Ile Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre

Name: Ile Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre
Address: 35 St Patricks Drive, Miramichi, NB, E1N4P6, CA
Telephone: 506-622-8526
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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Ile Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre

Discover a place where fortunes were made and lives were lost.... Meet fascinating historical characters and experience everything the Miramichi has to offer.
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Tours through time

Visit our interactive Interpretive Centre and then take a guided tour by boat with stops at Wilson's Point and Beaubears Island.

09/30/2024

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to remember.

We invite our community to join us in learning, reflecting, and taking meaningful steps toward understanding the truths of Canada’s history. Together, we can create a future built on respect, healing, and unity. 🧡

09/17/2024

And just like that, our 25th summer season comes to a close! 😄 Thank you for an unforgettable season at Beaubears Island, and an even bigger thank you to our wonderful staff, and volunteers!🌿

From exploring our rich history, to enjoying the beauty of nature, we couldn’t have done it without your support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for some spooky adventures! 👻

(Until then, enjoy this collection of photos from this summer 😉)!

09/14/2024

So disappointing to see our beautiful Island being treated so poorly! Campfires right in front of the no fire sign, ci******es, and cans thrown on the beach… 😞

If you see any suspicious or dangerous activity on Beaubears Island, please report it to us, Parks Canada (National Park Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100), or call 911.

09/14/2024

Hi Miramichi! Please read! ‼️

Unfortunately, we feel as though we need to release another reminder in light of recent events:
FIRES of any and all kinds are strictly PROHIBITED on Beaubears Island. This includes, but is not limited to:

🚫CAMPFIRES,
🚫BONFIRES,
🚫SMOKING,
🚫PROPANE,
🚫BBQ’S, and GRILLS.

This rule also protects the areas on the perimeter of Beaubears Island. Fires are prohibited on the beach, banks, rocks, dock, and absolutely everywhere else on the Island.

As Beaubears Island is a National Historic Site, these rules are enforced by Parks Canada to protect our Island from forest fire. Fires on Beaubears Island are immediately reported to authorities. ‼️

There have been a few incidents recently, and it's important to protect this beautiful and historic area. The Island is not only home to wildlife, but also a significant part of our local heritage. Let's all do our part to keep it safe and fire-free. Please spread the word, and respect the regulations to help preserve Beaubears Island for future generations! 🌲

09/10/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed today (Tuesday, September 10th)! We will be back again tomorrow morning at 10AM for the rest of the week! Have a great day! 😄

09/05/2024

Hi everyone!

An item of sentimental value was found in our parking lot here in front of the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre! If you believe it's yours, please reach out and describe it in detail so we can return it to the rightful owner. We'd love to reunite it with whoever is missing it, as I’m sure that someone will be very upset when they realize it has been lost!

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09/03/2024

Hi all! Just a message that we will have reduced services from Monday - Friday this week and next, as our summer students have gone back to school! We will only be offering Ferry Service to the Island, and admission to our Interpretive Centre during weekdays, but guided tours and other services will still be available on weekends until September 14th! 😁

Thank you for your understanding!

08/30/2024

‼️WARNING: Bears Back On Beaubears‼️

Not again… a few black bears have just been sighted on Beaubears Island at around 5pm today (August 30th, 2024)! Please share this post to notify other boaters and Island visitors!

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IF YOU ENCOUNTER A BEAR / Parks Canada

Bears are very intelligent and complex animals. Each bear and each encounter is unique; there is no single strategy that will work in all situations.

Some guidelines:

Stay calm. Most bears don't want to attack you; they usually want to avoid you and ensure you're not a threat. Bears may bluff their way out of an encounter by charging and then turning away at the last second. Bears may also react defensively by woofing, growling, snapping their jaws, and laying their ears back.

Immediately pick up small children and stay in a group.

Don't drop your pack. It can provide protection.

Back away slowly, never run! Bears can run as fast as a race- horse, both uphill and downhill.

