Miramichi River Tourism Association

Rotary Pond Hockey Tournament Feb. 3rd and 4th 2012

2012-01-27T11:03:00.000-04:00

Update from the Rotary Pond Hockey Tournament
We will have winter fireworks again on Saturday night, starting at 8 PM, courtesy of Renaud's Countrywide and the Newcastle Rotary Club.

This year we will be ending the hockey Saturday night, with the final games immediately following the fireworks display. There will be no hockey Sunday. This is subject to Mother Nature's approval.
The live Internet streaming video will be present again, located through a link off our website (www.MRPH.ca). This is a partnership between Bell-Aliant, District 16, and Miramichi Online. Please let friends and family, far and wide, know they can tune in to watch and maybe see familiar faces. District schools will also be doing video interviews and blogging for the Internet community.

Molson-Coors and Miramichi Transit have teamed up to offer free rides to and from French Fort Cove. All that is needed is to get on any city bus anywhere in the city and say you are going to pond hockey, there will be no charge and they will drop you off there. Please take the opportunity to leave your vehicle at home as parking is limited. There will be additional bus availability Saturday night after the fireworks and final games, with the last one leaving the pond close to 10 PM. Look for the temporary bus shelter, which will have the schedule posted inside.

This year will see our first use of the "PondTron", a 10 foot by 7.5 foot video screen. Supplied by Trinity Sounds, it will act like a large Smartboard with constant information about team standings, scheduled games, etc.

Friday Feb.3 is "Jersey Day". Everyone is encouraged to put on their favourite hockey jersey, whether they are at school, work, or play. Please take the time to click a picture and forward it to rotarypondhockey@yahoo.ca.

Miramichi White Gold Festival

2012-01-25T09:01:00.000-04:00

February 10 – 12, 2012

FRIDAY, February 10

8:00 pm

Dart Shoot, Royal Canadian Legion Miramichi Br. 10

For info call 506-622-1809

9:00 pm

Karaoke with Tom L’Huillier, Royal Canadian Legion Miramichi Br. 10

For info call 506-622-1809

SATURDAY, February 11

1:00 pm

2nd Annual Ralph Mullin 9 Ball Tournament, Royal Canadian Legion Miramichi Br. 10

$10 per player- individual play, all money to prizes, minimum 6 games. Light lunch 3-4pm. Sign up early at Canteen, first 24 players accepted. For info call 506-622-1809.

7:00 pm

A Taste of Chocolate, Rodd Miramichi River

“Defining Love” original onc act play featuring The Crule Players. A light hearted look at Love through our ages. Music by Connie & Paul. Desserts, auctions & 50/50 draw. Tickets $25 per person, available at Bill’s Quik Mart, Saltwater Sounds and Books Inn. Sponsored by Hospice Miramichi. For info call 506-625-2153 or email info@HospiceMiramichi.com

9:00 pm

White Gold Dance, Miramichi Civic Centre

Music by Angry Candy. Doors open at 8 pm, close at 11pm. Tickets: $12, available at Nite Owl, Books Inn, Jean Coutu – Newcastle, City Argo and Kingston’s Car Wash – Downtown Chatham. Sponsored by Miramichi Valley Snowmobile Club. For info call 506-622-2941.

9:00 pm

Dance – Royal Canadian Legion Miramichi Br. 10

Music by Daniel & Carol. For info call 506-622-1809

SUNDAY, February 12

6:00 pm – Closing Event

Annual White Gold Dinner & Concert, Beaverbrook Kin Centre

Hot roast beef dinner and dessert. Special door prizes. Music featuring Friends with Heart, Gerald Doiron, Jo-Anne Lynch, Special Guests Maggie Dace Hollis & Glenn Copland, Cathy Harrigan, Sharon Duplessie & Patty Micheaud, Jimmy Lawlor, Bob McCallum, Susan Butler & Barbara Somers. Sponsored by the 55th Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc. Tickets by reservation only. Call Susan Butler at 506-622-1780 or email susanbutler@xplornet.com

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Miramichi, the gateway to the New Brunswick’s Northern Snowmobile Odyssey, is located in the heart of the snowbelt with above average snowfall and 600 kilometers of groomed trails. Snowmobilers will find all the services they need in Miramichi. Great accommodation packages, cozy restaurants, gas stations and snowmobile dealers offering parts and services are all available in Miramichi.

Fletcher's Sleigh Rides, Little Bartibog

Enjoy a sleigh ride through a wooded trail to a cozy camp. Warm up with some hot chocolate and then try out the sliding hill in front of the camp. Rides can be booked 7 days a week, afternoons or evenings. Cost $5 per person, minimum 10 people per trip, otherwise $50 per ride.

Call 506-773-9367 for information and bookings.

Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club offers 25 kilometers of scenic, lighted trails. Bring the whole family out and enjoy an invigorating day of skiing or snowshoeing. Ski and snowshoe rentals are available. Afterwards, relax in the warm lodge with a hot drink. Located on Route 126. Tel: 506-622-6991.

www.miramichi.org 1-800-459-3131

5th Anniversary of the District 16 CUTE Awards

2012-01-13T14:59:00.000-04:00

You’re invited to the 5th Anniversary of the District 16 CUTE Awards

(“Creative Use of Technology in Education”)

Come and experience a passion for learning! See how District 16 students and teachers are transforming education through the innovative use of technology. Get hooked on youthful creativity!

