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Objective
In their 1996 report, Community Economic Development Plan, the Miramichi Region Development Steering Committee put forward
a vision statement for the City of Miramichi that was adopted by the community. This vision, quoted below, goes hand-inhand
with the vision that proponents have for the Miramichi Open River Ecomuseum: “There is a driving vision that keeps the people of the Miramichi Region moving forward. First, we have
a deep conviction that we live in one of the best spots in Canada, perhaps in the world, and we want to share with others
the natural beauty, our friendly lifestyles, and our special sense of history. Second, we are all united by the Miramichi
River and want to keep our special local neighbourhood heritages that are the key to our family lifestyle and community involvement.
Third, we have a cyclical forest based economy and we want to further revitalize the economy with tourism, small manufacturing,
agriculture, service and knowledge-based industries, so that our young people will be able to remain here.”
Anchoring
the Greater Miramichi culture and heritage region, the Miramichi Open River Ecomuseum is a must-see destination of world-class
quality that attracts visitors to the region; motivates visitors to stay longer; and transitions changing recreational interests
in the community. The Miramichi Open River Ecomuseum features a rich collection of authentic historic and natural attractions,
linked via river boat tours and trails along a 55 km stretch of the city’s picturesque riverfront and expanding
to a network of complementary partner attractions outside the city. Highlighting a remarkable mélange of
cultural, industrial and natural history, the Miramichi Open River Ecomuseum interprets the founding peoples and those who
came later and how they changed through the centuries, molded by the natural surroundings of this mighty river. An overarching
theme of the Miramichi Open River Ecomuseum is environmental stewardship...enjoying and respecting our natural spaces.
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