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NEW BRUNSWICK CITIES La Foire Brayonne!

Campbellton – Gateway to
the Top of the Maritimes!
The city of Campbellton, set amidst the Appalachian Mountains,
welcomes visitors crossing into New Brunswick from Quebec. Only
a two-hour drive away is Mount Carleton — the
highest point in the Maritimes, and the jewel of the
Appalachian Range in New Brunswick. With the
ancient Appalachians surrounding Campbellton on all
sides, there’s no telling what wonders you’ll discover
next. You could find anything from shark fossils to
Chris Robinson rocks and minerals such as agate and jasper on the
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For a taste of the mountain scenery, climb to the summit of the

305-m (1,000-ft.) high Sugarloaf Mountain. A steep but enjoyable
trail will reward you with a panoramic view of the city of
Campbellton, the Restigouche River, the Baie des Chaleurs and the
distant rolling hills of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula.
City of Edmundston
Sugarloaf Provincial Park represents 1,214 ha (3,000 acres) of
unspoiled forest, and has a well-equipped campsite nestled in a
beautiful wooded part of the park. There is much to do for kids of all

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ypique, a friendly and
ages, and it is a great place for a weekend getaway with the family! busy porcupine, is a
Challenge yourself to a game of tennis, basketball or volleyball. Rent fitting mascot for La
a paddleboat, mountain bike or rollerblades. And a favourite part of Foire Brayonne, the
any visit must be Atlantic Canada’s only alpine slide. Faint-hearted annual celebration
individuals can simply take the chairlift and admire the view from of the depth and richness
the top of the mountain, but thrill seekers can jump on a sled and of the culture and traditions
hurtle down a twisting slide to the bottom. of the Madawaska region. Not
only is it the
The city of Campbellton is also your gateway to many fabulous kind of authentic
hiking trails, including the Restigouche Trail. This follows the celebration that
historic Restigouche River near streams, fields and forests, and draws family home,
intersects with other trails connecting throughout the province. The it is one of the
Restigouche River is world renowned for its salmon fishing, but also largest francophone
offers much excitement for the canoeist, photographer or outdoor festivals outside
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enthusiast. awatts@nbnet.nb.ca Quebec.
Campbellton celebrates the mighty salmon that are so abundant. Brayon describes the process of
Stroll along the city’s waterfront to meet Restigouche Sam — a breaking the flax before spinning,
larger-than-life, stainless-steel sculpture of an Atlantic salmon. Be which is the way the people of
sure to enjoy a lunch of grilled-to-perfection Atlantic salmon and a this region made cloth many
plate of scrumptious fiddleheads. generations ago. La Foire
Brayonne, however, has nothing
to do with domestic chores ––
with the possible exception of the
preparation of ployes, traditional
Acadian buckwheat pancakes
that are eaten everywhere and at
any time during the festival ––
and everything to do with a
good time.
For more than 25 years, La Foire
Brayonne has celebrated the
heritage, culture and joie de vivre
of the region. It’s not just for
locals either, each year more than
140,000 visitors join along in the
fun. A dynamic program of dance,
theatre and all kinds of music can
be seen at Place de l’Artisan. But it’s
the concerts by bands at the
15,000-seat Place Brayonne that
really keeps the crowds rocking.
This year’s headliners are Kaïn,
Les Trois Accords, Mathieu Gaudet,
Alain-François and Mes Aïeux.
Wander through approximately 30
kiosks where talented and accredited
artisans display and sell their crafts
and be sure to taste some of the
typical dishes from the region like
baked beans, cream of fiddlehead
soup and of course ployes. La Foire
Brayonne is one of the most dynamic
cultural events in New Brunswick,
and with its linguistic and cultural
diversity, it is the epitome of fun.
Editor’s Note: Be sure to visit the
city of Edmundston for La Foire
Brayonne this year from July 27th
to 31th! For more information on
all festivals in the province, visit
www.TourismNewBrunswick.ca.

Set amid one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges, Campbellton

opens up a world of Natural Wonders, outdoor activities, incredible
seafood, and great family getaways.

Editor’s Note: Start your planning with the city of Campbellton

(tel.: 1 888 813-4433; Web site: www.campbellton.org). Be sure to check
out several outfitters offering day trips or longer excursions on the
Restigouche River and the Baie des Chaleurs. For more information on
all of New Brunswick’s cities, visit www.TourismNewBrunswick.ca.

City of Campbellton

RAINY DAY? THERE’S STILL SO MUCH TO DO !

The New Brunswick Winery Route!

I
sn’t it time you take your
taste buds on a tour? Nestled
throughout the province are
numerous wineries with
tasting salons awaiting your
arrival, and the best part? It’s free!
Take a peek at some of the
mouth-watering places to visit!
Where to start? How about
New Brunswick’s oldest winery?
Family-owned-and-operated since
1932, Ferme Bourgeois Farms is
the province’s leading apple
winery. You wouldn’t believe what
they can do with apples... flat wines,
bubbly wines, cider, non-alcoholic
sparkling juice and apple icewine,
not to mention apple jelly, apple
vinegar and apple sauce! Owning
15,000 trees and 20 kinds of apples
makes them a leading authority on
apples, but they also do their magic
with other fruits as well. Stop by
for a sampling seven days a
week and wander through the
boutique for gifts that are sure to
please anyone.
The first family-owned wine
distillery in Atlantic Canada is
Winegarden Estate Ltd. Emigrating
from Germany, the fifth-generation
winemaking Rosswog family
brought with them traditional skills
and vintner technology as well as
the much-loved recipe for their
renowned Apfelschnaps. Today,
they produce and sell over 60
products including such treats as
honey and maple liquor and wine
from New Brunswick-grown grapes.
Stop by for some authentic
New Brunswick and German tastes,
but be sure to join in the fun at the
7th annual Winegarden Wine
Festival on August 14th. It’s a
family-fun event with food, music
and of course wine tasting!
With 162 hectares (400 acres) of
wild blueberries, it’s easy to guess
what the specialty is from Tierney Interested in growing your own shop to purchase its wares and a
Point Winery. Along with their grapes? Tours with an experienced lovely pergola, which offers a
assortment of alcoholic and wine consultant are available at splendid view of the valley and a
non-alcoholic fruit wines, you can Gillis of Belleisle Winery. For a perfect place to sip wine.
also purchase blueberries and minimal fee you’ll receive an
cranberries when in season. Stop introduction to grape growing and Editor’s Note: For more
by for some samples, browse at winemaking tips. General wine information on what to do
local crafts and take in the view of tasting is free and is available on indoors in New Brunswick, visit
the beautiful Bay of Fundy. weekends. The custom-designed www.TourismNewBrunswick.ca.
winery built by local artisans has a
Ever dream of jumping barefoot
in a big vat of grapes? It’s as
easy as joining les vendanges
(fall harvest) at Les Vins de l’Acadie
Ferme Maury. This is a fun
once-a-year event you won’t want
to miss, but register early; limited
space goes fast! Sampling the
various products from this winery
can be done seven days a week, but
not to worry, no feet were used in
the making of these wines! The
specialty here would be elderberry
wine; not only is it the only place
you’ll find it east of Quebec, but it is
also completely organic. Baie-Verte

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