Campbellton New Brunswick; The Four Season City
City of Campbellton New Brunswick Quick Facts:
The City of Campbellton New Brunswick is one of the two major points of entry into New Brunswick from Quebec. Situated in the center of the most northern part of the province, it’s no wonder it receives much cold and snowy weather in the winter season. Since it receives so much snow this is a great place for snowmobiles, skiers, and all kinds of winter fun activities.
Are you an avid mountain biker? Check this out: Sugarloaf Provincial Park has the only mountain biking chairlift service in Atlantic Canada. This is no small hill; the mountain range is 1000ft above sea level.
Now that’s serious Mountain biking in my books!!! Sugarloaf Provincial Park near Campbellton New Brunswick is a four-season park. In the summer months you can enjoy the many hiking & biking trails, camping, volleyball, and tennis, or rent a paddleboat and take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Downhill and cross-country skiing are favourites in the winter.
Attractions near Campbellton New Brunswick:
Although I have been to Saint Quentin, I've not been there for this special time of year. I do know maple production though, since my family has been in the business for as long as I can remember. Maple trees produce sap in the spring of the year to supply its branches with nutrients it needs for growth. Some of the sap is taken from the tree by making a small hole in it and catching the sap either with a pail or with a pipeline that brings it directly to the camp. The sap is boiled down to remove much of the water in it, where it becomes sticky syrup, which has a uniquely sweet taste. Boiled to a certain temperature, it can be poured on the snow to make “candy on the snow” (maple taffy). My uncle took over a small maple sugar operation near my hometown, which my grand father started as a hobby, and grew it to the point of supplying major grocery stores around the province. Dad’s operation is much smaller, but we have a great time helping him tap trees, saw wood for the stove, and eat maple sugar! Many late nights have been spent making maple syrup... The Western Festival in Saint Quentin takes place every summer in July. It can be compared to a mini Calgary stampede.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park boasts the highest peak in the Maritimes. Hike to the top of this 820-meter loft. There is lots of wildlife and undisturbed nature to explore. Is back woods camping on your list of to-dos? This is a great place to try it. Just make sure you check in with park personnel to let them know where you’re going...for safety reasons.
The Kedgwick Forestry Village & Museum tells the story of how things used to be in the lumber industry of the 1930’s. You can even stay there and sleep in a 1930’s bunkhouse and eat a lumberman’s dinner. There is a park for travel trailers and campsites for tents and all the necessities such as showers, washrooms, electricity, and a dumping station. Near Plaster Rock at Three Brooks there is an annual Festival called Fiddles on the Tobique. Yes, it is what it sounds like. Grab your fiddle and your canoe and enjoy a great couple of days of music and fun while leisurely paddling your way down the Tobique River. Included in the weekend are concerts, a pancake breakfast, BBQ’s, a church service, and a tour of Bob Miller’s canoe factory. This event attracts hundreds of canoeists, kayakers, and fiddlers from all over the world.
Plaster Rock is also home to the Annual World Pond Hockey Championship. With thousands of spectators from around the World, and hundreds of teams competing, it is the place to be if hockey is your game. Every February, check it out at: www.worldpondhockey.com
Points Of Interest East of Campbellton New Brunswick:
While in Dalhousie, walk along the boardwalk to see the Bon Ami rocks that have been carved by the tides of the Bay of Chaleur (Baie de Chaleur) or take a guided kayak tour to learn about all the different kinds of birds that call this beautiful place home. There is camping, boardwalks, restaurants and gift shops in the area and the Recreplex across from the boardwalk offers a family indoor pool and a fitness center if the weather is less than desirable.
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The area surrounding Campbellton New Brunswick was voted as having one of the most beautiful bays in the world (Baie de Chaleur). Along the beautiful waterfront you can’t miss “Sam”, he is a salmon statue made of steel that stands almost 28 feet high - the largest salmon in the world. Sport fishermen come from all over the world to fish salmon here.
Want something a little less challenging? Check out less-challenging hiking trails throughout the park, rent a paddleboat and enjoy the beautiful water, or go fishing. It does take a good day to hike to the top of Mount Carleton, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly. The park is easily accessible with paved roads but is not close to any neighboring towns – so bring what you need, There's no shopping for miles!.
In Plaster Rock you will see the worlds largest fiddlehead sculpture. What are fiddleheads you ask? Fiddleheads are the first growth of the Ostrich Fern in the spring. Fiddleheads are most popular in areas that have had flooding of riverbanks in spring. After being picked, cleaned, boiled and salted, fiddlehead greens are delicious with a little butter and vinegar. Many restaurants and hotels throughout the US and Canada are starting to recognize their place in the food industry as a rare gem. They are available in fine restaurants throughout the province.
