Ritchie Wharf on the Newcastle waterfront in the City of Miramichi.

Miramichi, New Brunswick
Miramichi's Location in New Brunswick List of cities in Canada
Country	Canada
Province	New Brunswick
County	Northumberland County
Established	1995
Government
- City Mayor	John McKay
- Governing Body	Miramichi City Council
- MP	Charles Hubbard (L)
- Provincial Representatives	Carmel Robichaud (L) John W. Foran (L) Bill Fraser (L)
Area
- City	179.83 km²  (69.4 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1]
- City	18,129
- Density	102.9/km² (266.5/sq mi)
Time zone	Atlantic (AST) (UTC-4)
- Summer (DST)	ADT (UTC-3)
Postal code span: E1V, E3V
Website: http://www.miramichi.org/

Miramichi is the largest city in northern New Brunswick, Canada. It is situated at the mouth of the Miramichi River where it enters Miramichi Bay. The City of Miramichi was formed in 1995 through the forced amalgamation of two rival towns, Newcastle and Chatham, and several smaller communities, including Douglastown, Loggieville, and Nelson. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 419 pixelsFull resolution (2892 × 1513 pixel, file size: 467 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Ritchie Wharf, Newcastle, Miramichi, New Brunswick (IR Walker 1993) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert... 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History

Early Mi'kmaq and French Communities (before 1765)

Long prior to European settlement, the Miramichi region was home to members of the the Mi'kmaq first nation. For the Mi'kmaq, Beaubear's Island, at the junction of the Northwest and Main Southwest branches of the Miramichi River was a natural meeting point. The Mikmaq The Mikmaq (; (also spelled Míkmaq, Migmaq, Micmac or MicMac) are a First Nations people, indigenous to northeastern New England, Canadas Atlantic Provinces, and the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec. ... The Miramichi River is a Canadian river located in the central-eastern part of the province of New Brunswick. ...

Following the European discovery of the Americas, the Miramichi became part of the French colony of Acadia. About 1648, Nicolas Denys, Sieur de Fronsac, established a fort and trading post, Fort Fronsac, on the Miramichi. This establishment was apparently constructed "on the North side of the Miramichi, at the forks of the river". According to W.F.Ganong, a Recollet Mission was established in 1686 on the Miramichi "in Nelson", "probably near Beaubear's Island".^[2][3][4] World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World consisting of the continents of North America[1], Central America and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... The national flag of Acadia, adopted in 1884. ... Nicolas Denys, (1598 – 1688), was born in France and little is known of his early years. ... William Francis Ganong, M.A., Ph. ...

Nicolas Denys' son, Richard Denys, was placed in charge of the fort and trading post, and in 1688 Richard states, "Miramichi is the principal place of my residence", and describes his establishment as including about a dozen French and more than 500 Indians. In 1691 Richard died at sea; the post declined. ^[5][6][7][8]. Nicolas Denys, (1598 – 1688), was born in France and little is known of his early years. ...

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Camp d'Espérance Memorial at Wilson's Point, Miramichi, New Brunswick

In 1757 the French general, Charles Deschamps de Boishébert et de Raffetot attempted to evade British troops in the St. John Valley and the Bay of Fundy, by leading 900 French refugees up the northeast coast of New Brunswick to Miramichi, establishing a camp, "Camp de l’Espérance", on Beaubear's Island. Over 200 of the refugees died at the camp. During the war, the camp was protected by a battery of French cannons at French Fort Cove. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 3. ... Charles Deschamps de Boishébert ( b February 7, 1727 – d January 9, 1797), started his military career early in life as a member of the colonial troops. ... The Bay of Fundy (French: ) is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. ... The French Fort Cove is a nature park located in Miramichi, New Brunswick, between Newcastle and Nordin-Miramichi, which contains regular and advanced walking trails, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boats, a childrens playground, ice-cream shop and holds many events and activities during the summer. ...

In September 1758 Colonel James Murray reported spending two days in Miramichi Bay looking unsuccessfully for Acadians, but destroying anything he found. This included burning the first stone church built in New Brunswick (at the site of the present-day community of Burnt Church). Murray didn't sail as far west as Beaubear's Island. Most of the surviving Beaubear's Island refugees soon left the Miramichi, seeking refuge in Quebec. Some Acadians remained.^[9][10] Portrait of James Murray as a young man by Allan Ramsay (1742) (Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh) James Murray (Ballencrieff, East Lothian, Scotland, 21 January 1721– 18 June 1794 Battle) was a British military officer, whose lengthy career included service as colonial administrator and governor of Quebec. ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595...

