On July 8, a bear was sighted on the Island's restored trail network at the Harley/Burchill Crossing. Though our trail cameras have shown no further evidence of the bear's presence, we urge patrons to use caution on the trails. Check back for more updates in the coming days. The Friends of Beaubears Island remain vigilant during the COVID-19 pandemic. In compliance with existing guidelines, and wishing the safety of both our staff and our guests, all of our programming and events will be offered to one ‘bubble’ at a time.
Welcome to Beaubears Island
Visit our Interpretive Centre at 35 St. Patrick's Drive, Nelson-Miramichi
Meet our characters, from early French fur traders, to the Marquis Charles Deschamps de Boishebert, to the various shipbuilders who inhabited the island for over 100 years
Experience the multicultural history of the Miramichi
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The Loyalist at work on Sept.12,1957
In the spring of 1955, the Loyalist took over from the Frances Ullock. She was brought to the Miramichi from Saint John. This wooden ferry was built in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, and was
launched on April 1, 1933. The Loyalist provided service to Miramichiers from 1955 to 1961.
The Loyalist was the largest of the ferryboats to cross the Miramichi. It could carry twenty cars per trip.
In 1961, the heavy equipment was removed from the loyalist and was shipped back to Saint John. The body of the boat was hauled to Black Brook. It laid on the shore of the Miramichi and was washed away by the rough waters.
Picture & write up taken from Our Miramichi Heritage Family FB page : Karl Wade
Le loyaliste au travail le 12 septembre 1957
Au printemps 1955, les Loyalistes succèdent à Frances Ullock. Elle a été amenée à Miramichi depuis Saint John. Ce traversier en bois a été construit à Shelbourne, en Nouvelle-Écosse, et a été
lancé le 1er avril 1933. Le Loyaliste a servi les Miramichiers de 1955 à 1961.
Le Loyalist était le plus gros des traversiers à traverser la Miramichi. Il pouvait transporter vingt voitures par trajet.
En 1961, l'équipement lourd a été retiré du loyaliste et a été renvoyé à Saint John. Le corps du bateau a été transporté à Black Brook. Il reposait sur la rive de la Miramichi et a été emporté par les eaux agitées.
Photo et écriture tirées de la page FB Our Miramichi Heritage Family : Karl Wade #historicmiramichi #miramichi #beaubearsisland #beaubearsisland❤️
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~Alan Watts