St. Stephen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada
About St. Stephen
Tiny St. Stephen is known for two things; its close ties toCalais (Maine)directly across the river and its history as "Canada's Chocolate Town". Ganong has made candy locally since 1873; the company is now operated by the fourth generation of the family. Residents of St. Stephen and Calais often regard their community as one place, cooperating in their fire departments and other community projects. As evidence of the longtime friendship between the towns, during the War of 1812, the British military provided St. Stephen with a large supply of gunpowder for protection against the enemy Americans in Calais, but the town elders gave the gunpowder to Calais for its Fourth of July celebrations. For much of their history, both towns' fire departments have responded in tandem to any fire call on
Top Attractions in St. Stephen
Explore the best things to see and do in St. Stephen:
- ★Chocolate Fest
- ★International Festival
- ★The Chocolate Museum
Where to Eat in St. Stephen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Carman's Diner
- 🍴Golden Chinese Restaurant
- 🍴Something's Brewing Cafe
Where to Stay in St. Stephen
- 🏨Blair House Heritage Inn
- 🏨Scoodic Motel
- 🏨Winsome Inn
St. Stephen Travel Guide Sections
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