St. Croix International Waterway Commission

06/08/2026

Pretty bad when they steal the Canadian Heritage River plaque!

We've recently had a spate of thefts occur which have affected us greatly, and have cost us thousands of dollars.

Most recently the plaque celebrating the St. Croix as a Canadian Heritage River was stolen over the weekend at the St. Croix, NB canoe launch.

We do our best as a relatively small organization to make the most use of our resources, our time, and make our dollars go the furthest, but it is discouraging to see this behavior over and over again.

If anyone has any information about what happened to this plaque, please get in touch with us, as this is not something we can easily replace.

06/05/2026

Well worth checking out!

We've been making some changes here at the museum, come see our new displays! Open most weekdays from 9-3. More improvements to come as well

05/07/2026

We're hiring!

We're seeking a park host for our two managed Provincial Parks on the St. Croix River located in Beaconsfield, NB at Scott Brook and Gravel Island Provincial Parks.

Please spread the word!

05/07/2026

The International St. Croix River Watershed Board (ISCRWB) is hosting a public meeting on May 27 at 6:00 pm EST at Washington County Community College in Calais, Maine, to discuss 2025-2026 water conditions and key projects, including the Woodland fish passage. The session, which covers dam operations and water quality, will also be accessible via MS Teams for virtual participants. Attendees can learn about the board's mandate and submit questions in advance by emailing [email protected]. For details, visit the International Joint Commission's website.

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Read more: https://ijc.org/en/scrwb/public-meeting-announcement-international-st-croix-river-watershed-board-1

05/06/2026

PSA U.S. Paddlers of the St. Croix -

For those visiting the Vanceboro area this summer the Hardwickes gas station in Vanceboro has officially closed. This means that those travelling to Vanceboro area should plan ahead to ensure they have enough gas in their tanks.

The closest gas stations on the U.S. side are located in Princeton, Danforth, or in Springfield.

There is also a gas station in McAdam, NB, which is accessible by crossing the border in Vanceboro (the crossing is open 8-8 EST or 9-9 ATL).

Spread the word to make sure no one ends up with no gas this summer!

05/01/2026

The New Brunswick Agencies, Boards, and Commissions office is currently seeking applications to fill a vacancy for a Commissioner for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission.

To be considered, you must meet the following qualifications:
- must be a resident of New Brunswick;
- must be living or employed within the St. Croix region;
- must have a passion for the natural, historical and cultural resources of the St. Croix Waterway, the economy of the St. Croix region and the lifestyle of its residents;
- have knowledge and experience specific to the St. Croix Waterway;
- must be able to participate in standing or special committees of the commission.

Please check out the link here for more information: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/abc/current_opportunities/abc_renderer.2026.04.member3.html

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04/30/2026

We've been busy this Spring already rebuilding docks, running the river, and more. Low water so far this Spring has prevented trips up top on the river, but our dedicated Recreation Crew made the run from Loon Bay to Grand Falls this week.

Who's excited for some St. Croix canoe trips this year?

04/09/2026

Due to an area wide internet/phone outage our office in Calais will be closed and staff will be working from home the rest of today. If you need to get ahold of us please send us an email.

03/24/2026

Gentle reminder for all those folks looking forward to the camping season this year - our reservations system for camping at Spednic Lake, Scott Brook, and Gravel Island Provincial Parks opens tomorrow, March 25th at 10:00AM (Atlantic).

Best way to book is online here: https://stcroixinternational.checkfront.com/reserve/

You can also call us at 207-952-9069 - we won't be answering phones until 10:00AM, and we only have one phone, so try and have an idea of what sites and dates you'd like before calling to speed up the process for others.

Keep in mind that this year you'll be able to reserve sites at Spednic Lake until October. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again soon enjoying these campgrounds!

02/26/2026

While winter hasn’t given up yet, we’d like to announce that reservations for our 3 managed Provincial Parks located at Spednic Lake, Scott Brook, and Gravel Island will officially open up on Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00AM (Atlantic). Reservations can be made online at https://stcroixinternational.checkfront.com/reserve/ or by calling our office at 207-952-9069.

The 2026 camping season for Scott Brook and Gravel Island will be from May 15th – September 7th, and we’re excited to announce that Spednic Lake Provincial Park will be kept open an additional month this year until October 5th! That means that we will be fully staffing the park and accepting reservations at Spednic for some of the best times of the year to camp during the fall!

Please note the following changes for the 2026 camping season:

• The price for tent sites has increased from $20 to $25/night.
• The price for trailer sites has increased from $25 to $30/night.
• The price for a bundle of firewood at the campgrounds has increased to $7.
• The layout and numbering of tent sites 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 at Spednic Lake Prov. Park has changed to better utilize available space, and to further separate sites from each other.
• Tent site 6 at Spednic Lake Prov. Park is now a group tent site – this has space for up to 4 tents, and a maximum of 12 people. It can be rented for $35/night.
• The layout and numbering of sites 12, 13, and 14 at Scott Brook Prov. Park has changed. These 3 sites have been split into two sites and are now designated as tent only.
• Spednic Lake Provincial Park to remain open until October 5th.

We’ve also got some availability for seasonal sites at Spednic Lake this year – give us a call at 207-952-9069 if you’re interested, or email us at [email protected] to learn more.

It won’t be long until campfires under the stars, longer days, sunset swims, biting fish, and the call of the loons at our parks. We’re excited to welcome everyone back once again and hope to see you in 2026!