Situated along the world-famous salmon fishing river, Miramichi, New Brunswick offers cultural experiences that allow you to discover the heritage of the region and its people.  Take a boat tour to Beaubears Island with costumed guides then visit the new Interpretive Centre to learn about the Acadians that took refuge there and the shipbuilding of centuries past. 

Ritchie Wharf Park on the waterfront features restaurants, an art gallery and gift shops.  You can stroll along the boardwalk and take in some local entertainment Thursday – Sunday evenings or on a Sunday afternoon.  At Metepenagiag Heritage Park in Red Bank, experience the ancient Mi’kmaq culture that has existed there for over 3000 years and view archaeological finds including historic Mi’kmaq ceramic pottery.

Join in the celebrations at one of the numerous summer festivals including the Rock ‘n Roll Festival, Canada’s Irish Festival and the long running Miramichi Folksong Festival.  Experience a traditional Pow wow in one of the neighbouring First Nations communities.
There’s a fiddlers weekend, Scottish celebrations and Acadian festivities too.