Visitors to Fundy National Park can enjoy a new rustic cabin this summer as a result of a partnership between Parks Canada and the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). Students of NBCC Moncton's Building and Construction program used their new skills and quality workmanship to build the national park's third cabin which is being installed along Black Horse Trail. Two rustic cabins, previously built by NBCC students, are located at Hastings Road and Maple Grove trail.
As part of a practical job experience and their program curriculum, students worked as a team to build the new cabin from scratch. The cabin project helps NBCC maximize its goal of providing hands-on, real-world training for students, and also helps foster a sense of pride and connection to New Brunswick's natural heritage. The NBCC students will also be involved in the on-site assembly of the cabin.
The rustic cabins are located in backcountry areas of Fundy National Park, away from the central facilities. The more remote locations help guests to unwind, connect with nature, and offer breathtaking views of the Bay of Fundy. The Black Horse trail is a 4.4 km loop and a combined hiking/ biking trail so visitors now have the option of an overnight stop location and to thoroughly explore the trail's surroundings and its cultural significance. The trail is located in the newly redeveloped Chignecto Recreation Area - which includes a pump track and a network of multi-use trails.
The Government of Canada is celebrating families with free admission to all Parks Canada's places for youth 17 and under in 2018 and beyond. Parks Canada invites Canadian families and their children to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment and heritage.
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"With free admission for youth 17 and under, this additional Rustic Cabin on Black Horse Trail helps families to connect with nature and explore Fundy National Park's backcountry in a unique and fun way. We are proud of our continued partnership with New Brunswick Community College and the quality cabins their students produce which serve to increase the many ways visitors can enjoy the park."
Julie M. LeBlanc,
Field Unit Superintendent
"NBCC seeks to welcome more learners and prepare them for career success. By partnering with Parks Canada, we have been able to provide unique and relevant work experience which complements the skills learned in the classroom."
Mary Butler,
Vice-President Academic Development, New Brunswick Community College
Quick facts
- Parks Canada protects a vast network of natural and heritage places that include 46 national parks, 171 national historic sites, four national marine conservation areas, and one national urban park.
- The Rustic Cabins at Fundy National Park, built by the NBCC students, are available on the Parks Canada reservation system at www.reservations.pc.gc.ca. The fee is $70 per night and can accommodate up to 4 people.
- Each cabin includes a table, 2 benches, 2 bunk beds, a wood stove for cooking and heating. There is a picnic table, deck chairs, and a fire pit with wood as well as a composting toilet.
- This project supports a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding, signed in 2015 between Parks Canada and NBCC, and it provides for an experiential learning opportunity for students while creating a compelling way for young Canadians to connect with Canada's National Parks.
- To make the most of your visit, we invite Canadians to plan their trip ahead of time. Please visit the Parks Canada Website, download the Parks Canada mobile app, and follow us on social media.
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