Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Atlantic Salmon Museum
MUSEUM
(
www.atlanticsalmonmuseum.com
; 263 Main St, Doaktown; adult/child $5/3; 9am-5pm Apr-
Oct)
Learn about historic Doaktown's storied fishing history and check out the salmon
and trout aquarium.
Metepenagiag Heritage Park
HISTORIC SITE
( 506-836-6118;
www.metpark.ca
; 2156 Micmac Rd, Red Bank; adult/child $8/6; 10am-5pm)
On the Esk River, the Metepenagiag Heritage Park has interpretive tours of Mi'kmaq
culture and history on a 3000-year-old archaeological site.
Activities
Sport fishing
remains the main activity, but is tightly controlled for conservation. Li-
censes are required and all anglers must employ a registered guide. A three-day license
for nonresidents is $60. All fish under 35cm or over 63cm must be released. Salmon fish-
ing on the Miramichi is primarily hook and release, to preserve the precious and en-
dangered species. (Most of the salmon served up in the province is, in fact, salmon
farmed in the Bay of Fundy.)
fishing shops. It sells a huge number of flies annually, some made on the premises. A
wander around will get an angler pumped.
Despite the presence of the king of freshwaters, there are other pastimes to enjoy. The
Miramichi Trail
, a walking and cycling path along an abandoned rail line, is now par-
tially complete, with 75km of the projected 200km usable.
At McNamee, the pedestrian Priceville Suspension Bridge spans the river. It's a popu-
lar put-in spot for canoeists and kayakers spending half a day paddling downriver to
Doaktown. Several outfitters in Doaktown and Blackville offer equipment rentals, shuttle
services and guided trips for leisurely canoe, kayak or even tubing trips along the river.
Try
Gaston Adventure Tours
(bgaston@nbnet.nb.ca; canoe tours $60-180)
, with personal-
ized fishing trips and falls tours run by Bev Gaston of the Atlantic Salmon Museum.
Sleeping & Eating
Beautiful rustic lodges and camps abound, many replicating the halcyon days of the
1930s and '40s. Check out
www.miramichirivertourism.com
for links to more accom-
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