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Miramichi Bay








            Miramichi Bay is home to picturesque fishing villages, warm
        sandy beaches, Canada's largest full-service inshore wharf, fresh   Bay du Vin Days: July 27 to August 4
        seafood and vibrant Acadian communities.
            Come and spend some time on the Bay! Savour the taste of     Starting july 27 we hold daily family activities in our
        fresh lobster (in season) cooked on the open water when you join   community and the three-night beer gardens will kick
        some of our local fishermen for a day. Go deep sea fishing, have a   off on Friday August 2.
        barbecue or tour some of the islands - there are many fun-filled
        options to choose from!                                          The band lineup this year is:
                                                                         Friday Aug 2: Outlaw
            Spend a sun-filled day with your toes in the sand at Escuminac   Saturday Aug 3: Spoiled Rotten
        Beach. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the many boardwalks or hike   Sunday Aug 4: Old School
        the 14 km trail to the Escuminac Point lighthouse for a spectacular
        view!                                                            The beer garden and the majority of events take place
            To buy fresh seafood from a fisherman or from the local fish   at the Black River rink, 6 Little Branch Rd,  under the
        market visit the Escuminac Wharf, home base for over 500 inshore   big white tarp.
        fishing boats and host to several events throughout the summer.     There will be a variety of events throughout the
            Escuminac Point is home to coastal peat cliffs, that  are one to   festival  - teen survivor contest, kids fun night,
        six metres high, and extend up to eight kms around this small    scavenger hunts, car rally, auction 45 tournament, and
        peninsula. While they are a common sight in New Brunswick and    more.
        are exceptionally well displayed at Escuminac Point, peat cliffs are
        a rare sight anywhere else in the world.










































                                                                        Escuminac Beach & Family Park, photo by Monica McIntyre


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