Top 10 Historic Sites in New Brunswick, New Brunswick

April 19, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

From the heights of the Bay of Fundy tides to the sandy beaches and warm waters of the Acadian coast, New Brunswick is home to spectacular natural wonders and first-class attractions. The Canadian province is also renowned for its outdoor adventures, natural and recreational parks, pristine rivers, lively cities, picturesque towns and vibrant culture. Add a dash of Acadian joie de vivre and its people’s legendary friendliness and you have the makings of a truly unique Maritime experience.
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1. Roosevelt Campobello International Park

459 Highway 774, New Brunswick E5E 1A4 Canada +1 506-752-2922 [email protected] http://www.fdr.net
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5.0 based on 906 reviews

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Walk in the footsteps of the Roosevelts, visit Franklin's Beloved Island. The Summer Home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His 34-room cottage has been preserved as a museum telling the story of his early life before he became President of the United States. Preserved by the U.S. and Canada. Open daily through Canadian Labor Day. Free admission.

Reviewed By Eastskye - Buena Vista, United States

We made a special effort to go to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, and are so glad we did. It's about 2 hours north/northeast of Bar Harbor, and usually we don't allot enough time to go. But this trip was specifically for coming to the park, and we are so glad we did. It's a small for an international park, and surprisingly uncrowded; the docents are well trained and versed on FDR history and have many delightful tales about the family and the place they would spend some of their summers. The guided tour is excellent, and there are a wealth of books and mementos in the small gift shop in the visitor center. We opted to do the Tea With Eleanor at 3:00, which was well worth the nominal cost to attend. It is easy to understand why this was such a special haven to FDR and his family; the natural beauty is breathtaking and out of the mainstream of life. We came the first week of July, and the wild lupines were blooming all over the island in profusion and were spectacular.

2. Charlotte County Archives

123 Frederick St, Saint Andrews, New Brunswick E5B 1Z1 Canada +1 506-529-4248 [email protected] http://www.ccarchives.ca/contact-us
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5.0 based on 93 reviews

Charlotte County Archives

Come visit the Charlotte County Archives! Located in the "Old Gaol" the Charlotte County Archives serves to preserve the history of the Charlotte County Area and is home to an extensive collection of records. Receive a fascinating tour of the Old Gaol and the Courthouse from one of our knowledgeable tour guides and step inside a jail cell, sit in the 'hot seat, and learn of our famous inmates, ghostly occurrences, and curious court cases. Tours are family friendly and by donation. *Our 2019 pamphlets list incorrect hours of operation. This summer we are open 7 days a week from 10:00am-4:30 pm*

Reviewed By 373shanelleg

I took part in the ghost walk this past summer while I was on vacation in St.Andrews, Felicity who led the ghost walks was very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed the different sites and history of the town. We truly enjoyed the Gaol and it was easy to tell that this was the biggest hit and Felicity truly enjoyed it and was extremely passionate throughout the different history. The Gaol was definitely haunted and super spooky and Felicity did a wonderful job of emphasizing it. 10/10 I will definitely be back again!!!

3. Boniface covered bridge

Chemin Boniface On the Boniface road, from Davis road. Exit of highway 2 in Rivière-Verte., Riviere-Verte, New Brunswick E7C 2L3 Canada http://patrimoinemadvic.com/en/ponts.php
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Boniface covered bridge

4. Kings Landing

5804 Route 102, Lower Prince William, New Brunswick E6K 0A5 Canada +1 506-363-4999 [email protected] http://kingslanding.nb.ca/
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4.5 based on 293 reviews

Kings Landing

There's no Time Like the Present to Discover the Past! Kings Landing will reopen on June 9, 2021. This 300-acre museum offers educational exhibits, hands-on workshops, dining experiences, and a 19th-century village where you can step back in time with a community of costumed characters in 70 historic buildings. Kings Landing is a collection of stories and events that shaped central, rural New Brunswick during the 19th century.

Reviewed By marthawannabe - Moncton, Canada

An affordable and relaxing trip into the past. From the general store, to the printing shop and the restaurant, we enjoyed the interaction with staff and the food. Fun day.

