TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Jardin Botanique du Nouveau Brunswick is a beautifully designed and maintained botanical garden located in the Saint-Jacques neighbourhood in Edmundston.
The garden occupies 7 hectares of land next to the Madawaska River. It is home to over 80,000 unique plants.
The garden offers many attractions including thematic gardens, mosaicultures, phasmids, and more.
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Petit-Salut Blockhouse is a small fort that was built as part of a defensive line that extended as far as Quebec during the Aroostook Bloodless War in 1841.
The fort was destroyed by lightning in 1855 and rebuilt in 2000. Originally Edmundston was named Petit-Sault (Little Falls) in reference to the waterfalls located where the Madawaska River merges into the Saint John River.
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Built between 1925 and 1927, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception first served as a parish church and then as a cathedral.
The craftsmanship exhibited in the building in terms of its nature, scale and location, have made it a landmark. It was named Canada’s Historic Place.
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Mont Farlagne is a mountain and ski resort area that offers beautiful views, winter activities, and comfortable lodging.
The mountain offers over a dozen groomed ski trails as well as dedicated trails for snowshoes, fat bikes, and tubing.
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The Madawaska Historical Museum presents themed exhibitions and the Colline Art Gallery.
The museum has 2 exhibition rooms, the Heritage room and The Galerie Colline, in addition to a permanent antique collection. The Heritage room presents themed exhibitions all year, while The Galerie Colline is a center for contemporary art.
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République Provincial Park is a recreational park located near the Madawaska River. The park offers over 150 campsites, scenic hiking trails, cycling trails, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and much more.
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In 1994, during a jazz show at the Jardins de la République (now called de la République provincial park), the artists on stage asked the crowd if they would like to see a Jazz and Blues festival in the Madawaska region.
The first edition of the Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival was held in 1995.
Restaurant Le Patrimoine offers tasty and authentic pizzas as well as salads, dressings, and delicious oils.
Located on the site of what was once a golf course, this restaurant provides year-round service offering a terrace view in the summer and a crackling wood fireplace in the winter.
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Sentiers du Prospecteur offers a network of hiking trails to explore on foot year-round, or by snowshoe in the winter.
The hiking destination is home to over 10 km of trails that pass through the mountain’s scenic western slope.
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The Au NIDaigle bed & breakfast is situated on a wooded 4-acre lot along the St-Jean River.
The B&B offers a gourmet breakfast, 24-hour coffee counter, and a prime location that is close to walking trails, bike paths, and the downtown core.
Photo: aunidaigle.com
Moonshin’hers Cafe Bistro is one of the top-rated restaurants in Edmundston.
The restaurant boasts a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and offers a unique dining experience in addition to an expansive whiskey menu.
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Resto-Bar Le Deck offers a pub-style atmosphere with a delicious assortment of food ranging from pasta to burgers and grilled meats.
The tasteful interior seats 50 with an additional covered terrace area. The restaurant offers extended hours and the opportunity to rent the space for private events.
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