Early Scottish, Loyalist and Irish Immigration (1765-1850)

The French were defeated at Quebec in 1759, and the remaining Miramichi settlement was subsequently burned to the ground by British Commodore John Byron (Foul-Weather Jack) in 1760. The French North American colonies were ceded to the British in the 1763 Treaty of Paris. The Miramichi thus became a part of the British colony of Nova Scotia, and later New Brunswick. Benjamin Marston, a surveyor and the first sheriff, reported in 1785 that "a considerable French Village" had existed on Wilson's Point (adjacent to Beaubear's Island - the present-day site of the Enclosure).^[11] Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... John Byron (November 8, 1723 – April 10, 1786) was a British vice-admiral. ... Many treaties have been negotiated and signed in Paris, including: Treaty of Paris (1229) - ended the Albigensian Crusade Treaty of Paris (1259) - between Henry III of England and Louis IX of France Treaty of Paris (1763) - ended the Seven Years War Treaty of Paris (1783) - ended the American Revolutionary War... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope restored) Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Official languages English, French (the only constitutionally bilingual province in the country) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson - Premier Shawn Graham (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 10 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st...

Although they were clearly preceded by the Mi'kmaq and Acadian peoples, credit for the first permanent white settlement at Miramichi is often granted to Scottish settlers, led by William Davidson. William Davidson (a.k.a. John Godsman) and John Cort had obtained a large grant encompassing much of the Miramichi region in 1765, and promoted the area in both Scotland and New England as a new home to potential settlers. The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists who settled in Acadia (located on the northern portion of North Americas east coast). ... William Davidson (1740 – 17 June 1790), was a Scottish-Canadian lumber merchant, shipbuilder and politician. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic) Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English (de facto)1; Gaelic[1]2 and Scots3 (recognised minority... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ...

Relations with the Mi'kmaq were not always good. During the American Revolution, some Mi'kmaq, encouraged by the Americans, attacked the newcomers. Davidson temporarily found refuge along the St. John River. A subsequent treaty signed 22 September 1779 ensured a more peaceful coexistence. Following the American Revolution some loyalist families moved to Miramichi. Davidson's original grant was revoked, and competition for the best lands escalated tensions between the early Scottish and new loyalist settlers. In the 1840's, the Great Irish Famine led to the last large influx of settlers, mostly settling on the south side of the river in the former town of Chatham. By this time, the best lands were already occupied by earlier Scottish, Loyalist and Acadian immigrants. John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies that... [[ This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Great Irish Famine may also refer to Great Irish Famine (1740-1741) This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Early Industry and Politics (1765-1850)

Rankin House - former home of Miramichi lumber baron Alexander Rankin at Douglastown, Miramichi, New Brunswick

Although subsistence farming constituted one part of the new settlement's economy, the thin, acid soils of the Miramichi were not conducive to agriculture; thus, the lumber industry and Atlantic salmon fishery were the mainstays. A shipbuilding industry was established by Davidson in 1773, largely to facilitate overseas lumber exports, including masts for the British navy, and to provide winter employment for the men. Davidson's first ship, "Miramichi", was unfortunately lost with her cargo off the Spanish coast. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 545 pixelsFull resolution (2380 × 1620 pixel, file size: 443 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Home of Miramichi lumber baron, Alexander Rankin in Douglastown, Miramichi, New Brunswick (IR Walker 1983) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 545 pixelsFull resolution (2380 × 1620 pixel, file size: 443 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Home of Miramichi lumber baron, Alexander Rankin in Douglastown, Miramichi, New Brunswick (IR Walker 1983) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del... Binomial name Salmo salar Linnaeus, 1758 Atlantic salmon, known scientifically as Salmo salar, is a species of fish in the family Salmonidae, which is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into the Atlantic. ...

Miramichi benefited greatly from the Napoleonic wars and American independence, as Britain became dependent on its remaining North American colonies, including New Brunswick, for lumber. However, the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825, the advent of steel-hulled ships, and perhaps over-cutting of eastern white pine, would eventually contribute to a long-term decline in the area's economy. The Miramichi Fire burnt almost 1/4 of New Brunswick's forest, and consumed most of the buildings along the northern side of the river. Only 12 buildings remained in Newcastle. Combatants Austria[1] Portugal Prussia[1] Russia[2] Spain[3] Sweden United Kingdom[4] French Empire Holland Kingdom of Italy Kingdom of Naples Duchy of Warsaw Bavaria[5] Saxony[6] Denmark [7] Commanders Archduke Charles Prince Schwarzenberg Karl Mack von Leiberich Gebhard von Blücher Duke of Brunswick Prince of... The American Revolution is the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. ... The Great Miramichi Fire refers to a massive forest fire (or series of fires) which devastated forests and communities throughout much of northern New Brunswick in October 1825. ... Binomial name Pinus strobus L. Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) is a large pine native to eastern North America, occurring from Newfoundland west to Minnesota and southeasternmost Manitoba, and south along the Appalachian Mountains to the extreme north of Georgia. ...

