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Boating in Miramichi










            About 70 km inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in  and is comprised of two branches, the Southwest Miramichi
        the city of Miramichi, there are two marinas. Station Wharf  River and the Northwest Miramichi River, each having their
        Marina  sits  on  the  east  side  of  the  river  in  the  Historic  respective tributaries.
        Chatham Business District and the Miramichi Boating and
        Yacht  Club  sits  on  the  west  side  in  Douglastown.  Both
        marinas  monitor  Channel  68  on  Marine  Radio  and  are
        surrounded by restaurants, fuel stations and shopping within
        walking distance.
            The Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club is a 60 berth
        marina located at 9 Marina Drive, Douglastown. It is open
        May through October. Overnight berth fees start at $30 and
        ramp  launch  fees  are  $15  plus  tax.  They  offer  fuel  and
        sewage pump-out. Contact this marina at (506)773-9949 or
        visit www.MiramichiBoatClub.com
            Station Wharf Marina is located behind the Chatham
        Shopping  Centre  at  4  Station Wharf  Lane.  It  has  a  400'
        commercial wharf that does not offer fuel or pump out, but
        offers ice, tourist information and Miramichi River Boat
        Tours. Overnight berths are $30 and launch ramp fees are
                                                                                    Station Wharf Marina.
        $15 (all plus tax).  Contact this marina at (506)778-9198 or
                                                                                Photo by Hezekiah Rubiales
        at  www.stationwharf.ca
            The Rodd Miramichi River located next to Station
        Wharf  offers  a  place  to  dock  and  a  beautiful  deck
        overlooking the river, for your dining or drinking pleasure.
            Further upriver in Newcastle you can dock at Ritchie
        Wharf which  offers  dining,  a  playground  for  children,
        outdoor  entertainment,  shopping,  and  ice  cream  and
        Miramichi River Boat Tours.  Along the river you’ll find
        docks at Middle Island Irish Historic Park, Gordon’s Wharf,
        Beaubears Island, Nelson Tourism Centre and Wilson's Point.
            The Miramichi River measures about 250 km in length



                                          Douglastown Marina
























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