Edmundston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New Brunswick, Canada
About Edmundston
The city of Edmundston is roughly 95%francophone, the highest proportion in New Brunswick. Unlike the rest of the Maritimes, the majority of Francophones in Edmundston aren't descended from the Acadians but rather from French-Canadians that came up from Lower Canada (modern day Quebec), and are commonly known as Brayons. Some of the Brayons think of themselves as neither Acadian nor Québécois and their accent (l'accent brayon) is fairly distinct from the Québécois and Acadian accents. However others embrace Acadian roots, and it is not uncommon to see the Acadian flag flown. Edmundston's economy is focused on the Saint John River paper industry. The river has provided water power for the mills and was the route of log drives bringing pulpwood from upstream forests. Forestry is one of the
Top Attractions in Edmundston
Explore the best things to see and do in Edmundston:
- ★De La Republique Provincial Park
- ★Madawaska Historical Museum
- ★Mont Farlagne
- ★New Brunswick Botanical Garden
- ★Petit-Sault Blockhouse
- ★Railroad Interpretation Center
- ★The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
Where to Stay in Edmundston
- 🏨Comfort Inn Edmundston
- 🏨De La Republique Provincial Park Camping
- 🏨Happy Motel
Edmundston Travel Guide Sections
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