Woodstock (New Brunswick)

Woodstock is a town of 5,200 people (2016) in Carleton County, New Brunswick.

The region is bordered to the west by the US state of Maine, and is 72 km (45 mi) WNW of Fredericton. It is known as "The Hospitality Town." Woodstock is the oldest incorporated town in New Brunswick.

History
Little is known of the area before it was settled by disbanded veterans of De Lancey's Brigade following the American Revolutionary War. The veterans moved there in late 1783. 26,000 acres were granted to 110 men. Not all took up the offer, and of those who did, not all stayed. By 1790 only 23 families were present, and by 1804 only 10 of the original men had possession of the land. Around 1805, the town was home to several mills, and export of timber via the Saint John river began about this time.

The town was the first in New Brunswick to be incorporated, in 1856. The first mayor was Lewis P. Fisher. He made provisions in his will for the building of several educational institutions, among them the first Agricultural and Vocational School in Canada, and the L.P. Fisher Public Library.

By plane
The closest airport with commercial service is in Fredericton, approximately 1 hour south-east of Woodstock.

Woodstock is also close to Woodstock Airport (TC LID CCD3), in nearby Grafton. It has a 3,000-ft runway and mainly serves smaller planes.

By train
The nearest train station, operated by Via Rail, is nearly 3 hours away by car in Moncton.

By bus

 * Operates a Route between Edmundston and Moncton including stops in Grand Falls, Perth-Andover, Florenceville, Woodstock, Fredericton, and Fredericton Airport.
 * Travel to Woodstock from the following destinations involving same day transfers is as follows:
 * From Saint John with a transfer in Fredericton
 * From Bathurst, Campbellton, Halifax, Miramichi with a transfer in Moncton
 * From Charlottetown ) with transfers in Amherst and Moncton
 * From Antigonish, North Sydney, Sydney with transfers in Truro and Moncton

By car

 * From the US: Highway I-95 joins the Trans Canada Highway in Woodstock. Follow the I-95 north-east through Maine.
 * Route 2 (Trans Canada Highway) passes through Woodstock half-way through New Brunswick. There are several exits along the highway to enter the town.

Get around
There is no public transportation in Woodstock. Visitors have five options: bring their own vehicle, rent a vehicle, bring a bicycle, walk everywhere, or take a taxi.

Car rentals
 * Eh One Rent A Car Inc: 319 Connell Street, +1 506 328-3300

Taxi companies
 * Classic Car Service, +1 506 323-0123
 * Mike's Taxi, +1 506 328-9581 Town rate: $5
 * Spanky's Taxi, +1 506 325-9490
 * Cam's Taxi, +1 506 325-9516

Understand
Historically, Woodstock is a very uni-cultural, Christian town. While Woodstockers are for the most part a friendly and polite people, visible minorities who travel through Woodstock can expect the occasional stare.

Speak like you're from the Valley: Learn about the local dialect at the Dooryard.

See

 * Woodstock, as the oldest incorporated town in New Brunswick, has many historical buildings. As well, because it is along the scenic St. John River, there are many beautiful locations for outdoor activities.







Do

 * Take a walking tour, to view the beautiful public and private Victorian-era buildings in the historic downtown and nearby streets. Maps can be obtained at local tourist bureaus, the Library, or the Charles Connell House. Each home along the tour has a sign with its description on the front of the property.
 * Old Home Week is a county-fair type celebrated in Woodstock each year. There are various festivities held at the fairground and throughout the town, including: the Tractor Pull, the Joe McGuire Road Race, the Miss New Brunswick Pageant, Hobby Shows, the Demo Derby and Live Entertainment.
 * Hike the Maliseet Trail. This trail passes through a mixed forest stand and has a gentle uphill grade. The trail ends at the Hayes Falls. The ice buildup makes a prime site for an easy and fun winter-time ice climb (lots of anchor potential at the top) and a great winter camping spot to boot. The trail is located about 3 km south of Woodstock along the highway, but isn't very well marked. Stop by a tourist bureau to get proper directions.
 * Another popular event is the annual Atlantic Bass Tournament. Woodstock is renowned as one of the premier places in North America for catching small mouth bass because the waterways are natural breeding grounds for this frisky fish.
 * Join the locals in worship! Woodstock is a very Christian town, and all of the churches openly welcome visitors to their services.
 * Celebrate Christmas - Victorian style! Each year the town holds Victorian Christmas activities, with a Festival of Lights, a concert at the Old Court House.
 * Join the locals in worship! Woodstock is a very Christian town, and all of the churches openly welcome visitors to their services.
 * Celebrate Christmas - Victorian style! Each year the town holds Victorian Christmas activities, with a Festival of Lights, a concert at the Old Court House.
 * Join the locals in worship! Woodstock is a very Christian town, and all of the churches openly welcome visitors to their services.
 * Celebrate Christmas - Victorian style! Each year the town holds Victorian Christmas activities, with a Festival of Lights, a concert at the Old Court House.

Buy

 * Roadside vendors are often seen on Connell street and Houlton street in the summer months.
 * Roadside vendors are often seen on Connell street and Houlton street in the summer months.

Eat

 * Woodstock has the most Tim Hortons restaurants per capita in New Brunswick and probably in the world. With 4 stores for 5,000 people that's about 1 per 1250 people. To put this in perspective that translates to almost 2000 stores for Vancouver!
 * Fiddlehead ferns are a local specialty.
 * Woodstock also has a variety of standard North American fast food chains, from McDonald's to Pizza Hut.
 * Woodstock has the most Tim Hortons restaurants per capita in New Brunswick and probably in the world. With 4 stores for 5,000 people that's about 1 per 1250 people. To put this in perspective that translates to almost 2000 stores for Vancouver!
 * Fiddlehead ferns are a local specialty.
 * Woodstock also has a variety of standard North American fast food chains, from McDonald's to Pizza Hut.
 * Woodstock also has a variety of standard North American fast food chains, from McDonald's to Pizza Hut.

Drink
Woodstock has a few watering holes, with the usual selection of Canadian beers.