Talk calmly and firmly. If a bear rears on its hind legs and waves its nose about, it is trying to identify you. Remain still and talk calmly so it knows you are a human and not a prey animal. A scream or sudden movement may trigger an attack.

Leave the area or take a detour. If this is impossible, wait until the bear moves away. Always leave the bear an escape route.

Bear Spray?
Effectiveness is not guaranteed!

Recent research indicates that bear spray can be effective against some bears when used properly. If you plan to carry it, be aware that wind, spray distance, rain and product shelf life can all influence how well it works. Carefully read directions on the can prior to your trip. The best way to live safely with bears is to avoid contact with them.

Bears do not like surprises. Try to avoid such encounters by being alert and making noise.

If you surprise a bear and it defends itself:

If you have bear spray, use it. If contact has occurred or is imminent, PLAY DEAD! Lie on your stomach with legs apart. Protect your face, the back of your head and neck with your arms. Remain still until the bear leaves the area. These attacks seldom last more than a few minutes. While fighting back usually increases the intensity of such an attack, in some cases it has caused the bear to leave. If the attack continues for more than several minutes, consider fighting back.

If a bear stalks you and then attacks, or attacks at night:

DON'T PLAY DEAD - FIGHT BACK!

First – try to escape, preferably to a building, car or up a tree. If you can't escape, or if the bear follows, use bear spray, or shout and try to intimidate the bear with a branch or rock. Do whatever it takes to let the bear know you are not easy prey. This kind of attack is very rare but can be very serious because it often means the bear is looking for food and preying on you.

But please remember, our wildlife is also protected! Make sure to be respectful and mindful of our wildlife when visiting the Island! 🐻

(Thanks to Shelly Donahue for the photos!)

08/30/2024

Some stunning pictures of last nights sunset to celebrate the long weekend! 💙

We will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 5PM, and closed on Labor Day Monday! But don’t fret, we are still open until September 14th! 😄

08/29/2024

Did you hear? Dr. Shawn McCarthy released a new book! 📚 Stop by the Interpretive Centre to get your copy of “Stronger Than The Seas Embrace: The Ships Of Beaubears Island”, any time from 10AM - 5PM until September 14th! 😄

08/29/2024

Forever loving this view! 💙 Today is a stunning day to get to the Island! Stop by the Interpretive Centre at 35 St. Patrick’s Drive - the time is ticking! 🌲

08/25/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Beaubears Island 25th Anniversary yesterday! 😄 We had a blast on our Tours Through Time Reunion tour with 55 wonderful guests taking a step back in time!

Another big thank you goes out to Cindy Rule for her wonderful performance and beautiful voice, and another thank you to all our fantastic performers, Thomas Hare, Tristan Eisnor, Chris Matheson, Neil Wallace, Naomi Wallace, Kate Barry, Rod Fraser, and Dorinda Glover who had to miss our cast photo, and to Gill Wallace for the BBQ!

Happy 25th birthday, Friends of Beaubears Island Inc.! 🎉

08/24/2024

Tours Through Time Reunion is underway today! Tours start every hour from 1PM-4PM, $15.00 a person! Come out on this beautiful day and catch some faces from Beaubears Island past! 😄

08/21/2024

Yay! We are so excited to announce that we will be having live music in the Bi-Centennial Park, this Saturday, August 24th, with Cindy Rule to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Join us from 5PM-6PM in the park, admission by donation! BBQ and refreshments for sale! Cash and debit accepted! See you there! 😄

08/19/2024

We had an awesome time with the Discover Miramichi team! Thanks for stopping by! 🌲

08/17/2024

Hi all! We will be closing from 1pm-2:15pm today as our staff will be attending the Scottish Family Picnic! Thanks for your patience!!

