Saint John River Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of New Brunswick, Canada
About Saint John River Valley
The Saint John River is a 673-km-long river that flows from Northern Maine into Canada, and runs south along the western side of New Brunswick, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean in the Bay of Fundy. Eastern Canada's longest river,[ its drainage basin is one of the largest on the east coast. With the water flow in the spring being six times the average rate, the valley has always been prone to flooding in the spring. Surface runoff from heavy rainfall is the main cause of flooding, and can be exacerbated by ice jams, high tides, and rapid snowmelt. Flooding has occurred in Edmundston, Grand Falls, Perth-Andover, Hartland, and Woodstock, and most severely around Fredericton. The severity and frequency of flooding is increasing with climate change. When the Europeans arrived, they found that t
Top Attractions in Saint John River Valley
Explore the best things to see and do in Saint John River Valley:
- ★Blue Bell Tunnel
Where to Eat in Saint John River Valley
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴French fries
Saint John River Valley Travel Guide Sections
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