Community Facilities

Open since the fall of 2015, the Saint-Antoine Community Centre offers many rooms available for various types of activities such as corporate meetings, wedding ceremonies and receptions, workshops, private parties, various receptions, shows and much more.

The Omer-Léger Public Library, located in the multifunctional centre next to the Saint-Antoine Community Centre and the municipal office, is a great educational asset for the citizens of Saint-Antoine and the entire population of the surrounding communities. This library was named in honor of the former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of New Brunswick for Kent South and Minister of the provincial government, Omer Léger. In addition to having access to over 21,000 documents, members can also use the public computers, the fax and photocopying service and participate in activities and programs throughout the year.

Library cards are free for residents of New Brunswick. Go to the Omer-Léger Public Library and present an ID showing your address or visit the New Brunswick Public Libraries website to get a card.

Visit the NB Public Libraries Catalogue to access the provincial collection and online databases, download digital books and audiobooks and much more.

4556 Principale Street, Suite 100
Saint-Antoine, NB
E4V 1R3
Telephone : (506) 525-4028
Fax : (506) 525-4199
Email : BiblioStAntoineLib@gnb.ca

Facebook : www.facebook.com/BibliothequePubliqueOmerLegerPublicLibrary

Website : www.gnb.ca/publiclibraries

Opening Hours
Tuesday : 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm
Wednesday : 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm
Thursday : 1 pm to 5 pm and 6 to 8 pm
Friday : 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday : 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm

The Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink opened in the winter of 2001 as a result of a group of citizens who dreamed of having an outdoor skating rink in Champdoré. A committee of volunteers had been formed for the maintenance of the ice surface. In 2011, a concrete slab was poured and new aluminum boards were installed.

During the winter, the ice rink (188' x 88' in size) is open 7 days a week, weather permitting. The heated cabin includes a changing room so people can put on their skates and warm up, as well as a canteen, which is open evenings and weekends. Located near the École Camille-Vautour, the ice surface allows citizens and people in southeastern New Brunswick of all ages to enjoy a schedule of winter activities including skating and pick-up hockey / ringette.

In 2018, the giant snow hill, one of the highest in the region, was moved right next to the outdoor rink and people of all ages can enjoy sledding with their family.

The use of these facilities is on a donation basis, except during periods reserved for ice rentals. Lights have been installed around the ice rink as well as near the snow hill making them accessible in the evening. During the summer season, the concrete surface is used for activities such as ball hockey and group workouts.

A group of volunteers spends hundreds of hours each winter flooding and cleaning the ice. The Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink committee organizes several activities every winter, including a weekend of outdoor activities in early January and a hockey tournament in February.

We are open for the season, thank you!

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RentalThe Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink is available for rental for a family celebration or a hockey or ringette game with friends or a team. The package includes the use of the heated cabin, the use of the ice for a fixed period of time and the canteen service.

Rental fees
- 50/hour for access to a community room
- 75/hour and $60/additional hour for the room and skating rink

** Fees must be paid in full before using the ice on rental day.

To make a reservation or for any questions you may have regarding rentals, please contact the employees of the Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink at (506) 525-4037 during the business hours of the canteen.

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Schedule

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Rules

Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Everyone must wear a helmet while on the ice at all times.
• Hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed on the ice during skating hours.
• Food and drinks are not allowed on the ice at any time.
• Drugs and/or alcohol are not permitted on the premises of the skating rink.
• The municipality of Saint-Antoine is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Use at your own risk.
• The canteen employee has authority at all times.
• Hockey sticks are not permitted inside the building.

 

Snow HillCode of Conduct

1. Please be advised that sliding is practiced at your own risk.
2. Slide in the presence of someone responsible.
3. Make sure your lane is clear before departure.
4. Do not slide in a group.
5. Slide in a sitting position with your feet in front.
6. Leave the bottom of the slide as quickly as possible.
7. Go up the designated area next to the hill.
8. Respect the code of conduct and the rules at all times.
9. Have fun!

Rules

• Helmets are highly recommended for children under 6 years old.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The municipality of Saint-Antoine is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
• Any offender may be expelled.
• In the event of damage, notify the Town of Champdoré at (506) 525-4020.
• In the event of an emergency, contact 911.

