Which town in New Brunswick calls itself the French fry capital of the world?

Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, calls itself the French fry capital of the world.

The community’s claim is closely tied to McCain Foods, the global potato-processing company founded there in 1957 by brothers Wallace and Harrison McCain. McCain’s headquarters and a major production facility remain associated with Florenceville-Bristol, making the town a natural centre of New Brunswick’s potato industry.

Potato World, a local museum and visitor attraction, promotes the area’s potato-growing heritage and uses the French-fry title in its tourism identity. The claim is a civic and promotional nickname, not an internationally awarded title, so “calls itself” is important wording.

There is also a modern administrative wrinkle. On January 1, 2023, Florenceville-Bristol amalgamated with Bath, Centreville and surrounding areas to form the town of District of Carleton North. Florenceville-Bristol remains the community name and the location associated with the French-fry claim.