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Wilson's Point Historic Site

At the point where the North and South Branches of the Miramichi River converge lies the nationally recognized and protected heritage site with a panoramic view. Make your way to the end of the Enclosure Road where you will find a hidden little gem in the form of Wilson’s Point Historic Site. The Earliest English speaking settlers (Scottish) who arrived in 1765 lived, socialized, did business and were buried here. Their history is lovingly preserved by The Scottish Heritage Association Miramichi who have restored the original grave sites including that of founding father William Davidson, the historic walking trails, installed a wharf, trading post and built an interpretive center. Wilson's Point Historic Point not only contains the Scottish Ancestry of the river, but also has great archeological significance and deep rooted connections to the Mi'kmaq peoples, as well as, the French, Acadians and Loyalists who have  all helped establish the rich history of this beautiful river region dating well beyond three thousand years.

2023 SEASON

Opening Day Monday June 19th- Closing Saturday October 21st

Hours 930-1630 Daily

Free Admission

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With Bass season well underway we are thrilled that our hidden gem is a favorite among fishers, however please show respect and kindness to our beautiful historic site. 

Please utilize the stairs on the north side of the trail or the dock steps to access the beach. Do not climb the banks, you are endangering historic artifacts and disturbing historic gravesites and well as causing erosion to the bank. 

We just completed a huge project to help protect the banks from further erosion and to maintain our precious centuries old graveyard and indigenous artifacts by continuing to make trails along the beach you put our site at risk. 

Also please do not put bass or other fish in our garbage cans or leave them on the grounds, this is the third year in a row that we’ve had to dig them out of the garbage or portable washroom, this is not tolerable and we have cameras on site, so please keep that in mind, you will be caught in the act and reported if this behaviour continues. 

For those traveling in motor homes and hauling travel trailers please do not park parallel to the stone wall or block off parking spaces for other visitors, and for those having to park along the road please be sure to allow room for emergency vehicles to get through. 

We hate to have to sticklers with all these rules, but in order for our site to thrive we need your help, if necessary stronger measure will be added in the near future. 

Thank you for your understanding. 

Happy fishing 🎣

Wilson’s Point Historic Site management

With Bass season well underway we are thrilled that our hidden gem is a favorite among fishers, however please show respect and kindness to our beautiful historic site.

Please utilize the stairs on the north side of the trail or the dock steps to access the beach. Do not climb the banks, you are endangering historic artifacts and disturbing historic gravesites and well as causing erosion to the bank.

We just completed a huge project to help protect the banks from further erosion and to maintain our precious centuries old graveyard and indigenous artifacts by continuing to make trails along the beach you put our site at risk.

Also please do not put bass or other fish in our garbage cans or leave them on the grounds, this is the third year in a row that we’ve had to dig them out of the garbage or portable washroom, this is not tolerable and we have cameras on site, so please keep that in mind, you will be caught in the act and reported if this behaviour continues.

For those traveling in motor homes and hauling travel trailers please do not park parallel to the stone wall or block off parking spaces for other visitors, and for those having to park along the road please be sure to allow room for emergency vehicles to get through.

We hate to have to sticklers with all these rules, but in order for our site to thrive we need your help, if necessary stronger measure will be added in the near future.

Thank you for your understanding.

Happy fishing 🎣

Wilson’s Point Historic Site management
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May 13th, 9:43 pm
Wishing all Mothers near and far a very Happy Mother’s Day - from your Wilson’s Point Historic Family 🌷💞🌷

Things My Mother Taught Me

My Mother taught me LOGIC...If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you cant go to the store with me.

My Mother taught me MEDICINE...If you dont stop crossing your eyes, theyre going to freeze that way.

My Mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD...If you dont pass your spelling test, youll never get a good job!

My Mother taught me ESP...Put your sweater on; dont you think that I know when youre cold?

My Mother taught me TO MEET A CHALLENGE...What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you...Dont talk back to me!

My Mother taught me HUMOR...When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, dont come running to me.

My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...If you dont eat your vegetables, youll never grow up.

My mother taught me ABOUT SEX...How do you think you got here?

My mother taught me about GENETICS...You are just like your father!

My mother taught me about my ROOTS...Do you think you were born in a barn?

My mother taught me about the WISDOM of AGE...When you get to be my age, you will understand.

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...Just wait until your father gets home.

My mother taught me about RECEIVING...You are going to get it when we get home.

And, my all-time favorite - JUSTICE...One day youll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU -- then youll see what its like.

Taken from Splitcoaststampers

Wishing all Mothers near and far a very Happy Mother’s Day - from your Wilson’s Point Historic Family 🌷💞🌷

Things My Mother Taught Me

My Mother taught me LOGIC..."If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can't go to the store with me."

My Mother taught me MEDICINE..."If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to freeze that way."

My Mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD..."If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job!"

My Mother taught me ESP..."Put your sweater on; don't you think that I know when you're cold?"

My Mother taught me TO MEET A CHALLENGE..."What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you...Don't talk back to me!"

My Mother taught me HUMOR..."When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT..."If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.

My mother taught me ABOUT SEX..."How do you think you got here?"

My mother taught me about GENETICS..."You are just like your father!"

My mother taught me about my ROOTS..."Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me about the WISDOM of AGE..."When you get to be my age, you will understand."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION..."Just wait until your father gets home."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING..."You are going to get it when we get home."

And, my all-time favorite - JUSTICE..."One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU -- then you'll see what it's like."

Taken from Splitcoaststampers
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May 12th, 7:01 am

UPCOMING EVENTS

Workshop Wednesdays

Summer Concert Series

Haunted Graveyard Walk

Old Fashioned Family Picnic

The Great Miramichi Haggis Hunt

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The Grounds

Open Sunday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Safety measures for Covid-19 are in place.

Under a canopy of 300 year old pines you will find a replica of the  St. James Presbyterian Church that once stood on the grounds from 1790-1838 and was considered the "Westminster Abbey" of the Miramichi. The is replica houses the interpretive where knowledgeable tours guide are staffed from daily from mid June- late October. The grounds are open year round and offer over 6km of newly restored walking and cycling trails, that are often utilized in the winter with snow shoes and skis. The area has a vast ecological environment and is home a large variety of stunning wildlife including bald eagles. You will also find a log trading post that has farming and lumbering implements on display, a historical cemetery dating back to 1781 where many of the first settlers are laid to rest and you can access the beautiful boat dock and unsupervised beach easily with two separate stairways. There are out door washrooms and plenty of picnic areas to enjoy an afternoon with the entire family. Stunning views, history galore and so much more awaits.