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The Miramichi Heritage Network

Road Trip through Time from

the Headwaters to the Bay

The Miramichi Heritage Network consists of eleven
heritage sites and museums including one virtual museum,
that are embedded along the riverbanks of the world-
renowned Miramichi River. Stretching from the headwaters
to the bay, these sites encompass the rich and diverse history
and cultural aspects of the Mi’kmaq First Nations,
Acadians, Scottish and Irish people who lived and settled
this wonderous area hundreds and thousands of years ago and
whose descendants remain to keep their history and
accomplishments alive. The Miramichi History Museum is one of the stops on the
Each of the museums along the river network are tied Miramichi Heritage Network’s “Road Trip through Time.”
together to some degree, whether through culture, industries
such as hunting, fishing, logging, and shipbuilding or by a For added interest some of our sites take part in the
philanthropic minister’s son who became a Lord and most character initiative the Heritage Network supports. Local
importantly, by the Mi’kmaq First Nation peoples. actors portray historical figures relevant to each site dressed
No matter which end of the river you choose to start your in period costume and bring history to life. With any luck
road trip through time, rest assured that you will find hidden your visit will coincide with theirs and you will have the
gems, ghostly tales and folklore of the Dungarvon Whooper, ultimate experience in time travel.
Headless Nun and others, farm markets, folksongs, walking Visit – Collect – Win!
and cycling trails, multifaceted collections, an unforgettable
experience and the “Very Best” body of people who ebb and Want to make your road trip even more memorable?
flow through hard times with laughter in their hearts, the river Don’t miss your chance to collect unique suitcase stickers
from each site for your chance to win a basket of goodies.
in their veins and with plenty of stories to tell. The stickers were designed by David Jardine’s Coffee
The network has produced a travel guide that can be Doodles.
found at any of the museums as well as the two visitors
information centers located in the city of Miramichi. Its All you need to do is visit five or more museums or
purpose is to pique your interest with a morsel from each site. heritage sites, collect their stickers, then send a photo of you
with your stickers to the Miramichi Heritage Network
We have grouped the museums according to their Facebook page to be entered in a draw at the end of the
location along the river route and provided a map with season. You can use #RoadTripThroughTime on your social
distances to make your road trip planning easier. Don’t forget
to follow each site as well as the Miramichi Heritage media photos and posts to let the Heritage Network and the
Network on social media where you will find all the latest world just how much you loved your visit! Remember to
return next year to gather the newest collection of stickers.
news and photos.

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