Wednesday, February 15

(Storm Date: February 16)

James M. Hill High School Theatre

6:30pm – Learning Showcase - Lobby

7:00pm – Awards Ceremony – Theatre

Awards will be presented in many categories, including: Digital Video, Audio, Photography and Art; Animation; School Web Sites; Collaborative Projects; Photo Essays; Innovative Use of Technology; and 21st Century Learning.

Job Opportunity with MRTA

2012-01-04T13:26:00.000-04:00

Content Developer

Miramichi River Tourism Association

Full Time – Term Position - 21 Weeks

Job Description: The Content Developer will work with the SMART Community Project Officer for Miramichi River Tourism Association. The primary objective of the MRTA is to support the development and promotion of the tourism industry in the Miramichi Region which covers an area from the Boiestown/ Doaktown area of Central New Brunswick to the Tabusintac/ Escuminac Northeast area including the City of Miramichi.

Duties: The Content Developer will assist with all technology requests regarding SMART boards, the MRTA website, and other technical devices (ex. IPads), along with developing and implements new products and templates.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To Support existing products and suggest improvements for marketing

• To implement new products and templates

• To develop tutorials and other training materials and methodologies

• To update database and identify potential improvements to content support mechanism

• To support the SMART Learner Certification Program

• Technical Support

Miramichi River Tourism Association is seeking a youth between the ages 15-30; who is currently underemployed or unemployed and not in receipt of EI benefits. This person must be a post graduate not currently in school.

This dynamic individual will be responsible to lead our technology program and create new product content to promote authentic tourism through the use of youth creativity and technology.

Skills:

• Background in education, technology and tourism

• Communication skills (written and oral)

• Familiar with Microsoft office products, SMART Technologies, Mac and Apple Products

• Bilingual is an asset but not essential

• Strategic Creative Thinker

• Ability to empower without influence

Please mail to:

Miramichi River Tourism Association

199 King Street

Miramichi, NB

E1N 5C8

Attn: Tammy Sanford

e-mail: tammy.sanford@miramichirivertourism.com

1ST ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA

2011-12-28T09:57:00.000-04:00

MCC PRESENTS
1ST ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
A BLACK TIE EVENT
RODD MIRAMICHI
SATURDAY DEC. 31ST, 2011
COCKTAILS START AT 6:30 PM
DINNER AT 7:30PM
TICKETS- $100/ PERSON OR $900/ TABLE OF TEN
- BUFFET DINNER
- COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAIL HOUR
- LATE NIGHT SNACK BUFFET
- MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE AND FAVOURS
-SHUTTLE SERVICE
- LIVE MUSIC
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT HOGIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND BOOKS INN
OR
CONTACT IVY LAM 622-5520/ 210-2115
mirchamber@nb.aibn.com

Job Opportunity with MRTA

2011-11-24T15:38:00.000-04:00

Content Developer
Job Description: The Content Developer will work with the SMART Community Project Officer for Miramichi River Tourism Association. The primary objective of the MRTA is to support the development and promotion of the tourism industry in the Miramichi Region which covers an area from the Boiestown/ Doaktown area of Central New Brunswick to the Tabusintac.../ Escuminac Northeast area including the City of Miramichi.

Duties: The Content Developer will assist with all technology requests regarding SMART boards, the MRTA website, and other technical devices (ex. IPads), along with developing and implements new products and templates.

Tasks and Responsibilities: To Support existing products and suggest improvements for marketing

To implement new products and templates

To develop tutorials and other training materials and methodologies

To update database and identify potential improvements to content support mechanism

To support the SMART Learner Certification Program

Technical Support

Skills: Background in education, technology and tourism

Communication skills (written and oral)

Familiar with Microsoft office products, SMART Technologies, Mac and Apple Products

Bilingualism is an asset but not essential

1st Annual Fundraiser for Mount St. Joseph

2011-11-15T14:34:00.000-04:00

A Celebration of Music

1st Annual Fundraiser for Mount St. Joseph

Friday, November 18th, 7:30 pm

St. Micheal's Church featuring Leander Mendoza from Halifax

And musical guests, St. Michael's Senior Choir, St. Raphael's Girls Choir, David Bunnell and Susan Butler.

Tickets on sale at Books Inn, Bill's Kwik Way, Newcastle Farmer's Market, Mount St. Joseph

Tickets- Advance $15/ door $20

Children under 12 with parents free

Reception to follow.

The Irish Rovers at JMH

2011-11-03T08:51:00.000-03:00

The Irish Rovers

2011 Home in Ireland Tour

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

7:30pm James M. Hill Theatre

Tickets $42.50 in advance- $45.00 at door

On sale at Books Inn, Bill's Kwik Way and Newcastle Farmers Market

Sponsored by Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc. 622-1780

susanbutler@xplornet.com

Portraits of Honour National Tour

2011-10-17T09:05:00.000-03:00

Hand painted mural, 10 ft by 50ft depicts the faces of 157 Canadians who lost their lives in Afghanistan, including our own Master Corporal Allan Stewart
Sunday November 6th, 2011
Parade 1:00pm leaving Miramichi Mall
Viewing of mural in front of BeaverbrookKin Centre
2:00pm to 5:30pm- Admission, donation
PORTRAITS OF HONOUR GALA DINNER/ CONCERT
Hosted by Susan Butler, C.M., O.N.B.
Featuring- Millerton Elementary Choir, Kevin Driscoll, Gillis Family, Jimmy Lawlor, Bob McCullum, Jo Ann Lynch, Mary & Susan Butler, Ben Bischoff, Barbara Somers
Tickets by reservation, Call 622-1780 or email susanbutler@xplornet.com
Proceeds to assist families of the fallen
Sponsored by Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi- Royal Canadian Legion Branches 3, 10 & 90- Miramichi Chapter of Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association- Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc.

