"Bathurst, New Brunswick" Bathurst by Canuck5

Bathurst Travel Guide: 5 reviews and 13 photos

The Bathurst skyline during the winter - Bathurst

The City of Bathurst is in northern New Brunswick, at the edge of Nepisiguit Bay, which is part of the much larger Chaleur Bay ("Bay of Warmth"), so named by explorer Jacques Cartier way back in 1534.

Bathurst's city population is around 13,000, while the Greater Bathurst area has about 24,000 people. Half are anglophone, half are francophone, and about 60% are bilingual.

Among the various attractions the city and area have to offer, the city is billed as the "Snowmobile Capital of Atlantic Canada", and is access to about 1000 kms of snowmobile trails.

From Fredericton, Bathurst is a 3-hour drive along Hwy 8.

Last visit to Bathurst: Mar 2004
Intro Written Mar 6, 2004
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Point Daly Reserve, Bathurst, N.B. - Bathurst

Daly Point Reserve Trail Things to Do (2)

If you're looking to do some nature trail hiking, this is a good place to go. The park entrance is only about a five... more travel advice

Pokeshaw, looking north across the Bay - Bathurst

Looking across the bay Off The Beaten Path (2)

This shot is taken from the same location as the other one, but looking north across the bay, towards Quebec. more travel advice

Pokeshaw, New Brunswick Off The Beaten Path (2)

About 30 kms east of Bathurst, N.B., along Hwy 11, is the little community of Pokeshaw. The attraction here is the... more travel advice

A nice place to stay Hotels (1)

A nice place to stay while in the Bathurst area. Judging from the number of snowmobiles parked there, it also seems to... more travel advice

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Written May 23, 2005

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balhannah Nov 21, 2009 at 1:40 AM Report Abuse

This is very different to Bathurst in Australia where I have just been. The dog sledding looks like it would be good fun, would love to try it one day!
victorwkf Feb 7, 2007 at 8:28 AM Report Abuse

Good tips on bathurst! Is it difficult to move around the acadia coast by public transport and not knowing how to speak french?
CdnJane May 19, 2004 at 7:12 AM Report Abuse

One day I must get to see Bathurst for myself. My greatgrandmother was born there, and it looks like an interesting place. Your pictures are terrific, and thanks for the info.
roamer61 Apr 13, 2004 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

Must be fun. I hear the dogs love it.
Bwana_Brown Mar 28, 2004 at 2:02 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips on Bathurst. Those photos of an ice-covered Bay of Chaleur are excellent!