The club started around 1987 when Roger, Yvette, Alonzo and Yvonisse started making trails in St Marcel. Other residents of St Marcel followed by residents of Grande-Digue, Cocagne, Shediac and surrounding areas started using the facilities.
In 1994, with the increased interest of skiers, the operations were formalized with the incorporation under the present name of Club de Ski de Fond Beaver Inc.
Many will remember the first snowmobile used to make tracks, an Alpine Skidoo followed by an Alpine II.
The lodge known as the “camp” was built shortly after the start of operations. Around 1992 an extension was added to the “camp” making it what it is at present. The Club was also known for its active social life including music, card games, dances, New Year’s eve parties and poker runs. These activities have diminished somewhat in recent years.
It is important to note that the club was built and continues to operate thanks to the volunteer work of its members for the construction of trails and the camp as well as annual upkeep and trail maintenance during the ski season. It maintains its reputation as one of the nicest cross country skiing facility in the area. It was built and operates with a minimum of outside financial support.
It is important to remember that the trails cross many private properties and without the cooperation of those property owners the Club would not exist. We cannot thank them enough for their cooperation.