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Blackville
Skip as a base unless you are fishing: one night at most, and only with a car booked before you arrive.
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.
More ways in
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
- 1
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Blackville911 ▾
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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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA quiet village with low street crime; the real risks are the river, the weather and the driving.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Telehealth NB (24 h, nurse advice)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYFC Fredericton International (About 130 km (81 mi) southwest; the nearest airport with scheduled flights, then a car).YFC Fredericton International (About 81 mi (130 km) southwest; the nearest airport with scheduled flights, then a car).
- Getting aroundBy car only.
Cost cheat-sheet
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.
- 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)YFC Fredericton International (About 81 mi (130 km) southwest; the nearest airport with scheduled flights, then a car) · YQM Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (About 112 mi (180 km) southeast by road; larger choice of flights, then a car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Care
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Care
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Blackville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
10 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
9 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
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: About 40 min
Drive Route 8 northeast, about 40 km (25 mi)Drive Route 8 northeast, about 25 mi (40 km)
Hotels, restaurants, groceries and the Via Rail and Maritime Bus stops.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive Route 8 southwest, about 130 km (81 mi)Drive Route 8 southwest, about 81 mi (130 km)
A long return day; better as a stop on the way in or out.
Kouchibouguac National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive east via Miramichi, about 100 km (62 mi)Drive east via Miramichi, about 62 mi (100 km)
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.Fishing lodges and cottages 1.9–9.3 mi (3–15 km) 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.25 mi (40 km) 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
- 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
| Riverside cottage (up to 4)1 × 1 night × C$320 | C$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Non-resident salmon licence2 × C$60 · 2026 estimate; confirm the current fee with New Brunswick licensing | C$120 |
| Licensed guide, day rate split between up to three anglers1 × C$350 · 2026 estimate; guides take up to three anglers | C$350 |
| River tube rental2 × C$30 · 2026 estimate; Vickers River Tubing, 9 km south of the village | C$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$115 |
| Trip total≈ C$633 per person per day, bed included | C$1,265≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Grocery run for a picnic | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Restaurant mealFew options in the village; most are in Miramichi. | C$18–30 (≈ US$14–25) |
| River tube rental | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) (2026 estimate) |
| Non-resident salmon licence | C$50–70 (≈ US$40–55) (2026 estimate) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.No car, no trip: Via Rail and Maritime Bus stop in Miramichi, 25 mi (40 km) 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).
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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
- 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 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YFC and YQM: last sensible arrival times, car hire desks, overnight fallback in Miramichi.
- River access fixtures: which pools are private, which outfitters sell day access, and the guide rule for non-residents.
- Seasonal gate: tubing, lodge and outfitter opening dates field-checked so the page can say go or skip by month.
- Winter fixture: snowmobile trail access and road conditions after a storm.
Sources
- officialVillage of Blackville
- officialCurtis Miramichi Outfitters
- officialCountry Haven Lodge
- officialMountain Channel Salmon Club
- secondaryWikivoyage: Blackville, revision 5241002 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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