Saint John River Valley Attractions 
The Saint John River, 660km (410mi) long with a catchment area of more than 67,000sq.km (25,800sq.mi), rises in the U.S. state of Maine before flowing south-eastwards through the Canadian province of New Brunswick. For some 100km (62mi) of its length it forms the frontier between the two countries. It enters the sea at Saint John on the Bay of Fundy.
After emerging from the northern-most foothills of the Appalachians the river traverses New Brunswick's agriculturally rich "potato belt", reaching the relatively flat coastal region near Fredericton.
Throughout its history the valley of the Saint John River has served as an important highway. European immigrants, arriving in numbers from the 17th C onwards, settled in the valley, at the heart of the region which came to be known as Acadia. The river itself was christened by Samuel de Champlain, who landed in the estuary on St John's Day (June 24th) 1604.
The natural route represented by the valley is still followed today by two major links in Canada's modern transport system, the TransCanada Highway and the railway.
After emerging from the northern-most foothills of the Appalachians the river traverses New Brunswick's agriculturally rich "potato belt", reaching the relatively flat coastal region near Fredericton.
Throughout its history the valley of the Saint John River has served as an important highway. European immigrants, arriving in numbers from the 17th C onwards, settled in the valley, at the heart of the region which came to be known as Acadia. The river itself was christened by Samuel de Champlain, who landed in the estuary on St John's Day (June 24th) 1604.
The natural route represented by the valley is still followed today by two major links in Canada's modern transport system, the TransCanada Highway and the railway.
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Edmundston, Canada
Set in an otherwise largely rural area the small industrial town of Edmundston lies at the center of the mainly French-speaking and Catholic "République de Madawaska", a relic of the old Acadia dating back to the end of the 18th C.
The twin spires of Edmundston's Catholic cathedral are a striking landmark, visible for miles around. Also worth seeing is the Madawaska Historical Museum
which traces the history of the area.
The twin spires of Edmundston's Catholic cathedral are a striking landmark, visible for miles around. Also worth seeing is the Madawaska Historical Museum
which traces the history of the area.
Hydro-electric Power
Several big dams have been constructed on the Saint John River, producing between them enough hydro-electric power to meet a large part of New Brunswick's needs.
Mactaquac Provincial Park
About half an hour's drive from the New Brunswick capital of Fredericton, Mactaquac Provincial Park (boating, walking and a variety of other leisure facilities) provides opportunities for relaxation in delightful surroundings.
The area has walking trails, a beach, campsites, and offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing, or picnicking.
The area has walking trails, a beach, campsites, and offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing, or picnicking.
Mactaquac Provincial Park
1256 Route 105
Mactaquac, NB E6L1B5
Canada
1256 Route 105
Mactaquac, NB E6L1B5
Canada
Phone 1 (506) 363-4747
Fax 1 (506) 363-4900
Woodstock, Canada
The town of Woodstock is a major border crossing point with the United States. Nestled between the Trans-Canada Highway and the Saint John River which allows for many recreational activities.
Woodstock proudly proclaims itself to be New Brunswick's first town. It contains a fine collection of 19th Century Victorian homes, as well as numerous other historic attractions.
Woodstock proudly proclaims itself to be New Brunswick's first town. It contains a fine collection of 19th Century Victorian homes, as well as numerous other historic attractions.
