Florenceville is situated near the western border of New Brunswick, along Highway 2. As well, Florenceville is positioned near the Saint John River in the county of Carleton.

At one time, Florenceville was known as Buttermilk Creek, but in honour of Florence Nightingale, a famous nurse of the Crimean War, the name was changed. Florenceville is mostly known, in regards to industry, as the home of McCain Foods, a massive french fry manufacturer.

Florenceville is 139 km (86.4 mi.) northwest of Fredericton. Florenceville is home to a Potato Museum, which, as a result of McCain fries, is a well known and frequently visited museum regarding the production of potatoes, machines and much more. An art gallery in Florenceville focuses on a local artist and sells merchandise as well. Florenceville also is home to the Florenceville Covered Bridge, which became a century old in 2007, and measures at 154 feet (46.9 metres). The Saint John River flows underneath the bridge and is also a great place to spend the day fishing, kayaking, sight seeing or simply relaxing in nature.

Florenceville accommodations include bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.

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Beechwood Motel Hotel Florenceville 18620 Route 2
Florenceville Motor Inn Hotel Florenceville 239 Burnham Rd. Request Info
Tannaghtyn B&B Florenceville 4169 RTE 103 Request Info

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