Blackville: River, Park and Local History

Blackville combines waterside experiences with local architectural history. At Blackville Municipal Park, canoes, kayaks and motorboats can be launched directly into the Miramichi River using a boat ramp; tree-lined trails add to the park’s amenities. At the same time, buildings such as Walls House tell the story of different architectural styles and present-day uses. When planning your vacation, you can consider whether river activities, getting active in the park or local history should shape your stay—and then look for a vacation rental in Blackville for your trip.

Water and Trails at Blackville Municipal Park

Blackville Municipal Park is located between the Miramichi River and the Bartholomew River. Its boat ramp allows canoes, kayaks and motorboats to be launched directly into the Miramichi River.

For activities on land, the park has tree-lined trails for walking, jogging and cycling. They are part of the Sentier NB Trail system and are described as suitable for families. The Miramichi River Interpretive Walk is also accessible within the park, near the railway bridge. If you would like to include a named walking route in your day’s plans, you can consider it as a separate option alongside the trails for walking, jogging and cycling. The park therefore offers both trails for different types of activity and the separately named Interpretive Walk.

Architectural History and Notable Names

Walls House is designated a Local Historic Place. The two-storey farmhouse, designed in the vernacular Classic Revival style, was built around the turn of the 20th century. It currently serves seasonally as a community library and museum. Its description thus combines a particular architectural style and approximate construction date with two present-day community functions. Both its historic character and its seasonal use are relevant to understanding the house.

James Bean Store is a one-storey commercial building with a one-and-a-half-storey structure, built in the Village of Blackville around the 1890s. Its architectural style therefore differs from that of the two-storey Walls House; at the same time, both buildings offer a glimpse into different types of historic architecture in the community. Schaffer's Store is also designated a Local Historic Place. It is associated with merchant and mill owner Moses Schaffer. Veteran’s Fly – Largest Salmon Fly is located at the corner of Main Street and South Bartholomew Road in Blackville.

Tourism Information and the Dungarvon Whooper Experience

The Miramichi River Valley Tourism Information Centre is located at 168 Main Street in Blackville. It is housed in the fully renovated former summer kitchen of Walls House. The Centre offers travel advice and information about events, attractions and festivals. Visitors looking for guidance during their stay can therefore find different types of travel information at one named location.

For the Dungarvon Whooper Experience, visitors meet Fiona on Saturdays throughout the summer at 9 p.m., directly outside the Miramichi River Valley Tourism Information Centre at 168 Main Street in Blackville. The specified meeting place and time give this experience a definite time and place. This offering is distinct from the activities in the park and the historic buildings: the focus here is a summer meeting at the Tourism Information Centre.

For families who enjoy outdoor activities, the tree-lined park trails and opportunities for walking, jogging and cycling are especially distinctive features of Blackville. Those interested in local history can instead focus on the different buildings and the seasonal use of Walls House. And anyone primarily interested in spending time on the river can consider the boat ramp an important factor when choosing a destination. These interests provide practical points to consider when choosing Blackville as a vacation destination and tailoring your search for a vacation rental.

You can also explore these community pages: Neguac, Miramichi, Derby, Chelmsford, Beaver Brook.

For the broader travel overview: Northumberland County.