River Sports - Adventures on the Miramichi

The Miramichi River. It is famous for fly fishing and its mighty Atlantic salmon. However, its tranquil waters offer another invigorating opportunity to experience the beauty of the river and its valley, up close, for those looking for something other than fishing.

The lesser known river sports of canoeing, kayaking or tubing the Miramichi River are fast becoming a popular vacation adventure and day adventure get-away.

There is nothing quite like spending a few relaxing hours slowly meandering along with the gentle flow of the river. Spend an afternoon taking in the natural beauty of the Miramichi River and its surroundings. Stop along the shore for a lunch and a swim and continue on at your own pace.

The journey of 3-4 hours back to O'Donnell's offers a variety of water from slow, deep pools, to faster low level rapids and quiet off-chutes.

Keep your camera nearby as it is a regular occurrence to see osprey, bald eagles, moose, otter and other wildlife along the way. The river will lead you directly to the shores in front of your cottage.

Take advantage of one of these packages during your visit to the Miramichi:


Experience the Miramichi - Day Adventure Package
Paddle the scenic Miramichi River in a canoe or kayak. Be pleasantly surprised by the beauty and nature of our world-famous salmon-fishing river.
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Do-it-yourself Canoeing
There is nothing like spending the afternoon on the river with a loved one or a group of friends. If you're an experienced canoeist...
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River Tubing in New Brunswick
Sometimes on those hot, humid, lazy days of summer paddling just isn't an option. You just want to lay back, relax...
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