Woodstock, town in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada
Woodstock is a small town in Carleton County, New Brunswick, situated at the confluence of the Meduxnekeag River and the Saint John River. Downtown features Victorian-era buildings alongside modern shops and services, while natural areas with trails and parks extend to the river.
Woodstock was officially established in 1856 and grew from an earlier settlement beginning in the 1800s with mills, shops, and early businesses. The town developed as a transportation hub where highways and river routes converged, though the construction of the Mactaquac Power Dam in the 1960s reshaped the landscape.
Woodstock is known as 'The Hospitality Town' because visitors often feel welcomed warmly by locals who take time for conversation and kindness. This culture of friendliness shapes daily interactions throughout the community and makes the place feel genuinely welcoming.
The town is accessible by car via major highways, about 103 kilometers (64 miles) north of Fredericton, and offers hotels, motels, bed and breakfast accommodations, and campgrounds. There is no public transit, so having a car is most practical for getting around and exploring the area.
The town's name possibly comes from Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England, showing how early settlers honored places from their homeland. This British heritage still appears in the town's architecture and cultural traditions today.
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