Miramichi facts for kids

The name "Miramichi" was first used for a region in the northeast of New Brunswick, Canada. Since then, it has been used for other places in Canada and the United States. People believe "Miramichi" comes from the Montagnais words "Maissimeu Assi," which means "Mi'kmaq Land." It might have been introduced into European languages by Jacques Cartier in 1535.

What Does Miramichi Mean?

The word "Miramichi" has a special meaning. It comes from the language of the Montagnais people, who are an Indigenous group in Canada. The words "Maissimeu Assi" mean "Mi'kmaq Land." The Mi'kmaq are another Indigenous group who lived in this area for a very long time. This name shows the history and connection of the land to its original inhabitants.

Places Named Miramichi in Canada

Miramichi City, New Brunswick

The most well-known place is the city of Miramichi, New Brunswick. It is a city in northern New Brunswick, Canada. It was formed in 1995 when several smaller communities, like Nelson-Miramichi, New Brunswick, joined together. This city is an important center in the region.

Other Communities in Canada

• New Brunswick: Besides the main city, other areas in New Brunswick use the name Miramichi. These include different areas for voting, like Miramichi—Grand Lake and Miramichi (provincial electoral district).
• Nova Scotia: There is also a community called Miramichi, Nova Scotia in Inverness County.
• Ontario: In Ontario, Miramichi refers to a geographical area in Sudbury District, Ontario. The city of Pembroke, Ontario was even known as Miramichi for a while in the 1800s.

Places Named Miramichi in the United States

The name Miramichi also appears in the United States:

• A community in Middletown, Connecticut.
• An old post office location in Hamilton County, Nebraska.

Rivers, Lakes, and Other Natural Features

Rivers and Waterways

Many rivers and streams carry the name Miramichi:

• Miramichi River: This is a major river in New Brunswick. It has several branches, including the Southwest Miramichi River, Northwest Miramichi River, and Little Southwest Miramichi River.
• Miramichi Brook: A stream in Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
• Muskrat River: In Ontario, near Pembroke, this river was once known as the Miramichi River.

Lakes and Bays

• Miramichi Lake (New Brunswick): This lake is at the start of the Southwest Miramichi River. It is located in York County, New Brunswick.
• Miramichi Bay (New Brunswick): This is where the Miramichi River meets the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
• Miramichi Bay (Ontario): A bay in Bruce County, Ontario.
• Miramichi Lake (Michigan): A lake in Osceola County, Michigan, in the United States.
• Lake Mirimichi (Massachusetts): A reservoir in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, also in the United States.

Other Natural Areas

• Miramichi Valley: This is a region in New Brunswick, often just called "Miramichi."
• Miramichi Highlands: A hilly area in New Brunswick.
• Miramichi Glacier: A glacier located in the Yukon, Canada.

Other Places and Structures

• Miramichi Bridge: This bridge crosses the Miramichi River in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada. It helps people travel across the river.

See also

• Miramichi (disambiguation)