Plan your visit

Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites

Interpretation Centre

Information on the Interpretation Centre and nearby attractions.

Fees

Entry to the island is free. Fees may be charged for the Interpretation Centre and/or the ferry service.

Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites, J. Leonard O'Brien Memorial is divided into two sections—Wilson’s Point and Beaubears Island—both a 1.5-hour drive from Moncton, New Brunswick.

The Nelson Interpretive Centre is located at 35 St. Patrick’s Drive in Nelson, Miramichi. Access to the Island and guided tours are available by boat from the Interpretive Centre in July and August. Plan to spend a half-day on-site; guided experiences last two to three hours.

How to get here

Type	Location text	Location name	Address
2	Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites	Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites	<p>35 <abbr title="Saint">St.</abbr> Patrick's Drive<br/> Miramichi, <abbr title="New Brunswick">N.B.</abbr><br/> E1N 4P6</p> <p><strong><i class="fas fa-mobile-alt" style="font-size:20px;"></i>  Phone</strong><br/> <a href="tel:506-622-8526">506‑622‑8526</a></p> <p><strong><i class="fas fa-envelope" style="font-size:20px;"></i>  Email</strong><br/> <a href="mailto:info@beaubearsisland.ca">info@beaubearsisland.ca</a></p> <div class="well well-sm"><p>For more information regarding Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites, please contact Parks Canada's <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nb/kouchibouguac/visit">Northern New Brunswick Field Unit</a>.</p></div>

Location

35 St. Patrick's Drive
Miramichi, N.B.
E1N 4P6

Phone
506‑622‑8526

Email
info@beaubearsisland.ca

For more information regarding Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites, please contact Parks Canada's Northern New Brunswick Field Unit.

Directions

To get to Boishébert National Historic Site of Canada, follow route 8 to Bi-Centennial Park and Wilsons Point.

To get to Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Site of Canada, J. Leonard O'Brien Memorial, turn off Route 126 Hwy in the former village of Nelson.

Visit the Interpretive Center administered by the Friends of Beaubears Island Inc. at 35, St. Patrick's Drive, located directly across from the island.