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Christmas at the Station in McAdam New Brunswick

Take a national and provincial treasure, add a village of dedicated volunteers, and decorate every nook and cranny. Sprinkle in twinkling lights, glittering decorations, festive music, freshly baked cookies, and steaming cups of hot apple cider. Add a well-timed snowstorm for good measure! That’s the recipe for Christmas at the Station, one of New Brunswick’s most enchanting holiday traditions, returning soon to the historic McAdam Railway Station. From the moment the stationmaster opens the doors, visitors of all ages are welcomed into a Christmas wonderland filled with nostalgic charm and the kind of childlike wonder that makes this season so special. Discover a little Christmas magic in McAdam!

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Uniquely Colourful Edmundston, New Brunswick

The Edmundston-Madawaska region will delight you with just how much there is to see, do and taste. Think a magnificent cathedral filled with fascinating details, colourful public art, a historic blockhouse overlooking the rivers, a craft brewery housed in a former police station, nearly 60 kilometres of mountain-bike trails, the Petit-Témis cycling trail, local boutiques, memorable meals and a botanical garden that comes alive in a completely different way each fall.

Come discover why Edmundston deserves more than a quick stop along the way.