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Campbellton

Give Campbellton one full day plus a second for Sugarloaf or the Restigouche battle site; skip it as a base if you are not driving or riding the Ocean train.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Dec–Mar (deep cold, heavy snow), and mud season in April
Airports
YCL · ZBF
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Campbellton is a small Restigouche River town of about 6,900 people on New Brunswick's Acadian Coast, joined by a bridge to Pointe-à-la-Croix in Quebec. It is a stop on VIA Rail's Ocean and on the Maritime Bus line, and it works best as a one- or two-night break between the Gaspé and the Acadian Coast rather than a destination in itself. Salmon fishing, a ski hill and a riverfront walk are the reasons people stop.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Campbellton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • Coffee$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant main course$22–33 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerDraught beer in a bar$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi across town$10–15 (≈ US$8–11)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25 (≈ US$8–19)
  • Budget bedRV site (own vehicle), a night, per roomC$28 (≈ US$25)
  • Mid-range bedHotel or motel double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedHotel or motel double room, a night, per roomC$240 (≈ US$180)

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 →

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.

Restigouche Sam salmon statueSugarloaf Provincial ParkRestigouche River salmon fishingBattle of the Restigouche historyWater Street murals
Airports
YCL Charlo Airport (About 20 km east of town; limited scheduled service, so most travellers arrive by road or rail. Check current flights.) · ZBF Bathurst Airport (About 1 h 15 min by road; Air Canada serves it. Check schedules.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Campbellton: 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°C

−16°C

12 rd

Feb

−5°C

−16°C

11 rd

Mar

0°C

−10°C

12 rd

Apr

7°C

−2°C

12 rd

May

15°C

3°C

13 rd

Jun

21°C

9°C

13 rd

Jul

24°C

13°C

14 rd

Aug

23°C

12°C

13 rd

Sep

18°C

7°C

13 rd

Oct

11°C

2°C

13 rd

Nov

4°C

−4°C

13 rd

Dec

−3°C

−11°C

13 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town centre is small enough to walk, but Sugarloaf Provincial Park and the Charlo airport need a car or a taxi. Local firms include Bolton Cab, Central Taxi and Len's Taxi; agree the fare before you set off. VIA Rail's Ocean stops at Campbellton station on Roseberry Street three times a week in each direction.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive or taxi across the bridge to Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec

Mid-Jun to mid-Sep, daily 9:00–17:00; adult $3.90, senior $3.40, youth 17 and under free.

Sugarloaf Provincial Park

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive up Val-d'Amour Road, or taxi

Hiking and biking in summer, skiing and snowmobiling in winter; T-Bar Restaurant in the lodge.

Dalhousie

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive NB 11 east, or Maritime Bus

Small harbour town on the Baie des Chaleurs; easy half-day.

Bathurst

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Maritime Bus, or drive NB 11

Bigger town with the nearest useful airport and more services.

Caraquet

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive NB 11 east along the coast

Acadian cultural centre; better with a night than as a return day trip.

Gaspé Peninsulaovernight

Door to door: 3 h+ to the peninsula

Drive Quebec 132, or Orléans Express from Pointe-à-la-Croix

The bridge at Pointe-à-la-Croix is the gateway; plan at least one night on the Quebec side.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Water Street and downtown

Walkable to restaurants, the gallery and the riverfront; the Quality Hotel and Brasserie 1026 are here.

Riverview Drive / Esplanade

Riverfront; the Restigouche River Experience Centre RV park and its restaurant sit here.

Val-d'Amour Road

Highway 11 side, near Sugarloaf Mall and the road up to the provincial park; car-friendly.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–120 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
Mid
$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
High
$200 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel or motel double room1 × 1 night × C$160C$160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160C$320
Maritime Bus, Bathurst to Campbellton, one way2 × C$30C$60
VIA Rail Ocean, Moncton to Campbellton, one way2 × C$60C$120
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15C$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$69
Trip total≈ C$380 per person per day, bed includedC$759≈ US$550

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; travel to Campbellton excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
Lunch special (Vietnamese or Chinese)$10–13 (≈ US$8–10)
Restaurant main course$22–33 (≈ US$16–25)
Pizza or donair$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
Draught beer in a bar$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
Taxi across town$10–15 (≈ US$8–11)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25 (≈ US$8–19)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Campbellton is a small, quiet town and the usual risks are weather and distance, not crime: winter cold and snow, dark unlit roads out of town, and long service-free stretches on NB 17. Keep to lit streets at night and check road conditions in winter.
  • Winter temperatures drop below −20 °C and snow is heavy from December to March; check road conditions before driving.
  • NB 17 southwest to the Maine border has long forest stretches with almost no services; fuel up first.
  • Many restaurants and the RV park close outside the summer season; check hours before you arrive.
  • The Ocean runs only three times a week in each direction; a missed train can mean a long wait.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Campbellton; the US consulate-general is in Halifax and most other countries are represented in Ottawa or Montréal. Check before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Maritime Bus Bathurst → Campbellton: about 1 h 15 min
  • VIA Rail Ocean Moncton → Campbellton: about 5 h 30 min, three times a week
  • Taxi across town: $10–15 (≈ US$8–11)

Say or show

  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-zhoor)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pwee-zhuh pay-yay par kart)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
  • Excusez-moi — Excuse me / Sorry (ex-koo-zay mwa)

French is widely spoken here; 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 Campbellton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Mar (deep cold, heavy snow), and mud season in April · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport and rail arrival contract: VIA Rail Ocean days, Maritime Bus timings, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with anchors: Water Street and downtown, the Esplanade riverfront, Val-d'Amour and Sugarloaf.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Restigouche Gallery, Restigouche River Experience Centre, Battle of the Restigouche site) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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Sources