Governor's Mansion

New Brunswick


On the southern side of the river overlooking Beaubears Island is the creaky but elegant antique-filled Victorian Governor's Mansion (1860), onetime home of the first Irish lieutenant governor of the province. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, if somewhat tired, but it provides a cozy place to rest your head.

Queen Elizabeth II stayed here in 1959. On Thursday and Sunday, enjoy a three-course dinner for $40.


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