Road Trip Edmundston to Grand Falls – Madawaska Republic

Edmundston Grand Falls
85
km
1h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Edmundston is the capital of the "Republic of Madawaska" — a francophone region in northwestern NB with a distinct identity (symbolic flag and president). La Foire Brayonne (July) celebrates this culture.

Grand-Sault (Grand Falls) hosts the highest waterfall east of the Rockies: 23-m drop, 1.6-km gorge. The zipline over the falls is unique in Canada. Saint John River salmon here. En route, Saint John River vineyards and Domaine Acadie. Beautiful wooden churches at Saint-Joseph and Saint-Léonard.

Points of Interest

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    Grand Falls Gorge
    23 m de chute, plus haute à l'est des Rocheuses.
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    Tyrolienne sur la chute
    Unique au Canada, au-dessus de la cascade.
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    Foire Brayonne (juillet)
    Festival de la culture madawaskayenne, Edmundston.
  • ✦
    Vignobles de la vallée
    Petite région viticole, vin de glace.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Alex Brook
Stream
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Anderson Brook
Stream
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Aroostook River
River
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Arvin Brook
Stream
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Back Lake
Lake
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Baker Brook
Stream
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Bakerhouse Brook
Stream
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Balm of Gilead Brook
Stream

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Practical info
  • Departure Edmundston
  • Destination Grand Falls
  • Distance 85 km
  • Duration 1h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
waterfall heritage Culture Festival Family Summer

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