08/15/2024

It’s almost time!! 😄 As a part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations on August 24th, back for one day only on is our Tours Through Time Reunion Tour! Join us on a journey through time, as performers from Beaubears Island past reprise their iconic roles and bring history back to life! 🌲

Come out and celebrate Friends of Beaubears Island 25th Anniversary, with tours running every hour from 1PM-4PM! $15 a person, children 5 and under, free!

Each tour can take 12 people maximum, so call or message us ahead to reserve your spot as spaces may run out on the day of! See you all there!

08/15/2024

Hi everyone! Just a message to say that in honour of Acadian Day, today we will be offering free admission to our Interpretive Centre! Stop by and learn some more of our Beaubears Island Acadian history, and check out the displays in our Centre! 💛💙🤍❤️

08/14/2024

They’re finally here! 💙 Our new colour t-shirts are now available at the Interpretive Centre, $25 each! We have also restocked our very popular sunset t-shirts for the 3rd time this summer, so stop and get yours while supplies last! 🌅

08/29/2019

Sending our fondest farewells to the staff of 2019, without question one of the best teams in our 20 year history. We wish them all the best as they resume their studies, and we hope to see all of them on the Island in 2020!

Address

35 St Patricks Drive
Miramichi, NB
E1N4P6

Telephone

506-622-8526

Website

http://www.beaubearsisland.com/

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New Operating hours. Same days- Thursday to Monday. Just closing 1 hour earlier. Nouvelles heures d'ouverture. Mêmes jours - du jeudi au lundi. Fermeture juste 1h plus tôt.

New Service starting Sunday Aug 12 Trip around the island with the history shared 45 min boat ride which includes an interpretive associate providing of Beaubears Island. $25 a person Tours run at 11 am - 1 pm - 3 pm So much fun. Nouveau service à partir du dimanche 12 août Voyage autour de l'île avec l'histoire partagée Promenade en bateau de 45 minutes comprenant un associé d'interprétation fournissant l'île Beaubears. 25 $ par personne Les visites ont lieu à 11h00 - 13h00 - 15h00 Tellement amusant. #triparoundtheisland #beaubearsisland #friendsofbequbearsislandinc #guided #tour #guidedrour #sharinghistory #local #history #matters #localhistorymatters❤ #localhistorymatters

Right now, George is playing until 6 BBQ and canteen here also.

Next week we will start the season on Thursday June 22 at 10 am.

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Did you Know, Friends of Beaubears Island Inc, hires local youth every summer. Working with Beaubears KEY TAKEAWAYS *Getting a summer job can boost many skills and habits that can carry throughout a career. *Securing a summer job may boost a youth's confidence, as it can give them an opportunity to feel successes through the application, training, and working process. *Skills that working a summer job may help build include time management skills and an ability to build a network. *For youth who already have an idea of the future career they may want to pursue, applying for summer jobs that relate to that field can help build familiarity with and contacts in that sector. We always ask the community to help us support our youth. Fundraising campaign has already started for our Grade 6 Program/Student Program. If we could provide additional weeks to youth, giving tours to our Grade 6 students thoughtout the month of June will help build thier confidence in provide guided tours to visitors from all over the world. Please donate if you can. Le saviez-vous, Friends of Beaubears Island Inc. embauche des jeunes de la région chaque été. Travailler avec Beaubears POINTS CLÉS À RETENIR *Obtenir un emploi d'été peut renforcer de nombreuses compétences et habitudes qui peuvent se perpétuer tout au long d'une carrière. * L'obtention d'un emploi d'été peut renforcer la confiance d'un jeune, car cela peut lui donner l'occasion de ressentir des succès grâce au processus de candidature, de formation et de travail. * Les compétences qu'un emploi d'été peut aider à acquérir comprennent des compétences en gestion du temps et une capacité à créer un réseau. *Pour les jeunes qui ont déjà une idée de la future carrière qu'ils pourraient vouloir poursuivre, postuler à des emplois d'été liés à ce domaine peut aider à se familiariser avec ce secteur et à établir des contacts dans ce secteur. Nous demandons toujours à la communauté de nous aider à