Country Music Legend Carroll Baker at James M. Hill Theatre

2011-10-11T10:00:00.000-03:00

Country Music Legend: Carroll Baker

Better known as The First Lady of Country Music in Canada, is the winner of virtually every Canadian Country Music Award. This past year was honoured with the Order of Canada. Carroll is making her third trip back to the Miramichi.

Location: James M. Hill Theatre

Date: October 20th

Time: 7:30pm

Advanced Tickets: $25.00

At the Door: $30.00

Available at: Books Inn, Bill's Kwik Way and The Newcastle Farmers Market

By Phone: (506) 622-1780

By Email: susanbutler@xplornet.com

She will also be joined by Susan Butler and Jimmy Lawlor.

Sponsored by the Miramichi Folksong Festival.

Fourth annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling ready for blast-off Sept. 23

2011-09-20T13:59:00.000-03:00

Fourth annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling ready for blast-off Sept. 23

Organizers of the fourth annual APEGNB Pumpkin Fling are rolling out the air cannon and getting ready to blast pumpkins into the Miramichi River on September 23—all in an effort to acquaint festival-goers with basic engineering principles such as aerodynamics, friction and gravity.
“We’re excited about this year’s event,” says coordinator and mechanical engineer, Ray Ritchie, P.Eng. “Not only will we be blasting pumpkins up to 500 feet, we will also have an aerial lift platform on site so people can drop the pumpkins from 60 feet in the air.”
It will cost $5 per pumpkin blast or drop. Prizes will be awarded for pumpkins landing closest to the balloon targets in the river or the marked bull’s eye on the ground. Money raised during the event is earmarked for the healthy breakfast program in Miramichi area schools.

Miramichi Country Music Festival

2011-09-06T14:38:00.000-03:00

Miramichi 5th Country Music Festival - 2011

September 16th, Friday – Opening of Festival

8pm “Ellie Sullivan Band” from Plaster Rock

Admission: $10.00

September 17th – Saturday

8 am “Breakfast & Flea Market”

2 pm Kitchen Party (open Mic)

Admission: $ 3

Supper from Kate’s take out – Fish a speciality

8 pm “Hearthand Band” from Moncton area

Happy Birthday Michael Mullin !!!!

September 18th – Sunday

@ 9 am Breakfast

@ 2 pm Kitchen Party – Open Mic

Admission: $ 3.00

Supper from Kate’s Take Out – Fish a speciality

@ 7 pm – Country Music Show “Noel Nason & Cora Morrison” from Nackawick – Special Band

Tables Available For $ 5.00 each for flea market.

Rough Camping Available.

Week-end Passes Available for all shows @ $ 30.00 (Value $ 38.00) or individual Show Tickets... @ Opry Music Store or Miramichi Opry.

Phone: 836-9988 or 622-4403

e-mail: williammullin710@msn.com

2011 Atlantic Salmon Museum - Hall of Fame

2011-08-26T14:30:00.000-03:00

2011 Atlantic Salmon Museum - Hall of Fame - Press Release

The Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown, N.B. will host its annual ‘Hall of Fame Award Banquet’ on Friday, September 23rd with a ‘meet & greet reception’ at 5:30 pm followed by a traditional salmon dinner at 6:30 pm. The price for this special event is $50.00. A tax receipt will be issued for $25.00. A limited number of tickets are available. Please call 506 365 7787 to pay for your ticket or stop by the museum at 263 Main St., Doaktown.

Inductees for 2011 are as follows.

RAYMOND MELVIN HOVEY of Porter Cove (deceased), a very well known guide being one of the oldest guides on the Miramichi.

DONALD ERNEST HOVEY of Porter Cove (deceased), son of Raymond, another guide who was also a cook. Raymond & Donald will be inducted together in the GUIDE CATEGORY.

HEDLEY WATERTON O’DONNELL of O’Donnell Town (deceased), another well known guide who had the honour of guiding TED WILLIAMS for a couple of years. Hedley will be inducted in the GUIDE CATEGORY.

DR. RICHARD SNOW (DICK) of Fredericton, a very well known personality on the river, known for fishing skills and for his strong beliefs in conservation. Dick will be inducted in the ANGLER and CONSERVATIONIST CATERGORY.

RUTHVEN STEWART of Truro, N.S. and formerly from Blackville, N.B. He loved fishing the Miramichi and created a fishing fly called the Portapic Special. Ruthven will be inducted in the ANGLER CATEGORY.

