Campbellton, New Brunswick

When you cross over the 58-year-old J.C. Van Horne bridge from Pointe A La Croix, Quebec into Campbellton, New Brunswick, the skyline is dominated on both sides of the Restigouche River by beautiful lush mountains.  We were reminded that these mountains are the Northern end of the very mountains we lived in before this journey started, the Appalachians!

Sugarloaf Mountain

On the New Brunswick's side is Sugarloaf Mountain which is an extinct late Devonian volcano stands out among all the others.  The mountain's north slope is an unnamed ridge of the Appalachian Mountains.  During the winter months, the alpine ski resort offers skiing ranging from beginner to expert as well as other winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides.

 

During the summer months, the resort still operates its ski lift so that park visitors may ride it to the top to take in vistas of the Restigouche River valley.  That is on our bucket list to do before we get out of here.  There are also tons of things to do on the mountain during the summer.  They have several hiking trails, bike trails, a restaurant, and camping.

Campbellton, NB

During salmon season every summer, fishermen seeking Atlantic salmon flock to the scenic Restigouche Valley.  The town hosts a Salmon Festival with tons of events.  Since Canada Day falls during Salmon Festival week, it becomes a huge event.

There's a 10 km Road Race, Horse Hauling Contest, (who knows what that means) a parade, Miss and Little Miss Alamon Pageant, Corn Booths, Loads of Games for Kids, Face Painting, Carnival Rides, Train Rides, Volleyball Tournaments, and of course Fireworks.

Along with the town hosting this big event, they also have several others throughout the year.  They have a New Brunswick Day Celebration in August, a Bluegrass and Harvest Festival in mid-September,  and a Christmas Magic event in mid-December.

There are free music events held all along the riverfront several times during the week during the months of July and August.  Luckily for us, this is within walking distance for us. We'll see you there on Wednesday!

Riverside Park

Just a quick stroll out of our park is a path that leads under the bridge to this awesome park that runs all along the river.  It is a major hangout in the evening with folks walking about and fishing in the river.  This is also where they have music on Wednesday and Sundays.

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