Plaster Rock offers different starting points for planning a trip: an annual event in February, a small lake at the heart of a nature park, local sports facilities and a feature connected with spring cuisine. When choosing your stay, start by deciding whether the tournament will determine your travel dates or whether nature trails, water and other recreational interests are your priority.
World Pond Hockey Championships in February
The World Pond Hockey Championships take place in Plaster Rock every year in February. The championships feature 20 ice rinks on Roulston Lake, where 40 teams play at the same time. For travellers who want to plan their visit around this event, the month is a useful starting point. The exact dates may change, as may the tournament setup. Check the dates and announced schedule before settling on your travel dates.
Roulston Lake and Trails in Plaster Rock
Roulston Lake is a small lake at the heart of a nature park in Plaster Rock. Kayaks are available to rent on the lake. If you would like to include a rental in your plans, check availability before your visit. The entrance to the Sadler Nature Trail is in the Tourist Park in Plaster Rock. Check local trail conditions before visiting. Water activities and the trail appeal to different interests, offering a helpful point of comparison when planning.
Sports, Gardens and Local Features
Plaster Rock Campground has nature trails and an on-site tennis and pickleball court. These facilities may change, so check which options will be available during your visit. Plaster Rock Golf Club is a 9-hole golf club in Plaster Rock. Nature trails and two court sports are the focus at the campground, while the golf club offers another local option for golf enthusiasts.
The Healing Garden in Plaster Rock features a waterfall and birdsong for relaxation. The garden offers a different focus from the sports facilities. The sculpture World's Largest Fiddleheads is almost eight metres tall and pays tribute to fiddleheads, one of New Brunswick's most popular spring delicacies. Here, a large-scale work of art meets a connection to regional food culture.
Victoria County: Culture and Other Landscapes
The wider destination of Victoria County also has its own cultural and historical themes. Danish Immigrant Lot is designated a Provincial Historic Site because it was the site of an early Danish settlement in New Brunswick. The grounds include the New Denmark Memorial Museum, a barn, a 1940 stone monument to the early settlers, and the graves of early settlers. The museum and adjoining barn contain agricultural equipment and artefacts related to the early Danish settlement. This historical focus differs from the nature and sports offerings in Plaster Rock.
Another perspective on Victoria County takes you to Grand Falls. There, you can ride a zipline over the waterfalls. The area also has an almost five-kilometre-long, fully paved trail that provides access to community attractions, as well as 1.6 kilometres of hiking trails along the gorge. These offerings differ in form and scale: a ride over the waterfalls, a paved trail to local attractions, and hiking trails along the gorge. This offers another way to explore Victoria County through different types of activities, without equating them with the local offerings in Plaster Rock.
Discover more destinations: Grand Falls.
For the broader travel overview: Victoria County.
