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Woodstock, NB

Woodstock is a town in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada on the Saint John River, 103 km (64 mi) upriver from Fredericton at the mouth of the Meduxnekeag River. It is near the Canada–United States border and Houlton, Maine and the intersection of Interstate 95 and the Trans-Canada Highway making it a transportation hub.

Type CityPopulation 26,000

Why go

  • Town on the Saint John River, western New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Served by Houlton International Airport (HUL).

History

Woodstock is a town in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada on the Saint John River, 103 km (64 mi) upriver from Fredericton at the mouth of the Meduxnekeag River. It is near the Canada–United States border and Houlton, Maine and the intersection of Interstate 95 and the Trans-Canada Highway making it a transportation hub. It is also a service centre for the potato industry and for more than 26,000 people in the nearby communities of Hartland, Florenceville-Bristol, Centreville, Bath and Lakeland Ridges for shopping, employment and entertainment.

Airports

Houlton International Airport (HUL) 17 km to the centre
Houlton, ME, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Woodstock Airport 2.4 km to the centre
Newbridge, NB, CA
Outdoor
Cowboys Air Ranch Airport 68 km to the centre
Brookton, ME, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Houlton International Airport (HUL); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Woodstock, NB. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach