Welcome to the Acadian Timber

ACADIAN TIMBER WELCOMES YOU TO ITS
NEW BRUNSWICK PRIVATE TIMBERLANDS
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Welcome to our beautiful lands. Our forests are essential to the regional
environment, economy and way of life. These timberlands that you have
chosen to use provide valuable raw materials for manufacturing plants
and create jobs for hundreds of people. We believe the future of our business depends upon keeping our Woodlands healthy and productive, for it
is the forest that is the foundation of our business. Acadian Timber is
committed to managing multiple values: wood, wildlife and water.
Acadian Timber demonstrates its commitment to the practice of sustainable forestry by maintaining its practices in accordance with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI® ) program. Acadian’s woodlands operations
have been certified to the SFI Program Standard since 2000. This certification is verified annually by independent auditors.
Please take a few minutes to read this booklet carefully and learn about
some of our policies on forest management and conservation. We hope
you enjoy a safe, joyful visit on these privately-owned lands. We welcome
your suggestions regarding other ways in which we can make our forests
accessible and improve the services and facilities we provide to the public.
If you require further information or assistance please consult our checkpoint staff in St. Quentin at (506) 235-3528, Forest Recreation patrols or
call (506) 356-4100 x 4276 or (506) 737-2345 x 2401.
Information contained in this booklet is subject to change without notice.
ACADIAN TIMBER WELCOMES YOU TO ITS
NEW BRUNSWICK PRIVATE TIMBERLANDS
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EVERYONE USING ACADIAN TIMBER’S FOREST MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED LAND USE PASSES AT ALL TIMES OF THE YEAR (JAN. 1 TO DEC.31). UNAUTHORIZED USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE OUR PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY. ALL PASS HOLDERS MUST HAVE A PICTURE ID FOR PASS VERIFICATION BY OUR LAND USE PATROLS.
ACCESSING ACADIAN TIMBER PROPERTY
We are committed to the security of our property and the property of our workers. In recent years we’ve put emphasis
on securing the property with automated gates, camera systems, decommissioning of old roads, the placement of
steel gates and restricting access by blocking roads with boulders. We are committed to providing access to the
favourite recreational areas of the property, however from time to time some areas may be restricted.
Ten gates have been installed on Tower Hill Road in the Plaster Rock area to enable Acadian Timber to control road
conditions due to heavy rain or snow. Please do not plan on hunting within these areas as we never know exactly
when we will need to temporarily close these gates.
In the Plaster Rock Area, to enter Acadian Timber Property, you must access through an approved entry point. Approved access points are generally one of the following:
STAFFED CHECKPOINTS OR AUTOMATED GATES - At these entry points you must present yourself at the
checkpoint window or in front of the camera to be identified.
STEEL GATES – Passage is by authorized key only or ATV users with land use passes may pass on the designated ATV bypass trail.
ACCESS IS NOT PERMITTED
 Where roads are blocked with rocks and Caution signs, no vehicles are allowed past this point as we are taking
measures to protect the road.
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Where roads are decommissioned or blocked with a No Trespassing sign, vehicles, ATV’s, UTV’s or snowmobiles CANNOT access through these entry points.
PATROL PERSONNEL
Patrol personnel are on Acadian Timber Freehold property for your safety and to help you if you should require
assistance. They are authorized to:
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Stop vehicles or people to check for access passes.
Request that people who are not in possession of an access pass to leave the property immediately.
Personally escort people from the property when regulations are not being followed.
Check wildlife bag limits and fish for limit, size and scale sample.
NOTE: Patrol personnel will normally display a green flashing light while stopping a vehicle but vehicles should be
prepared to be checked at all times by Acadian Timber personnel who do not display flashing lights.
IPEOPLE WHO WISH TO REPORT ACTS OF THEFT, VANDALISM MAY CALL:
TOLL FREE 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
PEOPLE WHO WISH TO REPORT IMPROPER FORESTRY PRACTICES MAY CALL:
TOLL FREE 1-800-631-3657
PEOPLE WHO WISH TO REPORT HARASSMENT, PLEASE CALL:
506-356-4100 EXT 4276
FIRE REPORTING PLEASE CALL 506-235-3528 (SAINT QUENTIN CHECKPOINT))
For more information, please visit our website at www.acadiantimber.nb.ca
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SAFETY
for your safety, here are the rules to follow:
If you enjoy visiting our private lands, it is probably because we maintain controlled access and encourage
safe and orderly behaviour at all times. Every visitor must log in and out at our checkpoints! For your protection, regular pass checks are conducted by our staff and security personnel – you must cooperate with our
staff at all times. Please be advised that Provincial regulations apply on Acadian Timber’s Forest Land and
all provincial hunting, fishing and recreational vehicle regulations must be respected.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire prevention is absolutely essential. In order to protect our woodlands property, we may prohibit access or
ask you to leave our timberlands during periods of high fire hazard.
