Edmundston sits at the northwest corner of New Brunswick where the Madawaska meets the Saint John River, across the water from Maine and a short drive from Quebec. It is a francophone city with its own proud identity, and it has the coldest winters of any city we serve in the Maritimes, with deep snow and nights well below minus twenty.
That climate shapes everything about window coverings here. Insulation is not a nice extra; it is the reason to buy. On December 21 the sun rises at about 8:18 a.m. and sets at 4:44 p.m. Every hour of daylight is precious, and every window is a source of heat loss.
Measures in the Madawaska region are scheduled on regular trips. Your blinds are made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew.
What Edmundston homes need
Maximum insulation. Double-cell cellular shades with side channels.
Light when it is there. Top-down bottom-up and light-filtering fabrics to make the most of short days.
Blackout for summer. On June 21 the sun sets at about 9:33 p.m. Blackout roller shades for bedrooms.
Cold-proof motors. For motorized shades on very cold windows, solar panels or hardwired power.
Atlantic Light in Edmundston
Approximate times, calculated for Edmundston's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 8:18 a.m. | 5:36 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:44 p.m. | 9:33 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 27 min | 15 h 57 min |
| Sun height at noon | 19° | 66° |
What it means for your windows: A 19-degree winter sun shines straight across a room rather than down onto the floor, so south- and west-facing windows in Edmundston get glare deep into the house from November to February. A summer sunset at about 9:33 p.m. means bedrooms stay bright at bedtime, so blackout with sealed edges is worth it for children and light sleepers.
Communities we serve
We also serve Grand Falls, Saint-Jacques and Saint-Léonard on request.
Popular in Edmundston
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Wood blinds: real hardwood warmth
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
Around Edmundston
Saint-Basile
Saint-Basile, now part of Edmundston, is one of the oldest Acadian and Madawaska communities in the region, with its historic church, family homes along the Saint John River and farmland running back from the water.
Homes here face the same deep winters as the rest of the Madawaska, and many have been in families for generations.
What we fit most here: double-cell cellular shades for warmth, real wood blinds for living rooms and blackout cellular for bedrooms.
What blinds help most on the coldest nights? Double-cell cellular shades with side channels, closed at dusk.
Is Saint-Basile included in your Edmundston trips? Yes.
Verret
Verret is a residential area of Edmundston on the city's east side, with family homes, newer construction and quick access to the highway and the city's services.
Families here want warmth, blackout for long summer evenings and safe, cordless products.
What we fit most here: cordless cellular shades for warmth and blackout roller shades for kids' bedrooms.
Why do I need blackout blinds in Edmundston? On June 21 the sun rises at about 5:36 a.m. and sets at about 9:33 p.m. in Edmundston. Blackout shades keep bedrooms dark enough for children and light sleepers.
Is Verret included in your Edmundston trips? Yes.
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in Edmundston?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades in Edmundston, Saint-Basile, Verret and the Madawaska region on regular scheduled trips.
What are the warmest blinds for a very cold climate?
Double-cell cellular shades with blackout liners and side channels are the most insulating everyday window covering. Close them at dusk and open them on sunny winter days to let the sun warm the room.
Do motorized blinds work in extreme cold?
Yes, but batteries lose some capacity in deep cold. On very cold windows, a solar panel or hardwired motor keeps them running without frequent charging.
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