Discover Blackville

Blackville brings together the Miramichi River, trails in Municipal Park, and local history. When searching for hotels in Blackville, you can orient your stay around its themes: boat access, tree-lined trails, or historic buildings. Seasonal activities and a summer event are also worth planning for separately.

River Access and Trails

Blackville Municipal Park lies between the Miramichi River and the Bartholomew River. Its boat launch lets canoes, kayaks, and motorboats be launched directly into the Miramichi River. These are two different points of reference for the waterways: the park lies between both rivers, while the boat launch leads into the Miramichi River.

Tree-lined trails in the park are used by families for walking, jogging, and cycling; they are part of the Sentier NB Trail system. A municipal report dated October 14, 2022, places access to the Miramichi River Interpretive Walk within the park near the railway bridge. This helps distinguish the general park trails by their stated uses, while the named walk has a specific reference point near the bridge.

Historic Buildings in Blackville

The Walls House is designated a Local Historic Place and currently serves seasonally as a public library and museum. It is a two-storey farmhouse in the vernacular Classic Revival style, built around the turn of the 20th century. Its architecture and use offer different perspectives on the same house: its architectural classification and approximate date describe the building, while the library and museum are its current seasonal functions. Before visiting, check whether it will be open for your dates during its seasonal operation.

The James Bean Store is a one-and-a-half-storey commercial building that was built in the Village of Blackville around the 1890s. Schaffer's Store is designated a Local Historic Place and is associated with merchant and mill owner Moses Schaffer. Their historical significance differs: for the James Bean Store, the approximate construction date is the main point; for Schaffer's Store, it is the designation and its association with a person. Sturgeon's Store currently operates as a sporting goods retailer; check specific business details separately before visiting.

Meeting Places and Seasonal Information

The Miramichi River Valley Tourism Information Centre is located in the fully renovated former summer kitchen of the Walls House. It offers free travel advice and information about events, attractions, and festivals, and is open seasonally from June through September. The centre thus combines its location in a historic building with practical travel guidance during its seasonal opening period.

At the Dungarvon Whooper Experience, visitors meet Fiona on Saturdays throughout the summer at 9 p.m., right outside the Miramichi River Valley Tourism Information Centre at 168 Main Street in Blackville. Check current dates and ticket availability before travelling. The Veteran’s Fly – Largest Salmon Fly attraction is located at the corner of Main Street and South Bartholomew Road in Blackville.

Explore more destinations: Neguac, Beaver Brook, Miramichi, Chelmsford, Derby.

For the broader travel overview: Northumberland County.