.
Every river has two sides. Down current and up. And both sides are worth exploring—it just depends on the kind of mood you're in. Go ahead and amble lazily along with the flow of the water. Take it slow and take it all in. Or, be bold, and challenge yourself to an upriver, whitewater fight. No matter what, like a river cuts through the earth and finds its way through the landscape, it has a way of getting under your skin, and finding its way into your very soul.
It makes us nicer - and that’s not all. Dr. - Willi Broeren
As a resident of New Brunswick’s capital city, Fredericton, I consider myself fortunate to live in a place with a river running through it plus access to amazing trails and a wonderful provincial park. As an individual, I highly treasure these things. As a physician, I know that nature is very important for our health. In these times of soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental illness, nature can be a powerful antidote.
Think farmers markets are for summer only? Think again. The ground might freeze in the fall and our black bears may go into hibernation for the winter, but New Brunswick growers, bakers, farmers, and artisans won’t let a little weather get in the way of our beloved farmer’s market tradition. They’re such a part of our culture that it just wouldn’t feel right to pack things up once the temperatures drop.
Unique locally hand-crafted gifts. Home to over 120 local crafters & artisans.
Set along the renowned Restigouche River and surrounded by the Appalachian Mountain Range, your Campbellton experience is guaranteed to be the start of something special. Stroll or picnic along the spectacular Waterfront Esplanade or hike the Sugarloaf Mountain to marvel at the scenic views. Campbellton is your vacation getaway to a world of wonders. Whether RV-ing, traveling by car, motorcycling, hiking, biking or canoeing, everyone is guaranteed to feel the charm of our natural beauty!
Stop at the Visitor Information Centre in Oromocto, on the River Valley Scenic Drive, to receive FREE information about this region of the province, such as:
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Morrissey Rock Park offers travellers a small picnic site, perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery while overlooking the Restigouche River and its islands. The park is situated on top of a cliff which houses the only train tunnel in the Maritimes’ railway system. The train tracks below the park are still in use today.
After 75 years of service, the quaint little cottages and licensed restaurant still hold their charm and have been renovated, with the addition of a microbrewery and a patio.
Located next to the Trans-Canada Trail, you'll be well positioned to explore some of New Brunswick's fabulous outdoor activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the beautiful Restigouche River.
