Woodstock

Understand

Historically, Woodstock is a very uni-cultural, Christian town. While Woodstockers are for the most part a friendly and polite people, visible minorities who travel through Woodstock can expect the occasional stare. Speak like you're from the Valley: Learn about the local dialect at the Dooryard.

Getting there

By plane The closest airport with commercial service is in Fredericton (YFC IATA), approximately 1 hour south-east of Woodstock. Woodstock is also close to Woodstock Airport (TC LID CCD3), in nearby Grafton. It has a 3,000-ft runway and mainly serves smaller planes.

By bus Maritime Bus (Stops at the bus terminal, which is located next to Murrays), toll-free: +1-800-575-1807, [email protected]. Operates intercity buses in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. (updated Apr 2022) Operates a Route between Edmundston and Moncton including stops in Grand Falls, Perth-Andover, Florenceville, Woodstock, Fredericton, and Fredericton Airport. Travel to Woodstock from the following destinations involving same day transfers is as follows: From Saint John with a transfer in Fredericton From Bathurst, Campbellton, Halifax, Miramichi with a transfer in Moncton From Charlottetown ) with transfers in Amherst and Moncton From Antigonish, North Sydney, Sydney with transfers in Truro and Moncton

By car From the US: Highway I-95 joins the Trans Canada Highway in Woodstock. Follow the I-95 north-east through Maine. Route 2 (Trans Canada Highway) passes through Woodstock half-way through New Brunswick. There are several exits along the highway to enter the town.

Getting around

There is no public transportation in Woodstock. Visitors have five options: bring their own vehicle, rent a vehicle, bring a bicycle, walk everywhere, or take a taxi. Car rentals

Eh One Rent A Car Inc: 319 Connell Street, +1 506 328-3300 Taxi companies

Classic Car Service, +1 506 323-0123 Mike's Taxi, +1 506 328-9581 Town rate: $5 Spanky's Taxi, +1 506 325-9490 Cam's Taxi, +1 506 325-9516

See

Woodstock, as the oldest incorporated town in New Brunswick, has many historical buildings. As well, because it is along the scenic St. John River, there are many beautiful locations for outdoor activities. Old Carleton County Court House, 19 Court Street, Upper Woodstock, ☏ +1 506 328-9706. July-August daily 10AM-6PM, or by appointment. Built in 1833, the Old Court House was used as a horse barn from the 1883 construction of a new court house until 1966. Purchased and restored by the Carleton County Historical Society, it was designated as a protected heritage site in 1977. Ask to see the Judge's Chamber. The Victorian Christmas Concert is held here on the last weekend in November.

L.P. Fisher Library, 679 Main Street, ☏ +1 506 325-4777. Public library on Main Street in the heart of town, designed and constructed early in the 20th century from part of the fortune which Woodstock's first mayor L.P. Fisher left for the civic betterment of the town. A heritage building and a busy working library, it also houses three specialized collections: the Dr. G.F. Clarke collection of Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) artefacts; the local historical and genealogical reference books and manuscripts of the W.O. Raymond Room; and the Dalton Camp Canadiana collection. The latter are both named for and in part provided by writers whose roots were in Woodstock. a modern section was completed in 2015 (updated Apr 2016)

Charles Connell House, 128 Connell Street, ☏ +1 506 328-9706. July-August: daily 10AM-6PM, or by appointment. The Honourable Charles Connell House, built in 1840, was once the home of politician Charles Connell. Now a museum which contains authentic artefacts from that era, it houses the Carleton County Historical Society's archives. Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve. The Meduxnekeag River Valley is the New Brunswick heart of a rich and unique type of hardwood forest. Containing many provincially rare and uncommon plant species, the surviving scattered patches of this "A

Do

Take a walking tour, to view the beautiful public and private Victorian-era buildings in the historic downtown and nearby streets. Maps can be obtained at local tourist bureaus, the Library, or the Charles Connell House. Each home along the tour has a sign with its description on the front of the property. Old Home Week is a county-fair type celebrated in Woodstock each year. There are various festivities held at the fairground and throughout the town, including: the Tractor Pull, the Joe McGuire Road Race, the Miss New Brunswick Pageant, Hobby Shows, the Demo Derby and Live Entertainment. Dooryard Arts Festival. A four-day mixed arts festival in July that showcases the best in local and regional art, music, theatre, film and writing. Over 25 live music acts, an assortment of art displays, workshops, and street market. Hike the Maliseet Trail. This trail passes through a mixed forest stand and has a gentle uphill grade. The trail ends at the Hayes Falls. The ice buildup makes a prime site for an easy and fun winter-time ice climb (lots of anchor potential at the top) and a great winter camping spot to boot. The trail is located about 3 km south of Woodstock along the highway, but isn't very well marked. Stop by a tourist bureau to get proper directions. Another popular event is the annual Atlantic Bass Tournament. Woodstock is renowned as one of the premier places in North America for catching small mouth bass because the waterways are natural breeding grounds for this frisky fish. Woodstock Bowlacade (Exit 184, Trans Canada Highway), ☏ +1 506 328-8418. Candlepin bowling, funky 1970s décor, good fries. Woodstock Golf & Curling Club, 132 St. Andrews Street, ☏ +1 506 328-2386 9. Hole course features all the hallmarks of New Brunswick golf. In the winter, try your hand at curling. Carleton Civic Centre, 105 Connell Park Road, ☏ +1 506 325-4671. Open year round to visitors and residents, the Civic Centre offers an indoor walking track, indoor swimming in a 5-lane

Buy

Farm Market. Fridays 8AM-2PM. Dozens of local vendors offer vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, plants, eggs, jams, pickles, maple syrup, home baking and crafts. Sample local produce, find a perfect gift and mee