Doaktown
Fall Frolic
The Doaktown Library hosts a very
popular annual Fall Home Tour and
Luncheon. They've added tons of new events
since its' inception.
Doaktown
Salmon & Fiddlehead Homecoming Festival
Summertime brings our annual
Doaktown Salmon & Fiddlehead Homecoming
Festival which we usually celebrate the
first weekend in August. Don't miss out on our
famous nite lite parade and fireworks!
First
Annual Summer Blast
Featuring "Donnie and the
Monarchs"
Doak Historic Site
The
Doak House takes you back in time and tells the
story of one of our first families that settled
in this area. The house is a good example of an
1800 style home. It was constructed before the
1825 Miramichi fire. Doaktown was one of the only
communities that did not suffer damage in the
fire. Many say it was because of the strong
religious nature of the people that lived here.
The barn was built in the 1850-70 time frame. The
property stayed in Squire Doak's family until the
death of Margaret. At that time it was purchased
by the province and restored to its present
condition.
Doak House - What do
we have to offer a tourist? We have the standard
guided tour of the site. Clean wash rooms close
to the parking lot. There is a weaving studio on
site and in full production for the tourist to
view and even purchase goods. We are able to
demonstrate how to spin fibre (wool, flax,) into
yarn. We also show case the making of woven
goods. By appointment, we will offer training in
spinning and weaving. Please contact the Doak
Site for more information. (506) 365-2026. Closed
during winter months.
Atlantic Salmon Museum
The Atlantic Salmon Museum
(Miramichi Salmon Museum) is located on the banks
of the Main South West Miramichi River in the
Village of Doaktown. The museum tells the story
of the Atlantic salmon and the people that know
this king of sport fish, and through its many
interpretive displays shows the life and history
of the Atlantic Salmon. The aquarium houses a
wide variety of the river life. In the various
aquariums you will find the Atlantic Salmon in
its many forms. It also features an audio/visual
display. They hold numerous activities throughout
the summer, one of their most popular being July
1st celebrations.
Nelson
Hollow Covered Bridge
This is the oldest standing Covered
Bridge in New Brunswick. It was built around 1876
and is 78 feet long. In 1899 it was completely
renovated and the Doaktown Historical Society
once again restored it in 1977. Although it is
closed to traffic you can still walk across it.
For photos, visit Atlantic Images.
Old Mill Pond Golf
& Country Club
(506) 365-7584,
1-877-TEE-INNB, (833-4662)
This golf course features
nine holes, driving range, putting green
and lots more. Tee time reservations not
necessary. You can check out the details
by following the link provided. |
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N.B.
Trails
Experience our wonderful trail for
walking and biking in the summer and snowmobiling
in the winter. Catch some beautiful vistas along
the river valley, listen to the wonderful songs
of a vast array of birds hidden amongst the trees
and take in the fresh Miramichi air. The N.B.
trail system runs right
through the heart of Doaktown and offers an
excellent route for walking and biking. A view of
the beautiful Miramichi river can be seen from
many points on the trail. In the winter time, it
serves as a well groomed snowmobile trail that
connects to the rest of the province serving the
many snowmobilers that travel through our
village. The Miramichi Snowgoers Club works hard
at maintaining a top quality trail throughout the
winter months. For photos of our
trail, click here.
Wooden
Foot Bridge (McNamee/Priceville)
If you take a detour down the McNamee road you
will find a 630 foot long footbridge. The
original bridge collapsed in 1939, taking the
lives of 3 local residents. They later added a
center pier for proper stability. Eventually the
bridge was replaced in 1988 and has been a
favourite spot for both tourists and locals. Many
people start here with their canoes and travel
the Miramichi until they reach Doaktown or their
destination down river. A relaxing day on the
Miramichi and a great photo opportunity.
Central
Miramichi Woodmen's Museum (Boiestown)
Our neighboring community of
Boiestown hosts this museum. It is situated on 15
acres and provides an historical background to
the lumbering industry and the struggles and
triumphs of the woodsmen and their families who
were the early pioneers of this area. A display
of authentic tools, documents and photographs
help you journey back to earlier times when those
settlers carved a living from the forest and
raised their families here on the Upper
Miramichi.
General Community
Activities
Doaktown
Public Library ( or www.doaktown.com/library.html )
For those of you who like to read
while you're on vacation, the Public Library
offers many programs for children and adults as
well as a wide selection of reading material. For
more details and their hours, please visit their
web site.
Our Curling Club and
Legion offer activities
throughout the year - curling bonspiels, darts,
dances, jamborees, bingos, suppers, etc. Their
events are usually listed in our Community
Newsletter.
The Miramichi River is active in the
summer months with swimming, canoeing and
fishing. Many of our tourism operators offer
"Get Away" Seasonal Vacation Packages
and give you the option of choosing whatever
combination of activities you wish to try.
Fishing and Hunting are very popular
in the Doaktown area and outfitters all along the
Miramichi
River host fishermen and hunters
from across the globe.
The winter time is filled with lots
of activities to keep young and old alike in
tip-top shape. Our arena hosts a variety of
programs for children and adults. For activities
found at our Community Arena year round, please
visit the Doaktown
Arena page.
If hockey isn't your 'cup of tea'
there is cross country skiing, snowshoeing,
sleigh rides, and if you would like to try
something different, you can even test your
skills at curling at our local curling club.
Tourism operators listed below have
a variety of adventure programs
including many of the activities listed on this
page.
Example: Canoe/Kayak Rentals, Tours,
Summer & Winter Packages
Their web site links have been provided for you.
O'Donnell's Cottages &
Canoeing
Sunset Shangrila
Pond's Chalet & Resort
Wilson's Sporting Camps
The
Ledges Inn
Miramichi River Tourism
Association - Check out
their web site for more information on the entire
Miramichi River Valley and what it has to offer
for activities, accommodations,
other Miramichi River Valley communities, etc.
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If you would like more information
on Doaktown or maybe a family name, the staff at
the Atlantic Salmon Museum can be
quite helpful. They have a wide selection of
photos and artifacts and written history on the
Doaktown area. They can also refer you to local
researchers who have done a tremendous amount of
work on the local history and its people. Another
resource would be the New
Brunswick Provincial Archives. There is
also a Doak
Family Message Board where you
may be able to find more information on your Doak
Heritage.
If
you would like your Doaktown tourist attraction listed on this
page, please contact the village office or by email to
the webmaster at janhtaylor@gmail.com
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