Page 9 - Giv'er Miramichi magazine - Summer 2017

Miramichi Festival of Tall Ships July 7-9

This summer the river comes alive with the Miramichi Festival of Tall
Ships!
On Friday July 7th, 2017 welcome the Tall Ships from the shore. Ships set
sail from Escuminac at 12 noon to dock in Chatham and Newcastle. Enjoy live
music from 6-8 pm on the wharfs Friday and Saturday night. On Saturday and
Sunday tour the Tall Ships at both wharfs! There will be Face Painting and
family activities at both locations all day long! See the Tall Ships from the
water in a 26 foot Voyageur Canoe, enjoy a historic picnic on Beaubears
Island in period costume, venture into Wilson's Point for a nighttime
Graveyard Tour, meet the Tall Ships captains, and much more!
Daily events also include the return of the Pirates of Halifax! There will
be plenty of free photo opportunities for the whole family. See the Tall Ships
from the air by taking a helicopter ride with Advanced Heli-Flight Ltd. It's
$60 per person for a six minute tour. Flights will run Friday afternoon and all
day Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting.
Come try riding a Segway with Segway Sue in the parking lot of 99.3 The
River, across from Ritchie Wharf in Newcastle. It's $10 per person. From 2-6
pm on Friday, 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, and 10 am – 5 pm on Sunday.
Miramichi River Boat Tours presents their Interpretive Tall Ships Tour
for $15 per person. Enjoy a 90 minute sail on the Max Aitken. Tours depart
from Ritchie Wharf in Newcastle.
Escape Miramichi invites you to come try to escape their newest room,
Pirate’s Treasure. Admission is $20 per person. Groups of 2 – 8 people. Ages
14 plus. By appointment (506-626-0700). Located at 1756 Water Street in
Chatham. Other rooms also available.
Come to the waterfront to watch the spectacle of lights reflected on the
water as the Miramichi’s Boating Community participates in the “Light Up
The River” competition. Prizes for the Best Decorated boats will be awarded
by local businesses.
Bracelets for the Miramichi Festival of Tall Ships are available at Scott’s
Pharmasave (Chatham), Dickison’s Pharmasave (Newcastle), Jean Coutu
Pharmacy (Chatham & Newcastle), and the Visitor Information Centre (French
Fort Cove). Kids under 10 are FREE, $10 for Adults, and a Family of 5 is $30
(for 2 adults and 3 children up to 17 yrs).