5. Fort Beausejour National Historic Site

111 Fort Beausejour Rd, Aulac, New Brunswick E4L 2W5 Canada +1 506-364-5080 http://pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nb/beausejour/index
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Fort Beausejour National Historic Site

Reviewed By JFLeB325 - Moncton, Canada

Stopped in for a visit at Fort Beausejour a couple of weeks ago. Dealt with staff member Juliette who was very knowledgable, very friendly and welcoming. Fort Beausejour is a great location to visit with lots of interesting information on the history. I highly recommend this location to anyone!

6. Loyalist House

120 Union St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 1A3 Canada +1 506-652-3590 http://www.loyalisthouse.com/
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Loyalist House

Reviewed By 565bobw - Ottawa, Canada

Loyalist House is perhaps the finest example of architecture and furniture from the late 1700s in Canada. I've visited there 4 times over the past 10 years and each time I find it excellent. Rare period furniture from the American Revolution that was owned by United Empire Loyalists. The building is very well preserved and representative of early colonial times in the Atlantic region. I found the staff to be very knowledgable and helpful and the handy written scripted guide I was provided with was very useful. This house/museum is a hidden gem and I definitely recommend it to students of our early history.

7. Campobello Island

New Brunswick Canada http://www.fdr.net/tea-with-eleanor.php
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Campobello Island

Reviewed By sbrmoon

What a charming way to spend a day from a home base in Lubec Maine. I was in Lubec for SummerKeys Music Camp and by myself. Getting there is just a quick drive over the bridge. I really didn’t have anything specific I wanted to see because I didn’t know anything about it. I think it was more fun that way because everything was an aha! moment, including the FDR summer home, the tea with Eleanor Roosevelt presentation, the lighthouse and the site seeing! All within a few hours. It was such a worthwhile adventure. And I didn’t even get to the beaches which I hear are gorgeous.

8. Legislative Assembly Building

706 Queen St Across from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1C5 Canada +1 506-453-2527 http://www.gnb.ca/legis/index-e.asp
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Legislative Assembly Building

Reviewed By JimG283 - Saint Louis, United States

When we found we were passing Fredericton we decided to tour the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly Building. The building was built in the 1880s to impress the public with the status of the Province of New Brunswick. Our tour guide, Corben, did an excellent job of explaining the art and rooms of the building, all spiced with amusing associated anecdotes as well as the governmental forms and political parties of New Brunswick. I recommend this tour for anyone interested in New Brunswick history and government. As well as Americans curious about the Canadian government system.

9. Metepenagiag Heritage Park

2156 Micmac Road Red Bank, New Brunswick E9E 2P2 Canada +1 506-836-6118 [email protected] http://www.metpark.ca
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Metepenagiag Heritage Park

Home to two National Historic Sites, Augustine Mound and Oxbow Site, dating back 3000 years. We are the custodians of the archeological sites in Metepenagiag First Nation. The Metepenagiag Heritage Park is a beautiful modern facility with walking trails and camping sites with view of the river. You will see some very happy people either fishing or swimming in this fresh water river. So come join us and have some fun.

Reviewed By Asha9NB

Our family was touring the Miramichi area and we decided to make a stop here. Well worth it. We signed up for the food tour and had a fantastic time. We went wandering in the woods to pick some leaves for tea, made some bread that we cooked in the sand under hot coals and had a meal of moose meatballs, fiddleheads and the bread and tea that we'd made. We also had an elder from the community come and sing/share stories which was a nice treat. The displays in the museum are also really well done. My 11-year was fascinated by the birchbark canoe, the stuffed moose head and the sturgeon hide, plus he really enjoyed the videos and short audio stories of how life used to be. The best part was the staff though. They were so engaging and enthusiastic. They answered all of our questions and were so happy to teach us things.

10. McAdam Railway Station

96 Saunders Rd, McAdam, New Brunswick E6J 1L2 Canada +1 506-784-3101 [email protected] http://www.mcadamstation.ca
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

McAdam Railway Station

Reviewed By 91skid - Saint John, Canada

This place has so much history. Great place to take kids to learn about the railway. The tour was so informative and the tea and pie at end was fantastic.

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