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often have their noisy generators running, so tenters should check out the eight tent-only
sites along Armstrong Brook on the north side of the campground.
Information
There is also an
office
at the park headquarters in St Quentin
(
506-235-6040;
dnr.Mt.carleton@gnb.ca; 11 Gagnon St)
.
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CHIPUTNETICOOK LAKES
Tucked away on New Brunswick's southwest border with the USA state of Maine is
a little-known but spectacular chain of wilderness lakes. Stretching for 180km
along the international border, the forest-ringed Chiputneticook Lakes offer canoe-
ing enthusiasts the chance to slip away into the wild for a few weeks. The nonprofit
a network of backcountry campsites on the islands and lakeshores along the chain
and publishes a detailed map of the waterway ($10). It includes the St Croix River,
a popular three- to four-day paddling route beginning south of the lakes. Canoe
rentals are available in Saint John and Fredericton. Note: the lakes are not patrolled
by the park service, and paddlers should be experienced and well equipped.
There are a couple of fishing lodges on Palfrey Lake accessible via Rte 630. Day-
trippers can use the scenic lakeshore campsites at
Spednik Lake Provincial Park
(free; maintained by volunteers), where there is a hiking trail through the woods,
primitive toilets and fire rings. Bring your own water. Take Rte 3 north from St
Stephen, then bear left on Rte 630 to reach the park gate.
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Grand Falls
With a drop of around 25m and a 1.6km-long gorge with walls as high as 80m, these falls
merit a stop in this otherwise un-scenic town. The Grand Falls are best in spring or after
heavy rain - in summer, much of the water is diverted for generating hydroelectricity -
yet the gorge is appealing any time.
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