Restigouche
Around Restigouche
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Countryside and towns · New Brunswick · 18k people
Restigouche
Acadian heart, river soul
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Welcome to Restigouche, where the river runs deep and the woods are full of life. Whether you're here for the salmon, the sugar, or just the peace and quiet, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Pull up a chair at the local store and make yourself at home.
Clubs for Restigouche
No clubs for Restigouche yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Restigouche. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Restigouche. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Mount Carleton Provincial Park Highest peak in New Brunswick, great hiking.
- Restigouche River World-renowned Atlantic salmon fishing.
- Dalhousie Beach Popular local beach on Chaleur Bay.
- Restigouche County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Dalhousie.
- Eel River Bar First Nation Mi'kmaq community with cultural events.
- Outdoors Hiking Mount Carleton
- Outdoors Salmon fishing on the Restigouche
- With kids Swimming at Dalhousie Beach
- With kids Visiting a sugar shack in spring
- Evenings Friday night hockey games at the local arena
- Evenings Community dances at the hall
- Locals love fishing camps
- Locals love sugar shacks
Through the year
- Saint-Quentin Maple Festival March/April Celebrates the maple syrup harvest with tastings and activities.
- Kedgwick Blueberry Festival August A celebration of the wild blueberry with food and music.
- Dalhousie Beach Days July Family fun at the beach with games and fireworks.
- Restigouche River Salmon Classic June A fishing derby for Atlantic salmon on the Restigouche.
- Belledune Lobster Supper July A community lobster dinner in Belledune.
Cold winters with heavy snow, mild summers. Best time to be out is summer for fishing and hiking, and winter for snowmobiling. Spring is muddy, fall is crisp and colorful. Best: Summer for fishing and hiking, winter for snowmobiling.
Getaways
- Campbellton Visit the Sugarloaf Provincial Park and the Restigouche River.
- Baie-des-Chaleurs Explore the Gaspé coast and its villages.
- Bathurst Enjoy the waterfront and the Bathurst Marina.
- La Matapédia Scenic drives through the Matapédia Valley.
Local flavour
Rooting for Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL), Campbellton Tigers (MHL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine râpée A traditional Acadian potato dumpling filled with pork, a comfort food staple
- Fricot A hearty Acadian chicken stew with potatoes and dumplings
- Rappie pie A layered potato and meat pie, a Maritime classic
- Wild blueberries Abundant in the region, often used in pies and jams
Where people go
- Fishing lodges The Restigouche River is world‑renowned for Atlantic salmon, and lodges dot its banks.
- Sugar shacks Maple syrup production is part of the rural tradition in the region.
- Country stores Small general stores serve as gathering spots in the scattered villages.
- Churches Catholic churches are landmarks in each community, reflecting the Acadian heritage.
- Community halls Centres for social events, dances, and local celebrations.
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Nearby
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Rural Restigouche, NB. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.