The towns of Newcastle and Chatham developed a long history of rivalry, including a small "war" fought between the communities ("the fighting election of 1843"). The 1843 election was fought on a political level between John T. Williston of Chatham (supported by local entrepreneur Joseph Cunard of Chatham, brother of Samuel Cunard) and J. Ambrose Street of Newcastle (backed by the prominent lumber baron, Alexander Rankin of Douglastown). The Rankin and Cunard factions literally fought the election in the streets of Newcastle and Chatham with sticks, stones, coal and other missiles. Sir Samuel Cunard Sir Samuel Cunard, 1st Baronet (21 November 1787–28 April 1865) was a Canadian-born British shipping magnate. ...

The Age of Rail (1875-1950)

In 1875 the region's largest construction project in history was completed when the federal government's Intercolonial Railway (ICR) opened between Moncton and Campbellton. The following year it would link Halifax with Riviere du Loup and the Canadian railway network. One of the biggest geographic obstacles presented in the project was the crossing of the Miramichi River. Surveyors deemed the ideal location for bridging to be at the upper reaches of tidewater between Nelson and Newcastle, crossing the Southwest Miramichi, then a short section of land at Derby, followed by the Northwest Miramichi. The combined length of these bridges would be among the largest constructed to date in Canada (surpassed only by the Victoria Bridge in Montreal) and were the first bridges over the Miramichi River, revolutionizing transport in the region. 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Intercolonial Railway of Canada logo or herald The Intercolonial Railway of Canada (IRC), also referred to as the Intercolonial Railway, was a historic Canadian railway. ... Moncton (46°6′ N 64°46′ W) is the second largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick and is at the heart of the fastest growing urban area in the province. ... J.C. Van Horne Bridge crossing between Campbellton and Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec The Restigouche River showing the J.C. Van Horne Bridge crossing between Campbellton and Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec Campbellton (2001 population 7,798) is the smallest of the eight officially incorporated cities in New Brunswick... Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: Location City Information Established: April 1, 1996 Area: (former city) 79. ... Rivière-du-Loup (pop. ... The Miramichi River is a Canadian river located in the central-eastern part of the province of New Brunswick. ... Nelson-Miramichi became part of the City of Miramichi on January 1, 1995. ... Newcastle, New Brunswick was a former town on the Miramichi River in east central New Brunswick, Canada. ... The Southwest Miramichi River is a Canadian river in New Brunswick. ... The Northwest Miramichi River is a Canadian river in New Brunswick. ... Victoria Bridge may be a reference to: the Grosvenor Bridge, a rail bridge across the River Thames in London, England, that is sometimes called the Victoria Rail Bridge the Victoria Bridge, a road and rail bridge across the Saint Lawrence River at Montreal in Canada the Victoria Bridge, a road... The Miramichi River is a Canadian river located in the central-eastern part of the province of New Brunswick. ...

The ICR bypassed Chatham by running through Newcastle and then on to the north and west. Within a decade, the Canada Eastern Railway was built to link Chatham with Fredericton, along the length of the Southwest Miramichi River valley. In 1904, the Canada Eastern was purchased by the ICR. In 1915, the ICR became part of Canadian Government Railways and 3 years later in 1918 it became part of the Canadian National Railways (CNR). The Canada Eastern Railway, originally known as the Northern and Western Railway, was a railway line operating in New Brunswick, Canada, running from Newcastle (now part of Miramichi), to Devon (opposite Fredericton). ... Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, a former town on the south bank of the Miramichi River, was subsumed in 1995 into the new city of Miramichi. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Fredericpolis silvae filia noblis (Fredericton noble daughter of the forest) Established: {{{Established}}} Area: 131. ... The Southwest Miramichi River is a Canadian river in New Brunswick. ... Canadian Government Railways (CGR) was the descriptive name used between 1915_1918 for all federal government-owned railways in Canada. ... CN redirects here, as its the most common usage of the abbreviation in Canada; for more uses, see CN (disambiguation). ...

