Oromocto Attractions
Access to the picturesque town of Oromocto is by Route 102. It lies at the confluence of the Oromocto and St John Rivers, and its history of the place goes back to the times of the Micmac and Malecit Indians. A reconstructed log-cabin is reminiscent of the Canadian Revolution of 1777. Near Oromocto is one of the largest military academies in the British Commonwealth.
In the Canadian army base at Gagetown there is an interesting military museum.
Scottish Highland Games are held every summer in Oromocto. It also has a popular golf-course.
In the Canadian army base at Gagetown there is an interesting military museum.
Scottish Highland Games are held every summer in Oromocto. It also has a popular golf-course.
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown Military Museum
Exhibits at the anadian Forces Base Gagetown Military Museum include uniforms, weapons and other artifacts from the 1800s, the South African War, WWI, WWII and United Nations missions.
Overall, the museum deals with various Canadian military missions as well as the history of the area, including information on Thomas Gage.
Overall, the museum deals with various Canadian military missions as well as the history of the area, including information on Thomas Gage.
Sunbury-Oromocto Provincial Park
In the nearby Sunbury-Oromocto Provincial Park there are facilities for cycling, bathing and horse-riding excursions, together with a camp-site and several picnic areas.
The park is particularly popular for the sandy beach that brings sun seekers during the summer months.
The park is particularly popular for the sandy beach that brings sun seekers during the summer months.
