Riverview offers travelers a choice of riverfront trails, backcountry activities and culture: the Riverfront Trail and Dobson Trail offer different outdoor activities, while performances at the Riverview Arts Centre and seasonal events at Caseley Park complement the local offerings. The Fundy Chocolate River Station is located in the heart of Riverview.
Along the Petitcodiac
The 5.2 km Riverfront Trail runs alongside the Petitcodiac River. The trail features a boardwalk for running, walking and cycling. Its combination of riverfront scenery and multiple uses makes it a practical starting point if outdoor exercise is part of your plans for Riverview.
The Dobson Trail: Trailhead in Riverview
The Dobson Trail begins on Pine Glen Road in Riverview and runs through the Caledonia Highlands in Albert County to the eastern boundary of Fundy National Park. In all seasons, hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers use it for backcountry activities.
When choosing between the two outdoor options, consider the activity you want to do: the Riverfront Trail is primarily for running, walking and cycling on a boardwalk, while the Dobson Trail is used for backcountry hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This lets you take the kind of outdoor experience you have in mind into account without treating the two routes as the same experience.
Culture and local landmarks
Performances are held at the Riverview Arts Centre. Caseley Park hosts weekly summer concerts and film screenings. The program is seasonal and may change; check the dates for your travel period. The Fundy Chocolate River Station offers another clear local landmark: it is located in the heart of Riverview.
Albert County: Coast, Nature and Heritage
The coast of Albert County runs along the Bay of Fundy. Fundy National Park lies on the southwestern boundaries of Albert County and borders Chignecto Bay to the south. Highway 114 crosses the park for 21 kilometres, from Wolfe Lake in the northwest to Alma in the southeast, and connects the park to the Trans-Canada Highway.
Albert County’s natural attractions extend beyond the coast: trails in Fundy National Park lead inland to waterfalls in Acadian forests. The coastal rivers and forests of Albert County are ideal for hiking. At the Mary’s Point Bird Sanctuary, more than 300,000 Semipalmated Sandpipers stop over seasonally from mid-July to mid-August.
The Albert County Museum & R.B. Bennett Commemorative Centre offers a cultural highlight in Albert County. It is located on the site of the county “shiretown” established in 1845 and features 24 exhibits in eight original historic buildings. The landscaped, six-acre site overlooks the Petitcodiac River and Shepody Bay.
In Hillsborough, Albert County, the New Brunswick Railway Museum is designated a Local Historic Place. The designation is based on the connection between its location and collections and the railway history of Hillsborough and New Brunswick. The historic exhibit building houses railway artefacts and photographs documenting the history of railways in New Brunswick. Steeves House Museum is the historic birthplace of the Honourable William Henry Steeves.
Discover more destinations: Hopewell Cape, Hillsborough.
For the broader travel overview: Albert County.
