Roaring 20's Bed & Breakfast - Cliff Valley Astronomy

Lower Queensbury, New Brunswick

Accommodation: fully appointed suites or a self-contained cottage.

Accommodation Style: Fully appointed Suites and a beautiful, completely furnished and outfitted stand alone 2-bedroom log cottage

Operating Period: Description: The Roaring 20s was a time of luxury and adventure. Located just 30 minutes outside Fredericton in New Brunswick, the Roaring 20s B&B is on the beautiful St. John/Wolastoq River near Mactaquac Provincial Park.

The Adventurer is a suite with a queen bed plus a daybed, ensuite bathroom, and patio with BBQ. The Adventurer is exactly what you would expect a 1920s adventurer to come home to. Luxury with souvenirs of their travels, and a few hand-made touches. The bathroom is ensuite, all sheets and towels are 100% cotton, washed with fragrance-free soaps. Breakfast is provided upstairs in the dining area or on the deck in good weather. You will also have a patio with a BBQ, table and outdoor seating. The suite has a small fridge, microwave, kettle and dishes for your use.

The Boudoir is a suite with a queen bed, sitting room, ensuite bathroom with soaker tub, and a patio. The queen-sized bed provides plenty of room for two, and Google Home can provide you with whatever music suits your taste, including music from the Jazz Age. The Boudoir is decorated to resemble a flapper’s bedroom – luxury with a hint of sass. The bathroom is ensuite, off your private sitting room. All sheets and towels are 100% cotton, washed with fragrance-free soaps. Breakfast is provided upstairs in the dining area or on the deck in good weather. You will also have a patio with a BBQ, table and outdoor chairs. The private sitting room area just outside the suite has a small fridge, toaster oven, kettle and dishes for your use.

The Cottage is a beautiful, completely furnished and outfitted stand alone 2-bedroom log cottage and is a perfect spot to hike, swim or bike at nearby Mactaquac, or just relax and enjoy your private deck with a view of the Saint John/Wolastoq River.! Downstairs has a kitchen with a stovetop, microwave, fridge and all you need to prepare and enjoy your meals. The living room is a lovely spot to relax. The small bathroom with shower is also downstairs. Upstairs has the 2 beautiful bedrooms. The Cottage has its own private deck with patio, lawn chairs and BBQ for you to enjoy being outside.

Astro-strengths: Explore the night sky away from city lights on their beautiful 9-acre property ensuring stargazers and astronomers alike will find the opportunity to view and experience the night sky and all its wonders. Utilize the very useful Cliff Valley Astronomy binder to help you in your star-hopping journey.

Bortle Zone: better than 3

Perfect for: Beginners to advanced astronomers and astrophotographers, couples, families and nature lovers.

CANCELATION POLICY: Inquire when booking

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*