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Historic Water Street

Historic Water Street is lined with unique shops
and eateries and is anchored by the Rodd Miramichi
River Hotel and the Chatham Shopping Centre on either
end. A mixture of historic properties and newer
buildings complement each other in this downtown area.
Music can be heard up and down the street all
summer long and is often linked to performances at the
adjacent Waterford Green which plays host to a
number of festivals and events throughout the summer
and fall, including Canada’s Irish Festival, Pumpkin
Fling, Fisherman’s Powwow and Food Truck Feastival.
Interpretive panels along the walkway at Waterford
Green depict some of this area’s most notable history,
and picnic tables and a playground offer a place to relax.
Each year Canada Day celebrations fill Water
Street and Waterford Green with music, dance, sidewalk
sales, bbq, a children's parade, and a variety of activities
for all ages.
During Canada’s Irish Festival the street is closed
to traffic and the walking parade passes through with
pipe bands, floats, and families proudly carrying their
family crests.
In the winter the street is alive with the Annual
Parade of Lights, a welcome start to the holiday
season. The event is well attended by the community Waterford Green Park is a hub of activity in the Historic Water Street
Business District whether you arrive by land or water! Photo by
and features entertainment, shopping specials by local
Anthony McLean.
merchants, hot chocolate and of course, Santa Claus.
Historic Water Street is rich in culture and features You’ll also find two antique stores, and the Hospice
an Irish Pub, German bakery, Mediterranean restaurant Shoppe - a high end thrift store with proceeds going to
and Saltwater Sounds - a music store specializing in East charity. Other shops and amenities include a hobby &
Coast Music. A visit would not be complete without games store, costume rentals, souvenirs, gifts, a bike
stopping at the famous Ben’s Lunch Room, an icon in shop, florist, pharmasave, banking, Tim Hortons,
Miramichi for over 70 years! Subway and more!

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