| Baymount Outdoor Adventures |
| 734-2660 |
Enjoy hiking, sea kayaking at Hopewell Rocks, caving and mountain biking and experience the rich heritage and natural history of the area. |
| |
| Burro Hills Golf Course |
| 411 Golf Club Road 734-6000 |
Burro hills Golf Course is an 18-hole course carved out of thick forest on land previously used for gypsum mining. Amid sinkholes and gypsum outcroppings, the narrow fairways and beautifully undulating putting greens will test your accuracy and putting skills. |
| |
| Gray Brook Marsh Wildlife Habitat & Walking Trails |
| Golf Club Road |
In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, 38 acres of land has been turned into a wildlife habitat with walking trails and observation decks. It is very popular with hikers and birdwatchers as it offers an excellent view wild ducks, eagles, pheasants, hawks, herons, foxes and other wildlife. |
| |
| Hillsborough Arena |
| 32 Mill Street 734-3715 |
Hillsborough has a modern arena, which is open from mid-October to the end of March each year. Our arena is utilized by the Hillsborough Minor Hockey Association, which provides organized hockey for youth from 5 to 17 years old. Other local leagues provide recreational hockey for ladies, men and seniors. Also, the Fundy Blades Figure Skating club offers figure skating lessons and competitions to children ages 4 to 16. |
| |
| Hillsborough Ballfield |
| Legion Street |
Hillsborough has a top-notch ballfield, with lights that allow for late night ball games, which is often used by the local minor ball league. |
| |
| Hillsborough Community Pool & Tennis Court |
| 7 School Lane 734-3702 |
The tennis court which is located next to a community swimming pool, which is open during the summer season and offers lessons as well as public swimming. |
| |
| Hillsborough Visitor Information Centre |
| 2861 Main Street 734-2240 |
At this modern centre, visitors can learn about all of the wonderful things to see and do in the area. The centre is staffed by trained students during the summer months, and local volunteers in the Spring and Fall. |
| |
| Hillsborough Wetland Park |
| 2861 Main Street 734-2240 |
The Hillsborough Wetland Park is an exciting conservation and land reclamation project located in the heart of the Village. With the help of several partners, this former gypsum mill site and adjacent marshlands have been transformed into a 50 hectare wetland park that features a 4 km looped trail network which links the Interpretive Centre, 12 waterfowl ponds and an observation deck overlooking the Petitcodiac River. |
| |
| Hillsborough Youth & Family Centre |
Operated by volunteers, the Hillsborough Youth & Family Centre operates a youth drop-in centre that offers: games, pool tables, table tennis, air hockey, Nintendo, movie nights, cards, crafts and baking for youths from grades 5 to 12. Ongoing projects will allow the center to offer activities for younger children. |
| |
| Riverside Modelers Remote Control Airfield |
| Steeves Street |
Located on former gypsum company marshlands, the Riverside Modelers Club enjoy flying remote control aircraft over acres of hayfields and wetlands. Easy access, well-groomed grass runways, large parking area and a recreational area make this airfield one of the best remote control airfields in Eastern Canada. The Riverside Modelers enjoy flying seven days a week and often invite other clubs in for fun flys and competitions. New members are always welcome. |
| |
| Salem & Hillsborough Railroad |
| 2847Main Street |
| 734-3195 |
During the summer months and into the fall, the Salem & Hillsborough Railroad offers the public the opportunity to take an excursion on an authentic train from the early 1900’s. The Hillsborough Railway Station, which serves as the gift shop and ticket office, is a replica of the station house originally built in 1881. Guests may also visit the Railroad Museum which houses a static display of various railroad paraphernalia. |
| |
| Skateboard Park |
| 7 School Lane |
Located next to the tennis court and swimming pool, this park was the first project of the Hillsborough Youth & Family Centre. The park boasts a variety of jumps and ramps and is enjoyed by youths of all ages. |
| |
| William Henry Steeves House Museum |
| 40 Mill Street |
| 734-3102 |
The Steeves House Museum is the birthplace of William Henry Steeves—Father of Confederation and Senator. It is a charming Colonial mansion that began as a simple cottage in 1812 with later additions in 1840. Heritage Hillsborough, an organization dedicated to the preservation of historic properties, opens the house to the public every summer. Popular artifacts include the grapevine quilt and the Lordly bedroom suite. |
| Other Recreational Activities |
| Hillsborough is located at the gateway of miles of groomed snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle trails that offer some of the most interesting scenery in the province. Hillsborough is surrounded by excellent wooded and marsh areas—perfect for the hunting enthusiast. If after all that, you still desire some other type of recreation, shopping, or city nightlife, we are ideally located within minutes of many opportunities. |
