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St. Stephen is conveniently
located with access to major cites in Atlantic
Canada and the Eastern United States. It is service
center of southern New Brunswick with many financial
institutions, automotive dealers, and retail shops.
It is also a hub for the many forest related
businesses of Charlotte County.
The largest employers, Ganong
Bros. Ltd. and Flakeboard Co. Ltd. have a successful
history and have been joined more recently by
various other enterprises. The fully serviced
industrial park is an asset and an invitation to new
business.
As a community, St. Stephen has
much to offer: excellent modern elementary, middle
and high schools; a wide variety of places to
worship; all major service clubs; an active
recreation department; fun-filled summer
celebrations like Chocolate Fest and International
Festival.
The town has
quiet tree-lined residential streets, beautiful
historic homes and new subdivisions; a shopping mall
and a bustling downtown core; small parks and
playgrounds and friendly, caring people. It also has
a long , proud history of international co-operation
and friendship with its "across the bridge"
neighbour, Calais, Maine, U.S.A. St. Stephen has
approximately 5000 residents currently living within
the town limits.
St. Stephen offers all manner of activities for all
manner of people; truly something for everyone on
land and water.
St. Stephen has a wide range of
trails and paths for both the avid hiker and the
casual walker, located behind the downtown core. The
trails offer scenic wooded areas, creeks, rustic
wooden bridges, picnic shelters, and kilometres of
unspoiled natural beauty. There is plenty of
wildlife in the area to enjoy during your jog, hike
or quiet walk along these enchanting trails.
The Ganong Nature Park at Todd's
Point
www.scep.org/naturepark
has a variety of habitats within its 330 acres of
inter-tidal lands, fields, and woodlands.
For both the novice and
experienced cyclist, opportunities abound along the
coastal route and our secondary roads with miles of
scenic trails that lace through Charlotte County.
Bike beside pristine beaches and rugged seacoasts
and you might even begin to feel like a kid again,
when the bike was your only vehicle and you could
peddle forever.
On the water, paddle a canoe or
kayak either on your own or in the company of guides
and explore the Passamaquoddy Bay’s fascinating
coastline, or relive the days of the voyageurs and
paddle up the historic St. Croix River. Whichever
way you choose, you will enjoy the scenic beauty
that this area has to offer. Whale watching tours
also show Passamaquoddy Bay at its intriguing best.
Whale watching tours also show Passamaquoddy Bay at
its intriguing best.
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