 Fires are permitted ONLY in designated areas using the steel fire rings provided.
 Please ensure that fires are completely extinguished before you leave the site.
 Please dispose of cigarettes, cigars and other hazardous materials responsibly - never throw them into the
forest.
 Use dead and down trees for firewood at designated locations - never cut living trees.
 Please burn firewood and paper only. Do not burn plastic and garbage.
 Use common sense and be diligent in your fire prevention efforts.
SAFE DRIVING RULES
Several serious vehicle accidents occur each year on wood roads and many of them have the potential
to be fatal. The majority of these accidents are caused by unsafe acts. We are determined to eliminate
vehicle accidents by strictly enforcing Transportation Regulations and Company Policies. Your cooperation is essential. Employees, contractors, recreational users and visitors are required to practice
defensive driving skills. IF YOU TAKE PLEASURE IN DRIVING ON OUR WOODS ROADS, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE
RULES. THEY MIGHT SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE, MAYBE EVEN YOURS.
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Drive slowly & carefully. Speed radar checks are conducted regularly.
Do not exceed posted speed limits. Where no signs exist, maximum speeds
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80 km/hr: Primary Roads
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60 km/hr: Secondary Roads
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30 km/hr: Operating Roads
Reduce speed according to road conditions (dust, slippery, visibility, etc.)
Reduce speed when approaching oncoming vehicles.
Be prepared to stop at all times, be prepared for unexpected hazards.
Do not tailgate, especially in dusty conditions.
Stay on the right side of the roadway. Do not drive in the centre of the road
and do not stop in middle of road for any reason. If you must stop, pull off the
traveled surface of the road as far as possible.
Watch for logging trucks. Yield the right of way to oncoming trucks and allow them to pass.
Avoid stopping on primary haul roads and NEVER STOP ON BRIDGES.
Come to a complete STOP at Stop signs.
Do not block any side roads. Even seemingly unused roads may be needed in an emergency.
Always travel with headlights and taillights on.
The use of seat belts is mandatory at all times.
Report hazardous conditions, unsafe acts or a wildfire* to Acadian supervision or the nearest checkpoint.
Exercise extreme caution when passing forestry equipment working at roadside. Keep back 30 metres and
do not pass until the following three things have occurred:
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Machine has moved to side of road;
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Boom/attachment has been lowered to ground; and
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Operator has given you signal to advance, and proceed with caution.
Never drink and drive (open alcohol is not permitted in vehicles).
Never hunt in areas that have “No hunting” signs.
*Wildfires should be reported
Guns must be in a case when in restricted areas.
to Saint-Quentin Checkpoint by
Take care of the forest and the forest will take care of you!
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calling 235-3528
OFFROAD VEHICLES
USE OF SUV’S, ATV’S, UTV’S & SNOWMOBILES ARE ALLOWED BUT ALL USERS MUST BE CONSIDERATE!
ALL VEHICLES ( 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, ATV’S & UTV’S)
All vehicles are welcome, but for your safety and the protection of our forest, they must stay on the roads. Please remember that aquatic habitat is delicate, so do not drive through streams or brooks and never operate vehicle in plantations.
Vehicles are not allowed in current harvesting areas. Primary hauling roads are also out of bounds areas to these vehicles while hauling operations are being conducted. All vehicles including ATV’s, UTV’s and snowmobiles on Acadian
Timber’s Freehold lands must be licensed and insured.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV, UTV & SNOWMOBILES)
To ensure the safety and enjoyment for all users of our woodlands, we do have some requirements for the use of ATV’s,
UTV’s & snowmobiles:
 It is MANDATORY for all persons operating or riding these vehicles on Acadian Timberlands to have a valid
Acadian Timber landuse pass in their possession at all times (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31).
 Members of Snowmobile or ATV organizations that have a recognized agreement with Acadian Timber may use signed
designated trails without an Acadian Timber landuse pass or ATV Sticker as long as they have a valid Federation or
Club Membership card in their possession. Currently recognized organizations include: N.B. Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and Club VTT du Nord Ouest.
 If Federation or Club members travel outside these signed designated trails, an Acadian Timber access landuse
pass is MANDATORY.
