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Nackawic | New Brunswick

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Region:

Saint John River

Known For:

World’s Largest Axe | Saint John River | Forestry heritage | Waterfront views | Riverside trails | Scenic valley

Best For:

Quirky Landmarks | River Walks | Photo Stops

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World’s Largest Axe

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All special places, museums and memorials to forestry and woodland heritage in New Brunswick are eclipsed by the World’s Largest Axe in Nackawic – a 19.5 metre (64 feet) long, eight ton double-sided axe with a stainless steel blade that stands on a concrete base used to simulate a tree trunk. It was built in […]

Home Town of Premier of New Brunswick

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Although David Alward, 32nd Premier of New Brunswick, was born in the US, his family returned to Canada when he was just six months old. Alwards lived in communities throughout the Maritimes. David graduated from Nackawic Senior High School. David Alward is Consul General of Canada in Boston, United States.   Read more about David Alward […]

Saint John River Valley

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StJohnRiver

The Saint John River (French: Fleuve Saint-Jean) is a 673 kilometres long river that flows from Northern Maine into New Brunswick, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. Nackawic is nestled in the scenic Saint John River Valley where the cool waters of the Nackawic Stream meet the mighty Saint John. Route 102 starting near Nackawic follows […]

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Mariners Point Campground

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This waterfront recreational vehicle and the tenting park are nestled on the banks of the Mactaquac Lake, part of the beautiful Saint John River, directly across from the town of Nackawic and the “Worlds Largest Axe”. With amazing views and fabulous sunsets, this will quickly become your favourite place to visit.

Big Axe Craft Beer Festival

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bear festival

We are proud to invite you in the middle of July to the largest outdoor craft beer festival in Atlantic Canada! A 4-hour festival to celebrate craft beer, meads, wine and ciders, gourmet food and music on the beautiful riverfront adjacent to the World’s Largest Axe. We will feature alcohol producers from New Brunswick, Nova […]

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Kings Landing

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The area was first settled in 1784 by the United Empire Loyalists, primarily through land grants to the families of soldiers. Many of their original homes can be seen today at Kings Landing, a 19th-century village. You can step back in time with a community of costumed characters in 70 historic buildings.

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Shogomoc Walking Bridge

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3.67 (3 votes)
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Walking Bridge

Shogomoc Bridge is located on the west side of the St. John River at the mouth of the Shogomoc Stream. It is a 265-foot suspension bridge and part of the Trans Canada Trail. This is an easy, well-marked trail. You could wear any type of comfortable walking shoes on this trail as it is not […]

Festival on the Bend

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For more than 40 years, Festival on the Bend, formerly Nackawic Community Days, has been filled with community pride and community spirit! The Festival includes many events throughout the week with the final Saturday (end of August) being a full day of activities.

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Big Pokiok Nature Park

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This is a beautiful private park that is open to the public and is not busy, so it is very peaceful. There are some beautiful smaller waterfalls here. The park is owned and maintained by AV Group who owns the pulp mill in Nackawic.

Kingsclear Fish Hatchery

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Kingsclear Fish Hatchery is one of the largest Atlantic Salmon conservation hatcheries in the world. Tour the unique salmon rearing facility where about 400,000 juvenile and 5000 adult salmon are raised. Learn how migratory fish resources, particularly Atlantic Salmon, are protected at Mactaquac and about the conservation efforts for this endangered species. Guided tours are […]

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Cymbal Manufacturing Company

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Sabian Ltd

Sabian is a Canadian cymbal manufacturing company established in 1981 in Meductic, 15 minutes from Nackawic. Sabian Cymbals Limited is well known on the international music scene as a supplier of finely crafted cymbals.

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Bass Fishing Tournament

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Bass fishing is becoming increasingly popular in the Maritimes. There’s the surge in televised bass tournaments, which also whet local appetites. In New Brunswick, including Nackawic, anglers can chase bass from mid-April through to mid-October. This area features exciting topwater action in July after the spawn.

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