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Gagetown
Give Gagetown half a day, not a night: Tilley House and the old court house are open 10:00–17:00 in July–August, and the village is a 30-min taxi from Oromocto.Give Gagetown half a day, not a night: Tilley House and the old court house are open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in July–August, and the village is a 30-min taxi from Oromocto.
Gagetown is a village of about 700 people on the Saint John River, between Grand Lake and Washademoak Lake, in the Saint John River Valley. It is the birthplace of Sir Leonard Tilley, a Father of Confederation, and it holds an artists' colony, a marina and three small heritage museums. Most travellers see it as a stop on the drive between Fredericton and Saint John, or as a base for sailing and paddling. There is no commercial airport and no rail: you arrive by car, or by bus to Oromocto plus a taxi.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the museums, marina and river; Jul–Aug for daily museum hours
- avoid Nov–Apr (museums by appointment only, most river services closed)
- Airport
- YFC
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gagetown911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Visitor Information Centre, 69 Front Street (at Tilley House)+1 506 488-2966
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gagetown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyGagetown is a small, quiet village and violent crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 506 488-2966 Visitor Information Centre, 69 Front Street (at Tilley House)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYFC Fredericton International Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 min by car; check current flights).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealSoup, sandwich or burger at a village caféC$5–15 (≈ US$4–11)
- BeerDraught beer in the pubC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Tilley House, court house, Loomcrofters)C$3 (≈ US$3) adult, child under 12 free
- Budget bedCampsite, per pitch, a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$120 (≈ US$90) · High C$200 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YFC Fredericton International Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 min by car; check current flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gagetown: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
12 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
10 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end. Everything else — the lakes, Douglas Harbour, the court house — needs a car. Maritime Bus runs from Fredericton to Oromocto 3–4 times a day (about 15 min, C$8–12), then it is a 30-min taxi to Gagetown.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Highway 102 north to the Trans-Canada, about 45 min by car
Capital city, riverfront trail and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery; the practical base for the valley.
Oromocto
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Highway 102 west, about 30 min by car or taxi
Bus link to Fredericton, fuel, groceries and the CFB Gagetown base.
Grand Lake and Douglas Harbour
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Local roads east of the village, about 20–30 min by car
Sailing and swimming; moorings and charters are scarce, so book ahead.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Highway 7 south from Grand Bay-Westfield, about 1 h 15 min by car
Doable as a long day; better as an overnight in Saint John.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Front Street and Tilley Road
The two B&Bs and the pub sit here, a few minutes' walk from the water and the museums.
Oromocto
About 30 min by taxi; more beds and services, and the bus stop from Fredericton.
Fredericton
About 45 min by car; the practical base if you are doing the valley as a day loop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$110–180 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- High
- C$180 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × C$130 | C$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$120 | C$240 |
| Maritime Bus Fredericton → Oromocto, one way2 × C$10 · C$8–12, about 15 min | C$20 |
| Taxi Oromocto → Gagetown, one way1 × C$45 · About 30 min | C$45 |
| Museum entry, per site2 × C$3 · Adult C$3, child under 12 free | C$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$48 |
| Trip total≈ C$265 per person per day, bed included | C$529≈ US$400 |
From about C$100–111 in 2026; the Mission House B&B is May–October only
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Soup, sandwich or burger at a village café | C$5–15 (≈ US$4–11) |
| Draught beer in the pub | C$6–9 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum entry (Tilley House, court house, Loomcrofters) | C$3 (≈ US$3) adult, child under 12 free |
| Taxi Oromocto → Gagetown | about C$45 (≈ US$35) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum hours are seasonal: July–August daily 10:00–17:00, May–June and September–November by appointment only.Museum hours are seasonal: July–August daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, May–June and September–November by appointment only.
- The nearest bus stop is Oromocto, not Gagetown: budget a 30-min taxi each way.
- Cell coverage and fuel are thin outside the village; fill up in Oromocto or Fredericton.
- River levels and currents change with the season; ask locally before swimming or launching a boat.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Visitor Information Centre, 69 Front Street (at Tilley House)
- +1 506 488-2966
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Visitor Information Centre+1 506 488-2966
Embassy
No embassy in Gagetown. The US consulate-general is in Halifax; most other countries: embassies in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maritime Bus Fredericton → Oromocto: C$8–12 (≈ US$6–9), about 15 min
- Taxi Oromocto → Gagetown: about C$45 (≈ US$35), 30 min
- Museum entry: C$3 (≈ US$3) adult, child under 12 free
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- Thank you / Merci — Thank you
- Where is the washroom? — Where is the toilet?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
English is the working language here; French is an official language and is spoken in parts of New Brunswick.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gagetown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for the museums, marina and river; Jul–Aug for daily museum hours · avoid Nov–Apr (museums by appointment only, most river services closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YFC: last Maritime Bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Front Street, Tilley Road and the court house loop.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Tilley House, the 1836 court house, Loomcrofters Studio) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTourism New Brunswick
- officialQueens County Heritage — Tilley House
- officialMaritime Bus
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gagetown, revision 5242291 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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