Page 17 - Giv'er Miramichi Magazine - Spring Giver 2023

Summer Programs
Our Grade 6 Program in June offers free tours and
programming for all students in the province. Friends of
Beaubears Island Inc has launched a fundraising campaign
to provide this opportunity. Students will learn about the
Island's rich local history, from the Indigenous heritage to the
fleeing Acadians and Shipbuilding era. Discover how deeply
connected Beaubears Island is to our roots. To schedule a day
for this amazing programming, please call 506-622-8526 or
email info@beaubearsisland.ca.
Wellness Wednesdays - Between 12-2 pm, the ferry is
1/2 price ($6.50) to anyone who signs up for this program.
When registered, people can take the time to walk or relax
on the island to help them destress and connect with nature.
Take a break from work and experience the island's benefits.
Artist on the Island - Summer 2023 - Artists are invited Ferry service to the island is convenient, safe, and easy to use. No
to the island the weekend of June 17, July 15, Aug 12 and reservation required. Bilingual service.
Sept 9. This is an opportunity to learn and connect with a
local artist as they create art in the beautiful surroundings of our National Historic Sites by reporting fires, smoke,
the island. camping, forts and/or anything that looks out of place to call
Beaubears & Me Program – Saturdays 1-3pm for Parks Canada at 1-877-852-3100. Calls are confidential.
families with youth aged 8-12 and will run for eight weeks Event Dates
beginning in July. Cost is $5/person. Book reading, craft July 2: Annual Picnic $25
building and hands-on stations at the museum. $5 per person July 15: National Parks Day—A perfect opportunity to
with a take-home craft. There will be Indigenous, Acadian explore Beaubears Island National Historic Sites.
and English programming days. Aug. 5: Geocaching on the Island. We are partnering with a
Newcomer Program - This program is offered to new group of Geocache enthusiasts to offer this day of fun in the
people/families in our region. We want to offer this sun. Rain date Aug. 6.
opportunity to our new residents to connect with locals and Aug. 7: New Brunswick Day Scavenger Hunt
learn about local history. Aug. 13: Beaubears by Night Scavenger Hunt
Wellness Days: Various activities throughout the Oct. 7: Island Clean-up
Summer such as yoga and forest bathing.
School Tours are available in June and September. Keep updated on our programming and activities on our
Learn what made Beaubears Island such a central part of website, www.beaubearsisland.com or our FB page, Ile
Miramichi's history. Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre. Our phone number is
Eyes on the Island - Please help us preserve and protect 506-622-8526.

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