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BOWLING |
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Castle Bowling Center |
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Located at 359 King George Highway, behind the Dairy Queen. Call 506 622-8071 or email terryhare62@hotmail.com |
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CARS - DRAG RACING/STOCK RACING |
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Miramichi Dragway |
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Enjoy drag racing at its best.
Full schedule of events from May
to October. Friday night trials from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Saturday
and Sunday gates open at 8:00 am.
Located at 902 North Napan Road. Call 506 773-4871 or 506 623-8052 for information or visit the web site www.miramichidragway.com |
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Miramichi City Speedway |
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This 1/3 mile semi-banked asphalt oval features Saturday night racing during the summer months. 4 cylinder, Street Stocks and Demos. The only track to feature figure 8 racing with huge cash prizes.
Located at 85 McKinnon Road. Track phone 506 773-3633.
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FARMERS MARKETS |
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Newcastle Farmers Market |
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Fridays, year round from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Lindon
Recreation Centre. Hot or cold lunches to eat in or take out.
Located at 487 King George Highway. Call (506) 622-0483.
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Water Street Farmers Market |
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Saturdays, year round from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Pioneer Senior
Citizen Building on Water Street (off Centennial Bridge). Offering
a variety of fresh local produce, seafood, home baking, etc. Full breakfasts
served, eat in or take out. Choose from unique crafts, woodworking
and gifts for all occasions.
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GALLERIES |
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Galerie d'Art |
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Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 10pm. Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
Located at 300 Beaverbrook Road in Carrefour Beausoleil Centre. Call (506) 627-4125.
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Edgewater
Gifts & Gallery |
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Find unique, fine local and regional art and one-of-a-kind gifts by many of the finest Atlantic artisans. Inuit art, stained glass, pewter, silks, jewelry, sculpture, paintings and so much more. Open Monday to Saturday at 10am.
Located at 1733 Historic Water Street. Call (506) 773-3366 |
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MARINAS |
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Miramichi Boating & Yacht Club |
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The Douglastown Marina offers 60 berths for members and visitors. Offering 24- hour security, fuel, ice and washroom facilities. Movie theatre, shopping. restaurants and hotel facilities all in close proximity.
Located on Marina Drive. Call (506) 773-9949. |
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Ritchie Wharf |
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Ritchie Wharf Park features unique restaurants, gift shops and an art gallery.
Boardwalks take you to an adventure playground, splash pad and picnic pavilion. Local entertainment can be heard most evenings and Sunday afternoons during the summer months. Water, power and overnight docking facilities are available. Within walking distance to the downtown shopping district and accommodations.
For more information call 506-623-2300 or toll free 1-800-459-3131. |
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Station Wharf Marina |
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This wharf has 550 ft. of wharf docking with water, power, gas and pump-out. Within walking distance to Historic Water Street shopping district and accommodations.
Located off Loggie Drive. Call (506) 778-9198. |
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MOVIE THEATRE |
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Empire Studio 5 |
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2480 King George Highway
Miramichi, NB E1V 6W4
(506) 778-3440 |
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MUSIC/CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT |
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Miramichi Kitchen Party - Saltwater Sounds |
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Local tradition of a real kitchen party where guests are part of the entertainment. Experience Miramichi music and culture in a down-home kitchen atmosphere. Stories, songs and fun. Family pricing available. Desserts and refreshments served. Tuesday evenings at 7pm .
Located at 1738 Water Street. Call (506)773-8010 . |
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Miramichi Country Music Opry |
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Miramichi Country Music Opry presents..."Bill Mullin", founder of the Miramichi i Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame and The Miramichi Country Music Opry.The Opry seats approximately 150 patrons on two floors with a regular Wednesday night jam featuring local talent and a regular Saturday jamboree with groups from all over the province of NB.
Located at 1720 Route 420 Highway, Red Bank
Call (506) 836-9988 |
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PARKS |
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French
Fort Cove Nature Park |
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The Cove is a multi-season family park offering canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals in summer; spectacular scenery in the fall when the cove is ablaze with vibrant colors of red, yellow and orange; and skating and sliding in winter. You will find numerous walking, hiking and biking trails, playground, dairy bar, history hut, boardwalk, covered bridge and more! The Rotary Pond Hockey Tournament is held each year in February.
