Major city · Canada
Edmundston
Stay one night as a Trans-Canada Highway stop, or two if you want the botanical garden, the blockhouse and a Mont Farlagne day. Skip as a destination on its own.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for gardens and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing
- avoid Nov (wet, grey, between seasons); late Apr for mud and closed ski hill
- Airports
- CYES · PQI · YYY
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
Edmundston is a small francophone city of about 17,000 on the Saint John River, right against the Maine border. Almost everyone speaks French first. It is a practical overnight on Route 2 between Fredericton and Quebec, with a botanical garden, a rebuilt 1841 blockhouse and a ski hill that justify a second night in summer or winter.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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.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.
- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 506-737-1850 (≈ US$1,400) Tourism Edmundston Madawaska
- 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.
- AirportCYES Edmundston Airport (No scheduled flights; 17 km northwest, runway crosses into Quebec).CYES Edmundston Airport (No scheduled flights; 11 mi northwest, runway crosses into Quebec).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit 2–5 km apart and the botanical garden is 5 km north.A car is the practical choice: sights sit 1.2–3.1 mi apart and the botanical garden is 3.1 mi north.
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)
- 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 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi 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 →
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
- CYES Edmundston Airport (No scheduled flights; 17 km northwest, runway crosses into Quebec) · PQI Northern Maine Regional (Presque Isle) (About 103 km south across the US border; check current service) · YYY Mont-Joli (About 138 km; domestic flights only, check schedules)CYES Edmundston Airport (No scheduled flights; 11 mi northwest, runway crosses into Quebec) · PQI Northern Maine Regional (Presque Isle) (About 64 mi south across the US border; check current service) · YYY Mont-Joli (About 86 mi; domestic flights only, check schedules)
Weather and climate
Edmundston: 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
−7°C20°F
−19°C−2°F
12 rd
Feb
−5°C23°F
−19°C−2°F
10 rd
Mar
1°C34°F
−12°C11°F
11 rd
Apr
9°C47°F
−4°C26°F
11 rd
May
17°C63°F
3°C37°F
13 rd
Jun
22°C72°F
8°C46°F
13 rd
Jul
25°C77°F
11°C52°F
13 rd
Aug
24°C75°F
10°C50°F
12 rd
Sep
19°C67°F
5°C42°F
12 rd
Oct
12°C53°F
0°C32°F
13 rd
Nov
4°C39°F
−5°C23°F
14 rd
Dec
−3°C27°F
−12°C10°F
13 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights sit 2–5 km apart and the botanical garden is 5 km north. Taxi Camille (+1 506-739-8480) covers the centre. Route 2 (Trans-Canada) runs through town and becomes Autoroute 85 at the Quebec border, 15 km northwest.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Grand Falls
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Route 2 east by car, about 30 min
Gorge and waterfall in the town centre; half a day is enough.
Perth-Andover
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Route 2 east by car, about 1 h
River village with a covered bridge; pairs well with Grand Falls.
Florenceville-Bristol
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Route 2 east by car, about 1 h 15 min
Fry plant and potato museum; a short stop on the way south.
Door to door: About 2 h
Route 2 east by car, about 1 h 45 min
Better as a stop en route to Fredericton than a return day trip.
Madawaska, Maine
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Walk or drive the international bridge, open 24 h
Passport or visa required both ways; US entry rules apply.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / rue Victoria
Walk to the tourism office, restaurants and the riverfront; best if you are on foot.
Route 2 exits
Motels and chain hotels with free parking; best for one night with a car.
Saint-Jacques / De La République park
Campground with over 150 sites, about 100 with power; summer only.
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$160–240 (≈ US$120–180) excl. bed
- High
- C$280 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$110 | C$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$170 | C$340 |
| Botanical garden entry, adult2 × C$14 · check | C$28 |
| Mont Farlagne lift ticket2 × C$25 · check | C$50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$58 |
| Trip total≈ C$318 per person per day, bed included | C$636≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Diner main course | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at the store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2–3 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxicheck | C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Botanical garden, adult | C$14 (≈ US$11) |
| Blockhouse entry, adult | C$3.50 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Tourism Edmundston Madawaska
- +1 506-737-1850
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tourism Edmundston Madawaska+1 506-737-1850
Embassy
No embassies here; the US has a consulate in Halifax and a full embassy in Ottawa. Canadians: Service Canada and the regional hospital are in town.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi in town: C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) for 5 km (check)C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) for 3.1 mi (check)
- Maritime Bus Edmundston → Fredericton: about 3.5 h (check fare and days)
- Maritime Bus Edmundston → Moncton: about 5.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYAN sa KOOT)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
French is the everyday language; a few words go a long way.
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 Edmundston. 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 gardens and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing · avoid Nov (wet, grey, between seasons); late Apr for mud and closed ski hill · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CYES and PQI: last connections, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters: downtown rue Victoria, the cathedral and blockhouse, the botanical garden, Mont Farlagne.
- Place pages with verified seasonal cutoffs (botanical garden, blockhouse, museum, ski hill).
- Winter and border-crossing fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTourism Edmundston Madawaska
- officialCity of Edmundston
- officialNew Brunswick Botanical Garden
- officialMadawaska Historical Museum and Petit-Sault Blockhouse
- officialCBSA border wait times
- officialMaritime Bus
- officialTourism New Brunswick — De La République Provincial Park
- secondaryWikivoyage: Edmundston, revision 5240288 (CC BY-SA 4.0)