Stothart's Mercantile in downtown Newcastle, New Brunswick (IR Walker 1974)

CNR operated express passenger trains along the main line from Halifax to Montreal via Newcastle, most notably the Ocean Limited, along with various local trains to Fredericton, Moncton and Campbellton. The Dungarvon Whooper provided passenger service along the Canada Eastern Railway from Newcastle to Fredericton. The ports and railways serving Newcastle and Chatham burgeoned with activity as the 19th century lumber industry gave way to the 20th century developments in pulp and paper, and mining. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3264 × 2184 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (3264 × 2184 pixel, file size: 1. ... Newcastle, New Brunswick was a former town on the Miramichi River in east central New Brunswick, Canada. ... Ocean (passenger train) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... The Dungarvon Whooper (pronounced hooper) is a ghost story, immortalized in a song by Michael Whelan, about a murder in the late 19th century along the Dungarvon River in northern New Brunswick, Canada. ... The Canada Eastern Railway, originally known as the Northern and Western Railway, was a railway line operating in New Brunswick, Canada, running from Newcastle (now part of Miramichi), to Devon (opposite Fredericton). ...

20th Century Industry & Politics

As the shipbuilding, masting and lumber industries waned, pulp and paper production eventually replaced lumber exports as the mainstay of the area's economy. A valuable sports fishery developed, attracting "sports" initially from adjacent New England, and subsequently from all parts of the world. In the mid 20th century, an air force base, CFB Chatham, became the cornerstone of Chatham's economy. The discovery of base metal deposits and the development of Heath Steele Mines, 60 km to the northwest, allowed Newcastle's economy to diversify and strengthen through the 1960s. The mine and airforce base had both closed by 1999 as the mine's ore body was depleted, and with the collapse of the cold war. The forest industry is the dominant player in the city's economy today. Pulp and Paper is the name of the largest United States-based trade magazine for the pulp and paper industry. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... Canadian Forces Base Chatham or CFB Chatham was a Canadian Forces Base located immediately south of the town of Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada. ... In 1952, an orebody was discovered 60 km northwest of Newcastle, New Brunswick at the headwaters of the Tomogonops River. ... For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ...

Communities amalgamated in 1995 to form the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick

In the 20th century the rivalry between Newcastle and Chatham continued, expressed chiefly through sports, politics, and in competition for businesses and government largesse. In 1994 then Premier Frank McKenna developed and implemented a plan for merging the communities. The amalgamation of the former towns and villages to form the City of Miramichi was controversial at the time, and remains so today, due to the strong identities that each of the communities possessed. The 1995 amalgamation of the communities served to limit this rivalry, giving the region a larger and more united voice in promoting the region.^[12] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 408 pixelsFull resolution (1207 × 616 pixel, file size: 127 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Map of Communities amalgamated in 1995 to form the City of Miramichi I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 408 pixelsFull resolution (1207 × 616 pixel, file size: 127 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Map of Communities amalgamated in 1995 to form the City of Miramichi I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... The Honourable Francis Joseph Frank McKenna, PC, ONB (born January 19, 1948, in Apohaqui, New Brunswick, Canada) is a Canadian politician and diplomat. ...

For a more detailed history, including details of prominent citizens, see the entries for Miramichi's founding communities (Newcastle, Chatham, Douglastown, Loggieville, and Nelson). Newcastle, New Brunswick was a former town on the Miramichi River in east central New Brunswick, Canada. ... Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, a former town on the south bank of the Miramichi River, was subsumed in 1995 into the new city of Miramichi. ... Douglastown was one of several small New Brunswick communities merged to form the city of Miramichi on 1 January 1995. ... Loggieville is a former village of Northumberland County, New Brunswick, now forming a part of the city of Miramichi. ... History Nelson-Miramichi became part of the City of Miramichi on January 1, 1995. ...

Climate

Miramichi enjoys a cool, moist climate (Mean Annual Temperature = 4.7°C, January Mean Temperature = -10.7°C; Mean July Temperature = 19.2°C). Proximity to the Gulf of St. Lawrence tends to moderate the winter climate, but Arctic air sometimes penetrates into the area during winter (coldest recorded temperature = -35°C, 2 February 1962). Summers are warm and sunny (hottest recorded temperature = 37.8°C, 12 August 1944). The city averages about 1100 mm of precipitation per year, with about 300 mm of the precipitation falling as snow. The Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the worlds largest estuary, is the outlet of North Americas Great Lakes via the Saint Lawrence River into the Atlantic Ocean. ...

Miramichi winters are sunnier than almost anywhere else in Canada, averaging 120 hours of bright sunshine in January (Compare with Winnipeg, Manitoba - 120.3 hours; Kelowna, British Columbia - 40 hours). Miramichi averages 250.5 hours of bright sunshine in July. Nickname: Motto: Two Words: Mosiquitos and Snow Location of Winnipeg in Manitoba Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Manitoba Region Winnipeg Capital Region Established, 1738 (Fort Rouge) Renamed 1822 (Fort Garry) Incorporated 1873 (City of Winnipeg) Government  - City Mayor Sam Katz  - Governing Body Winnipeg City Council  - MPs List of MPs  - MLAs List... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) BC AB SK MB ON QC NB PE NS NL YT NT NU Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard - Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation... Locator map for Kelowna, BC Kelowna (2001 population 96,288, metropolitan population 147,739) is a city on Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km...

