Queenstown Wharf Routes
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Description
There are 13 old steamboat wharves in the Lower Wolostoq (St. John) River valley that are maintained by the St. John River Society. There are several more maintained by local municipalities. These steamboat wharves provide important public access points to the river. Queenstown Wharf is one of our favorite wharves to access the river because it provides so many adventure options.
Right beside the wharf on the left (facing the river) is a narrow channel that accesses Otnabog Lake. The second paddling option is to turn right and follow along the narrow side channel of the Wolostoq (St. John) River. This channel is separated from the main river channel by Long Island. In Long Island you will find small channels that take you into lakes and wetlands in Long Island. These small, grassy lakes provide amazing wildlife viewing but may be shallow depending on the tides.
The third option is to go straight off the wharf along the top of Long Island. This takes you out to the main channel of the Wolostoq (St. John) River. Cross the main channel (carefully) and you will come to Lower Musquash Island. This is a large island that has a large lake in the middle. Turn downriver to the right and you will soon come to the channel that leads into the Lower Musquash Island Lake.
All three options provide lots of opportunites to view wildlife.
Directions
From Route 2 near Gagetown, take exit 330 and turn towards Gagetown. Drive south for 25 kilometres on Route 102. When you get close you will see the view of Otnabog Lake open up in the valley on your left. When the road comes down close to the river, look for an older white house on the left that is close to the road. The Queenstown Wharf Road is just past this house on the left. Turn into the road and after a short distance you will come to the wharf.
If you are coming from the south, take route 102 in Grand Bay-Westfield. Drive for 49 kilometres on route 102 and look for the Queenstown Wharf Road on the right. If you start to climb a hill away from the river you have gone too far.
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Routes from the Wharf
- Lower Musquash Island
- Otnabog Lake
- Long Island