The St.John River Society  
 

The Latest on and about the St. John River as of March, 2008
 

Want to know the best places in the province to view our beautiful changing colours?

Call 1-800-268-3255 (FALL), where a recorded message will advise you of the most dramatic colours in central N.B. This line should be activated by the end of the first week of September. You can also visit www.cfanb.ca (follow the links to the “autumn colours”).


 
 

Maliseet Trail 

Fredericton Maliseet Trail Course Offering

Spring Courses 2008 at UNB College of Extended Learning

The Lost Maliseet Trail Course Details

The Maliseet Trail is a 220 km First Nations’ canoe route with some of Eastern North America’s most important portages. Today, the Trail’s portage routes are largely unmarked, unmapped or unknown.

Learn about the Lost Maliseet Trail from the perspective of a paddler who is one of only 12 people known to have crossed it in the last 80 years.

Hear about the historical uses of the trail by those who came before, including First Nations’ Peoples, John Gilles, and Revolutionary War Spies. Discuss the trail’s treasurers, secrets, portages, and special places. Visit the Maliseet Trail website to learn more.

Instructor: Dino Kubik
Date and duration: Mondays , April 28 – May 12 (3 weeks)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA

Course fee: $65 (+HST)

For more information contact Allison Howells at 452-6360.
To register, call 453-4646.

Maliseet Trail Website

A website to celebrate the Ancient Maliseet Canoe Trail; recognize the role the Trail played in both pre-contact societies and post-contact politics; and, encourage a respectful future for the Trail. Hosted by Sammy Solo with help from the paddling and historical communities.

 

 

 


Please recreate responsibly on the river. Be aware of weather and water conditions.