Park entrance and parking available off King George Highway or Cove Road. Free admission. Call 506 624-9121 or visit the web site www.frenchfortcove.com |
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Miramichi Skate Park |
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Open to BMX, in-line and skateboard users. Sorry, no scooters. Properly fastened helmets mandatory and elbow and knee pads are strongly recommended.
Located on Pollard Boulevard, behind Golden Hawk Recreation Complex.
Contact the Community Recreation Dept. at 506 623-2300 for more information. |
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Mountain Bike Trails at French Fort Cove |
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The mountain biking experience in Miramichi starts at the French Fort Cove
playground parking lot on King George Highway. Please park to the right side
and start your ride by the permanent trail map. Riders are asked to not ride
around the "crushed rock" trail by the playground and canteen as there are
often families with small children and seniors. The mountain bike trails are
accessed by riding two multi-use trails with several walkers and hikers,
please exercise caution and yield right of way. There is approximately 17Kms
of mountain bike singletrack available and another 10Kms of double track and
woods roads. Trails are well marked and mapped, anyone with some mountain
bike experience can handle the more technical spots.
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Ritchie Wharf Park |
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Built on the banks of the Miramichi River, this shipbuilding park
is a great place to stop to enjoy a warm summer day. Masts rise out
of a
wooden boardwalk where you can stroll along the waterfront, visit the shops featuring hand-made souvenirs or enjoy a delicious meal. The kids can stay busy at the natuical-themed playground or cool of on the splash pad!
Docking and launching facilities
are available.
Other amenities include
ample parking, picnic area and
public washrooms.
Located on Norton Lane, off Ledden Street. Call 1-800-459-3131. |
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Trails, Parks and Recreational
Facilities |
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You can take advantage of our municipal walking
trails, public parks, outdoor pools or tennis
courts. To view more information go to the Community Recreation section.
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Miramichi Off-Road ATV Club |
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Experience Miramichi's natural beauty. Miramichi Off-Road ATV Club is offering guided ATV tours throughout Miramichi and surrounding areas.
For more information on our events and ATV tours visit our website www.miramichioffroadatv.com or email miramichiatv@yahoo.ca |
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Metepenagiag Heritage Park |
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Metepenagiag Heritage Park in Red Bank is now open to the public. Experience the ancient Mi’kmaq culture that has existed at its source for over 3000 years. View archaeological finds, see historic Mi’kmaq ceramic pottery, learn of the significance of the Augustine Mound and Oxbow National Historic Sites. There are interactive displays, tours, interpretive trails and a boutique.
Hours daily, May 15 - Oct 15: 9am-6pm, Oct 16 – May 14 10am-3pm.
Tel: 506-836-6118, email: info@metepenagiagpark.com |
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TOURS |
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Captain Dan's Boat Tours |
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Cruise the Miramichi River to the destination of your choice from Beaubears Island to Bartibog. Learn the history behind the many landmarks that are a tribute to our diverse cultural heritage. Daily departures, groups tours and charters.The tour offers a licensed bar, washroom, lots of space to walk about, take pictures or enjoy the passing scenery. Captain Dan's Boat Tours offer hourly tours, and contracted time periods to private outings such as sun set tour, mid-night tour and afternoon tour.
Located at Station Wharf Marina and Ritchie Wharf Park. Contact Captain Dan (506) 627-6600, email dnewton@nbnet.nb.ca or check out the web site at www.miramichiboattours.com |
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Historic Beaubears Island Tour |
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Come and discover the diverse heritage of this National Historic Site. Includes a tour of the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre, viewing of educational video, short boat trip to island and guided walking tour with costumed guides. Uninhabited for more than 100 years, was once a thriving shipbuilding center. Much of the shipbuilding sites and former foundations are still evident today. Visitors to the island will see spectacular old growth pines, lilacs, plum trees and wildlife. Beaubears Island is believed to be the only untouched shipbuilding site left intact in Canada.
