Woodstock New Brunswick: The Historic Border Town

Woodstock New Brunswick quick facts:

• New Brunswick’s first incorporated town
• Population 5,000 people
• Mostly English speaking
• Accommodations: Hotel/Motel, B&B, Camping
• Industry: Agriculture

Woodstock New Brunswick is a small town located near the mid-western part of the province on the banks of the famous Saint John River. It borders Houlton Maine, USA and is the primary border crossing into the USA for Maritimers.

Woodstock New Brunswick should not be confused with the famous “Woodstock” concert of 1969 in Woodstock, New York. Don’t laugh...I was asked that question many times when I worked at the Information Centre.

The “Miss New Brunswick Pageant” is held every year in the town of Woodstock New Brunswick during their annual fair called Old Home Week.

Charles Connell, a famous Canadian politician, was originally from Woodstock. He thought so much of himself he had his mug-shot put on a 5-cent postage stamp. In the Charles Connell House you can learn the history of Charles Connell and the town of Woodstock and get a tour of the semi-restored home.

A very popular attraction in Woodstock New Brunswick is Jellystone Park . This is a privately owned campgrouund/park themed after the colorful cartoon character Yogi Bear. Each weekend has a different theme, and if you have young kids - this is the place to be!

There are playgrounds, waterslides, a wading pool, mini golf, a games room, volleyball, basketball, hayrides, movies, story time with Yogi Bear, and lunch with Yogi Bear. You need to book early to stay here, as it is a very popular campground and activity park. They also have a day pass available for those that would like to play for the day and not stay the night.

Nearby attractions and points of interest West of Woodstock New Brunswick include:

Walk it or drive it…it is still used today as a common crossing over the Saint John River. There is a height restriction... so large RV's need to be careful. There is ample parking on both sides of the bridge if needed. Keep in mind that it is one way traffic only! Stop and make sure there is no-one coming through the bridge before you start through. There is a sidewalk inside if you prefer to walk it instead of drive.

Hartland is now home to The Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company. Take a tour to learn how potato chips are made along with some interesting New Brunswick agriculture facts. This facility is open year around Monday to Saturday.

Florenceville New Brunswick is the french fry capital of the world. McCain Foods are located here, in the heart of potato country. You can also visit the Potato World Museum to learn about the humble beginnings and history of the ever-changing potato industry.

The Grand Falls Gorge in Grand Falls New Brunswick is a major attraction, especially in the spring time, when tons of water cascades over 230 ft deep falls into a 1 mile long gorge. This is most spectacular in the spring and late fall, but worth seeing anytime of the year. Walk the trails in and around the falls to learn the Maliseet legend of Malibeam, it is quite a unique story.

Grand Falls also has some unique shopping in the down town area with the widest street East of Winnipeg - Broadway Boulevard.

Nearby attractions and points of interest East of Woodstock New Brunswick:

Sabian Symbols, the world-renowned symbol maker, is also located in Meductic. Take a drive by the factory where the instruments are made for some of the top bands in the world. Tours are available by appointment only from May to September. (506-272-2098)

Speerville Mills is a locally owned and operated gristmill providing completely organic grain products to the Maritimes from Maritime grown grain products. People with allergies or intolerance to wheat can buy special flours and grains to cook with. Visit Speerville Mill online.

Nackawic is a small town that was once recognized as the Forestry Capital of Canada and is home to The World’s Largest Axe. A whopping 50ft high, this axe is no small icon.

Kings Landing Historical Settlement, located about 45 minutes south-east of Woodstock towards Fredericton, is a living history museum. Explore the village with the entire family and learn the history of the Loyalists. The people on site are interactive and are playing the part of the actual Loyalist families who settled there in the 1800’s.

At Kings Landing there are lots of animals for the kids to enjoy, a saw mill, a grist mill, and an ice-cream shop and beautiful scenery.

Best of all, take the time to have lunch at the Kings Head Inn, a restaurant on site. Just one of New Brunswick's many great restaurants. It is food like Grandma used to cook on her wood stove. You won’t be disappointed…I wasn’t. I like the corn chowder and fresh homemade brown bread. Yummy!!! Not that expensive either!! It used to be that you could only have access to it by paying admission to the Village unless you are signed up for one of their “special occasion dinners” or you are part of a bus tour. Now you can get special access to the restaurant through a separate entrance and don’t have to pay admission to the village itself.

Although Woodstock New Brunswick is a small town, when you take the surrounding areas into account, you’ll be quite surprised as to the amount of time you can spend exploring the area.

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