Old Church Cottages - Flatlands - Cliff Valley Astronomy

Old Church Cottages - Flatlands (Campbellton, NB area)

Old Church Cottages - Flatlands Accommodations: 3 Geo-domes and one old-church cottage

Accommodation Style: Geo-domes for couples and Island View cottage for up to six (3 bedrooms).

Operating Period: Year-round.

Description:

Nestled on the outskirts of Campbellton, NB, along the Restigouche River’s south shore are two sites about a minute's drive apart. The first site holds three geo-domes overlooking the river and the beautiful forest west of Cross-Point, QC. That’s right—the Restigouche River, in part of New Brunswick, separates both provinces. About a 12-minute drive west of Campbellton, you’ll enjoy rural New Brunswick with dark skies and amazing nature. During the day, there are countless activities to do, such as kayaking, canoeing, hiking, skiing, and fat bike riding for all seasons. You’re also minutes away from Mount Sugarloaf Provincial Park, which also has a ski resort. Winter brings great snowmobiling and access to thousands of trails. This is a fantastic region for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Summer months provide you access to nearby beaches on the Baie des Chaleurs which separates Quebec from Central Northern New Brunswick onward easterly. Beautiful vistas and shorter lines can be enjoyed. The Geo-Domes are so comfortable with pellet stoves, complete kitchenettes, outdoor hot tubs, and an incredibly functional ensuite with a full shower, which is all you’ll need to unwind and reconnect with that special someone. The Island View cottage is also situated on the southern banks of the Restigouche River. Its old-world charm is complemented by modern amenities and accommodations that tastefully blend in without affecting this century-old building’s character and personality! It is perfect for larger family groups or for up to three couples.

A CVA Astro-destination Top Experience

Astro-strengths:

With amazing low horizons to the north and its location in the northernmost region of New Brunswick, an aurora indicator of only KP5 is needed to see the northern lights visually. During the summer months, the Milky Way dances across the tops of the mountains and trees of the southern sky, making it a great location for year-round stargazing.

Bortle Zone: Between Bortle 4 and 3

Visual Equipment: Binoculars (10 x 50)

Visual Equipment Rental Cost: No cost. Perfect for: Geo-domes are perfect for a couple’s romantic getaway. The Island View cottage is perfect for large families, friend reunions and two to four couples. Booking details: Book directly with Cliff Valley Astronomy (e-transfers and credit cards) or by visiting https://www.booking.oldchurchcottages.com/en/cottages. NOTE: Credit card ONLY when booking through the host’s web portal. Book directly with:

Cliff Valley Astronomy
Old Church Cottages booking.com portal: https://www.booking.oldchurchcottages.com/en/cottages

CANCELATION POLICY:

2025 Key Celestial Events:

March 29 – Rising Partial Solar Eclipse
June 21 & 22 – Summer Solstice and Venus & Moon conjunction
June 28 & 29 – Lunar occultation of Mars and Mars & Moon conjunction
July 16 – Moon, Saturn & Pluto conjunction
July 20 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction
July 28 – Moon & Mars conjunction and Delta Aquarids meteor shower (20/hr and Moon at 10%)
August 11 & 12 – Venus & Jupiter conjunction and Perseids meteor shower (100+/hr and Moon at 83%) and Moon & Saturn conjunction*
August 31 – Moon and M44 Beehive Cluster conjunction
September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse*
September 8 – Moon, Saturn & Neptune conjunction
September 12 – Moon and M45 Pleiades conjunction
September 16 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction
September 20 – Saturn at opposition
September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible from North America)
September 23 – Neptune at opposition
Octoboer 13 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
October 21 – Orionids meteor shower during New Moon*
November 2 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
November 9 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 7 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
December 26 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 31 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction*