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Queens County has a long history of attracting visitors through its available activities and its annual events.

Today as in the past, hunting is popular among sportsmen and -women looking to test their skills within Queens County's wilderness.

For those who prefer to observe nature, bird watching continues to be a popular past time, and has been documented within the county as far back as 1912.

Genealogical tourism has gained popularity in recent years among visitors to Queens County, which has resulted in a growing interest in local cemeteries.

Finally, Queens County continues to host several events, both long-running and recently established, drawing visitors from all over the world to experience Queens County's unique culture and friendly hospitality.

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May Queen Steamship Company Brochure - Hunting and Fishing Advertisement
Early 20th century
St John River, New Brunswick, Canada

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Duck Hunting in Queens County
Early 20th century
Jemseg, New Brunswick, Canada

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Black Bear Lodge, Mill Cove, NB
20th Century
Mill Cove, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
Photograph by Joanna Pearson Moore

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Ready for a Bird (watching) Hunt
1912
Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
From M.G. Fox's album, circa 1911-1920

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Bird Watchers in Queens County
1912
Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
From M.G. Fox's album, circa 1911-1920

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Drawing Project - Gagetown and District Recreation Council's Summer Program for Kids
8 July 2010
Village of Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
Gagetown and District Recreation Council's Summer Program for Kids

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2010 Queens County Heritage Visitor Survey Response #3
19 July 2010
Village of Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada

A British Columbian visitor to Queens County expressed an enjoyment of the Tilley House Museum and the Queens County Court House Museum, and also stated that he or she also enjoyed walking the streets of the Village of Gagetown.

This respondent is planning to continue a historical tour of New Brunswick communities such as Miramichi, Fredericton, and Moncton, and intends to travel by rail through Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario.