Campbellton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New Brunswick, Canada
About Campbellton
TheAcadian Coastextends eastward from Campbellton/Pointe-à-la-Croix along the south shore of the Baie de Chaleurs, a warm bay which continues pastCaraquet. This region has a strong francophone heritage, in sharp contrast to the United Empire Loyalist roots of more southern New Brunswick communities such asFredericton. The area has had numerous names over the centuries: it was called Wisiamkik (muddy spot) by the Mi'kmaq who inhabited the region, it was then named Pointe-des-Sauvages by the French in 1700 and subsequently Pointe-Rochelle, Cavenik's Point, Kavanagh's Point, Quiton's Point and Martin's Point, before settling in 1833 with its current name in honour of Lieutenant-Governor Sir Archibald Campbell. Forestry and tourism are major industries in the regional economy, while a pulp mil
Top Attractions in Campbellton
Explore the best things to see and do in Campbellton:
- ★Campbellton Kiosk Entertainment
- ★Esplanade Restigouche
- ★Harvest Festival
- ★Salmon Festival
- ★Sno-Fest
- ★Sugarloaf Provincial Park
- ★The Bluegrass Festival
- ★The Restigouche Gallery
Where to Eat in Campbellton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al's Pizzeria
- 🍴Chez Kim
- 🍴Taste the Place Saveurs d'ici
Where to Stay in Campbellton
- 🏨Maison McKenzie House
- 🏨Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
- 🏨Restigouche River Experience Centre RV Camping
Campbellton Travel Guide Sections
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