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Volunteering The Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink committee is always looking for volunteers to help flood and clean the ice. If you would like to join the volunteer team, please complete the Volunteer Form or contact the municipality at (506) 525-4020.

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FundraisingIn 2017, the Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink Committee launched an ongoing fundraising campaign to improve and ensure the effective operation of its facilities and organize activities for the citizens of Champdoré and the surrounding areas.

Since the start of the campaign, donations have allowed the committee, to purchase a zamboni, a snowblower as well as upgraded and improved the giant snow hill.

Businesses have the opportunity to promote their business and services by purchasing space on the rink boards for an annual fee. The rink boards are a prime location for advertising. Since winter and summer activities take place on the ice/ concrete surface, sponsors can enjoy special visibility throughout the year.

The design, printing and installation of the advertising space of 4’ x 2’ is provided by a company hired by the committee in order to meet the specifications. The draft must be approved in advance by the participating business. The logo in .PDF or .PNG format or the information to appear in the advertisement must be provided in advance.

Cost for the first year: $ 200 (includes printing)
Renewal cost: $ 100 / year

A letter is sent annually to participating businesses and organizations offering them the opportunity to renew their advertising space.

For all advertising space requests, please contact Joel Goguen at (506) 525-4020 or Joel.goguen@champdorenb.ca.

The Louis-J.-Robichaud Commemorative Monument in memory of this great Acadian native of Saint-Antoine is located in this park. During the summer, it is also a gathering place where various official village ceremonies are held. There is a walking path around the park, a stage to present music shows, picnic tables and a large parking lot.

In 2004, four red maples were planted in the park in memory of four young adults who died in a traffic accident. In 2005, the Historical and Heritage Conservation Committee received a grant from the Province of New Brunswick’s Local Historic Places Program, funded through the Historic Places Initiative. With this project, a historic sites memorial garden was established in the park.

To commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary, the municipality was among the 150 Canadian communities selected by Tree Canada to receive a grant financed by the Government of Canada to plant trees in its community. The planting ceremony took place in June 2017 at the Gilbert-Léger Park where 3 red maples, 3 sugar maples and 3 balsam firs were planted.

The municipality owns and maintains a network of walking and bicycle trails totaling 7.8 km. Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate the environment while engaging in physical activity in the great outdoors. During the winter season, the trails are not cleared, making it an ideal location for snowshoeing with the family. You are therefore invited to enjoy the trails year round. In spring 2021, trail signs have been installed along the route.

Check out the trail map

Keep in mind the following guidelines so that everyone can enjoy the trails safely:

• Stay on the right side of the trail
• Share the trail
• Respect other users
• Leave the trail cleaner than when you arrived
• If you walk your dog, keep him on a leash and pick up his droppings.

ATV's, motorcycles, scooters and all other motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails. The trail network is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists for safety reasons. If you see any on our trails, please report them to the RCMP or the municipality. Fines will be given. In winter, some trails could be shared with snowmobiles, so be careful.

If you see a tree blocking a trail or any other situation that warrants attention, please contact the municipality at (506) 525-4020.

Enjoy your walk!

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Kent trail guide

Consult the trail guide for more information on the trails in the area : Kent trail guide

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Located near the École Camille-Vautour (school), the community park offers play structures for children from 0 to 12 years old and a giant gazebo ideal for family picnics. It is also the entry point to the baseball field, the fenced dog park and the multifunctional trail leading to Gérard Street. It is in this park that certain activities take place, including water games day and annual washer toss tournaments such as the New Brunswick Washer Toss Cup.

The community park was developed in 1990 by the «Chevaliers de Colomb» to serve the entire population of Saint-Antoine. Donations came from many organizations and individuals and the «Chevaliers de Colomb» volunteered many hours to complete this project.

In 2020, the municipality hired a design consulting firm to prepare a landscape architecture plan. This plan will allow the municipal council to make decisions about the future of the community park.

