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.
2024 SEASON
Opening Day Monday June 24th- Closing Saturday October 19th
Hours 930-1630 Daily
Free Admission
Pet Friendly
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These photos are credited to Cathy Smith, she captured some great scenes at the morning seating of the Christmas tea. ♥️
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Susan Ebbett-Bushby, if I were closer I would have joined you for tea! I trust it was a wonderful and inspiring Christmas prelude.
And suddenly it’s all over.
Thank you to everyone who came out to a Hidden Gem Christmas Tea and concert.
Our guests were fabulous at both seatings, but there’s something about the morning bunch who always seem a bit rowdier 😉
We love having Patrick and Dan from the Steeves Brothers Bearded Bards on the grounds and it was even better to have them in the building, those lads can certainly harmonize and play a tune.
Calum Lykan’s storytelling never disappoints, so lively and quick witted and those facial expressions just add the perfect touch to all of his stories.
These wonderful gents made this year’s tea mighty merry thank you so much. ☺️
Big shout out to our Queen baker Gill for all of her hard work and delicious baking and to her wonderful husband Neil and daughter Naomi who got roped into our madness and helped prep, serve and clean up and to the little queen bee Marlee who was a godsend in getting the church ready and for helping out serving and everything else that was asked of her. With out this crew we couldn’t have pull it all off. ♥️
To Leslie aka my Momma for sewing and gluing and making the air blue when she burnt herself with the glue gun more than once, thank you for helping when asked and supporting behind the scenes. 💕
Thank you as well to Chef Lee at Carrefour Beausoleil for making the sandwiches for us, his team were wonderful to accommodate us. 😊
We hope everyone left with full tummies and a little Christmas spirit to start the holiday season off right.🤗
We’re already starting to plan for next year but first we need a wee rest. 😉
Cheers! 🎄🫖🎻
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Everything was wonderful. Even better than last year! I hope that everyone involved can rest tomorrow.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Davidson Makes a Point: July-Oct
Piper at the Point: July- Sept
Workshop Wednesdays: July-Oct
Sunday Scone Socials: July 14th and Sept 15th
Haunted Graveyard Walks: July 27th and Oct 18th
Old Fashioned Family Picnic: August 17th
The Great Miramichi Haggis Hunt: October 12th
A Hidden Gem Christmas Concert and Tea: November 16th ( tentatively)
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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.
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