 Helmets must be worn at all times while operating these vehicles.
 All visitors passing through an automated gate MUST stop and report using the telephone service at gate.
 All visitors must stop when requested to by Acadian Timber personnel and show identification.
Safe Driving is No Accident!
CAMPING
MAGNIFICENT SITES FOR CAMPING, SCENERY AND SERENITY
Is there anything more relaxing than camping by a lake or stream? For your enjoyment, our campsites are maintained in
scenic areas of our Freehold limits in the Tobique and Green River areas.
We offer 15 semi-remote sites in all, equipped with tables, grills and outdoor toilet facilities. Among the most popular in the Tobique area are: Ogilvie Lakes, Trousers Lake,
and Gulguac River. In the Green River area, the two sites at First Lake, the camping
site at Watsons and the camping site at Third Lake are the favourites.
In order to ensure your safety and to protect our industrial operations, camping is allowed only in designated campsites.
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Campsites are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Our campers choose our woodlands for their tranquility, please be considerate.
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There is no dumping of trailer sewer systems on the property.
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Please use dead trees already on the ground for fire wood. DO NOT CUT LIVING TREES.
Here are the picnic sites that are open for this year:
MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND FALL
PLASTER ROCK AREA
GREEN BRIDGE, SISSON DAM, OGILVIE LAKE,
TROUSERS LAKE, RILEY LAKE, POINTE A MÉLINE
GREEN RIVER AREA
WATSON, 1ST LAKE (2 CAMPSITES), 3RD LAKE
MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE FALL ONLY
PLASTER ROCK AREA
BURNTLAND BROOK, TWIN BRIDGES (O’DELL), LONGLEY, BEAVER LAKE, GULGUAC
NOTE: All Camping Access Passes are valid until 3:00 p.m. on last day of pass — if you are still on
premises after 3:00 p.m., you will be asked to remove camping gear IMMEDIATELY.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
PLEASE TAKE YOUR GARBAGE HOME!
THANK YOU!
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VIOLATIONS
ANY VIOLATION HAS A CONSEQUENCE –
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE WOULD DO THIS ON YOUR PROPERTY?
All violations are considered serious and will not be tolerated by Acadian Timber Personnel. You put at
risk your privilege of using our lands and the potential of having charges laid against you. Below is a
partial list of violations:
 Accessing Acadian Timber property without a valid pass, through unauthorized entry points or with an
unauthorized or counterfeit key.
 Passing through an automated gate without STOPPING or REPORTING using the telephone service.
 Key holder lending their key to another party or leaving gate open or unlocked after passing through.
 Letting people through a gate without proper passes.
 Bringing another person, who does not have an access pass onto AT lands.
 Accessing our property by destroying or altering roadblocks, gates, locks or any structure that is intended to restrict traffic flow on to the property. This includes throwing a lock and/or pin away or attempting to tamper with or alter a gate.
 Committing an act of theft or any act of vandalism on property, equipment or any structure located on
our Freehold property.
 Hunting or having an uncased firearm in a posted restricted area. The company reserves the right to
post hunting restriction signs where operations are ongoing.
 Cutting of green or any living trees.
 Driving spikes, nails or any type of metal into trees.
 Erecting any type of tree stand that is not mobile (i.e. fastened with nails or spikes). Fixed tree stands
will be removed.
 Positioned so as to shoot up or down a main traveled road for the purpose of hunting.
 Unauthorized bear baiting.
 Use of reserved hunting signs. All signs will be removed.
 Stopping a vehicle on any bridge structure or in the middle of the road.
 Fishing leased lake without permission of the lessee.
 Fishing lakes without reservations or lease.
 Harassment toward Acadian Timber’s Patrol Personnel, Employees or Contractors.
Any person (company and contractor employees included) in violation of Acadian Timber
rules or who has been charged or is found in
violation of any provincial or company regulations while on Acadian Timber property may
have access privileges suspended. Anyone
convicted of poaching on Acadian Timber freehold property will have access privileges suspended indefinitely.
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LAKES
ACADIAN TIMBER FISHING REGULATIONS
Note: All regulations are subject to change
 No live bait fish are allowed in any Acadian Timber waters;
 Clean ALL Gear to help protect our native species! Invasive species are plants or animals that are not native to our
area. When they are introduced to a new landscape that may not have natural controls they spread and crowd out
native plants and animals. They are considered a serious and significant threat to biodiversity. Please prevent the
movement of invasive species by checking and removing all matter from gear that have touched the water, clean all
gear items by soaking and scrubbing for at least one minute, and if cleaning is not practical, dry items completely and
leave for at least 48 hours before using in other waters.