Upper Miramichi Forest Festival

2011-08-15T09:00:00.000-03:00

The Rural Community of Upper Miramichi, Central NB Woodmen’s Museum, and Conservation Council of NB are proud to present the

Upper Miramichi Forest Festival
Date: Sunday, August 21st from 11am-4pm
Where: Woodmen’s Museum & UM Community Park
(6342 Route 8, Boiestown)
Tentative Schedule of Events
Miramichi River Runners Carroll’s Crossing Register @ 10 am
This 5 km walk/run begins at 430 Carroll’s Crossing Road at 11am (10:30 am for walkers). A fee of $5 is required. For more information, contact Bradley at inukshukat@hotmail.com.
Wild Blueberry Pancake Brunch Cookhouse/Kitchen 11am-1pm
Let the Museum staff and volunteers whip up a scrumptious pancake brunch for you and your family. Includes 2 large blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, ham or bacon, coffee or tea. Adult $6 or Children $4 (1 pancake).
Upper Miramichi Map Showcase Museum Cedar Room 11am-4pm
Non-Timber Forest Product & Local Vendors Museum 11am-4pm
Metepenagiag Heritage Park Museum 11am-4pm
Come and experience the “Taste of Metepenagiag Tour” as well as a demonstration of sealing a birch bark canoe with spruce gum, berry teas that you can try, and birch bark creation for the kids.
Recycling Paper Museum 11:30-12:30pm
Shingle Making Display Museum 11:30-12:30pm
UM Community Park Official Opening Park Entrance 12:30pm
The official opening of the Upper Miramichi Community Park. Come over and enjoy a stroll amongst the towering Red Pines and peaceful surroundings. Or let the kids play on the new playground equipment and games.
NB Merit Awards Park Entrance 12:45pm
Come and pay tribute to those individuals or groups that provide great volunteer services for our community with the presentation of the NB Merit Awards.
“The Saplings” Theatre Production 1st Showing 1:00-1:30pm 2nd Showing 2:30-3:00pm
Logs & Mushrooms Park 1-2pm
Scavenger Hunt for NTFPs Park 1-4pm
Sign up your 4-6 person team at the Park Entrance and receive your free Guidebook and instructions. You have the afternoon to discover the NTFPs and all teams who find all items will have a chance to win great prizes. NOTE: CAMERAS are required to “PROVE” you found your NTFPs. No harvesting allowed!
Horse Shoes & Washer Toss Park 1-4pm
Soap Making Museum 2-2:30pm
Throughout the day, videos on Community Forestry initiatives will be featured as well as face-painting, tours of the Museum grounds, and other Forest Games for the kids.
Come and enjoy a great day with your family and friends and discover the many opportunities our Forests provide.
For more information, please contact Sarah/Mary at 369-9810 or uppermiramichiclerk@nb.aibn.com.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

2011-08-12T09:07:00.000-03:00

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

$12.00 tax included.
Saturday 2pm-6pm
Sunday 3pm-6pm
Captain’s Galley Restaurant located on Middle Island off Water Street

NB Day Picnic at Middle Island

2011-07-29T09:26:00.000-03:00

NB DAY PICNIC

MIDDLE ISLAND

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Entertainment – Friends with Heart

(1:00-2:00 pm & 3:00-4:00 pm)

Scavenger Hunt 2:30 p.m.

NB Day Merit Awards

(2:00-3:00 pm)

Escuminac Beach 17th Annual Pig Roast

2011-07-19T08:24:00.000-03:00

Escuminac Beach 17th Annual Pig Roast!
Come Celebrate with Us!
Date: Saturday July 23rd, 2011
Entry Fee: $5.00/ per (non-camper)
Supper: $12.00/ plate
Dance: 9:00pm Music & Karaoke
(Must be 19 and older or accompanied by an adult)
Reserve your campsite today!

Escuminac Beach & Family Park
301 Escuminac Point Rd.
Escuminac, NB E9A 1V6
(506)228-4532 or toll free (877)228-4599
famipark@nbnet.nb.ca
www.escuminacbeach.com

Excuminac Breakwater Bash

2011-07-04T10:36:00.000-03:00

Escuminac Breakwater Bash
July 9, 2011
Escuminac Wharf
10:00 pm to 2:00 am
Music – Echo
Admission - $10
For further Information: 506-228-3338
Many Door Prizes to be won!!
Must be 19 years or older, ID Required.

Fundraiser for the 'Come Play on Our River' Summer Camp

2011-06-29T08:51:00.000-03:00

IT’S FOR THE KIDS

An Atlantic Salmon Museum Fundraiser for the ‘Come Play on Our River’ Summer Camp

HONORING GEORGE ROUTLEDGE

George started tying flies after his first year of fishing and like all new fly tiers he thought he was going to add a great number of new flies to the history of Fly Tiers. He did design a couple which he can call his own. (1) Georges Renous Copper, and (2) Black Bear Hackle and Squirrel developed by himself and Marc Madore of Blackville. These two flies have been included in Paul Mariner’s book, “Modern Atlantic Salmon Flies”. George’s favorite fly is “The Butterfly”.

George credits his years in the military with his heart felt belief that people should be treated the way he would like to be treated. George’s shop is a real meeting place for many people who visit regularly, and who share his feelings “that fishing is more than catching a fish, its just being on the river with friends”.

George has a story on his wall about Ted Williams being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The inscription reads, “George ties my flies”.

He is especially interested in the young people who come into his shop and purchase materials for fly tying and also for advice. He adds up their purchases and divides the total in half. He loves to see young people on the river fishing.

George has been extremely generous with various gifts to our Salmon Museum – especially in supplying rods, and materials for fly tying to our ecological summer camp, “Come Play on Our River”, which we operate each summer. A children’s summer camp has been in operation since the inception of the museum, having been renamed several times.

To keep this amazing award winning camp going we are finding ourselves in need of funds to sustain it.

