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Newcastle Business District

At the heart of the Newcastle comes around there are restaurants, cafés and a bistro
Business District is Queen within walking distance, including nearby Ritchie Wharf
Elizabeth Park, or “Around the Park, or hop in the car and explore a little further! On the
Square” as we call it. Park your car weekends local bars, pubs and cafés offer live
around the Square or on the waterfront and explore this entertainment.
picturesque shopping area. The park is also home to activities throughout the year,
You’ll find trendy clothing & accessories boutiques for concerts, markets, and celebrations in the summer, and sleigh
men, women and children, quality shoe stores including a rides in the winter.
cobbler’s shop, beauty & nail salons, jewellery, a pharmacy, In the winter the community gathers to see the park come
unique gift stores, locally made items and more. to life at the annual tree lighting ceremony, to kick off the
Pick up a treat at one of the nearby coffee shops and relax holiday season.
in the park where there is a water fountain, shaded areas,
benches and numerous historic monuments. When lunch time

Ritchie Wharf Park

Play and Explore!

Ritchie Wharf is a beautiful, nautical themed park nestled are daily boat tours that provide great photo opportunities
on the banks of the famous Miramichi River. and information on local history. If you prefer to travel on
Children will enjoy the refreshing splash pad and your own boat, there is a public boat launch and day
cooling off under the water buckets. Pack your lawn chair docking.
or a blanket and stretch out in the shade as the little ones play. On many summer evenings and weekends you’ll hear
Various small shops line the board walk which overlooks live music and entertainment coming from Ritchie Wharf
the picturesque river. Grab a tasty meal or snack at one of the Park.
restaurants or choose a cool treat from the ice cream shop. The park is within walking distance to Queen Elizabeth
Take a boat tour and enjoy the view from the river! There Park and more shops Around the Square.

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