Madawaska Maine

Welcome to the beautiful "Heart of the St. John Valley." The Greater Madawaska area is well known for its friendly people and warm hospitality. Serving as the center of Acadian culture in Maine, we have a lot to offer our guests.
Visit our neighbor across the border, Edmundston N.B.


Visit the historic site along the breathtaking St. John River where our ancestors first stepped foot in northern Maine. The spot is marked with a huge cross, erected at the location where Acadians landed after fleeing from their Nova Scotia homeland in 1785 to avoid being deported by the British. Experience the history and proud heritage of the people immortalized in the famous Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem "Evangeline" when you tour the Tante Blanche Museum, or attend any of the numerous cultural events, including the spectacular Acadian Festival in Late June. The central area of the St. John Valley is home to many other culturally and historically significant sites, all of which tell the story of the French-Acadian settlers.

If outdoor adventure is what you seek, the infinite recreational opportunities we offer will surely satisfy. Each of the four seasons boast a wide array of activities to experience and enjoy. The natural beauty of the St. John River, Long Lake, the rolling hills and panoramic countryside provides a picturesque playground for one and all.