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Major city · Canada

Blackville

Skip as a base unless you are fishing: one night at most, and only with a car booked before you arrive.

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Blackville is a village of about 1,000 people on the Southwest Miramichi River, 40 km southwest of Miramichi, and it calls itself the salmon capital of the Miramichi. There is almost no public transport, no hotel strip and little to see beyond the river, so it works as a fishing or tubing stop with your own car, not as a sightseeing base.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep for fishing and tubing; Feb–Mar for snowmobiling
avoid Nov–Apr unless you are snowmobiling (ice, closed seasonal businesses)
Airports
YFC · YQM
Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Blackville911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Telehealth NB (24 h, nurse advice)811

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Blackville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant mealFew options in the village; most are in Miramichi.C$18–30 (≈ US$14–25)
  • Budget bedRiverside cottage (up to 4), a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)
  • Mid-range bedRiverside cottage (up to 4), a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
  • High-end bedRiverside cottage (up to 4), a night, per roomC$500 (≈ US$400)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Atlantic salmon fly fishingSouthwest Miramichi RiverRiver tubingSnowmobile trails
Airports
YFC Fredericton International (About 130 km (81 mi) southwest; the nearest airport with scheduled flights, then a car) · YQM Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (About 180 km (112 mi) southeast by road; larger choice of flights, then a car)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −4°C (25°F)

  2. Feb

    Care

    −3°C (27°F)

  3. Mar

    Care

    2°C (36°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Blackville: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−4°C (25°F)

−15°C (5°F)

10 rd

Feb

−3°C (27°F)

−14°C (7°F)

9 rd

Mar

2°C (36°F)

−8°C (18°F)

10 rd

Apr

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

12 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Oct

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Nov

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

12 rd

Dec

−1°C (30°F)

−10°C (14°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

By car only. There is no local bus or taxi service you can rely on; fuel and groceries are in the village or in Miramichi. Cell coverage in the village is mainly through Bell Canada affiliates, so download offline maps before you leave the main road.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Miramichigo

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive Route 8 northeast, about 40 km (25 mi)

Hotels, restaurants, groceries and the Via Rail and Maritime Bus stops.

Frederictoncaution

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

Drive Route 8 southwest, about 130 km (81 mi)

A long return day; better as a stop on the way in or out.

Kouchibouguac National Park

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Drive east via Miramichi, about 100 km (62 mi)

Beaches and boardwalks; check park entry fees and opening dates.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Blackville village

Grocery store and park; very few beds, so book ahead or stay in Miramichi.

Route 118 river lodges (Gray Rapids and upriver)

Fishing lodges and cottages 3–15 km (1.9–9.3 mi) from the village; meals and guides often bundled.

Miramichi

40 km (25 mi) northeast; the practical fallback for hotels, restaurants and rail or bus links.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
High
C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Riverside cottage (up to 4)1 × 1 night × C$320C$320
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Non-resident salmon licence2 × C$60 · 2026 estimate; confirm the current fee with New Brunswick licensingC$120
Licensed guide, day rate split between up to three anglers1 × C$350 · 2026 estimate; guides take up to three anglersC$350
River tube rental2 × C$30 · 2026 estimate; Vickers River Tubing, 9 km south of the villageC$60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$115
Trip total≈ C$633 per person per day, bed includedC$1,265≈ US$950

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
Grocery run for a picnicC$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
Restaurant mealFew options in the village; most are in Miramichi.C$18–30 (≈ US$14–25)
River tube rentalC$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) (2026 estimate)
Non-resident salmon licenceC$50–70 (≈ US$40–55) (2026 estimate)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet village with low street crime; the real risks are the river, the weather and the driving. Cold water and fast current kill every year, so wear a life jacket, and tell someone your route before you go out on the water or the trails.
  • No car, no trip: Via Rail and Maritime Bus stop in Miramichi, 40 km (25 mi) away, and you still need a vehicle from there.
  • Non-residents of New Brunswick must hire a licensed guide to fish for Atlantic salmon; seasons, catch limits and fly-only rules are strict.
  • Much of the fishing water is privately held: arrange access through a sporting camp or outfitter before you travel.
  • Winter roads ice up and many seasonal businesses close; check opening dates before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Telehealth NB (24 h, nurse advice)
811

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Telehealth NB (24 h, nurse advice)811

Embassy

No consulates in Blackville; the nearest are in Halifax or Montréal (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Car hire, Miramichi, one day: C$60–100 (≈ US$45–75) plus fuel (2026 estimate)
  • Fuel, Miramichi return: about C$10–15 (≈ US$8–11) (2026 estimate)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the river access? — Where is the river access?
  • Do I need a guide? — Do I need a guide?

Tipping is expected in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Blackville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for fishing and tubing; Feb–Mar for snowmobiling · avoid Nov–Apr unless you are snowmobiling (ice, closed seasonal businesses) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YFC and YQM: last sensible arrival times, car hire desks, overnight fallback in Miramichi.
  2. River access fixtures: which pools are private, which outfitters sell day access, and the guide rule for non-residents.
  3. Seasonal gate: tubing, lodge and outfitter opening dates field-checked so the page can say go or skip by month.
  4. Winter fixture: snowmobile trail access and road conditions after a storm.

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