for the google maps co-ordinates.
Old School Maps:
I'm assuming you're on your way from Fredericton,
like about 80% of us are. First, to get to Miramichi, this will take about
two hours. If you are leaving from Fredericton, take the Westmorland
Street bridge to the Northside, at the lights turn right. The sign for
Miramichi should be marked and will tell you to take a left at the next
lights. This is highway 8 North. If leaving from Marysville, take Canada
Street past Marysville place, past where the buses turn around, and it
will turn into Highway 8 North. Follow the 8 North through a bunch of
towns like Boisetown, Doaktown, and Blackville, and you'll get to
Miramichi.
The Miramichi Loop:
For those of you who have made the trip before,
you'll remember how it takes some time to go through Miramichi. About a
half hour or so. You can avoid all that now by taking the Miramich Loop.
As you come up to Miramichi, you'll see a traffic circle. You'll have the
option to go directly towards Bathurst without going through town. Just
follow the signs on the traffic circle to head towards Bathurst. As you
take this highway, you'll pass over the Superstore where the old Heath
Steele sign was, past the airport, and towards the Water Tower. As you
approach the water tower, the signs will tell you where to turn to head
towards Bathurst. You'll pass over the Miramichi Bridge and head straight
towards Bathurst. If you want to turn to head into Miramichi and grab a
quick bite at McDonald's, feel free. Don't eat too much, though, cause
Dorice has a ham ready and waiting for you. Now you've saved a good 20
minutes and you're about an hour away from Bathurst
Now, if you want to head into town and take a
break, you can do that too. At the traffic circle, just head toward
Miramichi instead of Bathurst. In Miramichi you'll have to go through the
city. But follow the signs and keep on the 8 North. You'll pass the
Courthouse, the Dairy Queen, the McDonald's, the Miramichi Mall and just
after the Burger King, get ready to turn left towards Bathurst. You'll
notice a large green bridge on your right. Do not take this bridge!.
Again, the signs will point you to Bathurst. This drive will take about an
hour.
Almost There - Bathurst to Home:
When you hit Bathurst, get onto the 11 East. The
signs will point the way to Caraquet and the Acadian Village. On the 11
East you will drive through some forest scenery until you reach Janeville.
Keep going straight, through places like Clifton, Stonehaven, and
Pokeshaw. You'll eventually get to Grande-Anse, which means you're almost
there. Go through Grande-Anse, past the Dixie lee, past the big church,
and past the big lobster trap. On your right, there'll be a house painted
like the Acadian Flag . Slow down, and take the next turn on your left
to Route 320. You'll see a sign that welcomes you to Anse-Bleue. Keep
going until you hit 961; Mom and Dad's house. You'll be able to spot the
brand new moonlights in the driveway. Find a place to park, and come on
in!
IF YOU GET LOST: Call Roger and Dorice Theriault at (506) 732-3160.
1) Fredericton to Miramichi
2) Miramichi to Bathurst
3) Bathurst to Anse-Bleue
4) Home Sweet Home