(All data are derived from Environment Canada statistics for the Miramichi airport)

Demographics

According to the Statistics Canada 2001 census^[13], there were 18,508 people residing in Miramichi. 48.1% of residents were male and 51.9% were female.

Children under five accounted for approximately 5.0% of the resident population. This compares with 5.6% for Canada overall. In mid-2001, 15.5% of the resident population of Miramichi were of retirement age (65 and over for males and females) compared with 13.2% in Canada. The median age was 39.9 years of age, comparing to 37.6 years of age nationally.

St. James & St. John United Church, Newcastle, Miramichi, New Brunswick

In 2001, 97.6% of the population were born in Canada; 89.4% claimed "English only" as the "language(s) first learned and still understood", whereas 8.8% indicated French, and 0.7% indicated "both English and French". The population was 61.8% Roman Catholic, and 33.3% Protestant. 3.8% reported no religious affiliation. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 406 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2214 × 3264 pixel, file size: 608 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 406 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2214 × 3264 pixel, file size: 608 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St. ...

Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census^[13]

Economy

The Miramichi area’s economy is primary focused on forests, mining and fishing. Other sectors include: tourism, customer contact centres, manufacturing and provincial and federal government. The service sector is the largest employer.

Transportation

By road

Miramichi has good highway connections to other major centres in New Brunswick offered via Highways 8 (west to Fredericton; north to Bathurst and Campbellton) and 11 (south to Moncton, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia). The Plaster Rock - Renous highway (Route 108) offers the quickest connection to major centres in Quebec, Upper Canada, and points west. New Brunswick Highway 8 is an important highway link between northern and southern New Brunswick, Canada. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Bathurst (2006 population 12,714; UA 18,154; CA population 31,424) is a Canadian city in Gloucester County, New Brunswick. ... J.C. Van Horne Bridge crossing between Campbellton and Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec The Restigouche River showing the J.C. Van Horne Bridge crossing between Campbellton and Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec Campbellton (2001 population 7,798) is the smallest of the eight officially incorporated cities in New Brunswick... Divided section of Route 11 outside Shediac, New Brunswick. ... Nickname: Motto: Resurgo (Latin: I rise again) The location of Moncton within New Brunswick Coordinates: , Country Canada Province New Brunswick County Westmorland First settled 1733 Founded 1766 Incorporated 1855, 1875 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Lorne Mitton  - Governing Body Moncton City Council  - MP Brian Murphy  - MLAs John Betts Chris Collins... Motto: i lost P.E.I. again mom:well, look under the couch Capital Charlottetown Largest city Charlottetown Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Barbara Oliver Hagerman - Premier Pat Binns (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 4 - Senate seats 4 Confederation July 1, 1873 (7th) Area Ranked 13th... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... New Brunswick Route 108 is a highway in New Brunswick, Canada; running from Trans-Canada Highway exit 75 near Grand Falls to Route 8 exit 163 at Derby Junction (near Miramichi); a distance of 202. ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... Flag Map of Upper Canada (orange) Capital Newark 1792 - 1797 York(later renamed Toronto in 1834) 1797 - 1841 Language(s) English Religion Anglican Government Constitutional monarchy Sovereign  - 1791-1820 George III  - 1837-1841 Victoria Lieutenant-Governor See list of Lieutenant-Governors Legislature Parliament of Upper Canada  - Upper house Legislative Council...

For years, the only bridge at Miramichi was a narrow, historic crossing, the Morrissy Bridge, at Newcastle. Ferry service facilitated crossings at Chatham and Loggieville. In the late 1960's the Centennial Bridge was completed at Chatham, greatly improving north-south transit across the river. The Miramichi Bridge at Newcastle opened in the late 1990s. A photograph of the Morrissy Bridge The Morrissy Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing the Miramichi River at Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada. ... Newcastle, New Brunswick was a former town on the Miramichi River in east central New Brunswick, Canada. ... The Centennial Bridge is an arch truss bridge crossing the Miramichi River in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada. ... The Miramichi Bridge is a bridge crossing the Miramichi River at Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada. ...

By water

The towns of Chatham and Newcastle were formerly important ports for northeastern New Brunswick. Dredging, however, was necessary to maintain a deep enough channel for most ships to cross between the barrier dune islands at the mouth of Miramichi Bay. Ocean-going ships entering the port must have a shallow draft, and must navigate the ancient, meandering course of the drowned Miramichi River channel through the inner Bay. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada, a former town on the south bank of the Miramichi River, was subsumed in 1995 into the new city of Miramichi. ... Newcastle, New Brunswick was a former town on the Miramichi River in east central New Brunswick, Canada. ... Miramichi Bay is an estuary located on the west coast of the Gulf of St. ...

