Campground

1.  Definition of campgrounds
Campgrounds are defined as establishments providing an area of land, other than a mobile home park, where trailers, camper trailers, tents, camping trucks, motor homes and / or similar shelters are placed for the purpose of providing temporary sleeping accommodations.

2.  Tourism Establishment Licence
The development and operation of all establishments providing overnight sleeping accommodations to the traveling public, including campgrounds, is governed through the licencing requirements according to the Tourism Development Act and Regulations. The licence is called the Tourism Establishment Licence.

The procedure to obtain a licence is as follows:

A licensing application form must be completed and returned, together with the applicable licensing fee, to the New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc. (see section 6). It is important to ensure that the required conditions for licensing have been met prior to submitting an application, as the licensing fees are non-refundable.

Following receipt of the completed application form and fee, a licensing inspection of the establishment is scheduled by the New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc. Once it has been verified that the minimum standards according to the Tourism Development Act and Regulations have been met and / or exceeded, New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc. forwards a recommendation to the Department of Tourism and Parks that the campground be approved for a Tourism Establishment Licence.

A Tourism Establishment Licence must be renewed annually, with the deadline being each July. Full remittance of the combined licencing/rating fee plus HST, (per the fee schedule) must be received by July 31st of each year in order for the establishment to be listed in the provincial publications for the following year.

For information on fees, application form or other additional information, please contact New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc. at 506-458-1995 or visit the Web site at the following address: www.nbtourismgrading.nb.ca

3.  Regulations
In addition to meeting the requirements under the Tourism Development Act and Regulations, and depending upon the circumstances, approvals may also be required from the following Departments:

3.1  Department of Transportation - Access Permit
Certain roads and highways throughout the province may have restricted or limited access. Prior to development, particularly in unincorporated areas, the District Engineer responsible for the area in which the proposed campground will be located must be contacted for access and setback approval. An Access Permit is required from the Department of Transportation.

District Engineers in New Brunswick (area code 506):

Bathurst	547-2144	Perth-Andover	273-4768
Campbellton	789-2060	Rexton	523-7622
Chipman	339-7171	Saint John	643-7463
Edmundston	735-2050	Sussex	432-2014
Fredericton	453-2611	St. Stephen	466-7340
Miramichi	778-6046	Woodstock	325-4450
Moncton	856-2000

3.2  Department of Health
Approval from Public Health 506-453-2830, Department of Health, is required with the exception of campgrounds within a municipality that are connected to an approved water and sewage system.

If you will be preparing and serving foods, you will need a Food Service Establishment Licence. Look under Public Health Services in the provincial section of the blue pages of your telephone directory for your nearest office.

3.3  Department of Local Government - Construction
Approval from the Department of Local Government is required prior to the construction of buildings and or campgrounds in an unincorporated area. For more information, contact your Local District Planning Commission (area code 506):

Bouctouche (Kent)	743-1490
Campbellton (Restigouche)	789-2595
Cap Pelé (Beaubassin)	577-2040
Caraquet (Acadian Peninsula )	727-7979
Edmundston (Madawaska)	735-2126
Fredericton (Rural)	453-2956
Grand Falls (La Vallée)	475-2511
Miramichi	778-5359
Moncton (Greater Moncton )	857-0511
Petit-Rocher (Belledune)	542-2688
Richibucto (Kent)	523-1820
Rogersville (Kent)	775-2080
Sackville (Tantramar)	364-4701
Shediac (Beaubassin)	532-7000
Sussex (Royal)	432-7530

3.4  Municipalities
Establishment of a campground in a municipality must receive municipal approval prior to operating to ensure that zoning and other requirements are met. For more information, call your local municipality. You will find the telephone number listed in the white pages of your telephone directory usually under: City of, Town of or Village of ...

3.5  Department of Public Safety
Building standards, electrical installation, plumbing, etc. are subject to approval by the Department of Public Safety.  

For more information, call the New Brunswick Technical Inspection Services Branch at 506- 453-2336 or your local Department of Public Safety regional office (area code 506 ):

Bathurst	547-2087	Miramichi	778-6066
Campbellton	789-2338	Moncton	856-2320
Edmundston	735-2080	Saint John	658-2510
Fredericton	453-2740	Woodstock	325-4989

The Office of the Fire Marshal is also with this Department. New developers are advised to contact the Fire Marshal to determine if a fire inspection is required.  

