Paddling near Miramichi, New Brunswick

Miramichi sits in northeastern New Brunswick where the Southwest and Northwest Miramichi River branches converge into tidal Miramichi Bay. The river is the centrepiece of paddling here — a storied waterway known for its gentle current through the city's historic waterfront, its tidal lower reach past Beaubears Island and Middle Island, and its classic multi-day whitewater runs upstream toward Doaktown and Boiestown. Canoe, kayak, and SUP are all well established on these waters, with local outfitters, guided Indigenous tours, and a dedicated flatwater cove at French Fort Cove rounding out the scene.