Saint-François-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick

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Saint-François-de-Madawaska (2001 pop.: 575) is a Canadian village in Madawaska County, New Brunswick.

The village is known as the province's "Chicken Capital", referring to its role int the poultry industry. Former and merged names for the community include Webster's Creek and Winding Ledges.

Nearby attractions include Glasier Lake and the Michaud Blacksmith Museum.

The largest employers of the village include a poultry slaughtering factory and processing plant owned by Nadeau Maple Lodge, two chicken-raising companies owned by Jean-Paul Ouellette and Wesco, and a furniture assembly shop owned by Shermag.