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Along Route 915 from Alma to Riverside Albert, you will encounter coastal beauty of Dennis Beach, Waterside, Cape Enrage, New Horton, Mary's Point & Harvey. A historic Lighthouse compound, artisan studios and charming accommodations are dotted along this beautiful scenic route. Riverside Albert is located on Route 114 and also is the joining point to the scenic Route 915. The name Albert (also our County name) came from Prince Albert, The British Prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria. Riverside of course seems to be the reference to our location next to the Petitcodiac River. A rich history of farming on the rich timber from the forests and this same timber used to build many mighty ships.
Remnants of the Harvey wharf are still visible today when you visit the Harvey Dam area along Mary's Point Road. As you gaze at the remaining timbers of the wharf, envision this once busy wharf , loading materials that traveled to other ports in the 1800's. Many historic homes remain, once owned by shipbuilders and sea captains. Some of these are now accommodations for 21st century travelers. Also by the dam, you will see the Anderson Hollow lighthouse. This could be one of the most "traveled" lighthouses as it originally was located in Waterside and doomed for destruction until naturalist Mary Majka saved it and launched the move to the village beside the Old Bank Museum. Mary and fellow naturalist, David Christie have been involved in the preservation of our natural landscape and environment. In 2001 the lighthouse moved again to its new location at the Harvey dam. As well bird watchers will find a haven of species through Albert County, including Shepody Bay & Mary's Point Bird Sanctuary, where each August finds the sandpiper migration stopping here in their migration to feed upon the mud shrimp.
Historic homes and properties abound in our scenic village, many were the former homes of sea captains, shipbuilders and well known political figures.
The Riverside Albert Consolidated School is an architectural marvel. Built in 1905 for the education of area students, it is the oldest consolidated school in Canada and was designated as an historic provincial site in 1997. It's unique "Memorial Garden" has a headstone dedicated to the children who died while attending the school.
The historic "museum in a bank" was once the village bank and when it operated was in the national news for a major bank robbery. This building was moved from its' original location when a more modern bank was constructed and reopened as a museum and Visitor Information Center. The Crooked Creek lookout: a short drive from the village is the perfect place to view the inland forest. In the Fall it is a wonderful place to see the changing colours of the leaves. Here you can also explore some of the many covered bridges in our area including Sawmill Creek and Crooked Creek covered bridges.
Experience our scenic roads, trails, woodlands and salt marshes by foot, bicycle, snowmobile, cross country skiing, ATV, or horseback at any season. Don't forget your binoculars as you won't want to miss closer views of our vistas and birding lookouts. Travelling north on Route 114 you and visit the settlements of Hopewell Hill and Shepody.
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