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 The Atlantic Salmon Museum, located in the heart of the Miramichi at Doaktown, was established in 1983. It captures,
through its exhibits and displays, the influences and traditions established by the Atlantic salmon fishery. More importantly,
the Museum recognises the cultural and economic importance of sport fishing to all New Brunswickers.
Our mission is to preserve and promote the cultural and economic value of the
Atlantic salmon resource to the Miramichi and New Brunswick. We also emphasise the importance of conservation so this valuable
resource can be preserved for future generations.
The Atlantic Salmon Cultural Centre displays an extensive collection of artwork
including original paintings, prints, sculptures, and salmon fly collections, the Centre also maintains a library of literature
and journals.
In addition to numerous artefacts and displays, visitors can view an audio-visual
presentation, which colourfully depicts the joys of Atlantic salmon fishing and the beauty of the Miramichi River. As well,
we feature an aquarium, which contains Atlantic salmon, brook trout and other fish common to the Miramichi watershed.
The Museum's Aquarium plays an important role in the education of school children
within New Brunswick as part of the Atlantic Salmon Federation's "Fish Friends Program". Children in Grades 4 to 6 have the
opportunity to raise fish in their classrooms while learning about the ecology of the Atlantic salmon. These children then
return their fish to the river system from which they came. Thus approximately 800 school children release their fish into
the Miramichi River in front of the Museum, tour the Museum, and especially the Aquarium where they can see live Atlantic
salmon in various stages of growth.
Groups can arrange for a scrumptious Salmon & Fiddlehead Dinner to be served
in the Museum's "River Room", overlooking the world-renowned Miramichi River.
Motorcoach parking, group rates, and wheelchair accessible. Let our staff help
plan your visit to the Miramichi River.
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Open April 15 to October 15, 2003
April 15 to May 31
Open Monday to Friday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. &
by appointment on weekends.
June 1 to October 15
Open Daily - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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