Located at 26 St. Patrick's Drive. Call (56) 622-8526. |
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Miramichi River Boat Tours - Miramichi River Cruise |
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"The river has many stories to tell if you speak its language". You're invited to discover Miramichi with your bilingual Acadian Captain, Azade Hache. He has been telling the stories of Miramichi for over 8 years aboard an authentic lobster boat, the Alexander L., Intimate and personal, you'll touch history with laughter, colourful stories and on board living history displays. Experience a true Miramichi original.
90 Minute tours 2:00 pm and through the day from Ritchie Wharf, downtown Miramichi.
Captain Azade Hache and Miramichi River Boat Tours invite you to experience the river aboard the Max Aitken. Discover the view from the top deck of this 43 passenger, fully certified tour boat. Offering 90 minute interpretive bilingual river tours, chartering and exceptional services. Departs Ritchie Wharf harbour throughout the day.
For information and reservations please call 623-9821 (June-September) or 623-2152 or email: hache12@nb.sympatico.ca
Tours offered in both official languages. |
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OUTDOOR/FISHING/CANOEING |
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Alpine Lodge Miramichi |
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Embark upon a canoeing or kayaking guided tour perfected from over 30 years experience. Cast a line into several private pools along the famous Miramichi River. Gain knowledge from our seasoned guides as you try to land an Atlantic salmon on the mighty Miramichi River! Return to the lodge for a home-cooked meal. We offer several packages with varying costs.
Call (506) 843 – 3478 or visit the web site www.miramichiriveralpinelodge.com |
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Country Haven Lodge & Cottages |
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Experience the magic of the Miramichi with a guided canoe or kayak tour of our world-famous river. for a truly Miramichi experience, cast your line and try to hook the king of fish: the mighty Miramichi salmon! Packages available.
Call (506) 843-9010 or 1-877-FLYHOOK or visit the web site www.miramichifish.com |
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Fins & Feathers Resort |
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Enjoy the outdoors at this secluded retreat. Offering canoe and paddleboats, restaurant and cabins. You can also fish for trout nearby in the tidal waters of the Miramichi. This resort is also a popular destination for snowmobilers during the winter months.
Located at 785 Russellville Road. Call (56) 773-0985 |
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Metepenagiag Outdoor Adventure Lodge |
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We offer education and outdoor fun with our packages; salmon angling, canoeing and hiking. Mi'kmaq interpretive tours, wildlife viewing, accommodations and food. Private bath/shower facilities. We have friendly, well-trained staff.
Located at 2202 Mic Mac Road (Highway 420) in Red Bank. Call (506) 836-6128 or (506) 836-6170 or visit the web site www.metepenagiaglodge.com
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Miramichi Salmon Conservation
Centre |
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Interpretative tours of salmon/trout hatchery. U-Fish ponds for
brook trout. Cost is $4.00 per pound. Open daily, 8:00 am – 4:30
pm, from April to November.
Located in South Esk, 5 km west on Highway
420 from Route 8. Call (506) 622-1781. |
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Red Bank Enterprise Ltd - Peddle Boat Rentals |
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Our Peddle Boat Rental is unique where besides offering your Usual Peddle Boat, we will be introducing Hydrobikes for your fun and enjoyment. Also why not enjoy the Great Miramichi River just being propelled by peddling. Great for exercise, it's a 30 minutes well worth it. Rental Fee is $5 per 30 minutes.
Located in Red Bank, 1876 Route 420.
Call (
506) 836-1010 or email
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TUBING |
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Stewarts Tubing |
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Sit back and enjoy a lazy summer day floating on an inner tube down the Miramichi River. All ages are welcome! Non-swimmers should bring own PFD. Parking, changing and washroom facilities available. Take-out restaurant within walking distance.
Located at 2691 Route 420 in Sillikers.
Call for reservations and pricing (506) 836-7436. |
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Kenzie's Tubing |
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Little Southwest Miramichi River as you float effortlessly along on an inner tube. Children and non-swimmers should wear a life jacket. If you plan on taking a lunch, please remember: no loitering on private property, no glass bottles (cans or plastic only). Open July - September from 11am to 5pm.
Located on 5 Shadow Lane in Sillikers.
For reservations and pricing call 1-877-778-8823. |
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