Getting here
DRIVING
The trip to the river takes 8 ½ - 10 hours from Boston or Central Massachusetts depending on traffic and road conditions. It is about 500 miles from Boston. There are two primary choices for reaching Fredericton, N.B. In either case you go North on Interstate 95 to Portland where you get on 295 which rejoins 95 in Augusta.
BORDER WAIT TIMES
Generally speaking there is very little time spent waiting to enter Canada. Check for the latest official Canada border crossing laws and regulations. this page
DIRECTIONS VIA HOULTON ME
This is the fastest route from the U.S. into New Brunswick. Stay on Rte. 95 all the way to Houlton. Cross the border at Houlton and take Rte. 2, the Trans Canada to Fredericton, then Rte. 8 which runs through all the major towns along the Miramichi River.
DIRECTIONS VIA VANCEBORO or CALAIS, ME
Check local maps. Reaching these border crossings requires driving over slower, two lane roads.
BY AIR
There are a number of commercial flights to the Fredericton Airport (approximately ½ hour east of the City of Fredericton, 2 hours by car into camp). Connections may be made via Halifax, Montreal or Toronto. There is a smaller airport for private and charter planes located at Chatham, across the Miramichi River from Miramichi City (formerly Newcastle). This airport is about 50 minutes by car to camp. Others fly to Bangor, Portland, or Presque Isle where cars are rented for remainder of journey.
DUTY FREE INFO
There are duty free shops for the purchase of various goods including alcoholic beverages located near each of the border crossings. The shops can inform you of the legal limits.
LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS ALONG THE WAY
Many spend the night in the city of Fredericton prior to arriving in camp the next day. Most lodges change over at noon time.
From the the United Kingdom
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from London to New Brunswick by plane, including transfers.
Conditions of entry into Canada from United Kingdom
Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days prior for all arrivals by land or air 5 years of age or older
Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
Travellers are required to submit their travel plan and proof of vaccination prior to arrival
14-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions.
Time difference. New Brunswick is four hours behind London.
Let the gentle river set the pace. Bide your time. The fish certainly are. This 180 km (112 mi.) adventure is defined by its marquee attraction: some of the best salmon fishing the world has to offer.
Cast a line for the King of Game Fish, and be sure to enjoy the moment. But the salmon aren’t the whole story. The plot thickens on this road trip with hearty home-cooked meals, thrilling river tube rides, and rich communities whose history has been carved by the currents. Experience the woodsman heritage of Boiestown and McNamee; the paddling and casting of Doaktown; the fishing of Blackville; the aboriginal culture of Sillikers and Red Bank; and the waterfront escapades of Miramichi.
New friends and the great outdoors are waiting for you along every turn - read more.
