Governor's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Browse through the interesting history of the island and the Village of Nelson in the Interpretive Centre.
Buy passage on the boat to the island and walk the trails.
Purchase a guided tour, then walk the trails at your leisure.
12 locals recommend
Beaubears Island
35 St Patricks DrBrowse through the interesting history of the island and the Village of Nelson in the Interpretive Centre.
Buy passage on the boat to the island and walk the trails.
Purchase a guided tour, then walk the trails at your leisure.
Governor's Mansion Inn
62 St Patricks DrTake a self-guided tour of Governor's Mansion
Visit this cute little historic Post Office; a trip back to the old days.
Mail a special letter from the Post Office.
Nelson Post Office
50 St Patricks DrVisit this cute little historic Post Office; a trip back to the old days.
Mail a special letter from the Post Office.
City/town information
Miramichi is a modern creation of an amalgamation of three towns and multiple villages along the Miramichi River. There is no "downtown" per se. There are three business districts in the former towns of Newcastle, Douglastown and Chatham.
13 locals recommend
Miramichi
Miramichi is a modern creation of an amalgamation of three towns and multiple villages along the Miramichi River. There is no "downtown" per se. There are three business districts in the former towns of Newcastle, Douglastown and Chatham.
Activity
Great place for kids to play under the fountains on a hot summer day; or to play in the playground anytime.
17 locals recommend
Ritchie Wharf Park
84 Nortons LnGreat place for kids to play under the fountains on a hot summer day; or to play in the playground anytime.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Avoid chain food outlets
Chains serve manufactured food transported over great distances adding to CO2 emissions and damaging the local economy and local food production
Small independent food service is more economical and healthier for you, our community and the environment
What to pack
Bring insect repellent
Unless you arrive on a windy day from May to September bring insect repellent