By rail

The New Brunswick East Coast Railway (NBECR), formerly part of the Canadian National (CN) Railway mainline, and the earlier Intercolonial Railway passes through Miramichi. VIA Rail offers passenger service on this line, supplementing NBECR's freight capacity. The New Brunswick East Coast Railway is a 311 mile railway operating in New Brunswick between Campbellton and Pacific Junction near Moncton with important spurs between Dalhousie Junction and Dalhousie, Nepisiguit Junction and Brunswick Mines, and Nelson to Chatham. ... CN redirects here, as its the most common usage of the abbreviation in Canada; for more uses, see CN (disambiguation). ... Intercolonial Railway of Canada logo or herald The Intercolonial Railway of Canada (IRC), also referred to as the Intercolonial Railway, was a historic Canadian railway. ... VIA Rails trains travelling by Highway 401 near Brockville, Ontario. ...

By air

Miramichi is located within a 90 minute drive of two international airports (Greater Fredericton International Airport, Greater Moncton International Airport) with scheduled domestic and international flights. In addition the Miramichi Airport Commission operates the Miramichi Airport (YCH) on the former site of CFB Chatham. Greater Fredericton International Airport (IATA: YFC, ICAO: CYFC) is an airport in Lincoln, New Brunswick, Canada near Fredericton. ... Greater Moncton International Airport (French: Aéroport international du Grand Moncton) or Moncton/Greater Moncton International Airport (IATA: YQM, ICAO: CYQM) is located 4. ... Miramichi Airport (IATA: YCH, ICAO: CYCH) is located 1. ... Canadian Forces Base Chatham or CFB Chatham was a Canadian Forces Base located immediately south of the town of Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada. ...

Arts & Culture

Roots

Although the Miramichi can claim a host of refined, imported cultural traditions and events as showcased in theatres and on stage, true Miramichi culture is distinctive, rustic and homegrown. Miramichi culture is firmly grounded in the Mi'kmaq, Acadian, Scottish, and Irish traditions of the region's founding population, in the fishing, sailing and lumbering industries of old, and in the deep spiriitual connection, indeed reverence, that the people hold for their river(s). The accent and language of Miramichiers bears an unmistakable Celtic brand. The people speak irreverently, drawing on a host of distinctive expressions with meanings to baffle visitors. Every bend in the rivers, from Push and Be Damned Rapids to the Turnip Patch has a distinctive name. These roots and the hard lives of their ancestors haved provided rich fodder for the dark novels of renowned local author David Adams Richards, and the lighter tales and folklore of Herb Curtis, Doug Underhill, and Raymond Fraser. The Mikmaq The Mikmaq (; (also spelled Míkmaq, Migmaq, Micmac or MicMac) are a First Nations people, indigenous to northeastern New England, Canadas Atlantic Provinces, and the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec. ... The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists who settled in Acadia (located on the northern portion of North Americas east coast). ... Scottish can refer to: Look up Scottish in Wiktionary, the free dictionary (as an adjective) things to do with Scotland (see also Scots and Scotch) (as a noun) the Scottish people. ... This article is considered orphaned, since there are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... David Adams Richards (born 1950) is a Canadian author. ... Herb Curtis (born 1949) is a Canadian novelist and humourist who writes about and has long lived in New Brunswick. ... Raymond Fraser is a Canadian novelist and poet. ...

Local legends, like the tales of the Headless Nun and the Dungarvon Whooper, are products of the long, rich history of the region, and a tradition of story-telling. The telling of "lies" (or tall tales) provided a social outlet, building a close bond among "shantymen" as they passed long winter nights in remote lumber camps. No doubt these tales were further embellished as each generation sought to improve upon the original stories, and captivate their audience. This oral tradition lives on in the hunting and fishing camps that line the river, and in the traditional ballads immortalised in Louise Manny's "Songs of the Miramichi", and in the Miramichi Folk Song Festival. The Dungarvon Whooper (pronounced hooper) is a ghost story, immortalized in a song by Michael Whelan, about a murder in the late 19th century along the Dungarvon River in northern New Brunswick, Canada. ... Louise Elizabeth Manny (1890 - August 1970) was a New Brunswick folklorist and historian. ...