PERSONS FOUND PRACTICING UNAUTHORIZED FISHING WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM ACCESSING ACADIAN
TIMBER PROPERTY.
ALL LAKES ARE CLOSED TO FISHING WITHOUT A SIGNED LEASE AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR OPEN AND RESERVED LAKES
OPEN LAKES
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Provincial regulations apply
Reservation not required
Forest Access Pass required
No additional fees
No bait fish allowed
Green River Area
First Lake, Third Lake, Twin Lakes
Tobique Area
Sisson Lake, Trousers Lake, Mud Lake Branch
RESERVED LAKES
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Limiting # of angler—days through a reservation system;
Applying conservation regulations which limit the number and size of trout allowed per angler, and type of
fishing gear allowed.
Only electric motors are allowed—gasoline engines are not permitted.
CATEGORY
REQUIRED
FEE*
(HST included)
* Due to increase in HST
MAXIMUM
ANGLERS/
Riley Lake
Yes
Free
FEE Applies
Gulquac
Lake
Yes
FEE Applies
Britt Brook
Lake
Yes
FAMILY LAKE (FREE
OF CHARGE)
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LAKE
RESERVATION
DAY
MAXIMUM
# TROUT/
ANGLER
MINIMUM
TROUT
SIZE
4
2
8"
$30/person/day (Jan.1 to June 30)
*$31/person/day ((July 1 to Dec. 31)
2 parties
Provincial limit
Provincial limit
$30/person/day (Jan.1 to June 30)
*$31/person/day ((July 1 to Dec. 31)
2 parties
Provincial limit
Provincial limit
Reservations are required for the Reserved Lakes. Please call 506-356-4100 ext. 4101 during normal
business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) to book your times. You may leave a voice mail
message if you are calling outside business hours. (No reservations will be honored except for reservations
that are made through our Plaster Rock Woodlands Office).
Reservations for these lakes will be taken on a first come first serve basis.
For our Family Lake, a family must be composed of at least one child under the age of 15. Reservations are a
maximum of 1 family/day/year.
For Gulquac Lake and Britt Brook Lake there are no age restrictions.
LEASED LAKES
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Lakes are available for 10 year leases. Please contact Ray LeBlanc at 506-356-4100 ext: 4276 for more
information!
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CURRENT LEASED LAKES: Long, Mud, Square, Island, Lizzard Pond, Neary, Rocky, Beaver, Round Pond,
Trout and Virgin Pond
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FEES (All applicable HST taxes are included in following prices)
Note that all pass sales are final.
Any requests for eligible discounts must be made prior to purchasing a pass.
TYPE OF ACCESS PASS
Acadian Timber
employee
Senior 65+
Youth 16-19
General Public
(1) Changes
due to HST increase
effective July 2016
Individual (1 day)
Individual (3 day)
Individual Half Season (Jan 1 to July
General Public
Jan. 1 to June 30
Acadian Timber
employee
Senior 65+
Youth 16-19
July 1 to Dec. 31 (1)
$11.00
$27.00
$11.00
$22.00
$11.00
$28.00
$11.00
$22.00
$54.00
$43.00
$55.00
$44.00
Individual Full Season
$86.00
$65.00
$88.00
$66.00
Spousal Full Season *
$108.00
31 or July 1 to Dec 31)
$110.00
* SPOUSES NEED TO PURCHASE SPOUSAL ACCESS PASS AT THE SAME TIME AND SHOW PROOF OF A
COMMON RESIDENCE.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR ALL ACCESS PASS PURCHASES
CHILDREN 15 AND UNDER MAY ACCESS FOR FREE, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT WITH A VALID ACCESS PASS, AND MUST
HAVE IDENTIFICATION TO SHOW PROOF OF AGE.
NOTE: ATV pass is no longer needed but individual pass is required.
CAMPING
(1) Changes
due to HST increase effective July 2016
Jan. 1 to June 30
July 1 to Dec. 31 (1)
Camping Access Pass (1 night)
$10.00
$10.00
Camping Access Pass (1 week)
$40.00
$41.00
Camping Access Pass (1 month)
$120.00
$122.00
Camping Access Pass (Half Season Summer - Jan. 1 to July 31)
$345.00
$351.00
Camping Access Pass (Half Season Fall - July 1 to Dec. 31)
$345.00
$351.00
Camping Access Pass (Season
$460.00
$468.00
NOTE: All Camping Access Passes are valid until 3:00 p.m. on last day of pass — if you are
still on premises after 3:00 p.m., you will be asked to remove camping gear IMMEDIATELY.
