Here i will try to give you a little history of restigouche county and its parishes, cities, villages and towns. In this series of posts, i list surnames carried by aboriginal or part aboriginal individuals in various canadian census records. That battle, called the battle of the restigouche, would decide the fate not just of the sailors and soldiers involved but that of new france itself. The parishes of addington and eldon were erected in 1826 as parts of gloucester county. A canoe trip that spans decades of historical reflection, offering a unique perspective on the restigouche, its impact on the people who live beside and along the river, and their impact on this natural phenomenon. Battle of restigouche after the fall of quebec in 1759, an urgent appeal was sent to france for 4000 troops and food supplies. The fight to save the atlantic salmon, grew out of his. Between 15,000 and 25,000 salmon enter the restigouche each yearmany that run 20 to 30 pounds or more. The long run of the wild river coming in the spring of 2020. Fed by its tributaries kedgwick, patapedia and matapedia flowing south from the gaspe peninsula, and upsalquitch flowing north from central new brunswick, it flows northeasterly towards the. The canadian census of 1961 gives the population of restigouche reserve as 745 people living in 150 houses, but enrolled members on the agency records totaled 1. Spilling over an incredible range of ancient geological terrain, each of the fiftyfive waterfalls photographed for this richly illustrated volume is complemented by descriptoins, directions, and background. The micmac indians of restigouche history and contemporary description phillip k. Restigouche county, new brunswick genealogy familysearch.
Restigouche as it was through old news news clips taken from the tribune and graphic of early to mid 1900s here. Servan 1765 1774 1777 bonaventure 1777 carlton 1809 cheticamp 1809 margaree. Restigouche county university of new brunswick unb. Online database, grant book of the provincial archives. Discover a slice of history at the battle of the restigouche. Kennedy, a new york banker, acquired some parcels of land from lord mount stephen and some other rights to the camp glenn emma, named in honour of his wife. The restigouche was chosen for its isolation, its fine canoeing and angling, its history as a micmac and malecite waterway, and as a lifeline for european settlers. April 2011 caledonian society of restigouches blog. Walk around tour clearly depicts the history and shows you actual. Come meet the artisans of restigouche living history this saturday, july 21 st between 2pm and 4pm. Restigouche river lodge canada atlantic salmon fishing. Robinsonvilledawsonvilleflatlandsmanns mountain glencoeglenlevit i will try to get as much information about these parishes as i possibly can. See all 1 battle of the restigouche national historic site tours on tripadvisor. The micmac indians of restigouche history and contemporary.
Our regions history and culture is well preserved in several museums in restigouche. Restigouche river british the aftermath french was defeated but giraudais wasnt about to let his rivals capture any of his ships so he set ablaze the best of the remaining four. The battle of the restigouche national historic site is located at the mouth of the restigouche river, at the far end of chaleur bay. Admire the remains of the wreck of the machault which has been under water for over 200 years. Abouta canoe trip that spans decades of historical reflection, offering a unique perspective on the restigouche, its impact on the people who live beside and. The legal, political, administrative, and ethnic position of these people within the fed eral and provincial schemes is graphically shown. The battle of the restigouche studies in archaeology, architecture and history beattie, judith hudson, pothier, bernard, canada canadian heritage on. Dalhousie is a culturally rich and diverse community. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Restigouche article about restigouche by the free dictionary. The battle of the restigouche, by judith beattie and bernard pothier. The book store and kiosk are a fundraiser for the restigouche spca dalhousie store hours thursday and friday 10am 4pm campbellton kiosk located on. Plunging into the past at battle of the restigouche. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Atlantic 193945, normandy 1944, mediterranean 1944, north sea 1944, biscay 1940. See also the website of the battle of the restigouche national historic site of canada as well as the wikipedia sites for the battle of the restigouche and the seven years war. Minister of the department of canadian heritage, 1996. Hay, 1896 with patches of meadow and terrace, near each other, yet separated by the river, and with precipitous hills rising on all sides, the upper restigouche can never be a country of farms. The loss of the french vessels, which had been sent to support and resupply the troops in new france. New france was destined to be one of the theaters of this conflict. By the time of the battle of the restigouche, quebec city had already surrendered to the english in 1759.
Set a course for history with the restigouche 1760 heritage. Restigouche county, new brunswick genealogy genealogy. Home all categories the battle of the restigouche studies in archaeology, architecture and history. They contain some very interesting facts about the restigouche area as you will see.
In 1755, france and great britain readied for a bloody war that was to last seven years. Battle of the restigouche national historic site 40, boulevard perron ouest. Military history of the acadians joseph broussard en acadia hroe 2009. The battle of the restigouche studies in archaeology. Operations restigouche, trevali mining corporation. For 200 years, the wreck of the machault, a 26gun military sailing vessel charged with protecting merchant vessels from the british, has remained under water. Handcolored frontispiece entitled dean sages favorite flies by charles defeo signed by him and an additional color plate after watercolor by ogden m.
The restigouche river flows through the remote border region between the provinces of. Native surname census extracts this is part of a larger project to locate surnames carried by canadian natives, first peoples and metis. The battle of the restigouche studies in archaeology, architecture and history. River of the last land and millions of other books are available for. The restigouche underground mine mineral resource estimate has been prepared by the exploration geology department and nonindependent technical consultants to the company with an effective date of july 30, 2018, under the supervision of and approved by yan bourassa p. These history buffs will introduce you to the everyday life of the acadians of the 18th century. The battle of restigouche national historic site lets you relive the last naval battle between these two major european powers. History edit edit source restigouche county is located in northern new brunswick. Things to do near battle of the restigouche national historic site. Restigouche class destroyerstateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a navbar, a sidebar, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. Plunging into the past at battle of the restigouche national. The restigouche and its salmon fishing with a chapter on angling literature by dean sage.
