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An Ecomuseum is based on the idea of experiencing nature, culture and history at the place where key events occur or
occurred in a way that minimizes “bricks and mortar” infrastructure, thus the description of an ecomuseum as a
"museum without walls." The ecomuseum concept emphasizes interaction between nature and people.
Another way of describing an ecomuseum can be defined as “a cultural/heritage themepark spread over a wide
geographic area”. Eleven inaugural sites are planned for the Miramichi Open River ecomuseum as summarized below. Also
view the map of their locations. 1. French Fort Cove: Expansion of outdoor nature and interpretive offerings. 2. Ritchie Wharf: Expansion of interpretive offerings including a shipbuilding theatre. 3. Middle Island: Infrastructure upgrades and expansion of interpretive offerings. 4. Waterford Green: Expansion of this small riverfront park as a downtown gathering focal point. 5. Historic Water Street: Establishing pedestrian links to Waterford Green and refurbishing the Old Post Office to include a visitor information centre
and genealogy research centre. 6. St. Andrew’s Point: Construction of a public park at the wharf in Loggieville, including an interpretive kiosk and panels depicting the history
of the fishery. 7. Beaubears Island: Expansion of interpretive offerings. 8. Strawberry Marsh: Expansion of walking/hiking trails through this natural area. 9. Morrison Cove: Restoration as a nature park. 10. Canadian Point: Conversion to a nature park. 11. Vye’s Beach: Enhancement as a walking and viewing area.
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