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WoodstockWoodstock, 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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- 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
- Airports
- YFC · CCD3
- Nights
- 1
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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Woodstock911 ▾
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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 Woodstock, 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 small, quiet town and one of the safer stops in New Brunswick.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 NB Tele-Care health line (24 h)
- 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.
- AirportYFC Fredericton International (About 1 h south-east by car; the closest airport with commercial service).
- Getting aroundNo public transit in town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastryC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
- Beerdraught in a pub / can at the liquor storeC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckC$8–12 (≈ US$6–9)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Old Court House, Charles Connell House)checkC$5–10 (≈ US$4–8)
- Budget bedFamily room or cabin (up to 4), a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedMotel or chain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMotel or chain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ 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 →
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 (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)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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
Care
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best*
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–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. 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 May (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Woodstock: 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
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
12 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
13 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
13 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
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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fredericton
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Drive Route 2 east, or Maritime Bus on the Edmundston–Moncton route
Provincial capital with the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and a walkable downtown.
Florenceville-Bristol
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive Route 2 north-east, or Maritime Bus
French-fry capital of the world; the covered bridge and the potato museum are the draw.
Perth-Andover
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive Route 2 north, or Maritime Bus
Twin villages on the river with a short gorge walk.
Hartland
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive Route 2 north-west
Longest covered bridge in the world; a 20-minute stop.
Grand Falls
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive Route 2 north-west, or Maritime Bus
Gorge and falls right in town; combine with Edmundston.
Edmundston
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive Route 2 north-west, or Maritime Bus
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there if you are heading to Québec.
Plaster Rock
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive Route 109 north
Quiet village; the winter carnival is the reason to come.
Gagetown
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive Route 2 east then Route 102 south
Riverside village with a craft school; a long half-day.
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.
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.
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$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–240 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$170 | C$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Taxi across town1 × C$5 · Town rate quoted by one local firm; check | C$5 |
| Campground pitch, one night1 × C$45 · check | C$45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$59 |
| Trip total≈ C$325 per person per day, bed included | C$649≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance bus fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Diner main (burger, fish and chips) | C$16–26 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at the liquor store | C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| 5 km taxicheck | C$8–12 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Museum entry (Old Court House, Charles Connell House)check | C$5–10 (≈ US$4–8) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$25–45 (≈ US$19–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- NB Tele-Care health line (24 h)
- 811
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WoodstockWoodstock, New Brunswick
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My bed tonight
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To this address, please / À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- NB Tele-Care health line (24 h)811
Embassy
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.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi across town: about C$5 (≈ US$4) town rate (check)
- Maritime Bus Woodstock → Fredericton: about C$25–35 (≈ US$19–30), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Maritime Bus Woodstock → Edmundston: about C$45–60 (≈ US$35–45), 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Thank you / Merci — Thank you
- Please / S'il vous plaît — Please
- How much is it? / Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? / Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? / Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet?
- I need help / J'ai besoin d'aide — I need help
Tipping is expected: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
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 Woodstock. 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 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 · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 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 departure field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street, the courthouse and Connell House, the covered bridge, the Meduxnekeag trails.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Old Court House, Charles Connell House, L.P. Fisher Library, Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTown of Woodstock
- officialMaritime Bus
- officialMeduxnekeag River Association
- officialDooryard Arts Festival
- secondaryWikivoyage: Woodstock (New Brunswick), revision 5095993 (CC BY-SA 4.0)