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.
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2026 SEASON
Opening Day Sunday June 21st- Closing Saturday October 24th
Hours 930-1630 Daily
Free Admission
Pet Friendly
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One more sleep until our biggest event of the summer.
Here’s what you’ll need to know for tomorrow’s Highland Games and Take - Away Tea
PARKING:
Please follow the direction given by our parking attendants and park in the designated parking areas only. Please make sure your vehicle is turned off and locked up.
There is no parking on the side of the road other than on the left side towards the Enclosure under the big pines. There will be signs showing the allotted areas.
The shuttle will pick up you and your belongings and drop you off at our main gate. Be patient they won’t be long picking you up.
WHAT to BRING:
Bring your lawn chair or blanket, the family, your neighbours, friends and the class clown if you’d like. We are pet friendly, so if you bring your dog but please keep them leashed, stoop and scoop and keep in mind not everyone likes dogs. We’ll have treats and water in the church if you need some.
Maybe bring an umbrella or light jacket just in case of a surprise shower.
COST:
Admission to the site and events is free. Shuttle service is free. To purchase the boxed tea lunch it is $15/person or $50/ family of 4. We will have 50/50 tickets for sale and our gift shop will be fully stocked. We do accept cash, debit, credit and etransfer.
BOXED LUNCH:
Each lunch includes a portion of the following sandwiches: egg, ham and cheese and chicken bacon Caesar wrap, fruit, cheese, chips, and baked sweets and your choice of beverage.
Substitutes are very limited, try to trade with a friend. We unfortunately can not accommodate for special diets. If you require gluten free, pork free etc it might be best to pack your own picnic to enjoy, as we don’t want you to be disappointed.
SCHEDULE:
Events begin at 11am, shuttles will start running around 1030-1045.
Women of the Point Tours 12-4pm
Healing Farm 11-2pm
Fingal’s Rant, Storyteller Calum Lykan, sno-cones and Highland Games 11-4pm
Miramichi Art Core Plein Air painters will be on the grounds by 9am and their art work will be available for sale after 2pm.
50/50 draw will take place at 330pm
SEATING and WASHROOMS:
There will be tents set up for spectators in the upper field for the games as well as in the parking lot for those wanting to enjoy Fingal’s Rant. We will have chairs available under the parking area tent.
Picnic tables will be available near the trading post and behind the church.
There are portable toilets near the games field and on the lower side of the church.
PATIENCE:
Please be patient with our staff. We are expecting to be busy and there may be wait times. We are human just like you can we can make mistakes and get anxious. We’d like to be perfect but that’s nearly impossible.
If you need medical care, fly repellant or assistance of any kind please don’t be scared to ask. All of our crew and volunteers will be in green Wilson’s Point t-shirts.
MOST IMPORTANT:
Dance, play, laugh, meet new friends, just have FUN!
Today we will be busy getting things organized and ready, but never fear we’ll make time for you if you come to visit.
Doors open at 930, we may need to leave a tad early to put out our directional signs, but we should be around until at least 4pm. See you soon! 😊
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#summerunderthepines
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Two more sleeps, it’s getting real now!
Did you know that the Highland Games are not just a man’s world? We will have three female athletes competing on Saturday who will be showing just how much girl power there is in this sport. 🏋️♀️🤼♀️🤾♀️🤽♀️
It would be so cool to have a ladies team from the river competing next year. Anyone who is interested let us know. RJ Forbes who has connections on the Miramichi is willing to do workshops and help expand the sport to males and females alike.
We will be starting to spot shine the site today, and will be full speed ahead tomorrow but we will drop everything to spend some time with you.
Doors open at 9 see you soon! ☺️
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#highlandgamestakeawaytea
#oldscotiaheavyweights
#girlpower
#summerunderthepines
#HiddenGem
#TrailsAndTales
#ScottishFest
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Woman of Wilson's Point: Scheduled Sundays June 28th-October 4th
Piper at the Point: Scheduled Sundays June 28th -October 18th
Walk with a Scot: Scheduled Sundays July 5th- October 18th
LLamazing Adventures Trail Walk- Saturday, July 18th
Workshop Wednesdays: July 28th - Oct 21st
Highland Games and Take - Away Tea- Saturday August 15th
A Summer’s Farewell Ceilidh - Friday September 11th
Sunday Scone Social: Sunday September 13th
The Great Miramichi Haggis Hunt and Fall Fair: Saturday October 10th
Haunted stories in the Graveyard: Friday October 23rd
Scottish Bedtime Stories Not for the Faint of Heart: Saturday October 24th
A Hidden Gem Christmas Concert and Tea: Saturday November 14th
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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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