Festivals

Local festivals which celebrate Miramichi culture, and the ancestral roots of the original settlers include:

• Miramichi Folksong Festival
• Annual Pow-wows hosted in nearby Eel Ground and Red Bank
• La Fête nationale des Acadiens - Acadian Day
• Celebration of Scots
• Irish Festival on the Miramichi
• Miramichi Fiddle Festival

Other local festivals include^[14]:

• Canada Days Festival
• Downtown Miramichi Rock 'n Roll Festival
• Miramichi Salmon Classic
• Miramichi Exhibition

Proper Diction

Miramichiers speak in a colourful language not readily understood by outsiders. A small part of the language has been captured in Herb Curtis' 1991 book, "Look what the Cat drug in - a Miramichi Dictionary" , and Doug Underhill's 1996 "City of Miramichi - An interpretive guide". Visitors may find a few words and expressions useful when visiting the region: Herb Curtis (born 1949) is a Canadian novelist and humourist who writes about and has long lived in New Brunswick. ...

Geography

• Nor'wst - the Northwest Miramichi River
• Sou'wst - the main Southwest Miramichi River
• L'il Sou'wst - the Little Southwest Miramichi River, a tributary to the Northwest Miramichi River
• North Pole - North Pole Stream, a tributary to the Little Southwest Miramichi River
• Skunk Ridge - a neighbourhood in the former town of Newcastle

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• Bogan - a small still-water channel set apart from the main river channel
• Boatin' - canoeing
• Runnin' - canoeing downstream
• Polin' - canoeing, possibly upstream, but navigating with the use of a long pole, rather than a paddle
• Sport - a paying guest at a fishing camp
• Hole - a deep pool in the river frequented by salmon

Miscellaneous

• Government Dairy - liquor store
• Lad - an ageless, gender-neutral term used in reference to anyone: an elderly gentleman (or woman, or possibly pet canine), a child, a youth, or anyone in between
• Run - a mass of fish, usually salmon, heading upstream
• Tear - a wild party
• Lie - a really, good story (possibly even the truth)
• The Absolute Truth - probably complete fiction

Weather

• Warm - too hot to bear
• A touch cool - unbearably cold

Quality

• Good - okay
• Some good - very good
• Right some good - wow! amazingly good!
• Right some jeezly good - world's finest, unbelievably good

Expressions

• 'ow's she bootin' 'er - How are you?
• I should hope to kiss a duck - I'm seriously offended; how could you doubt the truth of my story?

Recreation

The city offers a full range of summer and winter sports programs and facilities, including recreation centres, swimming pools, a golf course, and rinks for skating, curling and ice hockey. The city, however, is best known as a haven for outdoor sport enthusiasts. The river offers gently meandering, and challenging whitewater opportunities for canoe and kayak, and superb angling for Atlantic Salmon and brook trout. About one-half of the sport catch of Atlantic salmon in North America are landed on the Miramichi River and its tributaries. The warm waters of Miramichi Bay offer an ideal setting for sailing enthusiasts during summer. The snowy winters are welcomed by cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. An extensive network of trails is available for hiking, cycling, birding, skiing, and snowmobiling. This article is about the sport. ... Look up skating in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Curling is a team sport with similarities to bowls and bocce, played on a rectangular sheet of carefully prepared ice by two teams of four players each. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... A wood-and-canvas canoe evokes the heritage of canoeing in North America. ... Look up kayak in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Binomial name Salmo salar Linnaeus, 1758 Atlantic salmon, known scientifically as Salmo salar, is a species of fish in the family Salmonidae, which is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into the Atlantic. ... Binomial name (Mitchill, 1814) The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is a species of fish in the salmon family (family Salmonidae) of order Salmoniformes. ... Binomial name Salmo salar Linnaeus, 1758 Atlantic salmon, known scientifically as Salmo salar, is a species of fish in the family Salmonidae, which is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into the Atlantic. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... The Miramichi River is a Canadian river located in the central-eastern part of the province of New Brunswick. ... Miramichi Bay is an estuary located on the west coast of the Gulf of St. ... For either of the songs named Sailing, see Sailing (song). ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ... Police officer on a bicycle Cycling is a recreation, a sport and a means of transport across land. ... Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed American origin; birdwatching is (or more correctly, was) the commonly-used word in Great Britain and Ireland and by non-birders in the United States. ... Cross-country skiing (skating style) in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. ... A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park (NPS Photo) A snowmobile is a land vehicle propelled by one or two rubber tracks, with skis for steering. ...

