Situated in mid-western New Brunswick, the Grand Falls Region is within ready access to Atlantic Canada and Central Canada, as well to the New England States. The town of Grand Falls is the center of economic activity for the region. Here, you can tour one of New Brunswick's Top Attractions...the Grand Falls Gorge. Downtown Grand Falls is situated by the Falls and visitors can explore the local shops, dine at one of the many restaurants or stroll along the Broadway. Golfers will want to visit the Grand Falls Golf & Country Club and try out the 18-hole course.
Things to do in Grand Falls, New Brunswick
Acadian Village
Acadian Village, 5 mi. n. on US 1, includes 17 reconstructed buildings. Among them are dwellings and a general store, country schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and chapel, all of which depict the late 18th-century to the early 20th-century culture of the St. John Valley. A museum of local art has permanent and changing art exhibits. Call (207) 868-5042 for more information.
859 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785
Grand Falls and Gorge
Grand Falls and Gorge is best viewed from the Malabeam Reception Centre on the bridge that extends e. from Broadway, crossing the Saint John River gorge. A 23-metre (75-ft.) cataract gives Grand Falls its name. On either side of the river, the Malabeam and La Rochelle reception centers offer information about the area’s natural and human history. A stairway at La Rochelle leads to Wells-in-Rocks, a series of deep potholes. A boat ride is offered (weather and water conditions permitting). Guided tours are available by appointment. Call (506) 475-7769 for more information.
25 Madawaska Rd., Grand Falls, NB E3Y 1C6
New Denmark Memorial Museum
New Denmark Memorial Museum is 14 km (8 mi.) s. on Hwy. 2, then 6 km (4 mi.) to Lake Edward, following signs. Founded in 1872, New Denmark was the first Danish settlement in Canada. The museum displays farming and domestic artifacts pertaining to the lives of the settlers. Call (506) 553-6464 for more information.
444 Hwy. 380, New Denmark, NB E7G 2Y9
Nylander Museum
Nylander Museum, 657 Main St., contains the extensive collections of rocks, minerals, fossils, shells, marine specimens and American Indian artifacts of Swedish-born Olof Nylander. A self-taught naturalist, Nylander spent his life amassing and classifying—an effort that gained him an honorary Master of Science degree from the University of Maine. Other features include an herb garden, wildflowers and mounted regional animals. Call (207) 493-4209 for more information.
657 Main St., Caribou, ME 04736
Regional Potato Festival
the Regional Potato Festival celebrates the contribution of the agriculture industry. This event coincides with the end of June and beginning of July, during the Canada Day weekend. It is a popular festival with a torrent of smashing and refreshing activities. Broadway Boulevard downtown is the meeting place of festival goers. Call (506) 475-1816 for more information.
Downtown Grand Falls, Grand Falls, NB E3Y 1C6