George has received a “Friend of the River” award from the North West Salmon Protection Association. George’s generosity, his comfortable way of treating his customers, and his outstanding success in the profession he loves, has earned him the title he is often known by, “THE MAN AT THE MOUTH”. It is indeed our pleasure to honor him on August 19, 2011in the River Room, at the Atlantic Salmon Museum, 263 Main Street, Doaktown, NB.

If you wish to say a few words on George’s behalf or if you have memorabilia that you can loan the museum for this special event, please inform Linda. Tickets are now available.

Friday August 19th -

Reception @ 5:30pm - Dinner @ 6:30pm - consisting of a fresh green salad, stuffed chicken breast, rice medley, seasonal vegetables, tea/coffee & Georges favourite dessert – strawberry shortcake!

TICKETS - $50.00 including a $25.00 tax receipt

Call – 365 7787 or Email - museum@nbnet.nb.ca for tickets & information

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING GEORGE’S PASSION & AS HE ALWAYS STATES

“IT’S FOR THE KIDS!”

2011 Summer Camp Itinerary

2011-06-15T10:15:00.001-03:00

Three Week Camp Itinerary

Week 1

July 17th- Day1(Sunday): Arrival in New Brunswick

12:00pm (Midnight) - Flight would arrive at Moncton Airport.

1:30am – Arrival in Miramichi

July 18th- Day 2- Families get familiar with international student. Student rests.

July 19th Day 3: Outdoor Environmental/Team Building Experiences (Miramichi Valley High School- Back Parking Lot)

12:30pm – Welcome/Introduction to SMART Technology

1:30pm - High Elements Course

4:00pm – Return to Host Family

(Evening is Free for Family Activities/Shopping/Movies, etc.)

July 20th : Atlantic Salmon Museum

http://www.atlanticsalmonmuseum.com/

9:00am – 10:00am – Tour Museum

10:00am – 12:00pm - Fly Casting/Fly Tying/SMART Board Presentations

12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm – 5:00pm – Suspension Walking Bridge/Canoeing

5:00pm – Salmon/Fiddlehead Supper

6:00pm – Bus back to Miramichi

7:00pm – Picked up by host Family

July 21st- Day 5: Beach Combing (Escuminac Beach)

http://www.escuminacbeach.com/

9:00am – 11:00am – Multi-Media Lab (JMH): Continuation of SMART training.

11:00am – 11:30am – Lunch at JMH

1:00pm – Arrive at Escuminac Wharf/Welcome!

2:00pm - Meet Lobster Fishing Boats at Point Sapin

3:00pm – Escuminac Beach/Swimming/Beach Combing

4:00pm – 5:00pm - Lobster Boil/Bar-B-Que Hamburgers/Hot Dogs

6:00pm- Students are picked up by parents at JMH

July 22nd Salmon Conservation/Aboriginal Culture (Salmon Conservation Center/Metepenagiag) http://www.metepenagiag.com/

9:00am – 11:30am - Arrive at Atlantic Conservation Center/Tour/Trout Fishing http://www.salmoncentre.ca/

12:00pm – Traditional Native Lunch at Metepenagiag

1:00pm – Heritage Park Tour/GPS Treasure Hunt (Cultural Artifacts)/Native Cultural Experience

5:00pm – Return to Host Families

(Evening is Free for Family Activities/Shopping/Movies, etc along with Saturday and Sunday)

Week 2 Morada Resort – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

July 25th Monday (www.morada.ca)

9:00am Campers Arrive

9:30am Continuing SMART technologies training (advanced)

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Canoeing/ Kayaking

2:00pm Introduction to digital photography

5:00pm Supper

6:00pm Hiking

7:30pm Making dream catchers with Native Elder

9:00pm Campfire /Entertainment and Music

10:00pm Back to Cabin

10:30pm Lights Out

July 26th Tuesday

9:00am Breakfast

9:30am Creating SMART Board content (content development)

10:30am Archery instruction/ Archery

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Fly Fishing/ Fly Fishing Instruction

4:00pm Continuation of digital photography

5:00pm Supper

6:00pm Geocaching instruction/ geocaching

9:00pm Campfire/ Entertainment and Music

10:00pm Back to Cabin

10:30pm Lights out

July 27th Wednesday

9:00am Breakfast

9:30am Continuation of SMART Training

11:00am Swimming at the indoor pool

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Continuation of digital photography

3:00pm Basketball/ Outdoor activities/ Free time

4:00pm Students are picked up at Morada

July 28th Thursday

9:00am Students to be dropped off at JMH

9:30am SMART Board content development

11:00am Nature Walk

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Digital Photography

3:00pm Soccer Game

4:00pm Students are picked up at JMH

July 29th Friday

9:00am SMART Technology Content Development

11:00am Outdoor activity- Lawn bowling

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Digital Photography

3:00pm Swimming at City Pool

4:00pm Host families are asked to pick children up at Chatham City Pool

Week 3

August 1st- Monday

Holiday- To be spent with host family

August 2nd Tuesday

9:00am Introduction to IPads

10:30am Outdoor Adventures at French Fort Cove with Eddie Pinder (MOVE Miramichi)

12:00pm Outdoor Cooking with Eddie Pinder (MOVE Miramichi)

2:00pm Miramichi River Boat Tour

4:00pm Host Families need to pick up students at Ritches Wharf

August 3rd Wednesday

9:00am IPAD pre-development stages- Creating the layout

11:00am Middle Island

12:00pm Lunch at Middle Island –Picnic

1:00pm Multi-media lab to work on layout for IPAD development

3:00pm Soccer Game

4:00pm Students are picked up by host families

August 4th Thursday

9:00am Finishing SMART Technology/Digital Photography/ IPAD for

evening presentation

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Stewart’s Tubing- Tube down the Miramichi River

4:00pm Host Families must pick up students at JMH

6:00pm Supper for host families and exchange students

7:00pm Presentations / Show all students work created throughout the weeks

August 5th Friday

9:00am Reflection on camp- Students will discuss their visit and fill out a short survey.

