Florenceville-Bristol blends riverfront living with entrepreneurial energy. Set along the St. John River, the community is home to the global headquarters of McCain Foods and proudly embraces its “French Fry Capital of the World” moniker. Dive into the region’s agricultural story at the interactive Potato World Museum, browse contemporary works at the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery, and fill your basket at seasonal farm stands and markets. Scenic trails and parks frame four-season recreation, from kayaking and cycling to snowshoeing and skating, while the Shogomoc Railway site hints at the area’s storied past.
Families appreciate strong local schools—Carleton North High School, Florenceville Middle School, and Florenceville Elementary—supported by the Anglophone West School District. Health care is close by at Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital in nearby Woodstock. Daily needs are covered with independent cafés, grocers, and services, while bigger-box options sit a short drive south in Woodstock and minutes north in Hartland, famous for the world’s longest covered bridge. Its location in Carleton County keeps commutes straightforward via the Trans-Canada Highway, and day trips to provincial cultural hubs are easy.
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Potato World Museum • Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery • Anglophone West School District • Upper River Valley Hospital
