Born in Edmundston in 1961, Suzie LeBlanc is a talented soprano, teacher, actress, and harpsichordist. Despite being of Acadian heritage, she was exposed to classical music at a young age…
Saint John River Valley 1949
This week our post is a video, “Saint John River Valley 1949” produced by the National Film Board. The music for the film was composed by Eldon Rathburn a film composer,…
Roch Voisine
The renowned singer, Joseph Armand Roch Voisine, was born on March 26, 1963, in Edmundston to Real and Zelanda Voisine. He grew up in Saint-Basile but moved to Notre-Dame-du-Lac after…
Hôtel-Dieu Hospital – Saint-Basile
The Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Joseph in Sainte-Basile stands as a former convent of the Religious Hospitallers of Saint-Joseph. This impressive Second Empire edifice was erected on a hill with a commanding view…
Saint-Basile Cemetery
Saint-Basile Cemetery, designated a Local Historic Place, is the oldest burial ground in Madawaska County. It is recognized for the pioneers interred there and the regional sculpted works on display….
Saint-Basile Church
Constructed in 1934, the Saint-Basile Church is a rectangular brick building influenced by Gothic Revival architecture, featuring two bell towers on its façade. The church can be found on Principale…
Fortin Du Petit-Sault – Edmundston
Edmundston is a major hub for regional business and services. It is the most densely populated city in the area. When the land was first being settled, Edmundston was called…
City Hall Square Park – Edmundston
Situated in the heart of Edmundston‘s downtown core, City Hall Square Park is a civic park and outdoor entertainment venue enclosed by Court, St-François, and Canada streets. Surrounded by trees…