10:00am Take the historic walking tour of Chatham

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm SMART Board Games

2:30pm Baseball

4:30pm Supper

6:00pm Beaubears Island – The Spirit of Marie Jacqueline Bellefontaine Adventure- Two hour experience, including the bat ride to and from Wilson’s Point

9:00pm French Fort Cove- Dare the Dark with the Headless Nun

10:00pm Host Families pick up children at French Fort Cove

August 6th and 7th is spent with host family

August 7th (Sunday)- students return to airport.

2011 SUMMER CAMP

2011-06-15T10:05:00.000-03:00

In June, 2010, our Miramichi region was named the 1st SMART Showcase Community in the world! Since then, the Miramichi River Tourism Association (MRTA) has been working closely with District 16 to use this unique designation as a catalyst for creating special opportunities for our youth, which will also lead to future benefits for our entire Miramichi community.

Both of these goals are now beginning to be realized by means of a unique three week summer camp that is being hosted in Miramichi for 10 international students from July 17 to August 7th. We are in need of families to host these students. Local students who do become hosts will be given an opportunity to participate in the camp at a greatly reduced rate and, thereby, gain an opportunity to learn some very unique technology skills, as well as participate in a variety of exciting outdoor activities.

Students will spend three days along the banks of the Miramicih River at the Morada Resort, receive specialized training in SMART technology, become highly proficient in taking digital photographs, take boat tours, become immersed in cultures unique to Miramichi, participate in a lobster cookout and bar-b-que at Escuminac Beach, and challenge themselves on the High Elements Course at Miramichi Valley High School. They will also learn how to tie flies, fly cast, and canoe. Additionally, they will take part in archery and GPS sessions. And that is just the “tip of the ice berg”!

For more information about this wonderful opportunity, please contact Amanda Matchett (506)778-6989.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

2011-06-10T16:06:00.000-03:00

In support of The Friends of Beaubears Island

At the Chatham Head Rec Centre
8am-1pm
Sunday June 19, 2011

Tickets: $6 each or 5 for $25

Available at the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre or Call 622-8526

THE ICING ON THE CAKE

2011-06-02T13:43:00.002-03:00

The Miramichi Folksong Festival and the Heritage Players to host Dinner/Theatre, THE ICING ON THE CAKE,Saturday, June 18th, Beaberbrook Kin Centre. 6:30pm. Tickets $30.00 each by reservations only ,call Susan at 506-622-1780 on or before June 10th.Featuring stories over the past 29 years and impersonations of some of the following guests - Ivan & Vivian Hicks - Valdy- Rita MacNeil- Men of the Deeps-The Rankins- Graham Townsend - Wilf Carter- Stompin Tom- Tommy Hunter- Buffy Ste. Marie. Menu is Cranberry chicken with dressing, creamed potatoes, carrots, roll, assorted Robert Redford squares, tea, coffee.

Location: Beaverbrook Kin Centre

Website: http://www.miramichifolksongfestival.com

Email: susanbutlert@xplornet.com

Phone: 506-622-1780

Father's Day Show at Miramichi Country Music Opry

2011-06-01T14:22:00.000-03:00

Father's Day Show
Featuring a tribute to Wilf Carter

Miramichi Country Music Opry
Saturday June 18th, 2011 at 8:00pm
Admission $10.00
836-9988 or 622-4403
Now Licensed!

Morada Campfire Culture

2011-06-01T11:36:00.000-03:00

Outstanding hospitality and fascinating stories are what you find on the Miramichi. Sit under the stars by the roaring outdoor campfire and experience both in this tradition of cultural exchange. You are about to explore the mix of cultures indicative of the original Miramichi settlers.

Aboriginal, European and local "Miramichi-ers" form a "talking circle" where the emblematic "talking stick" is passed from one person to the next. Tell your own story or join in the campfire sing-a-long. Sample different food made from European, Aboriginal and local Miramichi family recipes. Stoke the fire at the on-site-teepee and chat with your Aboriginal host.

Relax in your comfortable resort room and head out in the morning to experience some of the nearby Miramichi adventure. Canoes, kayaks and walking trails are all on site.

Starting June 15- September 30
Every Friday night from 8:00pm-10:00pm
For more information: www.morada.ca

There will also be an open house at the Morada Resort Sunday June 5th from 2-6pm

TIANB ANNUAL CONFERENCE HAS BEGUN!

