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Wilson’s Point Historic Site

At the point where two rivers bass or salmon. Trace your roots as you
converge lies Wilson’s Point Historic meander through our historic
Site, tucked out of sight, but full of graveyard.
history and beautiful surroundings. The Interpretive Centre is located
You’ll find it in Derby Junction, at the in the beautiful little church which is
end of the Enclosure Rd, marked by the naturally air conditioned and has perfect
replica of the St James Church which acoustics to host musical events.
houses an interpretive centre.
Knowledgeable staff will greet you with 2023 Events and Dates
a smile and regale you with stories of The Interpretive Centre is open daily
the tumultuous history and happenings 9:30am- 4:30pm, June 19 to Oct 21.
of Wilson’s Point beginning nearly Admission is free.
three centuries ago. Davidson Makes a Point: Sundays 2-
Wilson's Point has great 4pm, July-Aug and 1-4pm Sept-Oct.
significance to the history of Miramichi.
Many of the earliest English speaking Piper at the Point: Sundays 2-4pm,
settlers lived and were buried here. July to Aug
This provincially protected site has Graveyard Walks: July 29, Oct 20
been summer hunting and fishing
grounds for the M’ikmaq, a refuge for Piper at the Point featuring David Old Fashioned Family Picnic: Aug 19
expelled Acadians called Camp McDougall 11am-1pm:Steeves Brothers: Bearded Bards
d’esperance, the site of a bustling scenic trails with views of the Mighty 1:30-4pm: Frantically Atlantic
settlement of Scots and the midway Miramichi River. Pack a picnic and eat The Great Haggis Hunt: Oct 7
point of a horse powered ferry system under the pines like our settlers once did
from Nelson to Newcastle. 250 years ago. Concert Series
The Scottish Heritage Association Drop in to the replica of the July 22: 7-9pm, Katherine Moller
have restored the original grave sites original church that once stood on the Sept 16: 7-9pm, Mike Bravener
and walking trails, installed a wharf, grounds from 1791-1832. Enjoy one of Sept 30: 7-9pm, Jim Lahey
trading post and built an interpretive our haunted graveyard tours. Cast a line For more information visit the website
center. Enjoy a walk along our restored in our shiny waters to catch a striped
at www.wilsonspoint.com and Facebook.

Below: Looking out from the walking trails at Wilson’s Point to Beaubears Island. This is where the Northwest and Southwest branches
of the Miramichi River meet, known locally as “the tickle”.

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