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Blackville

and surrounding areas in Miramichi River Valley.

Snuggled between two placid run down the river from miles away down the river. River tubing is
rivers, the Miramichi and to be processed in the early 1900's. available at two nearby locations,
Bartholomew, in the heart of New A wood carving of the Dungarvon and canoes can be rented in the
Brunswick, is the picturesque little Whooper by Kevin Coughlan stands village.
village of Blackville. With a in the Blackville Municipal Park. Several notable figures,
population of just under a thousand Blackville’s sign proudly including the Prince of Wales,
residents, Blackville is an access declares that you are now entering Marilyn Monroe, and baseball
point to an extensive snowmobile the “Salmon Fishing Capital of the legend Ted Williams, have spent
and ATV trail system and also boasts Miramichi”. Seven Atlantic salmon fishing trips in Blackville.
a beautiful municipal park – home fishing rivers exist within 15 miles There are plenty of excellent
to many local events. of the village. There are numerous fishing pools and numerous salmon
With walking trails, splashpad, a privately-owned lodges in the area, flies are credited as being invented
playground, picnic area, boat launch where anglers can book in the area, including the Blackville
and an observation deck, the accommodations and a fishing guide. Special, Reliable and Oriole.
municipal park is located in the If fishing isn’t your thing, rent a A giant salmon fly, the "Veterans
centre of the village on the site of the cottage and spend a few of days Special", sits near the entrance of the
first lumber mill, where logs were canoeing, swimming, or tubing village.

Photo by Les McLaughlin.

The Blackville Community Park has scenic walking trails, snowshoeing in the winter, a splashpad and playground for
the kids, picnic area, and boat launch. The observation deck offers beautiful views of the Miramichi River. The Amy Jardine
Memorial Pavillion is host to musical nights and community events throughout the year, such as NB Day and Canada Day
celebrations.

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