The little harbor town of Campbellton lies at the foot of the Pain de Sucre mountain on the narrow estuary of the Restigouche River and at the western end of the Baie des Chaleurs, quite near the border with the province of Québec. It is an important trade center for the Gaspésie Peninsula. Timber and timber products are also shipped from here. Salmon-fishing plays an important role in the town's economy, as is underlined by the "Festival du Saumon/Salmon Festival" which takes place every year in the first week of July.
History
Campbellton was founded in the 17th c. by French-speaking Acadians, but they left in 1760. In that same year the last North American battle of the Seven Years' War between France and England took place in the waters off Campbellton.
A few years later the Scots settled here, and the town was named after the governor of the province, Sir Archibald Campbell.
In the Restigouche Gallery in Campbellton can be seen works by local artists as well as various temporary exhibitions.
This gallery has been a work in progress over the years, beginning as a small group displaying their works in the local library and expanding to what it is today, with a beautiful gallery displaying a wide range of art. The Restigouche Gallery maintains a permanent collection and features regularly changing exhibitions.
Address: Restigouche Gallery, 39 Andrew Street, Campbellton, NB E3N3H1, Canada
Phone: 1 (506) 753-5750, Fax: 1 (506) 759-9601
A steep path leads up to the peak of the towering mountain known as Sugarloaf Moutain. It is 283m (930ft) high and there are impressive views of the Bay of Chaleur and the Gaspesian Peninsula..
At the bottom of the mountain a provincial park has been laid out, Sugarloaf Provincial Park, with sporting and leisure facilities. In the summer you can enjoy a mountain bike park, hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, camping and picnic-sites. In the Welcome Center there is much to be learned about the Park.
In the winter Sugarloaf Provincial Park offers alpine skiing with lifts, along with a terrain park.
Address: Sugarloaf Provincial Park, 596 Val D'Amour Road, Atholville, NB E3N4C9, Canada
Phone: 1 (506) 789-2366, Fax: 1 (506) 789-2099
The prettily situated Chaleur Bay attracts many holidaymakers, especially in summer. It is also a pleasant place to bathe when water temperatures allow.
Along Chaleur Bay are numerous Acadian villages as well as Sugarloaf Provincial Park, which offers beautiful views over the surrounding area.
Nearly 30km (19mi) east of Campbellton lies the holiday resort of Charlo on the Baie des Chaleurs.
Charlo has a mix of both French and English speaking residents. Many people visit the town during the summer months to enjoy the long expanse of beach on the Bay of Chaleur. The area also offers canoeing on nearby rivers and lakes, hiking, and cross country skiing.
Address: Village of Charlo, 614 rue Chaleur Street, Charlo, NB E8E2G6, Canada
Phone: 1 (506) 684-7850, Fax: 1 (506) 684-7855
20km (13mi) north-east of Campbellton the pretty little town of Dalhousie nestles by the Baie des Chaleurs. Today it is an important center of the New Brunswick woodworking industry.
A visit is recommended to the Restigouche Regional Museum with its exhibits covering the pioneering period, development of fishing and agriculture in the region.
In Inch Arran Park there is bathing and tennis. The coastline is impressive, especially the Bon Ami Rocks eroded by the surf.
Address: Restigouche Regional Museum, 115 George Street, Dalhousie, NB E8C1R6, Canada
Phone: 1 (506) 684-7490, Fax: 1 (506) 684-7613
From Charlo Route 134 winds south-eastward along the Baie des Chaleurs to Bathurst on Baie Nepisguit. Along the coast beautiful stretches of beach rub shoulders with impressive rock formations. There are pretty bathing places in Jacquet River, Belledune (the largest strawberry market in the world), Petit-Rocher, Nigado, Beresford and Bathurst.
Between Pointe-Verte and Petit-Rocher the New Brunswick Mining & Mineral Interpretation Center, which illustrates the history of mining in eastern Canada is well worth a visit.
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