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BathurstBathurst, Nouveau-Brunswick

Give Bathurst one full day, two nights: beach and Daly Point on day one, Tetagouche Falls and the waterfront on day two. Skip it as a base if you have no car.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Apr (snow, ice, many seasonal businesses shut)
Airport
ZBF
Nights
2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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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.

Bathurst is a small harbour city on Chaleur Bay, about 12,100 people, at the mouth of the Nepisiguit River. It is a working town with a beach, a marsh reserve and a waterfall, not a resort. Most travellers pass through on the Acadian Coast route; those who stop need a car, because the sights sit 10–20 minutes apart by road.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bathurst, 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.

  • CoffeeC$2–5 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant main, dinnerC$27–42 (≈ US$20–35)
  • BeerDraught beer in a pubC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi across towncheckC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)

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.

Youghall Beach and the Bathurst MarinaDaly Point Nature Reserve boardwalkTetagouche FallsLa Promenade WaterfrontAcadian and Mi'kmaq history on Chaleur Bay
Airports
ZBF Bathurst Regional Airport (About 10 min west of town on Highway 180; small regional field, service is limited — check schedules before you book.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bathurst: 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

−5°C

−16°C

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Feb

−4°C

−15°C

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Mar

2°C

−9°C

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Apr

8°C

−2°C

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May

16°C

4°C

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Jun

22°C

9°C

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Jul

25°C

13°C

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Aug

24°C

12°C

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Sep

20°C

7°C

11 rd

Oct

12°C

2°C

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Nov

5°C

−4°C

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Dec

−1°C

−11°C

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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

A car is the practical choice: the beach, the falls and the reserve are 10–20 min apart by road and buses do not cover them. The New Brunswick Trail crosses town for walking and cycling. Taxis work for short hops; there is no useful local transit for sightseeing.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Dalhousie

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min each way

Highway 11 north by car, about 90 km

Harbour town at the mouth of the Restigouche; pair it with a coastal drive.

Caraquet

go

Door to door: About 1 h each way

Highway 11 south then east, about 70 km

Acadian culture, seafood and the Acadian Historic Village nearby.

Tracadie-Sheila

go

Door to door: About 50 min each way

Highway 11 south, about 60 km

Beaches and a low-key town; easy half day.

Campbellton

overnight

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min by car

Highway 11 north, about 105 km; Maritime Bus also runs the route

Better as a night on the way to or from Quebec than a return day.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Downtown / La Promenade Waterfront

Walkable to shops, the visitor centre and the boardwalk; closest to restaurants.

St. Peter Avenue (east)

Highway-side hotels and malls; you need a car for everything.

Beresford / Vallée-Lourdes

Quieter, 10–15 min west; spa and country lodgings.

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
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$140–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
High
C$230 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × C$170C$340
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$160C$640
Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$90 · checkC$90
Fuel, about 150 km of local driving1 × C$20 · checkC$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$114
Trip total≈ C$314 per person per day, bed includedC$1,254≈ US$950

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2–5 (≈ US$2–4)
Pub main (burger, fish and chips)C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25)
Restaurant main, dinnerC$27–42 (≈ US$20–35)
Draught beer in a pubC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
Taxi across towncheckC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bathurst is a low-crime small city; the real risks are winter driving, fast-moving tides at Youghall Beach and wildlife on the marsh trails. 911 for anything urgent.
  • Distances between sights are road distances, not walkable ones — plan around a car.
  • Beach and marina businesses are seasonal; many close outside Jun–Sep.
  • The tide at Youghall Beach moves fast; the sandbars are only walkable at low tide.
  • Winter brings heavy snow and ice; driving Nov–Apr needs winter tyres and daylight planning.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Health advice (Tele-Care 811, NB)
811

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BathurstBathurst, Nouveau-Brunswick

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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
  • Tele-Care 811 (NB health advice)811

Embassy

No embassies in Bathurst; the US consulate-general 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, downtown to Youghall Beach: about C$15–20 (≈ US$11–15) (check)
  • Maritime Bus, Bathurst → Moncton: about 2 h 45 min (check)
  • VIA Rail The Ocean, Bathurst → Moncton: about 3 h 45 min, three trips a week (check)

Say or show

  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-zhoor)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
  • Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo ay la plahzh)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-yay par kart)
  • Excusez-moi — Excuse me (ex-koo-zay mwa)

English and French both work; French is common in the surrounding Acadian communities.

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 Bathurst. 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 Nov–Apr (snow, ice, many seasonal businesses shut) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for ZBF: confirm which carriers actually fly in 2026, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: La Promenade, downtown King Avenue, St. Peter Avenue, Beresford.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Youghall Beach, Daly Point, Tetagouche Falls) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Tide and weather fixtures for the beach and the boardwalk so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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