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
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It’s Tuesday which means we only have four days left until the biggest event of the year.
This year we will continue the saga of Howzie the Haggis and have a whole new scavenger list for those little returning hunters.
Registration for the hunt takes place when you arrive on Saturday beginning at 11am. It’s completely free, be sure to bring a phone or tablet that’s able to capture photos.
Parking will be available at the Miramichi Bible camp, along the right side of the road heading into Wilson’s Point and to the left heading out to the Enclosure. Signs will be in place. If necessary you can also park out on the flat near the tracks and you can catch the shuttle van at the top of the road.
Signs will be out along side the road on most approaches to the site and at the top of the entrance. We will have parking attendants to assist you as well.
Reminder that the event does not begin until 11am. Although the grounds are still accessible by foot, we will be busy making sure everything is ready to go for exactly 11am.
Bring cash for the market vendors and basket raffle and to purchase feed for the animals from the Healing Farm. We do have credit and debit available on the interpretive center but will have limit cash to exchange.
The last registration for the hunt will take place at 130, all participants must have their list returned promptly at 2pm so we can draw for prizes. Basket raffle tickets will be sold until 2 pm and the draws will take place shortly after. You do not have to be present to win but please be prepared to either pick up your the same day or when we reopen on Tuesday Oct 13th. The winner of the Turkey Dinner basket will be to pick up asap as food is fresh.
We will be doing a final confirmation of vendors today and posting an updated list tomorrow. Stay tuned.
As busy as we are, we are never too busy for visitors. Drop by for a tour, check out the sales in the gift shop or sign up for next week’s mosaic glass workshop.
Hope to see you soon! 😊
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It’s the beginning of our third to last week of the season and this one ends with our favorite event of the year: The 4th Annual Great Miramichi Haggis Hunt and Fall Fair.
We will post an updated version of our vendors later in the week, we have some very amazing crafters and farmers joining us this year with quite a few traveling in from Moncton, Rogersville, Kouchibouquac, Rexton and Bass River to join our local artisans.
The Healing Farm will be on the grounds for cuddles and treats after the hunt. Miramichi Accessible Transit will be providing a shuttle service to and from the parking areas, so you don’t have to worry about carrying all of your purchases too far.
Gill is cooking up a storm, our baskets for the raffle are almost ready and our prizes for the hunt are all packed and awaiting to go home with some lucky little hunters.
Speaking of the hunt, rumour has it that there may be numerous haggis to hunt this year. For those keeping track, we had a haggis egg waiting to hatch last year… you will have to come to the hunt to find out who arrived.
Sales in the gift shop have started. It’s buy one get one half price (equal or lesser value) on all of our coffee, tea, and confections. Excluded is our honey and maple syrup.
We have other great deals on our Wilson’s Point merch all year long so come stock up for Christmas or hostesses gifts.
We’ll be waiting for you in the little church interpretive center don’t forget to ask about our workshops and other events and reserve your spot for them.
See you soon! 😊
#comeplaywithusunderthepines
#greatmiramichihaggishuntandfallfair
#autumnunderthepines
#TalesAndTrails
#HiddenGem
#octobervibes
#shoplocal
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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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