Some visitors may choose to visit the Interpretive Centre only, while others will only begin their adventure here. The Interpretive Centre features a museum style layout with a number of audio-visually interactive features to enhance your experience.

Middle Island, in the Miramichi River, is located approximately 2km. east of downtown Chatham and comes into view as one travels along Water Street going east. It lies between Beaubear’s Island to the west and Sheldrake Island to the east. In 1829 the Island...

An 18th-century Victorian home houses artifacts from 1850 onward. The famous painting by H. W. Hoyt “Portrait of Francis Peabody," founder of the town of Chatham, a history of the Loggie family and First World War artifacts are found here. The original World War I...

The MacDonald Farm Provincial Heritage Place overlooks the Miramichi River in Bartibog, nestled in a pastoral setting. To discover its secrets in this perfect setting, visitors follow a winding trail leading to this unique historic homestead.

St. Michael's Museum Association was established by a small group of eight people in 1974. Initially, the museum display was situated in an unused portion of St. Michael's Basilica, known as the Lady Chapel. In 1979, the museum acquired the old presbytery and...

You'll be treated to a true taste of our history and culture as our staff walk you through Miramichi Landings and the ways we are preserving and enhancing the memories and stories that have shaped our community for centuries.

The Rankin house, a two-storey Georgian style building, was erected in 1837 to replace an earlier home which burned down in March of that year. The first house had been built soon after Alexander Rankin and his cousin, James Gilmour, arrived at Miramichi in 1812 from...

The rich, and at times, haunting history of French Fort Cove and its early settlers peaks the interest of many visitors year round. In addition to everyday activities, each winter the annual Miramichi Rotary Pond Hockey Tournament takes place at French Fort Cove. The...

During your visit we are certain you will be intrigued with the history surrounding the boyhood home of William Maxwell Aitken. You will discover fascinating history of the house since its inception as well as history of Lord Beaverbrook, specifically during his...

The Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre (MSCC) is the oldest operating Atlantic salmon hatchery in Canada. Located in South Esk, New Brunswick, the facility is only 5km west of the City of Miramichi. The first buildings and ponds were constructed in 1873 and...