For more information, contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 506- 453-2004 or you may also visit the Web site at the following address: www.gnb.ca/0276/fire/index-e.asp

3.6  Department of Environment - Installation
Large installations such as lagoons and sewage treatment plants require approval by the Department of Environment. For additional information, you can call the Department of Environment at 506-444-3635 or contact your local office.

(area code 506 ):

Bathurst	547-2092	Miramichi	778-6032
Fredericton	444-5149	Moncton	856-2374
Grand Falls	473-7744	Saint John	658-2558

4.  Protection of Personal Information: Your Responsibilities
The Guide to Canada 's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) helps businesses understand their obligations and comply to the Act. Since January 1, 2004 , the PIPED Act covers the collection, use or disclosure of personal information in the course of all commercial activities in Canada , except in provinces which have enacted legislation that is deemed to be substantially similar to the federal law.

For more information, see the document Protection of Personal Information - Your Responsibilities Your Responsibilities, call toll-free 1-800-282-1376 or visit the Web site: www.privcom.gc.ca/information/guide_e.asp

5.  Campground Rating Program (Camping Select)
The Program is based upon a two-tier system, reflecting separate facility and recreation scores. All scores begin at a (1) star level and increase in (½)  star increments to a maximum of (5) stars. Higher star levels are achieved as facilities, services, quality, amenities and recreational items and services increase.  What the stars mean:

1* star	If you are seeking clean comfortable campgrounds without the extras;
2** and 3*** stars	Mid-range standard of campground facilities or recreation with various services and amenities.
4**** and 5***** stars	Greatest range of services, amenities, recreation or facilities.

In addition to the required approvals as mentioned in section 3 above, all campgrounds must meet and / or exceed the minimum standards required for the Canada Select (1) star rating as required under the Tourism Development Act. The inspections for licensing are carried out by New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc., on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Parks.

For additional information on the Campground Rating Program, call New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc. (see Section 6) or visit the Web site at the following address: www.nbtourismgrading.nb.ca

6.   New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc.
New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc. services the accommodation and campground sectors by providing property evaluations for both provincial licensing requirements and the Canada Select Accommodation Rating Program. For additional information, call New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc.

New Brunswick Tourism Grading Inc.
1133 Regent St., Suite 211
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 3Z2
Telephone: 506- 458-1995
Fax:          506- 458-9757
e-mail:       nbtgi@nbnet.nb.ca
Web site:   www.nbtourismgrading.nb.ca

7.  Associations
The following associations may also have information on starting a campground in New Brunswick :  

Campground Owners Association of New Brunswick
P. O. Box 5132
Shediac , New Brunswick   E4P 8T8
Telephone:  506-532-5480 - Ocean Surf Trailer Park (seasonal)

Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB)
500 Beaverbrook Ct
P.O. Box 23001
Fredericton , New Brunswick  E3B 7B3
Telephone:  506- 458-5646
Toll-free:     1-800-668-5313
e-mail:        info@tianb.com
Web site:    http://www.tianb.com/index.php

8.  The Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre
The Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre is an innovative partnership of federal and provincial government departments. Both levels of government work with key private-sector organizations to create a seamless information network for entrepreneurs.

Our mission is to improve the start-up, survival and growth rates of small and medium sized enterprises by giving business people in every part of New Brunswick access to accurate, timely and relevant information and referrals.

What can we do for you? We can guide you in the right direction! We can give you the information you need! We are your best source of comprehensive business information!

The Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre is accessible province-wide and free of charge. You may reach us through our toll-free number or visit us with your questions. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Monday to Friday. We also provide a 24-hour business information service, seven days a week, through our Web site.

Here's how to reach us:

Canada/New Brunswick Business Service Centre
Ground Floor, Barker House
570 Queen Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3B 6Z6
Telephone: 506-444-6140
Fax: 506-444-6172
Toll-free (information): 1-800-668-1010 (Atlantic region only)
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: cbscnb@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.cbsc.org/nb
Hours of operation: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday - except Government holidays