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lodges in the area, where anglers can purchase
accommodations and the services of a fishing guide. Events
If fishing isn’t your thing, rent a cottage and spend a few July 20: Splashdown - Annual canoe run down the river from
of days canoeing, swimming, or tubing down the river. the mouth of the Cains River to Blackville Municipal Park.
River tubing is available at two nearby locations, and canoes Poker hands at starting point at 11am. BBQ at midway point.
can be rented in the village. June 30: Canada Day Fireworks at the park
Several notable figures, including the Prince of Wales,
Marilyn Monroe, and baseball legend Ted Williams, have July 1: Canada Day Events - Community breakfast then
spent fishing trips in Blackville. There are plenty of excellent Canada Day parade that ends in the park with children’s
fishing pools and numerous salmon flies are credited as being games, cake, entertainment and BBQ.
invented in the area, including the Blackville Special, Sept. 15: Community Fall Fair in Gray Rapids
Reliable and Oriole. A giant salmon fly, the "Veterans
Special", sits near the entrance of the village. Sept. 13-21: Kraft Hockeyville Events in Renous

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