History stories from the
Miramichi from 1750 to the present.
All stories unfold on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq.
History stories from the
Miramichi from 1750 to the present.
All stories unfold on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq.
In 1765, Scottish fisherman William Davidson arrived on the Miramichi River seeking to establish a salmon fishery.
Foothold on the Miramichi follows his rise from his salmon station and into shipbuilding, timber, and political struggle while shaping early settlement.
The story of how former Premier Louis Robichaud's push for more equal opporunity in New Brunswick encompassed the building of the Centennial Bridge over the Miramichi River.
Visit life on the river and in the province before the bridge, a photographic chronical of its construction and the transformative impact it had on area communities once opened.
The sweeping story of Canadian Forces Base Chatham from its early days in the Second World War through to its closing in 1996. Includes photos of aircraft, Curtis Park, a story to be remembered.
"An excellent read"
Col. A. M. Lee (Ret'd),
Former Commander
A gripping story told in poems. Revisit Miramichi society before the Great Miramichi Fire, followed by a harrowing journey in poems through the fire itself and then the story of its aftermath and recovery.
"Shines a new light on the Great Miramichi Fire"
Northumberland Free Press
Over 1500 copies sold!
"A definte must-read for local history buffs or anyone interested in learning more about how the long-standing paradigms in Miramichi's neighbourhoods came to be."
Northumberland Free Press
"Fascinating!"
John Bosma, Author