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Bathurst, New Brunswick

Bathurst is a city in northern New Brunswick with a population of 12,157 and the 4th largest metropolitan area in New Brunswick as defined by Census Canada with a population of 31,387 as of 2021. The City of Bathurst overlooks Nepisiguit Bay, which is part of Chaleur Bay, and is at the estuary of the Nepisiguit River.

Type CityPopulation 12,157Metro Area Population 31,387

Why go

  • City in New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Served by Bathurst Regional Airport (ZBF).

History

Bathurst is a city in northern New Brunswick with a population of 12,157 and the 4th largest metropolitan area in New Brunswick as defined by Census Canada with a population of 31,387 as of 2021. The City of Bathurst overlooks Nepisiguit Bay, which is part of Chaleur Bay, and is at the estuary of the Nepisiguit River.

Where to stay

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1555 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bathurst, NB E2A 4Y4, Canada · bathurstmarina.ca
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1450 Vanier Blvd, Bathurst, NB E2A 7B7, Canada · atlantichost.com
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264 Rue Principale, Nigadoo, NB E8K 3T3, Canada · facebook.com
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747 Youghall Dr, Bathurst, NB E2A 4X9, Canada · campingyoughall.ca
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1121 Bryar St, Beresford, NB E8K 1B2, Canada · campingmalybel.ca
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150 Main St, Bathurst, NB E2A 1A4, Canada · bestwestern.com
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1223 Rue Principale, Beresford, NB E8K 1A1, Canada · bestwestern.com
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1170 St Peter Ave, Bathurst, NB E2A 2Z9, Canada · choicehotels.com
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1085 Birchwood Dr, Bathurst, NB E2A 4W8, Canada
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3857 Cape Rd, Salmon Beach, NB E2A 6B3, Canada
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777 St Peter Ave, Bathurst, NB E2A 2Y9, Canada
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4986 Cape Rd, Salmon Beach, NB E2A 6E1, Canada
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1275 Rue Principale, Beresford, NB E8K 1A1, Canada · motel7bathurst.com
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Airports

Bathurst Regional Airport (ZBF) 5.1 km to the centre
South Tetagouche, NB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Montreal (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Montreal*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bathurst Regional Airport (ZBF). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZBF has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Montreal).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bathurst, New Brunswick. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach