~Dates for 2022 to be determined~
Camping & Observing Weekend, Mactaquac Provincial Park
(west of Fredericton on the Saint John River)
~For itinerary and any last minute changes check the RASC NB-COW Mactaquac Star Party~
Some fact about Mactaquac Provincial Park~
- A river valley park along the Saint John River
- 5.25 sq. km, or over 1,300 acres of recreational use
- Formed as a result of the Mactaquac Generating Station in 1968
- Beaches, two marinas (power and sailboat), 18 hole golf course
- TreeGO Mactaquac Aerial Adventure
- Ten easy to moderate hiking and cycling trails
- Over 300 campsites + rustic cabins
- Lakeway Houseboat Rentals nearby
- Located beside Mactaquac Dam–tours available of the generating station and salmon hatchery (seasonal)
- Several waterfalls are located not too far away on Hwy 2 (click on the map below).
Clicking Park map above opens current available reservation page.
Below~ Observing activities take place in Campground #2, in the open field across from the baseball diamond.
General Park Information~
Telephone: (Toll-free)~ 1-800-561-0123, (Office)~ 506-363-4747
Address: Mactaquac Provincial Park, 1265 Route 105
Mactaquac, New Brunswick, Canada, E6L 1B5
Email~ Mactaquac Provincial Park
Reservations Parks New Brunswick Website
Tourism New Brunswick Website
More Info~ HikingNB Trails Lists Trip Advisor
Facebook
Rates: $10 – $90
Dates: Open Year-Round
COW Mactaquac Star Party Information ~
If you do not have a telescope~ Just show up, or book your camping weekend if you want to be at the campground during the Stargaze. Observing activities usually take place in Campground #2, in the open field across from the baseball diamond.
Please see RASC NB COW Mactaquac Star Party for updates and before heading out.
If you do have a telescope or binoculars and wish to volunteer~ Campsite reservations in the astronomers’ area are posted from RASC NB by when available.
Registration for astronomers: Visit RASC NB COW Mactaquac Star Party when available.
RASC NB–COW Mactaquac Star Party~
Facebook Event: usually posted on the RASC NB or Mactaquac Provincial Park Facebook pages.
What usually happens at the COW Mataquac Star Party~
Friday~
7:30PM – “What’s Up?” presentation at the Recreation Centre
9:30PM – Night sky viewing with telescopes (weather permitting)
Saturday~
12:00PM to 4:00PM – Solar observing
12:00PM to 4:00PM – Ask an Astronomer or Telescope Clinic
7:30PM – “What’s Up?” presentation at the Recreation Centre
9:30PM – Night sky viewing with telescopes.
~For exact itinerary and any last minute changes check the RASC NB-COW Mactaquac Star Party page.
Some photos from past COW Mactaquac Star Parties~
Other Star Parties in New Brunswick~
Kouchibouguac Spring StarFest
Mount Carleton Star Party
Fundy Park StarGaze
Kouchibouguac Fall StarFest
General overview~ Star Parties in New Brunswick
See also RASC NB Star Parties
You can also check our Upcoming Events page.
Tourism & Travel Info~ Tourism New Brunswick, Explore NB