- For other places of the same name, see Bathurst.
Bathurst | |
The Waterfront promenade | |
Information | |
Country | ![]() |
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Region | Acadian coast |
Area | 91,86 km² |
Population | 12 275 hab. (2011) |
Density | 133,63 inhab./km² |
Postal code | E2A |
Spindle | atlantic time |
Location | |
![]() 47 ° 37 ′ 12 ″ N 65 ° 39 ′ 0 ″ W | |
Official site | |
Touristic site | |
Bathurst is a city of Acadian coast to New Brunswick to Canada.
Understand
Bathurst is the county seat of Glouchester County and is located at the mouth of the Népisiguit River in Chaleur Bay in the North East of New Brunswick. In fact, Bathurst is the only large city in the northeast of the province and offers several services generally found in larger cities.
Weather
Bathurst has a humid continental climate. The average temperature in July, the hottest month of the year, is 19.3 ° C and it is -11.1 ° C in January, the coldest month. The city receives annually 1 100 mm of precipitation including 300 cm of snow.
To go
By bus
- Bathurst Bus Station – Intercity bus station served by Acadian Lines located in the city center near the tourist information office. The station is connected to the east of the country and to Quebec.
By plane
- 1 Bathurst Airport (IATA : ZBF) – Regional airport located a little over 5 km west of the city with daily flights to Montreal to Quebec. It is the only airport for passengers in the North of New Brunswick. It is possible to rent a car at the airport. This is also connected to the city by taxi.
Airline | Destinations |
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Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Air) | Montreal (Trudeau) |
Pascan aviation | Bonaventure, The Magdalen Islands, Montreal (Saint-Hubert), Quebec (Jean-Lesage), Wabush |
The nearest international airport is that of Greater Moncton. From there it is possible to rent a car to get to Bathurst or take the train (see below).
By train
- 2 Bathurst Station – Station served by train The ocean of VIA Rail going to Montreal to Quebec and to Halifax in New Scotland.
By car
Bathurst is located at the crossroads of routes 11 and 8. Route 134 also crosses the city; this is the old route 11 which is considered more touristy. Note that route 180, called Chemin des Ressources, at its end in Bathurst and allows you to shorten its route to the west of the province or to the Quebec of several kilometers.
Circulate
To see
- Former post office and customs 96 Main Street – Perfect example of post offices built in small towns in the 1880s. It is recognized as a Provincial Historic Site.
- 1 Cathedral of the Sacred Heart – Cathedral built in 1886.
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
- 1 Atlantic Host Hotel 1450, boulevard Vanier,
1-800-898-9292
- Best Western Plus Bathurst 150 Main Street,
1-506-548-8888
230 $ C.
- Comfort Inn - Bathurst 1170 St. Peter Avenue,
1-866-547-8001
155 $ C. – Pets Allowed.
- Danny's Inn Restaurant & Conference Center 1223 Main Street,
1-800-200-1350
110 $ C.
- Gîte de L'Étoile du Havre Bed & Breakfast 405 Youghall Drive,
1-506-545-6238
115 $ C.
- Auberge de la Vallée - Spa 1810, promenade Vallee Lourdes,
1-506-549-4100
119 $ C.
- Lakeview Inn & Suites - Bathurst 777 St. Peter Avenue,
1-877-355-3500