2011-05-25T16:01:00.000-03:00

Wednesday May 25, 2011

10:00 - 12:00 pm Registration and Trade Show

12:00 - 1:15 pm Lunch

1:00 - 1:15 pm Opening remarks

1:15 - 2:15 pm Panel Discussion on Tourism Trends (TIANB, CTC, TAP, ACTP, others)

2:15 - 2:45 pm Break/Tradeshow Time

2:45 - 4:00 pm VSP Program/Jack Rabbit Reservations Presentations

4:00 - 4:30 pm Trade Show Time

4:30 - 5:30 pm TIANB AGM

5:30 - 6:30 pm Free Time

6:30 - 8:30 pm Evening Reception (Ministers, Dignitaries and other guest speakers)

Thursday May 26, 2011

8:00 - 9:00 am Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 10:15 am Social Media that works; Amber MacArthur

10:15 - 10:30 am Break

10:30 - 12:00 pm Culinary Experiences; Chef Lynn Crawford

12:00 - 1:30 pm Round Table Luncheon; Industry speaks to TIANB BOD

1:30 - 3:00 pm Festivals; Creation & Development; Michel Gauthier

3:00 - 3:30 pm Break/Tradeshow Time

3:30 - 5:00 pm HR Retention; How to keep staff; Pierre Battah/TIANB HR/emerit Presentation

5:00 - 6:30 pm Free Time

6:30 - 10:30 pm Pioneer Awards Gala (Presentations of Awards; Parks Canada, ACOA Tech, TIANB

Scholarships, Business recognitions, emerit, Super Host, Miramichi Showcase, Saint John upcoming convention).

Friday May 27, 2011

9:00 - 11:00 am Breakfast and EQ/TIANB Presentation MAEA

Indoor Yard Sale at Rodd Miramichi

2011-05-20T11:25:00.001-03:00

Rodd Miramichi is having an indoor yard sale on May 21st from 8:00am until 12:00pm to raise money for ALS. At the yard sale you can purchase tickets for a golf and spa package at Rodd Mill River, valued at over $500.00 with two nights accommodations. Tickets are $5.00 each or three for $10.00.

Miramichi Country Music Opry

2011-05-18T09:40:00.000-03:00

The Miramichi Country Music Opry is now licensed. Come check it out!

Miramichi Country Music Opry

1720 Route 420 Hwy., Red Bank, Miramichi, NB, E9E 2A2

Tel: (506) 836-9988

WilliamMullin710@msn.com

GUMBOOT CLOGGEROO Tomorrow Evening!

2011-05-06T10:36:00.000-03:00

Friends of Beaubears Island Fund Raiser Dance GUMBOOT CLOGGEROO. Come on out for a toe tappin' knee slappin good ol' time. Entertainment by Half Snapped. At Chatham Head Community Centre Saturday May 7th, 2011. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets $10. Available at Books Inn and Bill's Kwikway or call 622-8526.

The Spinney Brothers in Concert

2011-04-27T08:30:00.000-03:00

BLUEGRASS AND CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC
Miramichi's Country Music Opry
Newest Member of The Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame
THE SPINNEY BROTHERS in Concert
Red Bank, NB
Saturday, May 14th
Showtime- 8 PM
Tickets- $12.00 advance/ $15.00 at the door
(506)836-9988
Bill Mullin- williammullin710@msn.com

GUMBOOT CLOGGEROO

2011-04-15T10:27:00.000-03:00

Friends of Beaubears Island
Fund Raiser Dance
GUMBOOT CLOGGEROO
Come on out for a toe tappin'
knee slappin' good ol' time.
Entertainment by: Half Snapped
Chatham Head Community Centre
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Doors open at 8pm
Tickets $10
Available at Books Inn and Bill's Kwikway or call 622-8526

Ultimate Fishing Town in Canada

2011-04-14T13:21:00.000-03:00

Miramichi is in the running for the Ultimate Fishing Town in Canada. Please go and vote. http://www.wfnfishingtown.ca/home.php. The winner will recieve $25,000 for their community.

Atlantic Salmon Museum Annual Spring Fling

2011-04-14T09:24:00.000-03:00

**ANNUAL SPRING FLING - Saturday, April 16th @ 6:30pm**

ALL YOU CAN EAT WINGS

$20 (incl. 1 FREE refreshment)

*Welcoming "Sports” Back to the River

*Casino Style Games, Music, Door Prizes

*Annual Auction of Private Waters & More

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN EVENING! THERE WILL BE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Tickets and information: 365-7787 or atlanticsalmonmuseum@nb.aibn.com

TIANB's Annual Conference

2011-04-04T08:35:00.000-03:00

Explore...Experience...Empower- Don't miss TIANB's Annual Conference to be held in Miramichi on May 25, 26, 27, 2011. Register before April 30 and save $200.

2nd Annual Wine Tasting Gala

2011-04-01T09:20:00.000-03:00

The Rotary Club is hosting its 2nd Annual Wine Gala on April 23rd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. Tickets are $40.00 per person and you can get your tickets at the Rotary Club or Rodd's front desk.

Annual General Meeting Rescheduled

2011-03-28T08:51:00.000-03:00

Our re-scheduled date for our Annual General Meeting is Thursday, April 7th, 2011. Our AGM Committee had anticipated having an experiential type AGM this year; but unfortunately due to the date change our “skiing” component is now not feasible. Also, after speaking with each board member; and due to the fact some of you have other commitments either immediately before or after the AGM and taking into consideration travel time plus the business aspect of our meeting we have decided to move the meeting within city limits. It is essential that we have a quorum for this important meeting. A new Venue has been confirmed. See Below.

Meeting Date: Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Place: Howard Johnson’s - Miramichi
Supper will be served. Registration cost $15/person.
Please confirm your attendance by Friday, April 1st, 2011.

