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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It’s looking like we have another fantastic weekend ahead with sunshine and warm summer temperatures on the menu. 🌞🕶️
We’re winding down our busy week with tomorrow night’s A Summer Haunting Tour with our partners from Character Matters Miramichi. Drop by before heading out to the Rock n Roll Concert tomorrow at 8pm and take a guided stroll through our centuries old cemetery after dark. 🪦⚰️
These night tours only happen twice a year so be sure to come early as there’s only one tour time at 8pm. Tickets will be available when you arrive in the little church interpretive center and we accept cash, debit and credit. $10/person under 6 free.
This is the perfect segue to our next staff intro: Csheryl
This sweet little bug’s favorite story to tell is the fact we could have over 1000 dead bodies buried under the pines. We keep telling her we hope they’re all dead or we’d have a big problem 😳
Csheryl has fit so nicely into the Wilson’s Point family with her sweetness and bubbly personality. She’s the artist in the crew and delights us daily with her singing of show tunes and impersonations of her elderly relations. She definitely has a future as a fortune teller 🔮and medical doctor 👩🏽⚕️ if her career in Broadway doesn’t pan out.
She’s thrilled to be working with her besties and we can’t love her enough and hope to keep her around for a few more years yet. 🥰
Drop by to say hello and meet the rest of her crew mates. We’re here daily 930-430. Hope to see you soon!☺️
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Our week has been a busy one and we are loving getting to meet visitors from near and far. Our numbers continue to rise and we are on the trajectory of surpassing last year’s total, so drop by and help us make this our best season yet! 🤗
Next up in our staff intros is Ireland.
Ireland is our senior staff member returning for her second summer under the pines. They say watch out for the quiet ones and this dry witted little lady will have you rolling in laughter at some of her outlooks on world happenings. 📝
She’s the keeper of our daily log and peacekeeper among the crew. Although a lover of Spider-Man she dreads meeting the huge wolf spider, who has made its home in the trading post, when she opens the doors for the day. 🕷️🕸️
It’s hard to catch her without a serious contemplative look, but her bestie has manage to capture a smile or two when getting these great shots. Our girl is heading back to high school in the fall with aspirations to be a naval pilot in the future. With a little luck and some pixie dust we hope to keep her around for a few more years yet. 👩🏼✈️🧚🏻
Drop in to say hi to Ireland and the rest of the crew. We’re open 930-430 daily and have plenty to tell you about. See you soon! 😊
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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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