DISABILITY PASS
(Requires aid for mobility, i.e. wheelchair, permanent crutch, etc.)
For eligibility information, please call 506-356-4100 ext. 4276.
TIPPING PERMITS
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$35 .00 (’TIL JUNE 30) $36.00 (EFFECTIVE JULY 1 DUE TO HST INCREASE)
Tipping permit is required for each person tipping. Any person who purchases a tipping permit must
have at least a half-season pass. All persons accompanying (in the same vehicle) a person with a
tipping permit must also have their personal tipping permit and a full or half season access pass.
Tipping permits can be purchased from the Riley Brook General Store, R.G. & Spouses Convenience &
St-Quentin Checkpoint.
Cancellation of this land use is subject to change.
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WHERE TO PURCHASE LAND USE PASSES:
Passes are required for access from January 1 to December 31 and are available at:
Edmundston Region
Accommodation Victoria
895 Victoria Street
Edmundston, NB Tel : 735-0011
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Wednesday
Thursday & Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Grand Falls & St-Leonard Region
5:00 am to 12:00 am
5:00 am to 1:00 am
6:00 am to 1:00 am
6:00 am to 11:30 pm
8:30 am to 5:30 pm (weekdays during
8:30 am to 9:00 pm hunting season open
8:30 am to 5:00 pm ‘til 9:00 pm)
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
6:30 am to 11:00 pm
7:00 am to 11:00 pm
8:00 am to 11:00 pm
6:00 am to 11:00 pm
7:00 am to 12:00 am
7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Dave’s Mini Market
466 Broadway Street
Grand Falls, NB
Tel: 473-5567
Monday to Saturday
Sunday
6:00 am to 10:30 pm
9:00 am to 10:30 pm
A. & A. Ouellette Ent. Ltd
1423 Tobique Road
Drummond, NB
Tel: 473-3804
DOU ROD & GUN
546 route 17
St-Leonard, NB
Tel: 423-6512
Monday to Saturday
Sunday
7:00 am to 8:00 pm
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Closed
St-Quentin Gate
5673 route 17
St-Quentin, NB
Monday to Sunday
Pro Nature
738 Victoria Street
Edmundston, NB Tel : 735-8292
Dépanneur chez Gerald
452 chemin St-Joseph
St-Jacques, NB
Tel: 739-7190
Épicerie Chez Ti-Marc
256 Principal Street
St-Jacques, NB
Tel: 735-8260
St-Quentin Region
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Tel: 235-3528
Plaster Rock Region
R.G. & Spouses Convenience
212 Main Street
Plaster Rock, NB Tel: 356-9800
Wilson’s Mid-Town Conv.
245 Main Street
Plaster Rock, NB Tel: 356-7124
Monday to Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Saturday
Sunday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
8:00 am to 10:00 pm
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
7:00 am to 11:00 pm
9:00 am to 11:00 pm
L.G. Quick Way LTD
3794 route 108
Blue Bell, NB
Tel: 553-9822
Riley Brook General Store
3375 Route 385
Riley Brook, NB
Tel: 356-2548
Melvin Sirois
Longley, NB
Tel: 475-5758
Monday to Friday
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Monday to Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Sunday
8:00 am to 9:00 pm
8:00 am to 10:00 pm
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Arthurette General Store
1540 Red Rapids, Route 109
Arthurette, NB
Tel: 273-2322
K & B Country Convenience
6765 Route 107
Juniper, NB
Tel: 246-5373
Monday to Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
7:00 am to 10:00 pm
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
5:00 am to 10:00 pm
6:00 am to 10:00 pm
8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Public Access Schedule—Acadian Timber Checkpoints
Plaster Rock Region
Manned Checkpoint—St-Quentin Gate—Staffed 24 hours / 7 days / wk except Jan. 1 and Dec. 25
Automated Access— year round 24 hours / 7 days / wk except Jan. 1 and Dec. 25
- Bald Peak Checkpoint
- Nictau Checkpoint
- Renous Checkpoint
- Sisson Brook Checkpoint
-O’Dell Checkpoint
- East Brook Checkpoint
-Burma Checkpoint
(operates Sept. 20 to Nov.23)
Edmundston Region
Since 1989 we have operated on the honor system for land use access. We now see a need to make
some modifications as a result of abuse of the system. Periodically we will be limiting access through the
use of gates and decommissioning of roads. For your safety, the area will be patrolled by Acadian Timber
Forest Recreational Personnel.
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