It seems like it was just yesterday we arrived at the lodge to begin chipping away the ice and “hurrying along” the snow melt. Now we look around and the landscape is completely green with trees leafed-out, and bald eagles, black ducks, loons and, of course, Canadian geese filling the sky.
During this time the Atlantic salmon around whom we so diligently plan our calendars are feeding in the open ocean, and while we’re eagerly awaiting their return we’re spending our slow fishing days taking in some of the other sites and scenes offered here in New Brunswick. The culture and history of the Maritimes are a very important part of the Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge.
Our “Must-Do Short List” includes:
*Beaubears Island
Beaubears Island, situated in the Miramichi River, is located just outside the boundaries of the City of Miramichi, between the former Town of Newcastle and the Village of Nelson-Miramichi. In 2002 Beaubears Island was recognized for two designations of historical significance by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. This month afternoon and evening boat tours will depart from Bicentennial Parke, Nelson-Miramichi waterfront.
*Atlantic Salmon Museum
Located along the banks of the main southwest Miramichi River in the Village of Doaktown, the museum is a short ride from the lodge. Through its many interpretive displays, the museum illustrates the life and history of the Atlantic Salmon – as well as the people who live to cast for it.
Our spring season has been wonderful and we wish to thank our customers for supporting MBR. We caught and released fish ranging from large to small, but whether it was a 46-inch salmon or a 3-pound trout, each carried with it a great story of how it was caught, and what it meant to the angler. That’s what we’re about – creating experiences that lead to stories, and stories that lead to lasting memories.
