The Saint John River (French: Fleuve Saint-Jean) is a 673 kilometres long river that flows from Northern Maine into New Brunswick, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. Nackawic is nestled in the scenic Saint John River Valley where the cool waters of the Nackawic Stream meet the mighty Saint John.

Route 102 starting near Nackawic follows the St. John River, and it’s a pleasure to drive – especially during the fall colour season, in early October.