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Newcastle Business District

Around the Square monuments. When lunch time comes
At the heart of the Newcastle Business around there are restaurants, cafés and
District is Queen Elizabeth Park, or a bistro within walking distance,
“Around the Square” as we call it. including nearby Ritchie Wharf Park,
Park your car around the Square or on or hop in the car and explore a little
the waterfront and explore this further! On the weekends local bars,
picturesque shopping area. pubs and cafe’s offer live
You’ll find trendy clothing & entertainment.
accessories boutiques for men, women The park is also home to activities
and children, quality shoe stores throughout the year, concerts and
including a cobbler’s shop, a specialty celebrations in the summer, activities
cake boutique, beauty & nail salons, during the Rock ‘n Roll Festival and
jewellery, a pharmacy, unique gift Acadian Day, and sleigh rides in the
stores, organic food and more. winter.
Pick up a treat at one of the nearby In the winter the community gathers
coffee shops and relax in the park where to see the park come to life at the
there is a water fountain, shaded areas, annual tree lighting ceremony, to kick
benches and numerous historic off the holiday season.

Ritchie Wharf Park

Play and Explore!

Ritchie Wharf is a beautiful, from the river! There are daily boat
nautical themed park nestled on the tours that provide great photo
banks of the famous Miramichi River. opportunities and information on local
Children will enjoy the refreshing history. If you prefer to travel on your
splash pad and cooling off under the own boat, there is a public boat launch
water buckets. Pack your lawn chair or and dock.
a blanket and stretch out in the shade as On many summer evenings and
the little ones play. weekends you’ll hear live music and
Various small shops line the board entertainment coming from Ritchie
walk which overlooks the picturesque Wharf Park. Be entertained by many of
river. Grab a tasty meal or snack at one our talented, local musicians!
of the restaurants or choose a cool treat The park is within walking distance
from the ice cream shop. to Queen Elizabeth Park and more
Locally made items and souvenirs shops Around the Square. It is also a
are available at the gift shop. great spot to watch the fireworks during
Take a boat tour and enjoy the view the Rock ‘n Roll Festival.

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