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Florenceville-Bristol | New Brunswick
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Region:
Western New Brunswick
Known For:
French Fry Capital of the World | Birthplace of McCain Foods | Potato World Museum | Florenceville Covered Bridge | Shogomoc Historical Railway Site | Hunter Brothers Farm | Saint John River Valley scenery | Florence Nightingale namesake
Best For:
Food lovers | Road trippers | History buffs | Art lovers | Covered bridge hunters | Snowmobiling & ATV trails
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Best stays in Florenceville-Bristol New Brunswick
French Fry Capital of the World
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The McCain Foods Story In 1957, four brothers — Harrison, Wallace, Robert, and Andrew McCain — opened a small frozen food plant in Florenceville, New Brunswick. Their first year: 30 employees, $150,000 in sales. Today, McCain Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen French fries. Over 20,000 employees, 49 production facilities on six continents, […]
Potato World
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New Brunswick Potato Museum In the French Fry Capital of the World, it’s hardly surprising that this humble vegetable gets its own museum — but you may be surprised by how interesting it is. Potato World tells the story of New Brunswick potatoes from the ground up: the history, the industry, the science, and the […]
Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery
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A free public art gallery in a small New Brunswick town — and not a small gallery, either. The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery is a non-profit, community-supported space that hosts about nine exhibitions a year. Shows range from pieces on loan from the National Gallery of Canada to the work of Atlantic Canadian […]
Florenceville Covered Bridge
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One of New Brunswick’s most photogenic landmarks. The Florenceville Covered Bridge is a unique hybrid — combining a traditional wooden covered span with steel trusses, a design you won’t see elsewhere in the province. Built in 1911, it spans the Saint John River and is designated as a Local Historic Place. The bridge now serves […]
- Main Street, Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick
- (506) 392-6783 (Town office)
- florencevillebristol.ca
Shogomoc Historical Railway Site
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Runner-Up for Excellence and Innovation in Product Development (2008), the Shogomoc Historical Railway Site showcases a beautifully restored 1914 CPR train station and three restored CPR cars along the waterfront. The site includes a gift shop, train-themed playground equipment for kids, and a fine dining restaurant called FRESH. But the real surprise is the accommodation: […]
- 9189 Main St, Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 2E4
- (506) 392-6763
- https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9674
Hunter Brothers Farm Market & Corn Maze
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Known throughout New Brunswick for their corn. The Hunter Brothers Farm Market is a summertime institution — fresh produce, preserves, baking, homemade fudge, and everything you’d want from a proper farm stand. In late summer and fall, the corn maze opens and draws families from across the region. It’s a proper maze — big enough […]
Shiktehawk Walking Trail
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A gentle 2-kilometre trail following the Shiktehawk stream through the heart of Bristol. Bridges, steps, and scenic viewpoints along the way make this an easy, pleasant walk for all ages. The name Shiktehawk comes from the Wolastoqey (Maliseet) word for this place — legend says it was the site of a battle. Today, it’s considerably […]
Main Street Waterfront Boardwalk & Riverside Park
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Stroll the waterfront boardwalk along Main Street, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Saint John River. Florenceville-Bristol is beautifully situated in the valley, and visitors consistently say how clean, welcoming, and picturesque the village is. Riverside Park offers picnic areas, green space, and river views. Sam’s Place, another community park, has additional facilities. The […]
French Fry Hut & Local Dining
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In the French Fry Capital of the World, you’d better have a place that serves great fries. The French Fry Hut delivers — a takeout spot facing the Saint John River with outdoor picnic tables, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and 108 different poutines. The beef curry poutine is a local favourite. The town was […]
- 346 Centreville Rd 3P7 322, Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 3K6
- +1 506 392 5400
- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067137458249
Noah’s Ark Replica
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A few kilometres outside of town, rising from the potato fields, you’ll find a 300-foot replica of Noah’s Ark. Originally built for a private Bible school, the structure now operates as a cafe. It’s an unexpected, slightly surreal sight — a massive wooden vessel in the middle of a New Brunswick farming landscape. Whether you […]
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