The restigouche with notes especially on its flora part four by g. Gloucester county is what it was was created from in 1837. The restigouche river flows through the remote border region between the provinces of quebec and new brunswick, its magically transparent waters, soaring forest hillsides, and population of wild atlantic salmon creating one of the most storied wild spaces on the continent. Illustrations include an uncertain view, a view of st. Read about the history of the restigouche river and some of its famous visitors. Plunging into the past at battle of the restigouche national historic. When it came time to retired, he opted to return to north america, where he bought 1,000 acres with valuable salmon fishing right on the restigouche river, four miles from matapedia. St quentinst martin kedgwick campbellton dalhousie charlo balmoral val damour dundee. The battle of restigouche was a naval battle fought in 1760 during the french and indian war. The laying of the corner stone of the restigouche and bay chaleur soldiers memorial hospital was fittingly observed on thursday afternoon, july 1, 1920, at 2. A wide range of unique and memorable customtailored experiences are available.
Overall, new brunswick is home to more than 1,000 waterfalls some remote, and some surprisingly accessible. Restigouche regional museum dalhousie, new brunswick facebook. This is part of a larger project to locate surnames carried by canadian natives, first peoples and metis. Caledonian society of restigouche 1898 minute book was given the first minute book of the caledonian society last night, william adams was the society historian for years, it was his wife that called me last night and told me about the box of society belongings. Logging on the restigouche river in the first quarter of the 19 th century, fishing for the unusually large salmon was the main industry on the restigouche river. About battle of the restigouche national historic site.
New brunswick, canada, county deed registry books, 17801993, images. Amazingly, throughout it all, he escaped unwounded. In this series of posts, i list surnames carried by aboriginal or part aboriginal individuals in various canadian census. Oct 31, 2014 restigouche river ristigouche in quebec, 200 km long, rises in the highlands of northwestern new brunswick as the little main restigouche river. Restigouche class destroyerstateexpanded to show the template expanded, i.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The smallness of the terraces and meadows, the precipitous hillsides and wild. St quentinst martin kedgwick campbellton dalhousie charlo balmoral val damour dundee jacquet rivernash creek belledune atholville tide head. However after the great miramichi forest fire of 1825, which consumed almost 15 of new brunswicks forests, things changed. John, landing at dalhousie, micmac costumes, a micmac celebration, a portrait of a seated daniel fraser, a scene of the catamaran, al fresco, the upper restigouche, spearing salmon, and hic jacet. Restigouche regional museum dalhousie, new brunswick. Set a course for history with the restigouche 1760. Located in the old courthouse and jail, the most important secular buildings in restigouche county. The restigouche river lodge is located on the banks of the worldrenowned restigouche river in new brunswick, canada. Message boards localities north america canada new brunswick restigouche campbellton rural cemetery. The restigouche country, northern new brunswick, canada.
Battle of the restigouche national historic site gaspesian. Search the history of over 433 billion web pages on the internet. Restigouche county, known worldwide for its famous salmon river of the same name, is fast becoming a must stop for visitors to eastern canada. A canoe trip that spans decades of historical reflection, offering a unique. After the fall of quebec in 1759, an urgent appeal was sent to france for 4000 troops and food supplies. Restigouche living history restigouche river experience.
Battle of the restigouche national historic site for 200 years, the wreck of the machault, a 26gun military sailing vessel charged with protecting merchant vessels from the british, has remained under water. We recommend booking battle of the restigouche national historic site tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Who would have guessed that a small province could hold so many falls. The battle of restigouche was a naval battle fought in 1760 during the french and indian war the north american theatre of the seven years war on the restigouche river between the british royal navy and the small flotilla of vessels of the french navy, acadian militia and mikmaq militias. Ottawa held an official heritage river ceremony this july in the community of kedgwick river. Battle of the restigouche national historic site pointea. I recommend that you visit the battle of the restigouche national historic site too. There are regular updates including external links e. Today, the site of the battle is a national historic site of canada known as battle of the restigouche national historic site. At the battle of restigouche national historic site, it is now possible to admire the ships remains and to relive the last naval.
Temporary and permanent exhibitions throughout the year about the ongoing history of the acadians in quebec. Guide to restigouche county ancestry, family history and genealogy. This national historic site commemorates the last naval battle between france and england, a year after the battle of the plains of abraham 1759, in. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Whether youre a history buff or just curious, accompanied by children or not, im sure youll enjoy discovering this slice of quebec and canadian history. Not until apr 19 did 5 merchant ships and a frigate leave bordeaux with 400 troops and some supplies. Battle of the restigouche national historic site, quebec. The restigouche river experience centre is committed to ensuring that visitors come away with enduring memories of the restigouche river and the local population. The regions rich culture, breathtaking scenery, many attractions and activities make restigouche a vacation destination to suit all tastes. Its population is made up of three main culture groups. An interpretation centre built in front of the battle site exhibits the remains of an 18thcentury french frigate recovered during underwater archeological excavations. The frigate and 2 of the merchant ships reached the st lawrence on may 15 only to find that a strong british fleet was. The mikmaq in canadian census records this is part of a larger project to locate surnames carried by natives, first peoples and metis in eastern canada. Irene is the creator and host of the restigouche and gloucester county genweb. Historical context battle of the restigouche national. Battle of the restigouche national historic site museums. The name restigouche may have been derived from the migmaq name listuguj for the first nations band that lives in the area around the restigouche river home to the migmaq nation for centuries, the restigouche watershed is a land of many mountains and unspoiled vistas, as well as significant timber resources.
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