Happy, tranquil Miramichi is a town with elegant bridges and wide roads. Located by the wide Mirimichi River, world famous for its salmon fishing, the city spells heaven for outdoor sports enthusiasts in all seasons. The Miramichi river itself is at the heart of all the action, from sailing in the warm waters of Miramichi Bay or having a go at river tubing, to strolling down the boardwalk at Ritchie wharf watching the tall ships go by; all best experienced in the summer.

Interactive museums and heritage sites bring the past alive in a most lively and entertaining way.  A Miramichi visitor guide will recommend a boat trip to Beaubears Island, where in 1773 the island’s first ship, the Miramichi, was built. A trip to Middle Island tells the story of the Irish immigrants while the French Fort Cove’s natural surroundings provide the perfect setting for a narrative about the “Headless Nun”

The summer months are packed with festivals and events.  As “Canada’s Irish Capital” lots of singing and dancing goes on in Miramichi with an eclectic variety of summer festivals.  There’s the Festival of Tall Ships and the Dragon Boat Festival for people who enjoy boats.  Singers and dancers will love the Pow Wow, Rock n Roll, Irish, Scottish and Folksong Festivals.