Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

Miramichi Bridge
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Miramichi is a city in New Brunswick, Canada. It spans over 179.84 sq km (69.44 sq mi) and has a population of 18,000 people (2012 estimate), making it the largest city in northern New Brunswick.

The city of Miramichi is in the Miramichi River valley, at the point where the river enters Miramichi Bay. Until the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by the Mi'kmaq first nation. In the 17th century it became part of the French colony of Acadia. To strengthen their hold on the area, the French built Fort Fronsac in 1648.

In 1754, the French and Indian War broke out. It gave victory to the British, which began to deport and expel the French-speaking Acadians. Some Acadians remained, though their numbers were reduced over time. In 1763, the area was ceded to the British, becoming part of Nova Scotia, and late New Brunswick.

Miramichi was a center for the shipbuilding and lumber industries from the 18th to the mid-20th centuries. The decline of these industries forced the city to reinvent itself. Today, the primary industries include forestry, mining and fishing, with tourism and services playing increasing significance.

Visiting Miramichi

You can reach Miramichi by taking a flight to the Greater Moncton International Airport, and then a taxi ride from there. The airport receives flights from Halifax, Montreal, Newark, Ottawa and Toronto.

Places of Interest in Miramichi

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