Edmundston

The questions people ask first about Edmundston, 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
• SafetyA quiet, safe small city; the real risks are winter ice on pavements and steps, moose on Route 2 after dark, and cold that bites below −20 °C (−4 °F).A quiet, safe small city; the real risks are winter ice on pavements and steps, moose on Route 2 after dark, and cold that bites below −4 °F (−20 °C).

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
• Sit-down mealDiner main courseC$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
• Beerdraught in a bar / can at the storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–3 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
• Museum or sight ticketBlockhouse entry, adultC$3.50 (≈ US$3)
• Budget bedProvincial park campsite, a night, per roomC$28 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$110 (≈ US$80)
• High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$300 (≈ US$250)

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

CYES Edmundston Airport (No scheduled flights; 17 km (11 mi) northwest, runway crosses into Quebec) · PQI Northern Maine Regional (Presque Isle) (About 103 km (64 mi) south across the US border; check current service) · YYY Mont-Joli (About 138 km (86 mi); domestic flights only, check schedules)CYES Edmundston Airport (No scheduled flights; 11 mi (17 km) northwest, runway crosses into Quebec) · PQI Northern Maine Regional (Presque Isle) (About 64 mi (103 km) south across the US border; check current service) · YYY Mont-Joli (About 86 mi (138 km); domestic flights only, check schedules)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed

Mid

C$160–240 (≈ US$120–180) excl. bed

High

C$280 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed

• French is the default language; start in French and most people will switch for you.
• Winter driving: snow tires and a scraper are not optional from November to April.
• The border bridge to Madawaska, Maine is open 24 hours; carry your passport if you cross.
• Many small sights close from Labour Day to late June; check before you drive out.