Campbellton Lighthouse Hostel
Campbellton is a river-rich region famous for its Atlantic salmon and the annual festival in July that pays tribute to this important local delicacy. Canada's only lighthouse hostel is situated on the banks of the Restigouche River. Travellers can explore the many trails that wind through the parklands and along the
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Campbellton (2001 population 7,798) is the smallest of the eight officially incorporated cities in New Brunswick, Canada. It is situated on the north-central shore of the province along the Restigouche River.
Campbellton was officially incorporated in 1889 and became a city in 1958. Although most of the town was destroyed in a fire in 1910, the city was quickly rebuilt.
Forestry is the major industry in Campbellton, and the salmon-rich waters of the Restigouche River bring much needed tourists to the city.
Annual special events include Promotion Plus, Sno-fest in the winter as well as the Salmon Festival in late June. Other efforts to increase tourism include an 8.5 metre (27.88 feet) salmon statue made entirely of stainless steel. Restigouche Sam, as the statue is christened, was donated to the city to honour Campbellton's historical connection to the salmon rich Restigouche River. Several murals have also been created to beautify the city.
Campbellton is the birthplace of Rene Levesque (1922-1987), former Premier of the Canadian Province of Quebec.