Prominent Citizens - Past and Present

Beaverbrook House, formerly the Old Manse Library, and earlier the boyhood home of Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, in Newcastle, Miramichi, New Brunswick

• David Adams Richards (writer)
• Doug Underhill (writer)
• Susan Butler (Singer)
• Raymond Fraser
• Frank McKenna
• Yvon Durelle (boxing great)
• Louise Manny
• Lord Beaverbrook (Max Aitken)
• Joseph Leonard O'Brien
• Jabez Bunting Snowball
• W.S. Loggie
• Richard Hutchison
• Michael Whelan (poet)
• Peter Mitchell (politician)
• Joseph Cunard, brother of Samuel Cunard
• William Davidson
• Richard Denys, son of Nicolas Denys

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Tourism

With its rich history and scenic landscape, the city attracts visitors from all over the world. Areas of interest to visitors include:

Beaubear's Island

Beaubear's Island, located in the middle of the Miramichi River between Newcastle and Nelson-Miramichi, is a recognized national historic site, both for being the site of a major shipbuilding industry for over 100 years, and also for its role in the Acadian Expulsion.^[15] National Historic Site is a designation for a protected area of historic significance. ... The Great Upheaval (le Grand Dérangement), also known as the Great Expulsion, The Deportation or the Acadian Expulsion, was the forced population transfer of the Acadian population from Nova Scotia between 1755 and 1763, ordered by British governor Charles Lawrence and the Nova Scotia Council. ...

Enclosure Campground

Formerly known as Wilson's point, this location marks the area of Miramichi that was first developed by settlers. It, along with Beaubear's Island, was involved in the Acadian Expulsion. It now serves as a campground and contains kilometres of walking trails.

French Fort Cove

French Fort Cove, Miramichi, New Brunswick

French Fort Cove is a nature park located between Newcastle and Nordin. The park contains regular and advanced walking trails, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boats, a children's playground, and an ice-cream shop. The park holds many events and activities during the summer. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 2. ... The French Fort Cove is a nature park located in Miramichi, New Brunswick, between Newcastle and Nordin-Miramichi, which contains regular and advanced walking trails, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boats, a childrens playground, ice-cream shop and holds many events and activities during the summer. ...

It is the former site of a gristmill, lumbermill and shipyard. It is also the former location of a rock quarry which was used to build many local buildings and the Langevin Block of the Parliament Hill, among others. The Langevin Block is an imposing office building facing Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. ... Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario Parliament Hill (French Colline du Parlement), The Hill to locals, is a scenic location on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ...

It is the setting for the local legend of the Headless Nun.^[16]

Middle Island

Irish Memorial on Middle Island, Miramichi, New Brunswick

Middle Island was used as a quarantine station when, in 1847, typhus and scarlet fever spread throughout the ship Looshtauk as it crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Of the 462 passengers on board, at least 146 people died en route and 96 died while in quarantine.^[17] Initially those who died on the island were buried in caskets, but as the death toll continued to rise personal resting places could no longer be an option. This resulted in large mass graves being placed on the island. Some of these graves were discovered as recently as 1996. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 2. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Epidemic typhus. ...

Many people are able to trace their family roots back to the journey taken by the Looshtauk.

The island now serves as a tourist location and memorial.

Rankin House

Alexander Rankin and James Gilmour came to the area in 1812 to establish a lumber and shipbuilding enterprise (Gilmour, Rankin & Co.) at Douglastown (then known as Gretna Green). Rankin House was constructed in 1837 as the home of Alexander Rankin.

Rankin House is now a museum containing a collection of objects relating to early life in New Brunswick. It is located in Douglastown on the King George Highway.^[18]

Ritchie Wharf

Ritchie Wharf is a park located on the waterfront of Newcastle-Miramichi. It is the location of many events that take place on the river, and is often the location of choice for local musicians.

Its boardwalk is lined with restaurants, art galleries, and souvenir shops, and it is also the location of a tourist information centre. In addition, there is a children's playground with a small water park.

Marine (Seamen's) Hospital

The Marine Hospital was built in 1830-1831, and was used to provide care to members of the shipping community involved in the lumber trade. It is the oldest surviving marine hospital in Canada, and now serves as a hall for a local church and the general public. It last opened its door to patients in 1921, and was commemorated by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada in September 2000.^[19]

Twin City

• Monaghan, Ireland. In 1999 Miramichi was twinned with the County Monaghan in Ireland. Monaghan, a county of some 55,000 people, is located in the north-east of the Republic of Ireland on the border with Northern Ireland. This link denotes the strong ancestral bonds between Ireland and New Brunswick and Canada generally. Each year delegations from Monaghan and Miramichi exchange visits.

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References

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External links

• Miramichi History
• New Brunswick Covered Bridges
• Google Map
• Beaubear's Island
• French Fort Cove
• Historic Middle Island
• Local Directory Maps - Map of Miramichi City
• McCorry's Memoirs Era 2: Where am I? In the Village of My Childhood (1972-7) - Written by Kevin McCorry
• Miramichi Weather