Jim's Country Gospel Show and Pork Tenderloin Dinner

2011-03-25T09:22:00.000-03:00

Jim's Country Gospel Show and Pork Tenderloin Dinner at 6:00pm on Saturday, March 26th at the Woodmen's Museum in Boiestown, NB. The tickets are $20.00 each and includes maple glazed pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, carrots and turnip, fudge chocolate cake with seven minute frost. Special guest are Jake Stewart (MLA Southwest Miramichi), Jim Swazey, Lawrence Swazey, Tony Munn, Harry Pond, and many more. There will also be a 50/50 Draw, so come and support the Woodmen's Museum. For more information or tickets call 506-369-7214.

Annual General Meeting Postponed

2011-03-23T14:38:00.000-03:00

Miramichi River Tourism Association's 2011 Annual General Meeting for March 24th has been postponed. The new date will be released as soon as we have more information. Sorry for an inconvience.

2011 Annual General Meeting

2011-03-17T14:07:00.000-03:00

MIRAMICHI RIVER TOURISM ASSOCIATION

2011

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FEE - $15.00 (HST INCLUDED)

All members and potential members welcome!

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

5:30 pm

Kouchibouguac Resort

(10983 Rte. 134, St. Louis de Kent – Park Entrance)

Please join us for our Annual Meeting which includes a Smelt Fry, Boiled Potatoes,Sandwiches, Soup, Chow and Homemade Local Bread….followed by an hour of Skiing or Snow shoeing for the young at heart!!...or bring along your guitar for inside entertainment!! There are 12 Chalets and 3 Cottages available for accommodations for those not wishing totravel. Bookings can be made at 1-888-524-3200 – Rate is $85/night.

Agenda

5:30 Social Hour – Appetizers

6:30 Welcome from the President

6:35 Meeting called to Order

6:40 Approval of Agenda

6:45 Approval of minutes of April 9th, 2010 Annual General Meeting

7:00 Financial Report

7:15 Nominating Committee Recommendations and Election of Board of Directors for 2011

7:30 By-Laws - Amendments

7:40 Motion for Adjournment

Hour of ski or snow shoe (rentals available $6/person, bring your own skis/snow shoes) or sit around the resort by the fire and network with fellow tourism operators. Please advise if you require rentals.

Please RSVP no later than Friday, March 18th, 2011 to tammy.sanford@miramichirivertouris.com - cheques made payable to

Miramichi River Tourism Association.

The Whooper Train Ride - All Aboard!

2010-07-27T15:21:00.000-03:00

Venture along the Miramichi River Route to Boiestown, New Brunswick; home of the Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum and the Whooper Train Ride.

The Upper Miramichi River has been the center of the lumbering industry in New Brunswick since the early 1800's. The Woodmen's Museum depicts this proud history with the display of authentic tools, documents and photographs. During your visit, you will travel through time as you explore the many exhibits that chart the course of the local history through to present day.

Hop aboard the Whooper Train Ride at Port Brook Station for a unique vantage point of all that the museum has to offer.

For more information, visit the Woodmen's Museum website.

Highway 11 and Ritchie Wharf VICs Open for Visitors

2010-06-29T10:56:00.001-03:00

Summer hours are now underway at the two Miramichi River Tourism Visitor Information Centres. This year marks the reopening of the VIC in the historic Murray house, located along the boardwalk at Ritchie Wharf.

Both the VICs on Highway 11 and at Ritchie Wharf are open daily from 9AM - 9PM, 7 days a week. The centres feature information on all things Miramichi and the province, and boast state-of-the-ar technology enbling face-to-face video interactions online with all of the other SMART-equiped sites on the Miramichi.

Come visit our friendly and knowledgeable staff, and discover for yourself all that the Miramichi has to offer.

Miramichi - the SMART Showcase Community

2010-06-03T09:32:00.001-03:00

The distinction of SMART Showcase Community was the honour given to the Miramichi at an event on Tuesday, June 1st at the Rodd Miramichi Hotel. The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries led by Premier Shawn Graham, and representatives from municipal and provincial government, education, local business, and tourism. SMART Technologies; a Calgary-based company and the industry leader in the development of SMART Board Interactive whiteboards, was at the event and Patric Nagel; the company's Vice-President of North American Sales, officially made the announcement.

The evening's presentations showcased how all areas of the community are using SMART products - education, government, business, and tourism. MRTA summer students Kimberly Mertens and Patrick Losier gave a presentation demonstrating how SMART Boards have enabled new opportunities for both partnership and collaboration between tourism operators, and how the technology is engaging visitors at each of the sites whilst showcasing the hearty spirit of the Miramichi region.

The collaboration between the various sectors of the community will continue over time and a twelve-month schedule has been developed. July will mark the first month of SMART Community initiatives dubbed "Miramichi Tourism Trivia" and will feature some of the interactive content that has been created for the Miramichi Region and it's operators. Tammy Sanford; MRTA Executive Director, accepted a paddle crafted by a student of School District 16 - a symbol of the ongoing partnership and collaboration in the Miramichi made possible by SMART technology.

Tabusintac Spring Supper

2010-03-18T12:56:00.000-03:00

March 20th, 2010 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tabusintac Community Hall

BBQ PORK, POTATOES, CARROTS AND TURNIP

COST: Adult $8.00 - Child $4.00 - Family $22.00

Tabusintac Community Corporation Inc.

End of Season Smelt Fry

2010-02-16T08:42:00.000-04:00

FUNDY LINE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

End of season all you can eat Smelt FryDate: Sat Feb-20-2010 11:00AM
End of season all you can eat Smelt Fry - includes mashed potatoes, peas and chow. $9.99 - From 11:00am - 8:00pm.