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Here are the rules of the community park:

1. Opening hours : 10 am to 9:30 pm
2. Entrance- use the entrance from the parking lot
3. Animals are not allowed at all times.
4. We are not responsible for lost items.
5. Anyone causing trouble must leave the grounds at the request of the person in charge.
6. Alcohol, drugs and smoking are not permitted on park premises.
7. Anyone causing damage to the community park property will be banned.
8. The recommended age (5 to 12 years old) for using the different play areas in the park must be respected, otherwise the person in charge will have the authority to enforce these rules.
9. Bicycles, motorcycles or all other motorized vehicles are prohibited in the community park.
10. In order to keep the park clean, garbage bins must be used.
11. The municipality of Saint-Antoine is not responsible for injuries or any other damage incurred by users while using the community park. 

       
       Have fun!

In 2016, the municipality redeveloped its baseball field, located behind the community park. New dug-outs were built, lights were installed and the infield was redone. This fenced field includes bleachers to accommodate spectators at baseball, softball or tee-ball games. Every summer, it is used mostly by the Kent-Sud Minor Baseball Association.

The baseball field is available to play a game with friends, to establish a baseball, softball or tee-ball league or to host regional tournaments. If you are interested in renting the field, please contact the municipality at (506) 525-4020 or by email at joel.goguen@champdorenb.ca. See Politique - Terrain de balle (only available in French) for more details.

In 2017, the municipality added a fence adjacent to the ball field to create a dog park accessible from the multipurpose trails. Dog owners have access to an area where their pets can play and run off the leash.

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Here are the dog park rules:

• Female dogs in heat are NOT allowed.
• Handlers must clean up after their dog(s) - Scoop the Poop.
• Dogs must be removed at the first sign of aggression and excessive rough play.
• Handlers are responsible for any injuries caused by dogs under their control.
• Handlers must be 16 years of age or older and be in control of dog(s) at all time.
• Dogs must be ON LEASH upon entering and exiting the outside gate.
• No toys allowed- only training treats.
• Dogs must have current vaccinations and appropriate licenses.
• Parents are responsible to ensure that their children interact only with their own dogs.

If the rules are not followed, the park will be closed.

The dog park is not accessible during winter.

In 2021, a pumptrack circuit was built in Champdoré following the hard work of the committee. In December 2019, a group of students from École Camille-Vautour made a presentation to the municipal council with the aim of creating a partnership with the municipality to build a pumptrack circuit in Champdoré. This project was very well received by elected municipal officials. A committee made up of students from the school as well as representatives of the municipality was created to carry out this project and the committee recruited Rémi Mantion, a former member of the national BMX team from France, to support them and give them advice.

A pumptrack circuit is a course made up of several consecutive bumps and banked turns designed to be achieved by "pumping" the bike in order to build up speed needed to circle the track instead of pedaling or pushing. This kind of circuit is accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. It allows to develop reflexes and acquire good driving habits. Cycling is a sport currently booming. 

Being the only one of its kind in the county of Kent, the pumptrack circuit is an asset to the Town of Champdoré and surrounding communities. The track is also located behind the school to the right of the Fernand-Léger outdoor skating rink and the slide giant to encourage young people to use it before returning home. The place has also been well chosen in order to have a connection to the trail network multifunctional of 7.8 km which crosses the municipality. This project encourages the activity for the maintenance of good health in our next generation. Of the lights will soon be installed so that users can use them at sunsets.

This initiative intended for a young and active public and carried out by young people has enabled the municipality to work closely with the teenagers of the community in order to realize their vision and build the track he had been dreaming of for a few years. The official opening took place in 2022. The municipality intends to offer activities at this new facility, including an annual bicycle rodeo, and other activities like competitions and bike clinics with selected bike experts and BMX who worked on the design of this project.

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Rules

Pumptrack

• Cyclists Only
• Helmets are mandatory.
• Be careful, this area is unsupervised.
• WEARING safety equipment such as elbow and knee pads, etc. is strongly recommended.
• Drugs, alcohol and discriminatory behaviors are prohibited
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The Town of Champdoré is not responsible for any loss, damage, theft or injury occurred on the premises. Use at your own risk.

To report damage, notify the Town of Champdoré at (506) 525-4020.