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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Woodstock
Woodstock, New Brunswick
Give Woodstock one night as a Trans-Canada stop between Edmundston and Fredericton, or a half-day for the covered bridge and the old courthouse.
Woodstock is a town of about 5,200 on the Saint John River, 72 km west of Fredericton and the oldest incorporated town in New Brunswick. It sits on the Trans-Canada Highway and on the I-95 corridor from Maine, so most travellers meet it as a break in a drive rather than a destination. The historic downtown, two riverside rivers, the Meduxnekeag trails and a long covered bridge fill a comfortable half-day.
- Country
- Canada
- Local name
- Woodstock, New Brunswick
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the river, trails and festivals; late Sep–early Oct for hardwood colour
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr for cold and short days unless you want snow; the courthouse and Connell House museums open mainly Jul–Aug
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget C$90–140 excl. bed · Mid C$150–240 excl. bed · High C$250+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · NB Tele-Care health line (24 h) 811
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee and a pastry | C$4–8 |
| Diner main (burger, fish and chips) | C$16–26 |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at the liquor store | C$8–10 / C$3–5 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | C$8–12 |
| Museum entry (Old Court House, Charles Connell House) | C$5–10 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$25–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YFC · Fredericton International
- About 1 h south-east by car; the closest airport with commercial service
- CCD3 · Woodstock Airport, Grafton
- 3,000-ft runway; small aircraft only, no scheduled service
Typical fares
- Taxi across town
- about C$5 town rate (check)
- Maritime Bus Woodstock → Fredericton
- about C$25–35, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Maritime Bus Woodstock → Edmundston
- about C$45–60, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No public transit in town. You need a car, a bicycle or your feet; taxis cover short hops and a town run is about $5. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through with several exits, and I-95 from Maine joins it at Woodstock.
See and do
Known for
- Covered bridge over the Saint John River
- Old Carleton County Court House
- Charles Connell House
- Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve
- Old Home Week
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericton | Drive Route 2 east, or Maritime Bus on the Edmundston–Moncton route | About 1 h by car |
| Florenceville-Bristol | Drive Route 2 north-east, or Maritime Bus | About 30 min |
| Perth-Andover | Drive Route 2 north, or Maritime Bus | About 45 min |
| Hartland | Drive Route 2 north-west | About 25 min |
| Grand Falls | Drive Route 2 north-west, or Maritime Bus | About 1 h 15 min |
| Edmundston | Drive Route 2 north-west, or Maritime Bus | About 1 h 45 min |
Sleep
- Highway exits 184–191 (Trans-Canada)
- Motels and chain hotels with free parking; best if you arrive by car and leave early.
- Main Street and downtown
- Walk to the library, restaurants and the river; a handful of B&Bs and the Stiles Motel.
- Lower Woodstock and Route 165
- Riverside cabins and B&Bs, 5–10 min drive from the centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you / Merci |
| Please | Please / S'il vous plaît |
| How much is it? | How much is it? / Combien ça coûte ? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? / Puis-je payer par carte ? |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet? / Où sont les toilettes ? |
| I need help | I need help / J'ai besoin d'aide |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Museum hours are seasonal: the Old Court House and Charles Connell House open mainly July–August, otherwise by appointment.
- The Maliseet Trail to Hayes Falls is poorly marked; ask at a tourist bureau for directions before setting out.
- Winter driving on Route 2 and I-95 brings snow, ice and moose after dark.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on back roads; download offline maps.
A small, quiet town and one of the safer stops in New Brunswick. The real risks are winter driving on Route 2 and I-95, moose after dark, and unmarked trails: tell someone where you are going.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Woodstock yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Covered bridge over the Saint John River
- Old Carleton County Court House
- Charles Connell House
- Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve
- Old Home Week
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Maritime Bus: www.maritimebus.com
- Dooryard Arts Festival: www.dooryardfestival.com/
- Wikivoyage: Woodstock (New Brunswick), revision 5095993 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5095993
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
WoodstockWoodstock, New Brunswick
To this address, please / À cette adresse, s'il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Woodstock; the US consulate is in Halifax and most embassies are in Ottawa. Check your own country's list before you travel.
Tipping is expected: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/woodstock-new-brunswick). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.