FAMILY FUN
Create memories that will last a lifetime with our region’s many family friendly attractions and amenities. Take pleasure in walking, hiking, or biking through French Fort Cove while enjoying the breathtaking scenic views. Spend an afternoon at the splash pad at Ritchie’s Wharf or beach combing at Escuminac beach and family park.
FRENCH FORT COVE NATURE PARK
Open year round for family fun! Take pleasure in walking, hiking and biking trails, and boardwalk. View breath-taking scenery in the fall when the cove is ablaze with vibrant colours of red, yellow and orange.
Boat Rentals
Summer hours
Time: 12:00pm to 7:00pm.
Cost: 30 minutes- $3 per person or $10 per family | 60 minutes- $6 per person or $20 per family
Cash only- First come first serve, no reservations
King George Highway and Cove Road
506-623-2300
WATERFORD GREEN
Looking for a spectacular sunset? Sit back and enjoy the view of the Miramichi River and the Centennial Bridge from the cantilevered boardwalk! Many of the city’s events and festivals take place at this multi-use park. Offering and lots of opportunities for picturesque photos, including sharing a moment with Francis Peabody, the Founder of the former town of Chatham.
Loggie Drive
506-623-2300
Over the Cove Zip Line
Over the Cove zip line is the City of Miramichi’s newest outdoor attraction and the longest zip line in the Maritimes. Come experience French Fort Cove from a breathtaking bird’s eye view as you soar from one side of the park to the other.
French Fort Cove, King George Hwy
1.800.459.3131
FLETCHERS FARM
Fletcher's Farm offers an authentic outdoor learning experience for all ages. Navigate your way through our five-acre corn maze and try to complete the Miramichi themed scavenger hunt. Try not to get lost! Then head over to the farm park, climb the hay bale pyramid, roam through the hay bale maze, play in the corn box or go for a wagon ride. Finish off the day by grabbing a bag of popcorn and a cold drink and relax while the kids run around and have an aMAZEing time!
For more information check us out on Facebook at Fletcher’s Farm
KOUCHIBOUGUAC NATIONAL PARK
Discover a national park on New Brunswick’s Acadian Coast where lush mixed-wood forests lead to colourful salt marshes and warm ocean beaches. Offshore, golden sand dunes foster calm seas. At night, this Dark Sky Preserve is a celestial masterpiece; in winter, it is a snowbound fun-zone. And each of these natural wonders intertwines with fascinating Mi’kmaq and Acadian cultures. Be sure to stop at the park visitor centre to visit the exhibits. Take the family for an unforgettable camping adventure. Cycle along fantastic bicycle trails or walk along endless stretches of sand dunes. Interpretative programs are offered throughout the summer. Welcome to Kouchibouguac National Park—an awe-inspiring all-season destination.
186 Route 117, Kouchibouguac National Park
506-876-2443
MAURIE’S MINI-PUTT & ICE CREAM
This delightful 19 hole mini-putt golf course features motorized obstacles, some of which are replicas of local landmarks. There is a 34-foot train play structure for the youngsters. The popular ice cream parlour offers 48 flavours of ice cream, frozen yogurt and dairy free sorbet. Gluten free cones are available.
1196 Water Street
ESCUMINAC BEACH AND FAMILY PARK
Beautiful Escuminac Beach and Family Park offers clean saltwater, sandy beach, and fully serviced and un-serviced campsites. Enjoy tenting area, picnic area, fire-pits, beach volleyball, and horseshoe pits
301 Escuminac Point Road, Escuminac
1-877-228-4599/506-228-4532
RITCHIE WHARF
‘Shipbuilding’ is the theme of this charming, alluring waterfront park in Miramichi, NB, and it has been a favourite attraction for both locals and tourists since 1991. You can dock or launch your boat or embark on a river boat tour of the river or fishing charter. Enjoy waterfront dining with a spectacular view. Within walking distance to the downtown shopping in the Newcastle Business District and accommodations, Ritchie Wharf is a great place to spend the day with your family!!
84 Norton’s Lane, Miramichi
506-623-2300
CENTRAL NEW BRUNSWICK WOODMEN’S MUSEUM
Fifteen acres of forest land immersed in lumbering legends, ghostly hauntings, folklore, and songs help you savor the stories of the “Canadian” lumberjack. Along with the stories of the camp cook, teamsters, loggers, lumbermen, stagecoach drive and the historic Whooper Train. Come by and you may meet our historic local characters on site.
6342 Route 8, Boiestown
506-369-7214
Character Matters Miramichi- Dare the Dark- The Headless Nun Experience
The campfire tale you heard long ago will unfold before you with passion, and the stories you hear will linger in the imagination. The cove is alive, as voices from the past return to celebrate one of the province’s oldest ghost stories. It is said that truth is stranger than fiction, but this legend might well be the exception.
Legends never die and neither will the call to Dare the Dark.
Email: hello@charactermattersmiramichi.com
506-210-1830