Madawaska River
40.91 km | 25.42 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
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The Saint John River is a major river in North America, stretching through the province of New Brunswick in Canada and the state of Maine in the United States. With a length of about 673 kilometers, it is one of the longest rivers on the east coast of North America. Its catchment area covers about 55,000 square kilometers, of which about half is in New Brunswick, a quarter in Quebec and another quarter in Maine. The river rises in the northern forests of Maine near the Quebec border and initially flows in a northeasterly direction before turning south and finally emptying into the Bay of Fundy.
The Bay of Fundy, known for its extreme tides - the highest in the world with a tidal range of up to 16 meters - shapes the mouth of the Saint John River in a special way. Particularly striking is the phenomenon of the Reversing Falls in the city of Saint John, where the strong tides of the bay push the river water upstream at high tide, creating an impressive reversal of the flow direction. This natural phenomenon attracts numerous visitors every year.
The river played a central role in the history of the region. For the indigenous Mi’kmaq and Maliseet, it was an important lifeline for transport, fishing and trade. Later, European settlers, especially French and British colonists, used the Saint John River as a trade route for timber and other goods. Today, it is not only economically important, for example through hydroelectric power plants such as the Mactaquac Dam project, but also a popular destination for nature lovers who want to explore its picturesque landscapes, forests and waterfalls. The Saint John River thus combines nature, culture and history in a unique way.
The Bay of Fundy, known for its extreme tides - the highest in the world with a tidal range of up to 16 meters - shapes the mouth of the Saint John River in a special way. Particularly striking is the phenomenon of the Reversing Falls in the city of Saint John, where the strong tides of the bay push the river water upstream at high tide, creating an impressive reversal of the flow direction. This natural phenomenon attracts numerous visitors every year.
The river played a central role in the history of the region. For the indigenous Mi’kmaq and Maliseet, it was an important lifeline for transport, fishing and trade. Later, European settlers, especially French and British colonists, used the Saint John River as a trade route for timber and other goods. Today, it is not only economically important, for example through hydroelectric power plants such as the Mactaquac Dam project, but also a popular destination for nature lovers who want to explore its picturesque landscapes, forests and waterfalls. The Saint John River thus combines nature, culture and history in a unique way.
