Municipality of Lakeland Ridges – Where nature thrives and adventure awaits

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Where nature thrives and adventure awaits

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October 2025

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About Lakeland Ridges

The Municipality of Lakeland Ridges was established on January 1, 2023. It was formed following the launch of Local Governance Reform by the Department of Environment and Local Government in 2021 and as the result of a transition and restructuring process held during 2022. This process merged the former villages of Canterbury and Meductic with the Local Service Districts of North Lake, Debec (inside and out), Benton, Canterbury, and a portion of lower Woodstock. As of the 2021 Census it has an estimated population of 2,450. Lakeland Ridges is located in Western New Brunswick and is bound by the U.S. border to the west and the beautiful Saint John (Wolastoq) River to the east. It is less than an hour away from our Provincial Capital, Fredericton.

Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 45°52′21″N 67°27′50″W

Country : Canada
Province: New Brunswick
County: York
Regional service commission: Western Valley

History

Lakeland Ridges was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former villages of Canterbury and Meductic as well as the concurrent annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas.

Infrastracture

The New Brunswick and Canada Railway extended the former St. Andrews and Quebec Railway line to Canterbury in 1859, placing Lakeland Ridges roughly halfway between Woodstock to the north and McAdam to the south. The New Brunswick and Canada Railway was purchased by the New Brunswick Railway in 1882. In 1890, the New Brunswick Railway was purchased by the Canadian Pacific Railway, which operated the line through Canterbury to serve its rail network in the upper Saint John River valley until rail service was abandoned in the early 1990s. The original CPR passenger station on Water Street in Canterbury was demolished in the 2000s and the rail line is now a rail trail and part of the Sentier NB Trail system.

Education

Lakeland Ridges has a school called Canterbury High School, which educates students from kindergarten to grade 12 all in one building. The school has escaped closure several times but had its future sealed in 2002 with an extensive construction overhaul and addition of a new gym. Prior to 1975, Canterbury High School held grades 7–12, The Old Green School house beside Mill Street housed Grade 1, 2, 3 and 6 and Grades 4 and 5 were held in Meductic School.

Place must visit

Eel River Falls Trail

Hay Falls Maliseet Trail

Forest City Dam

Benton Boat Landing

Restaurants & Stores

Russell’s Place Gas and Grocery, ANBL Agency Store

Cummings Bros & Son Gas and Grocery, Auto Repair Shop

Debec General Store Gas and Grocery, ANBL Agency Store

Petro Canada Convenience and Lakeway Café

Buddy’s Place - Ice Cream & Treats

Residents Information

Latest News

Nursing Homes Without Walls

November 7, 2025

A meeting has been scheduled at the Meductic Community Centre on November 25 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm.Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community Engagement Sessions

October 28, 2025

Lakeland Ridges is working with a consulting firm, Porter O’Brien, on developing a strategic plan for our community. There are four evening sessions planned so residents can participate and give input. You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions.