Nearby: Oromocto
The name of the river is derived from the Maliseet "Welamooktook," meaning either "deep water"
or "good river for easy canoe navigation." Earlier spellings were "Ramouctu" and the French called
it "La Rivière Kamouctu" in 1684. "Oromocto" was first used by Charles Morris in 1775 and has been
the spelling from the early 19th century onwards. Oromocto Island and Oromocto Lake take their
name from the river. The town of Oromocto was incorporated in 1956, and is home of Canadian
Forces base (CFB) Gagetown, the largest military training bases in the British Commonwealth.
Official Town website: www.town.oromocto.nb.ca/
Annual Events
Oromocto Pioneer Days (end June)
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Attractions
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown Military Museum
Building A-5 via Main Gate, CFB Gagetown, via Routes 102 or 7
506 422-1304
Museum has displays of weapons, uniforms, equipment, and memorabilia showcasing New Brunswick
military history from the 1800's, the South African War, First and Second World Wars. Plus the
Korean War and various UN missions since then. Military vehicles in outdoor displays. Allow 1 hour.
Open June-August Mon-Fri 8 am to 4 pm, Sat, Sun & holidays 10 am to 4 pm,; rest of year Mon-Fri 8am to 4 pm. Free admission
French Lake Beach
Route 660 (exit 20 or 29), 2 km south of Oromocto
506 357-3708
In Sunbury-Oromocto Park, unsupervised freshwater beach, with change house, washrooms and parking. The park also has a campground.
Oromocto Marina
Onondaga St, from MacDonald Avenue
506 357-4400
Along Sire Douglas Hazen Park, the riverfront is managed by the Oromocto Boat Club.
Deer Park Trail System (Trans-Canada Trail)
506 357-3333
This trail borders a Duck Unlimited Marsh, the Oromocto River.
Oromocto Bicentennial Family Park
Waasis Road, from #7, #102 or from the Burton Bridge
506-357-3333
Trail sytem and picnic area.
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